Aurora Spa & Bathhouse founder Lyndall Mitchell will host renowned global wellness entrepreneurs Karina and John Stewart, founders of multi-award winning Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa to present ‘Flourish’ – a one-day women’s wellness retreat, hosted in Sorrento at Aurora Spa & Bathhouse.
Mitchell and the Stewarts’ connection is a deep one, developed over many Global Spa & Wellness Summits around the world. When Mitchell herself is in need of a getaway to reset and refuel, Kamalaya is her number-one wellness destination. Located on the tropical southern coastline of Koh Samui, Thailand, Kamalaya offers result-driven wellness programs to support guests in achieving their personal wellness goals, through a liberating humanistic approach, guided by the Stewarts’ extensive knowledge of powerful, holistic healing practices.
Mitchell shares: “I have visited Kamalaya four times in my life, and it is my favourite health retreat in the world. I cannot wait for guests to experience Karina and John’s magic, and learn from their wisdom. Karina is one of the wellness world’s most inspiring, knowledgeable, and insightful speakers, and we’re honoured to host her first Australian retreat at Aurora.”
The highlight of the Flourish Retreat will be the Wellbeing Workshop, led by Karina. Starting with a brief talk on healthy daily habits and a short meditation guided by John (who spent 16 years as a yogi monk in the Himalayas), before Karina works through how participants can engage in holistic ways to better manage stress and burnout, including recognising key triggers and warning signs, developing preventative measures to reduce stress and introducing techniques to alleviate symptoms including poor sleep, anxiety and worry. It will conclude with a Q&A with Karina, led by Mitchell, including an audience discussion, to allow participants to examine how the techniques learnt in the workshop can apply to everyday life.
Karina explains: “Many of us are dealing with stress – from everyday pressures to major life-changing events. By empowering ourselves with knowledge, healthy habits and practical lifestyle strategies, we can better safeguard our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.”
Post workshop guests will enjoy a nourishing lunch before heading to the 500m2 state-of-the-art Bathhouse to experience Aurora’s Bathing Ritual – a ten-step immersive bathing journey designed for optimal wellbeing – featuring hot and cold contrast experiences, hydro-massage elements, and magnesium mineral-rich waters.
Retreat Program:
9:30am Meditation with John Stewart, Buddhist Monk
9:45am Coastal walk with Karina and Lyndall
11:00am Group meditation
11:15am Morning tea and juice
11:30am Wellbeing workshop with Karina Stewart
1:00pm Lunch
2:15pm Bathhouse Bathing Ritual
3:45pm Wrap-up
Date: Friday, 31 March 2023
Time: From 9:45am to 3:45 pm
Price: $325 per person
Bookings: Flourish – An Aurora x Kamalaya Koh Samui Event
Address: 23 Constitution Hill Rd, Sorrento VIC 3943
Karina’s wellness programs are centred around the idea of synergy. She has a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has studied Hellerwork – a system of bodywork that combines structural alignment, body movement education, and verbal dialogue – as well as yoga, Taoist philosophy and practice, and designed and directed medical detoxification protocols. Through her wellness programs, Karina’s mission is to help inspire, motivate and teach people to embody their life’s potential.
“I am looking forward to presenting the first-ever Kamalaya Day Retreat here in Australia at Aurora Spa & Bathhouse and providing participants with a taste of Kamalaya Koh Samui. It is wonderful to partner once more with Lyndall Mitchell, who I have enjoyed a close working relationship with over the years, through our shared synergies and approach to holistic health, wellbeing and healing,”
Spots for the Flourish Retreat are limited and can be booked online at Aurora Spa & Bathhouse.
