A Calm, Nature-Based Retreat for Breathwork, Deep Rest & Reconnection
Rise Temple Retreat is a peaceful ‘home-style’ sanctuary in the Northern Rivers near Byron Bay, offering gentle breathwork, calm stays, and reconnection experiences for individuals, couples, and families seeking nervous system regulation and meaningful rest.
This is a place to slow down — whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, burnt out, or simply craving space to come back into balance.
A HOME FROM HOME…
Rise Temple holds you… quietly, lovingly, in nature’s embrace. With fruit trees, running water, and skies that open to stillness, this land becomes a mirror for your inner calm.
From deep rest to creative reawakening, this is a place for reconnection. A place not to escape life, but to come home to it.
So now that you're here...
What do you need?
So now that you're here... What do you need?
Do any of these feel familiar?
• Life feels too fast; you can’t catch your breath
• You wake in the night with worry or a racing mind
• You feel burnt out and know you need time away to reset
• You’re craving a few quiet nights to rest, reflect, and slow down
• You want deeper connection in your relationship
• You’re craving deeper connection — with yourself, your family, or others
• You long for more calm, balance, and presence
• You want more joy, peace, and clarity in everyday life
“And finally... if you’re feeling the inner call to delve deeper into spirituality and the awakening you are feeling within, you have come to the right place.”
If any of this resonates, you are not alone.
Modern life moves at an unnatural pace.
Our thoughts speed up.
Our nervous systems stay switched on.
And the noise of the world makes it harder to hear ourselves.
But it doesn’t have to stay this way.
There is another way, one that begins by slowing down and tending to your inner world with presence and care.
At Rise Temple, breathwork, mindful presence, and nature-based experiences are used to support calm, clarity, reconnection, and meaningful change… for individuals, couples, families, and children.
Would you like to explore how we might work together?
➡︎ get in touch
Gentle Breathwork Practices for Nervous System Regulation
Rise Temple offers gentle breathwork practices designed to calm the nervous system, support emotional regulation, and cultivate presence. These experiences are ideal for beginners and those seeking a slower, more embodied approach to breathwork.
Includes:
➡︎ Weekly in-person breathwork classes
➡︎ Private 1:1 breathwork sessions in-house or online
➡︎ 6-week (pre-recorded start at any time) online breathwork course
➡︎ 10-week 1:1 coaching and integration journey in-house or online
Breathwork and Mindfulness for Couples & Relationship Reconnection
Rise Temple offers breathwork and mindfulness experiences for couples near Byron Bay, including private sessions and intimate weekend retreats. These offerings are designed to help partners slow down together, reconnect emotionally, and restore communication — without therapy-style pressure or forced sharing.
Includes:
➡︎ Private couples 1:1 breathwork sessions in-house or online
Personal 1:1 Retreats & Calm Stays
rest · reset · breathe
If you’re feeling burnt out, stretched thin, or carrying the weight of everyone else’s needs, this space was created for you.
This is a place to step away from the noise, the pressure, the responsibilities — and to remember what it feels like to breathe again. To rest deeply. To slow your nervous system. To reconnect with yourself so you can gently return to your life feeling clearer, lighter, and more resourced — for yourself and for those you care for.
At Rise Temple, you can choose between two experiences:
Private 1:1 Personal Retreats
These are tailored, supported retreats designed for deep rest, mindfulness, and nervous system restoration. They include guided meditations, a personalised breathwork session, a gentle retreat rhythm, daily breakfast, and nurturing presence throughout your stay.
This is not group retreat, but a personal, tailored, 1:1 immersion. Allowing you time and space to truly relax, breathe and go inward at your own pace.
Calm Stays
These are peaceful, minimum two-night sanctuary stays for individuals or couples who simply want time away in nature. Calm Stays are not tailored or facilitated — they are your own private space to rest, sauna, journal, wander, and slow down in your own way, much like a traditional retreat-style Airbnb.
Whether you’re seeking guided support or quiet independence, there is a sanctuary here for you.
➡︎ Find out more about 1:1 personal retreats and calm stays in the Byron Bay Hinterland
Breathwork for Children & Families
Rise Temple offers breathwork and mindfulness experiences for children and families, supporting emotional regulation, connection, and calm. These sessions are gentle, creative, and suitable for sensitive or neurodivergent children.
Includes:
Why Rise Temple is Different
Rise Temple is not a performance-based retreat space. There are no rigid schedules, no intense breathwork techniques, and no expectation to ‘push through.’ Instead, everything here is designed to support slowing down, listening inward, and reconnecting at your own pace.
This is a place for people who want depth without overwhelm.
Guest Favourite on Air BNB
Consistently RATED 5 STARS by guests for peace, care, and atmosphere
“Rise Temple is such a peaceful retreat nestled in nature, with birdsong mornings and lush landscaping. The space was cosy, light filled, and thoughtfully designed. The bathroom is heavenly, with a fantastic view of the acreage from the shower! Amanda Jane is a beautiful spirit, very welcoming and a delight to chat with. I joined in on a weekend breathwork session at the property — it was such a safe space to experience the journey from the breath and very well guided. Would love to return to Amanda Jane’s sanctuary”
“I stayed for a week to give myself time and space to unwind and recharge. It was just what I needed and Amanda was an excellent host. The waterhole was so nice to refresh in on a hot afternoon, Burringbar is just down the road if you want to explore a bit and the wall of green rainforest that surrounds you when you sit outside is magnificent. I would definitely visit again.”
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About Amanda Jane
Rise Temple Retreat was created by Amanda Jane, a breathwork and mindfulness guide with a deep commitment to nervous system regulation, presence, and conscious living.
Her approach to breathwork is gentle, grounded, and accessible — supporting people to come back into balance without force or intensity.
“I believe slow breathwork is one of the most powerful tools we have — and I’ve lived that truth.
As someone who once struggled with social anxiety, I know firsthand how the breath can reshape the way you see yourself and the world around you.
Slowing your breath:
Enhances mindfulness, clarity, and decision-making
Deepens your connection to yourself, others, and the present moment
Transforms the way you live, work, and love — becoming the foundation for a vibrant and fulfilled life
I’m here to guide you into that rhythm, one breath at a time.”
Amanda Jane is also available to bring her slow breathwork and mindfulness facilitation to events and retreats across Australia and Bali, creating calm and soulful spaces wherever she is invited. Please use my Get in Touch page to reach out.
**NDIS Support Available**
Rise Temple offers therapeutic retreats and sessions that are eligible for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
We also collaborate with registered NDIS providers who seek restorative, nature-based pathways for their clients.
Breathe. Slow Down. Rise Into Presence.
Breathe. Slow Down. Rise Into Presence.
“I can only describe my time at Rise Temple with Amanda Jane as a gentle, comfortable ‘out of body’ experience. The picturesque drive up through farmland giving way to rainforest, didn’t prepare me for the idyllic setting. Grassy banks, to a small tranquil lake with a waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation… my dream space.
The breathwork sessions were equally as beautiful - very nurturing and safe, yet challenged me to probe a little deeper into my innerself. I loved the format of the sessions and even felt comfortable enough (for the first time ever) to ‘share’ my experiences openly.
Amanda has a rare gift and I am thankful for a truly life changing experience.”
“Amanda holds a space of such high integrity. It feels gentle, nurturing and safe, providing a warm invitation to relax, release and realign.I feel supported to surrender, go deep and receive such profound insights, inner standings and inspiration.Amanda’s gentle, hypnotic guidance coupled with the nurturing nature and elemental spirits make this journey so magical.I feel truly seen and heard by Amanda, who creates and weaves such a flow of ease grace and gratitude. It feels authentic and grounded in the heart space.I would recommend the “calm space” to anyone wishing to experience a warm, welcoming homecoming to self.”
DAILY BREATHWORK SUPPORT
YOUR JOURNEY, GENTLY HELD
With every offering, you gain access to my growing library of guided breath meditations. These can support your daily practice—whether you’re looking to reset your energy, reconnect to self, or soften into sleep.
My Final Words To You…
This life can be lived differently.
More slowly. More softly. More in tune with who you really are.
If you’re ready to feel clearer, calmer, and more connected, to yourself, to others, and to something greater… I’m here with open arms.
Let’s rise, together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Breathwork is a gentle yet powerful practice that uses slow, conscious breathing to calm the nervous system, release tension, and bring you back into balance. At Rise Temple in the Byron Bay Hinterland, our breathwork sessions support mindfulness, reduce stress, and create clarity in both mind and body.
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No experience is necessary. Whether it’s your first time trying breathwork and meditation or you’ve been practising for years, each session is guided step by step. Many guests describe the experience as grounding, safe, and deeply restorative.
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Rise Temple is set in Upper Burringbar in the Byron Bay Hinterland, around 30 minutes north of Byron Bay and 30 minutes south of Tweed Heads/Gold Coast. Our space is surrounded by nature, complete with a spring-fed dam and waterfall, making it an ideal sanctuary for relaxation and renewal.
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Just comfortable clothing, a water bottle, and an open heart. Everything else — mats, cushions, blankets, and herbal tea — is provided. For retreats, we’ll send a full list of what’s included and recommended to bring.