island soma
Somatic healing & Health retreat
north STRADBROKE ISLAND
May 1-4/ July 23-26/ Aug 20-23/
Sept 10-13/ Oct 15-18/ Dec 10-13 2026
Island Soma infuses somatic eco therapy with tantric embodiment to cleanse the body, liberate the mind and heal through the heart. Ancient wisdom organically merges with innovative healing arts and invites you to explore sacred unity within your soul. Here we return to Oneness with the
Ocean of Infinite Living
Love.
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Regenerative vinyasa yoga, Soma flow yoga and Somatic movement therapy
Heart Breath Journey
Blissful massage and Shamanic energy healing
Plant Based Health coaching
Tropical inspired Plant Based organic cuisine
Fire purification or Blue lotus ceremony (seasonal)
Shadow work and Sacred sharing circle
Tantric embodiment in the Elements
Cacao, herbal teas and Raw vegan desserts
Sound healing and Sacred song at sunset
Whales (May to October)
Reset & revitalise
A heart opening and life transforming experience!
This retreat is an integration of ancient wisdom and heart led somatic practices that include soma flow yoga, heart breath and sound therapy, tantric embodiment and meditation, pristine nature, crystal clear ocean, delicious plant-based food and raw desserts, healing massage and heart conscious connection.
Led by highly experienced instructors, the program offers a safe nurturing guidance for deep healing and heart awakening. A journey home to you.
The natural beauty and tranquillity of the island is a highly nurturing environment for you to release old patterns, create new healthy and supportive self care rituals to rejuvenate body and mind.
This retreat can also be used as a detox weekend, including digital, mental/emotional and physical.
TANTRIC EMBODIMENT
Explore powerfully transformative healing modalities such as Heart centred Tantra through tantric meditation and breathwork (non-sexually explicit). Deepen your connection with yourself, the earth and with other like minds.
Kat Ford has over 20 years experience in holding sacred space for personal transformation and deep healing (Full bio here).
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Nourish.
All meals and desserts are seasonal, organic plant-based, whole food, gluten, and dairy-free. The meals are carefully prepared using ayurvedic principle to nourish your body and soul. All made with love and the purest wholefood ingredients.
Set on a lush island paradise, this retreat offers profound opportunities for healing the heart and rejuvenating body and mind.
packages.
This is an authentic, heart conscious, down to earth, island style retreat.
Accommodation is carefully chosen for its eco luxe quality and wild nature setting.
*Please note we rotate 4 retreat houses at Point Lookout according to group dynamics.
$1111 twin share/share bathroom
$1555 Private room/ share bathroom
$1888 Private room/ private bathroom
inclusions.
Eco luxe accommodation
Daily Soma flow yoga on the beach
Healing massage and energy work
Heart breath journey
Somatic movement therapy
Daily organic and ayurvedically inspired plant-based meals and desserts
Herbal teas, spring water and cacao
Health coaching and plant based nutrition
Whale watching May to Sept/Oct
Nature immersion and walks
Fire purification ceremony
Book securely via PayPal links below or Enquire now for more information
Eco luxe
Accommodation
Our eco luxe accommodation consists of 4 different beach houses specifically chosen for their sustainability, serenity, island style and tropical gardens.
Each retreat house is central to Point Lookout shops, cafes and most importantly stunning sandy beaches. You’ll have all the comforts of home with a wild nature surrounds.
Private, twin and ensuite options are available. Budget options are also on offer.
TESTIMONIALS
Here’s what our beloved guests are saying…
‘‘The retreat has had such a profound effect on me, I am almost fully sparkling again and feeling so light of heart’’
R., Brisbane
‘‘This is the second time I have been (to Lemurian Dreaming), because the first time was so wonderful and it didn’t disappoint. Absolute wonder experience again. My chiropractor asked me what I have done? I asked ‘‘why’’? They said I needed nothing done! My back is all good. I’m looking forward to my next trip’’.
Ronny, Canberra, AUS
Video Testimonials.
Meet the Team
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Kat Ford
Kat is a heart led yoga therapist, ecstatic dance and breath work facilitator with over 20 years’ experience developing and teaching a unique therapeutic style of Elemental vinyasa yoga. Somatic movement is the fundamental ‘medicine within Kats teachings. She specialises in pelvic health, hormonal balance, nervous system regulation, migraine relief and healing and support for the grief process.
Kat is also the founder of Samadhi Island Yoga and Tantra Retreats, located on stunning North Stradbroke Island.
A session with Kat is very grounded, yet playful and fluid like the waves of the Ocean, exploring the elements of our true nature and a deep dive into the core of our being. Kat's teachings are profoundly healing, energetically, emotionally and physically and include therapeutic practices for the back, neck and spine, heart awakening, activation of shakti and conscious expansion. Her classes are an organic infusion of movement, breath, meditation and sound, held in a safe and sacred space.
Kat has been a vibrant devotee of plant-based living for over 25 yrs. She integrates ancient wisdom (Ayurveda) and scientifically sound information (BaSCI) to form a foundation for SOMA HEALTH AND WELLBEING. Kat is passionate about sharing the keys of plant based super nutrition along with delectable plant-based recipes.
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Skye Cilia
Oracle of the Sacred Feminine Arts
Skye has been holding " rites of passage" and sacred ancient ceremonies for women for over 17yrs. She is a doula birth keeper and holds her devotional service to women in the highest of regard & reverence.
Skye is a Ceremonial Priestess & serves as a bridge between the divine and human. She guides you with her wisdom, gifts, magic, empathy & love.
Spiritual healer
Her sessions are unique and one of a kind. They are a Soul healing which goes far beyond the physical & heals on a deep cellular & soul level. Clearing & cleansing away the old patterns, programs & limiting beliefs holding you back from living your souls deepest calling.
Sound healing
Skye creates deep resonance & activations through sound, using her voice, & sound tools to assist. A medicine drum and a range of sound modalities, taking you on a journey into the vast unknown soundscapes.
Dakini_ skydancer _ Skye is a truly passionate dancer she sees dance as a prayer & ritual. She dances in her pain and in her joy. She sees dance as a true medium & somatic therapy. She uses her dance as a prayer to send out into the world for the greater healing of all.
PROGRAM.
Day 1
2pm Catch Stradbroke Flyer from Cleveland, Brisbane and arrive on North Stradbroke Island. Connecting bus then brings you to Point Lookout where we meet you at the bus stop.
3:30pm Refreshments and Opening circle
5pm Restorative Soma Flow Yoga
6:30pm Organic Dinner and dessert
7:30pm Heart Breath Meditation
Finish for the Evening 8pm
Day 2
7am Soma Flow Yoga
9am Beautiful breakfast
10am Massage or Gorge walk/ Whale watching
12:30pm Somatic Healing for women
1pm Luscious lunch
2pm Healing massage or rest and reset
5pm Blue Lotus Ceremony/ Fire Ceremony
7pm Divine dinner
Finish for the Evening 8pm
Day 3
7am Soma flow yoga
9am Breakfast
10am Massage or nature walk
12:30pm Heart breath meditation
1pm Luscious lunch
2pm Massage or rest and rejuvenate
5pm Ecstatic Dance in wild nature
7pm Divine dinner
Finish for the Evening 8pm
Day 4
7am Yin vinyasa on the beach
9am Bountiful breakfast and contact sharing - Let’s keep connected!
10am Circle of gratitude and Closing ceremony with Skye
11:10am Depart retreat house
12pm Catch Stradbroke Flyer to Cleveland
*All times and locations for activities pending weather and group dynamics.
** Meet at main retreat house 15mins before the scheduled session time
