Soma

a wellness retreat for women to nourish their inner world & reconnect with their highest creative potential.

soma wellness retreat

an opportunity to step away from your daily environment and reset your rhythm. through mindful movement, holistic wellness practices, & a moment to reflect.

soma second edition

join the second edition of soma. with your phone turned off, we dive into holistic & transformative wellness practices – with the norwegian fjords as our backdrop

what we do

we nourish your inner world & guide you on a personal journey of self exploration.

YOGA, MEDITATION
& BREATHWORK

at soma we teach somatic yoga, where we connect breath with movement. yoga is a beautiful way to slow down & connect to your body by truly listening inward. through mindful movement & breath we still the mind. yoga prepares us for transformation and being able to access more of the infinite intelligence.

sound healing

sound can be a transformative journey, where you can break through invisible ceilings that are keeping us from our true mission. we use sound & frequencies to unlock hidden blockages & step deeper into our truth.

Ayurvedic nutriTion

this ancient philosophy, the sister science of yoga, offers the opportunity to build meals to balance bioenergy & work with the subtle channels of the body in addition to being beautiful. Expect meals that honor fresh, local and seasonal ingredients from the farmers, as well as deep support the body’s natural rhythms, & insights that invite you to carry this wisdom home.

holistic facial therapy

through warm, present hands, we invite you to let go, allowing your body to find calm and your nervous system to restore balance. we use the word touch therapy because it goes deeper than skin and muscles. it nurtures your whole being, both physically & emotionally.

workshops &  journaling

we teach different workshops at soma. from finding your true vision, by releasing hidden blockages and building a deeper alignment through connecting to your true identity and passion. we also guide journaling sessions, where we identify where you currently are, where you want to be, and how you want to feel - helping you find answers that reminds you of your desired direction & your true creative potential. 

Cacao & Tea circLes

when we gather in a circle, we drink cacao & tea with intention - sometimes soft & nourishing, other times expansive & empowering. the ceremony will always include some form of energy work, healing, music, sound & visualization - practices that helps us tap into presence & clarity.

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words from the founder

"I wanted to create a space where women can reconnect with their inner wisdom."

HEDVIG WESSEL
HEDVIG WESSEL
world champion, 2x olympian & yoga teacher
hedvig wessel is a 2x olympian, 2024 freeride world champion, yoga teacher, and founder of soma.by.hedvig & sister summit. she is passionate about bringing women together, spending time in nature and living in the present moment.

hedvig has been traveling the world for professional skiing since she was 14 years old, and has for many years used yoga and breath to keep her grounded.

she wanted to create a space for others to take a break from their busy everyday life, having a moment to stop up, turn off their phones, listen inward and re-connect with their creative spark.

the first soma.by.hedvig retreat was hosted in italy, november 2025, and was created with love and attention to detail - bringing together a personal network of thoughtfully curated practitioners who shared their wisdom and techniques to support the participants to access their highest creative potential.

in italy, hedvig shared yoga, breathwork, meditation, and guided journaling sessions. she hosted a workshop focused on identifying core values, recognizing fear and distractions, & turning purpose into a life mission.
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"This retreat has showed me how much power we have inside of us to create magic. The food has nourished us and supported us in so many processes, and the workshops has been truly inspirational. The days flowed to perfectly and I am left with a heart full of love, new friends and the most amazing memories from a unique retreat – I will never forget it!"

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soma first edition
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"I did not expect to go as deep as we went, and truly not for you to serve us at the level of expertise you all did - your knowledge, wisdom, experience and dedication was such a gift. You truly managed to keep up with a deeply spiritual, nurturing, connecting and special vibe from the beginning to the very end."

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soma first edition
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"soma went beyond what I could have dreamed of <3 I know, from experience that it takes embodiment from the teachers and a willingness from the students to be able to go deep. everyone was so willing, so open and ready to dive into the practice. So grateful that we could share such a beautiful container of wisdom from many different expressions."

evelina
soma first edition
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"The atmosphere, the smells from the beautiful food, hearbs, and oils created an imidiate feeling of calmness and slow pace. The viarity of sessions from treatment to yoga, meditation, ceremonies and music therapy made me see clearer the changes I need to make to reach more harmony in my everyday living and some great tools. The food was fantastic, made with love, beautiful, tasty and healty, calming the insides. The surrounding, the House with its beautiful rooms, wonderful beds made a wonderful frame."

ellen
soma first edition
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"attending a soma retreat is like opening the doors to the truest version of yourself, where you realize that you are supported, loved and worthy of all your desires"

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soma first edition
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"The soma retreat went above and beyond my expectations. I definitely expected a very nice retreat, as the program was impressive from the very beginning, but what surprised me was that the experience became extremely raw, real, authentic and genuine."

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