Develop in mind and body!

Unwind, recharge and reconnect during your stay in Sydney. This program includes unlimited yoga classes offering you the opportunity to focus on your wellbeing as well as your English studies in Sydney.

What’s included in your adventure?

Enjoy unlimited yoga classes (Monday to Sunday), a yoga mat, free water & herbal tea, and access to the Rooftop Garden. Dive into an online yoga library, the A Life In Yoga course, and enjoy a one-night stay at a Yoga Retreat Centre for ultimate relaxation.

Lessons in a nearby Yoga studio

These are the key topics of the course:

  • Access to a variety of yoga classes suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced.
  • Experienced instructors providing guidance to enhance your flexibility, strength, and balance.
  • A beautifully designed, light-filled studio offering a calm and inspiring environment.
  • Convenient location in Surry Hills, just a short trip from the school.
  • Freedom to book classes at times that fit your schedule.

You will have the opportunity to spend 2 days, 1 night at a gorgeous retreat centre in the hills bordering the Royal National Park south of Sydney where you’ll enjoy:

  • Choice of activities: Yoga, meditation, sound healing, and evening events.
  • Accommodation and meals: Private room and vegan meals made with local ingredients.
  • Natural environment: Explore, hike and connect with nature.
  • Personal development: Educational workshops about the yogic lifestyle
  • Community engagement: Connect with like-minded individuals on their wellness journey.

In addition to live classes, you’ll get access to InYoga’s online course through which you’ll learn how to:

  • Use yoga to improve movement and maintain a healthy body
  • Eat well, practice effective breathing and boost your energy
  • Engage in meditation and mindfulness
  • Join a community, increase self-awareness and live mindfully

Why choose

English Plus Yoga?

  • Unwind, recharge and reconnect
  • Reduce stress and enhance your wellbeing
  • Improve your flexibility, strength and balance
  • Cultivate inner peace and mindfulness
  • Join a dynamic and welcoming community

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the Heart & Soul retreat?

Heart & Soul Retreat Centre is located in Otford, a small town in the hills bordering the Royal National Park south of Sydney. Using public transport, the best way for participants to get there is by train to Otford station. Most trains depart from Central Station in Sydney and take 1hr-1hr45 to get to Otford station. Once you get there, the retreat centre is only a 6-minute walk away. You will just need your Sydney transport card (Opal card) to board this train and the cost will be $5-$8.

Heart & Soul asks all participants to respect their yogic, healthy and sustainable lifestyle during the weekend retreat, including:

  • Veganism: all meals served will be vegan and participants are asked to not bring non-vegan products to the centre.
  • Intoxicants: no drugs, alcohol, cigarettes or caeine should be brought or consumed at the retreat. Chai and herbal tea will be available.
  • Serenity: in order to maintain a peaceful environment for all to relax and recharge in, the centre asks all participants to keep the noise levels down during the daytime and observe silent time at night from 9pm to 6:30am.

We recommend a minimum English level B1+ in order to easily follow yoga lessons & workshops.

  • Minimum 18 years old
  • Minimum 4-week enrolment into a daytime course at ELC
  • A general health declaration may be required to ensure fitness for physical activities involved

What our students say

Cristian Verbitchi

Cristian Verbitchi

Moldova

Beyond my language skills, ELC has also helped me build a social life in Sydney. I’ve met so many friends from around the world, which is something I love about ELC—it’s so multicultural, and I’ve learned so much about different cultures.

Before joining ELC, my English level wasn’t very strong, especially in speaking. But since starting here, I’ve improved my speaking, vocabulary, and grammar, all thanks to the highly skilled teachers. They’ve helped me progress in the easiest and most enjoyable way. My teachers, Dorothy and Emma, have always been so kind and supportive, and I’ve truly enjoyed every moment in class with them.

Beyond my language skills, ELC has also helped me build a social life in Sydney. I’ve met so many friends from around the world, which is something I love about ELC—it’s so multicultural, and I’ve learned so much about different cultures.

A big thank you to all the teachers, staff, and friends I’ve met during my time here!

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Diego Picone

Diego Picone

Italy

ELC in Sydney is fantastic!

The timetables are super organized, and the staff is super friendly and always ready to help. My teacher is really professional. He makes sure we’re all ready for exams. The atmosphere is great, and learning is a breeze. ELC is the place to be for English education in Sydney!

L’ELC a Sydney è fantastico!

Gli orari sono super organizzati e il personale è super cordiale e sempre pronto ad aiutare. Il mio insegnante è davvero professionale. Si assicura che siamo tutti pronti per gli esami. L’atmosfera è fantastica e imparare è un gioco da ragazzi. L’ELC è il posto giusto per imparare l’inglese a Sydney!

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Marianna Cerioni

Marianna Cerioni

Italy

I had a great time at ELC and felt very comfortable at Iglu Chatswood, my accommodation. The staff at ELC was very helpful and assisted me promptly when needed.

Marianna studied Intensive General English (Daytime)

I had a great time at ELC and felt very comfortable at Iglu Chatswood, my accommodation. The staff at ELC was very helpful and assisted me promptly when needed.

The overall experience in Australia has been wonderful and it really helped me growing both personally and linguistically thanks as well to all the people I had the luck to meet during my stay.

Mi sono divertita molto all’ELC e mi sono sentita molto a mio agio a Iglu Chatswood, il mio alloggio. Lo staff dell’ELC è stato molto disponibile e mi ha assistito prontamente quando ne ho avuto bisogno.

Marianna ha studiato Inglese Generale Intensivo (Diurno)

Mi sono divertita molto all’ELC e mi sono sentita molto a mio agio a Iglu Chatswood, il mio alloggio. Lo staff dell’ELC è stato molto disponibile e mi ha assistito prontamente quando ne ho avuto bisogno.

L’esperienza complessiva in Australia è stata meravigliosa e mi ha davvero aiutato a crescere sia a livello personale che linguistico, grazie anche a tutte le persone che ho avuto la fortuna di incontrare durante il mio soggiorno.

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Maxut Janayev

Maxut Janayev

Latvia

Social activities especially are above my expectations. The school organises lots of activities like Scary Canary, museums, tours, cinemas, weekend trips… there is something almost every day. It’s great!

Everything at ELC is above my expectations. Social activities especially are above my expectations. The school organises lots of activities like Scary Canary, museums, tours, cinemas, weekend trips… there is something almost every day. It’s great!

I like the studying process – how it’s organised. In my classes we talk about very interesting topics, such as climate change and globalisation. I like the teachers here – Angela is very nice and very competent teacher and so is Lucia.

Our accommodation (Study house) is very convenient. It’s close to school and is in good condition. Everything is great!

Īpaši sociālās aktivitātes pārsniedza manas cerības. Skola organizē daudz aktivitāšu, piemēram, “Baisā Kanārijputniņa”, muzejus, ekskursijas, kinoteātrus, nedēļas nogales braucienus… gandrīz katru dienu kaut kas notiek. Tas ir lieliski!

Viss ELC pārsniedza manas cerības. Īpaši sociālās aktivitātes pārsniedza manas cerības. Skola organizē daudz aktivitāšu, piemēram, “Baisā Kanārijputniņa”, muzejus, ekskursijas, kinoteātrus, nedēļas nogales braucienus… gandrīz katru dienu kaut kas notiek. Tas ir lieliski!

Man patīk mācību process – kā tas ir organizēts. Savās stundās mēs runājam par ļoti interesantām tēmām, piemēram, klimata pārmaiņām un globalizāciju. Man patīk skolotāji šeit – Andžela ir ļoti jauka un ļoti kompetenta skolotāja, tāpat kā Lūcija.

Mūsu izmitināšana (mācību nams) ir ļoti ērta. Tā atrodas netālu no skolas un ir labā stāvoklī. Viss ir lieliski!

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Manon Seraphin

Manon Seraphin

France

The accommodation is very nice, clean and functional. It’s close to public transports and it’s very nice for international students. Thank you ELC!

The accommodation is very nice, clean and functional. It’s close to public transports and it’s very nice for international students. Thank you ELC!

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