Skin Deep, Soul Full - A Private Retreat-Style Event

In honour of World Mental Health Day (October 10th), Loshen & Crem invites you this coming Sunday, October 26th to an intimate retreat-style gathering designed to restore balance and nurture your sense of self. This heart-centered evening is more than a ritual—it is a safe, intentional space to pause, reconnect, and honour your relationship with yourself. Through a sequence of elevated experiences, guests will explore what self-care, self-love, and self-esteem truly mean in their lives.

The evening will unfold gently through:

• Guided Intention Setting led by Allison Nichols to ground the heart, mind and soul.
• Sensory Skincare Ritual led by our L&C Skin Specialist, awakening the senses through touch, scent, and texture.
• Guided Grounding Practice led by Allison Nichols to release and soften.
• Immersive Sound Bath Journey led by Allison Nichols to invite deep,intentional relaxation.
• Journaling & Reflection Circle led by Allison Nichols in a safe, inclusive space for quiet sharing or personal reflection and writing.
• Sip & Shop Moment led by our L&C Skin Specialist, to close the night with connection, exploration, and discovery.

Skin Deep, Soul Full is more than an event—it is an immersive journey into presence, care, and the art of honouring yourself.

About the Practitioner:
Allison Nichols is a certified sound therapist, musician, and educator who has devoted her career to exploring the transformative power of sound. With over 15 years of professional experience as a performer and voice teacher, she blends her expertise in music, mindfulness, and sound healing to create immersive, soul-nourishing experiences.

A graduate of MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music, as well as diplomas in Vocal Performance and Composition, Allison’s practice is grounded in both artistry and intention. She is certified by the Institute of Traditional Medicine (Toronto) and the globally recognized Auster Sound Method, and regularly facilitates sound baths and workshops for both private and corporate audiences.

Through her gentle voice, crystal singing bowls, and other overtone-emitting instruments, Allison guides participants into a state of deep rest, inner reflection, and expanded self-awareness — weaving together music, mindfulness, and healing in harmony.

About the Experience:
An Invitation to Deep Listening: The Sound Bath Journey is a restorative, meditative experience designed to help you reconnect with yourself through the language of sound.

Participants are invited to lie comfortably on a yoga mat, supported by soft blankets, pillows, and weighted eye masks. The session begins with a gentle breathwork and grounding practice to quiet the mind and settle the body.

As Allison begins to weave a beautifully layered soundscape using her voice, crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other resonant instruments, waves of vibration move through the space — guiding participants into a deep state of calm and introspection.

The experience encourages inner stillness, emotional release, and reconnection with self. Many find that the effects linger long after the session — bringing clarity, balance, reduced stress, better sleep, and an overall sense of well-being.

More than a meditative practice, this is an invitation to listen — not just with your ears, but with your whole being.

Info: Guests are welcomed into a softly lit space with calming aromas and gentle music. Each guest finds their yoga mat prepared with an “Unwind Kit” (Mask, Reflection Cards, Pen, etc.).
Our Skin Specialist & Guest Practitioner invite everyone to settle in and reflect on the journaling prompt: “Tonight, I release…”. Guests are invited to write their intentions on their Intention Card to carry with them throughout the evening.

Info: Our Skin Specialist introduces the mask chosen for the evening, sharing its benefits and how sensory skincare deepens the connection between ritual and well-being. Guests are guided through the mindful application of their mask and invited to recline.
As the mask works, the Guest Practitioner leads a gentle grounding sequence to encourage presence, connection and emotional release. This creates a meditative bridge between skincare and inner calm. Once the Mask application time is complete, guests are gently guided by our Skin Specialist to remove their masks, returning refreshed and receptive. Guests are asked to
remain reclined.

Info: With guests still reclined, the Guest Practitioner then gently introduces the Sound Bath Journey experience and provides insight on what to expect. Once guests are fully settled and ready, the Guest Practitioner will now invite guests to surrender to the benefits of an extended sound bath. Therapeutic tones wash over the body, deepening relaxation and integration. This moment allows the mind and nervous system to shift fully into rest, amplifying the benefits of both skincare and sound bath therapy.

Info: Once the Soundbath Journey is complete, the Guest Practitioner will then invite guests to slowly return to a comfortable seated position. The Guest Practitioner will then open and hold a safe and inclusive space for journaling, quiet contemplation, and/or optional sharing. In the softly lit space, guests are encouraged to reflect on the intentions set earlier and the insights gained throughout the evening.

Info: The evening closes with our Skin Specialist inviting guests to linger and discover further. Guests may browse and purchase curated skincare offerings, enjoy light refreshments, or connect with fellow participants. Each guest departs with their “Unwind Kit” (Mask, Intention & Reflection Cards, Pen, etc.) as a thank-you, extending the ritual into their home.

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