Inside our intimate retreat at SOMA, Byron Bay.
Hosted by SOMA Creator Director and Vedic Meditation Teacher Gary Gorrow, and our founder Adrian Norris.
Vitality to us means, when your mind, body and spirit is in total equilibrium. A sense of vigour. Feeling better, for longer. To us, health is holistic, it’s the whole entire ecosystem of your inside, outside and spiritual being functioning in symbiosis. It is the synergy between looking after your body, your brain and your spirit that makes up your vitality.
An intimate and holistic journey immersing guests in our philosophy, to fuel their vitality. Meditation and breathwork, sunset sound healing, sunrise yoga, and one-on-one appointments of product protocols prescribed by Adrian, uplifted, inspired and ignited guests on their journey to discover their highest self.
Read along to immerse yourself at home, and discover your own individual vitality protocol - one that helps you feel better, for longer.
DAY ONE
3PM MEDITATION and BREATHWORK
Hosted by Gary Gorrow.
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Opened with a guided Aromatherapy Palm Inhalation by our founder Adrian Norris, using our Aura Balancing Mist in Roman Chamomile, Geranium and Rosemary. This practice inspires mindfulness and presence.
5:30PM WELCOME DINNER
Hosted by Adrian and Gary.
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“A form of massage used to drain the lymphatic system of the body; to drain lymph fluid is to dissipate inflammation. If any of our lymph nodes are blocked, we generally see inflammation in the form of pain, tenderness, discomfort, immobility and many other ways. If toxic fluid does not drain away efficiently, we are left with a swamp-like scenario within our tissues. Not the prettiest picture.”
7:30PM SUNSET SOUND HEALING
Hosted by Benny Holloway.
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Opening with a hot cup of Ceremonial Cacao PM to promote relaxation and awakening before transcending into a high-vibrational session of sounds and rhythms to ignite and soothe the body, mind and spirit.
9PM BED
Five pumps of Deep Sleep Tonic sent our guests to slumber, leaving it on the bedside table keeps it close for deeper rest and relaxation.
DAY TWO
6AM SUNRISE YOGA
Hosted by Jamie Power.
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After a shot of Vitality Tonic, guests flowed, stretched and set intentions for the day ahead as the sun rose.
8AM BREAKFAST
IKKARI elixirs and morning digestifs of Turmeric Tonic and Ceremonial Cacao AM fuelled and restored the body post-yoga.
GUEST APPOINTMENTS 7AM-6PM
Facial with Nicole Manning
Personalised IKKARI skincare protocols with Manning’s signature massage techniques took place in guest’s private residences for complete cocoon comfort. Highlighting our Skin Refining Enzyme Mask and Overnight Renewal Cream for deeply radiant hydrated skin.
Acupuncture with Elizabeth Cullen, The Dao
A tailored Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment focusing on nourishing and calming the Shen, Yin, Qi and blood. Aura Balancing Mist set the tone and Stress Support Tonic supported the body and mind following treatment.
Massage with Irene Messina
Total body tranquillity brought to life with the therapeutic scent benefits in our Ikarian Body Oil.
Bathhouse
A private cold plunge and infrared sauna session followed by a Immune Support Tonic to bolster the effects - and keep guests hydrated.
Adrian 1:1
A chance for our founder Adrian and Product Formulator Emily to prescribe guests with a personalised Vitality Protocol.
7:30PM DINNER
Holding ancient significance, guests experienced a feast of fire (and theatre) with Pip’s Plate alongside Adrenal and Immune Support Tonics with fresh citrus and soda.
9PM BED
Another night of Deep Sleep Tonic, directly to the tongue sent our guests into a dreamy sleep.
DAY THREE
8AM HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK
Hosted by Gary Gorrow.
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After a shot of Vitality Tonic, guests flowed, stretched and set intentions for the day ahead as the sun rose.
10AM BREAKFAST AND DEPARTURE
Following an Ikarian-inspired breakfast, guests departed with an on-the-go protein-packed smoothie with Plant Protein Superblend in Cacao, nut butter, coconut milk, hemp seed and dates.
[Image Credits: IKKARI / Gemma Dimond / Matthew Lennon]
