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2024 Byron Bay Yoga Retreat

Soma is a contemporary oasis only a short 10 minute drive from the centre of Byron yet feels like a sanctuary tucked away in the rainforest of the hinterland in Byron Bay.

With the intention of creating a space to recharge your batteries, Soma has been mindfully designed with a modern yet warm aesthetic, allowing clarity externally for whatever space you need within. Featuring a 22 acre forest with thousands of variety of plant species, you can explore the forest, relax by the fresh water infinity pool, simply read a book in the shared living area, and of course be immersed in a 5 night/6 day yoga journey with Clare and Susan, inside Soma’s amazing rainforest yoga dome.

This is a unique retreat experience with us as we enjoy 5 nights/6 days together in the luxury Soma house featuring only 10 deluxe rooms each with private ensuite bathroom, with all meals included. Spaces for this retreat are very limited.

Imagine daily yoga and meditation, plenty of fresh air, healthy and delicious meals prepared by our incredible private chef, time to journal, time to think, lying by the pool, chatting with your fellow yogis as you watch the sunset, and…lots of time just for you!

You will start each day with a beautiful sunrise meditation practice, followed by an energising slow flow/vinyasa yoga class in Soma’s yoga dome where we will delve deep and expand our practice and awareness throughout the duration of the retreat. After class, you’ll be served a scrumptious breakfast filled with organic produce.

After breakfast, there’ll be plenty of ‘you’ time. You can explore the rainforest, explore Byron Bay, lie by the pool, or maybe indulge in an afternoon nap after lunch in your beautiful room.

Then just before dusk, surrounded by the beauty of nature in Soma’s yoga dome, you will experience the complete nurture of yin yoga and yoga nidra to rejuvenate the body and mind.  This is your opportunity to sink back into restorative and rejuvenating poses and relaxation.

All meals and drinks are included on this very special retreat.

All the details

2024 DATES

August 26th to August 31st, 2024

The retreats will start at 5pm and will conclude at 10am on the final day.

COSTS & PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

  • Single Room       $4,250
  • Twin Share          $3,250 per person

 

There are three different booking choices available – twin share (two single beds), double share (one king sized bed), and single rooms (one king sized bed).

A $50 deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your place in the retreat, and a $1,000 deposit is due within the following 7 days of booking. The balance of the payment is due by 15th April 2024. Please chat to us if you need a payment plan.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 5 nights’ accommodation at Soma
  • All meals included and prepared by our private chef Todd Stream Cameron
  • Daily sunrise meditation
  • Daily slow flow/vinyasa class
  • Daily yin class
  • Cooking demo with Todd Stream Cameron
  • Special goodie bag
  • Special welcome dinner
  • Special farewell dinner

ABOUT SOMA

Soma is only a short 10 minute drive from the centre of Byron yet feels like a sanctuary tucked in the hills away from civilisation. With the intention of creating a space to recharge your batteries, Soma has been mindfully designed with a modern yet warm aesthetic, allowing clarity externally for whatever space you need within. Featuring a 22 acre forest with thousands of variety of plant species, you can explore the forest, relax by the fresh water infinity pool, practice in the yoga dome or simply read a book in the shared living area. If you like, you can find more information here.

THE FOOD

All meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner) on this special retreat will be prepared by our private chef, Todd Stream Cameron of True Nature Cuisine and the Activated Grain Method. All meals are vegetarian, and this is an alcohol-free retreat. His food is absolutely incredible and delicious. We are so excited to have Todd with us for this retreat.

A TYPICAL DAY

  • 6.30-7.10am  Sunrise meditation
  • 7.10-7.30am     Light snack and coffee/tea
  • 7.30-9.30am     Morning vinyasa class
  • 9.30am                Breakfast
  • Free time          Time for you…
  • 1.30pm              Lunch
  • 3.30-5pm          Yin & Yoga Nidra
  • 6.30pm              Dinner

OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • The retreat schedule allows for plenty of free time. There’s plenty of options, including:

    • explore the surrounding rainforest with thousands of botanical species and wildlife
    • swim in the infinity lap pool
    • enjoy some shopping in Byron Bay
    • take a drive to the beach for a walk
    • explore the contemporary art inside the Soma house featuring some of Australia’s most celebrated artists
    • relax and read by the pool

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

Yes! Both Clare and Susan are experienced yoga teachers and all classes will cater for beginners through to advanced yogis.

The retreat will be the perfect way to develop your practice.

WHAT TO BRING

  • All yoga mats and props are provided, however feel free to bring your own.
  • Soma is a luxury boutique retreat so things like room towels and pool towels are provided.

ADDITIONAL TRAVEL COSTS & INFORMATION

  • You will need to purchase your own return flights to Ballina or Gold Coast airport. The retreat will start at 5pm, and check-out is 10am.
  • You will need to organise your own Travel Insurance

DIFFERENT ROOMS AVAILABLE

  • Soma has 10 deluxe rooms featuring an ensuite and air conditioning. There are two different booking choices available:

    • Single – $4,250:  Enjoy a beautiful deluxe room all to yourself including a king sized bed, air conditioning and private ensuite
    • Double Share – $3,250 per person:  One King bed in a deluxe room with private ensuite and air conditioning.
    • Twin Share – $3,250 per person:  Two single beds in a deluxe room with private ensuite and air conditioning.