About Us

“Movement is the Essence of Life” - Bernd Heinrich

In order to be versatile and stable, we need to move in varying ways. Maintaining strength and mobility requires continuous attention over the span of our entire lifetime, so it’s important to be considerate and mindful in our approach. Focused movement and conscious thought are useful skills for navigating day to day life.

Our mission at The Yoga Alternative is to hone these skills and teach you the techniques that keep us focused, fit and moving functionally throughout our lifetime. Join us for a workshop, special event or one of our lush retreats. Everything we do; we make sure to create the best possible experience for all of our participants. Check out the links below for information on what’s coming up.

- Oliver Francis

TYA Founder and Lead Facilitator

THE YOGA ALTERNATIVE

Meet the Team

Meet Oli Francis and the rest of our team who facilitate on retreat, seminars and workshops. Highly experienced and friendly, we find the best people so we can provide only the highest-tier experience.

  • South-West Adventure Retreat

    In collaboration with Spacechameleon Adventrue Co, we present our most exciting, all-inclusive yoga retreat to date.

    Five days of luxury accommodation at Premalaya in Yalingup WA.

    Abseiling, climbing and caving with daily yoga and meditation. There is literally nothing else like this. Treat yourself with something really special.

  • Brazilian JiuJitsu Retreats Australia

    Brazilian Jiujitsu Retreats Australia are a subsidiary of TYA.

    A four-day BJJ training camp at Orana Retreat - the most gorgeous and secluded space in Bridgetown WA.

    With twice daily BJJ seminars, modelled on the ecological training system with daily yoga and meditation to keep you feeling fresh. This is not just a chance to train - but to actually come home with the capacity to put what you have learned into practice.

    This retreat will undoubtably change your game in both gi and no-gi permanently for the better.