For those planning a visit to Byron Bay, or looking for a more intentional way to begin the day as a local, a new offering at Mullumbimby bathhouse The Banya is bringing structure to the slow morning ritual.
Launching from March 31, The Banya’s new guided sessions combine movement, breathwork and bathing, creating a more integrated wellness experience that moves beyond the traditional bathhouse visit- and classes will be complimentary for the first two weeks.
From Movement To Soak
The new morning sessions invite guests to begin their day with a guided breathwork, yoga or Pilates class held on The Banya’s open-air sun deck.
Classes will start at 7:50am with breathwork being on offer on Wednesday’s facilitated by
Joey Hurl, and Yoga and Pilates being held on Tuesday and Thursday of each week with
Annabel Gebbie.
From there, the experience transitions into the bathhouse from 9am, allowing for a seamless shift from movement into heat, cold and relaxation.
The new offering reflects a growing preference for layered wellness experiences, where
multiple modalities are combined into a single, more immersive session.
A Natural Extension Of The Bathhouse Experience
While bathhouses have traditionally been centred around soaking and contrast therapy, many are now expanding into complementary practices such as movement and breathwork.
At The Banya, this evolution feels like a natural progression. The addition of guided sessions builds on this foundation, offering guests a more structured way to engage with the space. For a closer look at the space and its approach to bathing culture, you can
revisit our feature on visiting The Banya in Byron Bay.
Designed For Both Locals And Travellers
Located in Mullumbimby, just outside Byron Bay, The Banya is well positioned for both locals and visitors. For those travelling from the Gold Coast or flying in from Sydney, it offers a destination-style experience that can be built into a broader wellness-focused itinerary.
The introduction of scheduled morning sessions also makes it easier for visitors to plan their experience in advance, particularly when looking to anchor their day around a dedicated wellness activity.
A More Intentional Way To Begin The Day
Rather than approaching wellness as something to fit in around a busy schedule, offerings like this are designed to set the tone for the day ahead.
By combining guided movement with the restorative elements of a bathhouse, the experience encourages a slower, more deliberate start and one that prioritises both physical and mental reset.
Bookings Now Open
The Banya’s guided morning movement sessions are
now available to book, with classes being complimentary for the first two weeks and running on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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