SOMA BYRON exists to be the world’s most inspiring sanctuary for longevity — a place where people restore, reconnect, and discover the tools to live longer, healthier, and more purposeful lives.
Nestled in the Byron Bay hinterland, SOMA BYRON was created as a sanctuary for stillness, connection, and renewal. From the moment it opened its doors, SOMA quickly became known as a place where ancient wisdom and modern living meet. Here, guests are invited to pause, reset, and reconnect with themselves on a deeper level.
Surrounded by nature and designed with intention, SOMA has welcomed visitors from across the globe to experience transformation through meditation, mindfulness, movement, and holistic practices.
A New Era of Active Living & Wellness
In 2025, SOMA BYRON began a new chapter when it was acquired by Lorna Jane, the brand that pioneered Active Living. For more than three decades, Lorna Jane has inspired the world to live with vitality and purpose, and now, as the custodian of SOMA, will carry this renowned sanctuary into its next evolution.
This new era unites SOMA’s global reputation as a world-class wellness retreat with Lorna Jane’s vision, energy, and community. Together, we will continue to create transformative experiences that support longevity, balance, and connection – inspiring people everywhere to live longer, healthier, and more purposeful lives
the original founders
Gary Gorrow
Gary Gorrow is a master teacher of Vedic Meditation, Ayurvedic health coach, and mindfulness expert. For over 15 years, he has guided thousands of people — from global companies to individuals — with meditation and mindfulness practices that transform lives inside and out. Founder of the Conscious Club and co-creator of Conscious Currency, Gary is widely respected as a “teacher of teachers” and continues to inspire as a coach, consultant, and social entrepreneur.
Peter Ostick
With two decades in the media and technology sector, Peter Ostick built a successful global company before burnout forced him to seek change. His journey to restore his health led him to Gary and the practice of meditation — a turning point that inspired the creation of SOMA. Peter’s entrepreneurial drive helped bring Soma to life, laying the foundations for what it is today.
the new visionary
LORNA JANE CLARKSON
For decades, Lorna Jane Clarkson has shaped the way we move, nourish, and believe through her pioneering approach to Active Living. Today, her vision enters a new chapter with SOMA. As its owner and guiding force, Lorna Jane sees SOMA as more than a retreat—it is the living, breathing embodiment of her Active Living Philosophy.
Here, nature, connection, and wellness practices create the perfect environment for true restoration, where wellbeing becomes a way of life. Under her direction, SOMA is evolving as a sanctuary for transformation, grounded in education, community, and shared experience.
Experience soma
SOMA is more than a retreat space — it is an experience that stays with you long after you leave. Nestled in the lush Byron Bay hinterland, SOMA offers a sanctuary where nature, architecture, and mindfulness converge to create something truly transformative.