Radiant Being is a small wellbeing business on Western Australia's south coast, founded and run by yoga teacher and therapist Hayley Lawrence. It offers spa treatments, yoga and Pilates, breathwork, a nervous system reset program and yoga teacher training, plus retreats in Australia and abroad. It suits people who want personal, hands-on care rather than a large resort.
What it's like
Radiant Being isn't a big retreat resort with a reception desk and a pool. It's a personal practice built around one person: Hayley Lawrence, who has worked in health and wellness for more than 20 years in Australia and the UK. She started the business in the late 2000s, and it's still very much her show today. Her background mixes a psychology degree, a teaching qualification in positive psychology, and a long list of hands-on certifications, from therapeutic massage and reflexology to aerial yoga, SUP yoga and reformer Pilates.
The business is based around Denmark on Western Australia's south coast, and it also works in Albany and Perth. That part of the state is known for forests, quiet beaches and inlets, and Radiant Being uses it: alongside indoor treatments, it runs nature classes like stand-up paddle yoga and Pilates at lakes, beaches and the ocean, weather and season permitting, and group beach yoga at sunrise or sunset.
When we first wrote about Radiant Being back in 2013, it promoted surfing among its activities. Today's website doesn't mention surfing, so think of it as a yoga, spa and wellbeing service rather than a surf retreat.
The programs
The offer falls into a few clear groups.
Day spa and natural therapies. Massage in several styles (relaxation, aromatherapy, remedial, deep tissue, pre-natal, stone therapy), facials using organic products, reflexology, and hand and foot treatments. Longer spa packages combine these, and some options add infrared sauna and ice baths. There's also a couples package that pairs sauna, body brushing and massage.
Yoga and movement. Private yoga and Pilates sessions, including couples sessions, plus the outdoor classes mentioned above.
Breath and sound. Breathwork and sound therapy sessions, offered one on one, online, at retreats, in schools and for workplaces.
Nervous System Reset Program. A dedicated program that draws on breathwork, sound and somatic practice for people who feel stressed or run down.
Retreats. The website describes wellbeing retreats in Australia and overseas, as well as private group getaways and corporate retreats. It doesn't list fixed dates or venues online, so you'll need to ask what's coming up.
Yoga teacher training. An accredited teacher training that blends live online weekends, in-person days in Western Australia and self-study over about a year. It covers styles including hatha, vinyasa, restorative, aerial and SUP yoga. The site asks applicants to have at least six months of personal practice and to book an interview with Hayley first.
Who it suits (and who it doesn't)
Radiant Being suits you if you're in or visiting the south coast of Western Australia and want proper, personal attention: a long massage, a private yoga session, or a tailored small-group day. It's also a good fit for aspiring yoga teachers who want a training they can mostly do from home, with some time in person.
It's less suited to anyone looking for a self-contained residential retreat center with on-site rooms and a fixed weekly schedule. The website doesn't describe its own accommodation, and group programs can be delivered at your own retreat venue or local accommodation. If you want a packaged week away, ask about the retreat calendar before planning travel.
Getting there
Denmark sits on Western Australia's south coast, and Albany is nearby. Perth is the state capital and the main gateway for international visitors. Since Radiant Being works across all three areas and online, confirm where your session or retreat will take place when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Is Radiant Being a residential retreat center?
Not in the usual sense. It's a wellbeing business that offers treatments, classes and programs in the Denmark, Albany and Perth areas, plus retreats in Australia and overseas.
Does Radiant Being still offer surf retreats?
The current website doesn't mention surfing. Outdoor sessions focus on stand-up paddle yoga, Pilates and beach yoga.
Can I do the yoga teacher training from overseas?
Yes, much of it is online, and the site says students from outside Australia can take part. Some in-person days in Western Australia are part of the hybrid format.
Who leads the sessions?
Founder Hayley Lawrence, a psychology graduate and accredited yoga teacher trainer with certifications in massage, reflexology, aromatherapy and several movement styles.
How do I book?
Through the official website, or by phone, SMS or email using the contact details listed there.
