May – July
14 / 21 Days
KANASU SOMA
Calming & Mind Wellness
The summer months bring heat, intensity, and - for many - a heightened sense of mental agitation. In Ayurvedic cosmology, Soma represents the cooling, lunar principle: the quality of calm, receptivity, and inner stillness. The Kanasu SOMA retreat is designed for the hottest months of the year, offering a structured journey toward mental calm and emotional balance through cooling Ayurvedic practices, deep relaxation techniques, and mind-focused wellness sessions.
Retreat Overview
SOMA is Kanasu's most mind-focused programme - a dedicated period of mental calm and emotional rebalancing through the hottest season of the year. The programme draws on Pitta-pacifying Ayurvedic principles: cooling oils, calming practices, and a carefully designed schedule that minimises stimulation while creating space for deep inner rest.
Shirodhara - the signature Kerala practice of a steady stream of lukewarm medicated oil on the forehead - is a cornerstone of SOMA, traditionally regarded as one of the most profoundly calming Ayurvedic practices available. It is complemented by Thala Pothichil (a cooling herbal paste applied to the head), Thakradhara (medicated buttermilk stream), and Siro Abhyangam.
Yoga during SOMA is gentle and restorative: Yoga Nidra, SMET (Self-Management of Excessive Tension), and guided meditation replace vigorous asana as the primary practice. Music therapy using selected Indian classical ragas forms part of the evening routine, creating a container of sound and stillness that many guests find deeply supportive.
Nutrition is cooling, light, and Pitta-pacifying - emphasising sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes, freshly prepared with cooling herbs and seasonal produce.
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Pricing
14-Day
21-Day
Why This Retreat
SOMA is designed for individuals experiencing mental fatigue, chronic stress, disrupted sleep, or a persistent sense of agitation and overwhelm. It is particularly suited to professionals in high-pressure roles, individuals navigating significant life transitions, and those who feel their emotional reserves are depleted. The 14-day option provides meaningful depth; the 21-day option is recommended for those seeking a more profound, sustained shift.
Why This Season
The summer months bring heat, intensity, and - for many - a heightened sense of mental agitation. In Ayurvedic cosmology, Soma represents the cooling, lunar principle: the quality of calm, receptivity, and inner stillness. The Kanasu SOMA retreat is designed for the hottest months of the year, offering a structured journey toward mental calm and emotional balance through cooling Ayurvedic practices, deep relaxation techniques, and mind-focused wellness sessions.
What's Included
Guest Outcomes
Guests completing SOMA often describe a profound shift in their relationship with stress and mental agitation. Many report significantly improved sleep quality, greater emotional steadiness, and a renewed capacity for calm in daily life. The 21-day programme in particular provides enough time for the nervous system to settle into a new pattern. Guests frequently leave with practical tools - yoga, breathing techniques, dietary principles - that they find genuinely applicable in their daily lives.
Individual results may vary. Outcomes depend on personal health conditions and commitment to the programme.
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