Five stars
“I left with such gratitude and connectedness that I didn’t even realise was possible. Connectedness to myself, nature, sisterhood and endless possibilities.”
Alesia
Retreats · Wellbeing · Creativity
Come as you are, leave as more of who you are.
Elementa is a guided ecosystem for women: retreat in person, begin gently at home, stay connected in circle, or learn to hold meaningful spaces.
HAVING A FULL LIFE IS NOT THE SAME AS LIVING LIFE FULLY
( most ) women who find Elementa have already tried a lot.
Therapy, breathwork apps, the 5am routine, the silent retreat in 2019 that almost worked. You're not new to this. You're tired of doing it alone, and tired of work that sounds good in a podcast and doesn't hold up on a Wednesday morning. You miss
We weren't meant to do it all alone. And here, you won't.
The practice
Women's retreats and community, built on a foundation of real practice.
The practices here don't work in isolation, they work because of each other. Movement unlocks what conversation can't. Creativity surfaces what movement began. Connection makes it land. And joy is not the reward at the end. It lives right alongside the depth.
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Art Therapy
Creativity as emotional metabolism. Making something before you understand why.
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Somatic Movement
The body remembers first. Moving without a destination, with the intention to feel.
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Qi Gong
Rooted in thousands of years of Taoist practice, Qi gong works with the body's energy. Slow movement, visualisation and deep meditation.
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Yoga
Slow yoga, yin, breath and meditation - held as one thing. A complete practice without the need to perform.
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Real Connections
The conversation you didn't know you needed, and the laughter you forgot was possible! Women's circles, connection practices, and the total joy of being around people who get it.
Find your doorway
( four ) ways in. Which one is yours?
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I want to be in the room
Elementa Retreats
3–4 days · Byron Bay & Europe
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I can't travel right now
Homecoming
Online · A$88
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I want to stay in practice
Inner Circle Membership
Monthly · online & in person
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I hold space for others
Work With Anastasia
For facilitators & brands · Mentorship & private retreats
Your facilitator
Anastasia. Founder of Elementa.
500hr Hatha Yoga·Yin & Somatic Mindfulness·Qi Gong·Arts Therapy Facilitation·Theatre & Education
100+ women's events across retreats, workshops and circles. Background in Theatre and Education before training in 500hr Hatha Yoga, Yin and Somatic Mindfulness, Qi Gong, and Arts Therapy Facilitation. The work blends those disciplines instead of picking one.
“I've been so lucky to experience many of Anastasia's classes. She has such a warm, kind soul and has shared so much wisdom in a short space of time. Every experience has been unique, yet she always manages to create such a beautiful and inclusive space.”
In the room
Choose the retreat that meets your season.
Five ways into the Elementa retreat world, all held by Anastasia. Pick the one that fits the year you're in.
BlueGreen Sanctuary · Byron hinterland
Day Retreats at BlueGreen
QARTERLY EVENTS
A single nourishing day to reset and experience the retreat magic
SELLING FAST
Book a day
Villa Riad · Byron Bay
Villa Riad Luxury Women's Retreat
16–19 Oct 2026
A small, design-led resort retreat for women craving luxury and stillness.
ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT
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BlueGreen Sanctuary · Byron hinterland
Signature Women's Retreat at BlueGreen
26 Feb – 1 Mar 2027
Community, creativity & holistic wellbeing in paradise.
Sold out 3 times, early booking recommended
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Wybalena Organic Farm · Byron hinterland
The Slow Life - A Women's Retreat
27–30 Sep 2026
Four days of farm life, ritual and friendship hosted by Conscious Connection X Elementa.
Limited places remain
Reserve a room
Online · From home
Homecoming - An Online Retreat
START ANY WEEKEND
A real retreat experienced from your living room. Paced video and audio practices with a workbook you can actually finish.
A$88 · yours forever
Begin Homecoming
From home
If a flight is too much right now, Homecoming. A real retreat, experienced from your living room.
Two days, the same structure I use in person, paced video and audio practices, and a workbook you can actually finish. A$88, yours forever, start any weekend.
Built for the women who keep saving the retreat tab and never booking it.
Begin HomecomingWords from women who came before
In their words...
52 five-star Google reviews
Reflections from women who took the leap of faith and joined a retreat.
Five stars
“There were so many special moments across the retreat. The healing for me was monumental because I felt safe in the space Anastasia held.”
Leah
Five stars
“Such a beautiful safe space for us to all share, laugh and connect. I had so much fun and will cherish this weekend forever.”
Bec
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( if ) you've read this far, you might already know what experience speaks to you.
And if you don't, write to me. Tell me where you're at in a few sentences and I'll tell you honestly which room (if any) is the right one. No sales call.
Anastasia