Bay-view yoga sessions return to Jack Rabbit

A SUMMER program pairing outdoor yoga with food and wine will return to Jack Rabbit Vineyard, as the Bellarine favourite, Yoga in the Vines, enters its eighth year.

The event, led by the team at Geelong-based studio Wonder Yoga, offers guided yoga sessions overlooking Corio Bay, followed by a shared meal at the winery’s House of Jack Rabbit cafe.

Event manager Emily Lyons said the goal was to create a complete sensory experience for guests.

“Both Wonder Yoga and Jack Rabbit Vineyard were immediately enchanted at the concept of a complete feast for the senses, embracing a top yoga class, a unique setting and fine local fare,” she said. “It has been a wonderful enduring collaboration.”

Each session begins with a 60-minute WonderFlow class, a contemporary vinyasa practice designed to link breath and movement, before guests head inside for a glass of Jack Rabbit Vineyard Blanc de Blanc and a two-course breakfast with coffee or tea.

The program also offers a sunset edition, now in its second year, pairing the yoga session with a two-course dinner as the sun sets over Corio Bay.

Ms Lyons said the event’s longevity reflected a growing appetite for experiences that combined wellness with time and place.

“Yoga in the Vines continues to return each year because it offers a unique wellness experience that resonates with people — an opportunity for people to slow down and feel good,” she said.

She said the sessions were open to all, regardless of confidence or experience level.

“Everyone is welcome – no matter your yoga experience,” Ms Lyons said. “The event is all about enjoying the moment, the view, and experiencing the incredible food and wine that Jack Rabbit Vineyard is famous for.

“If you’re looking for a wellness experience that nourishes both body and soul, Yoga in the Vines is the perfect escape.

“Come as you are, bring a friend, and treat yourself to a heavenly, holistic experience.”

Yoga in the Vines will run on January 17 and 24, and February 7 and 21. Sunset sessions will also take place on February 28, March 14 and March 28.

For more information, or to book, head to jackrabbitvineyard.com.au or Eventbrite.