Island

Soma

Retreat

SACRED. SOMATIC. HEALING

NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND

JAN 7-10/ JAN 28-31/ FEB 11-14/ APR 23-26/ APR 30-MAY 3 2027

NEW 6N/ 7D DEV-OCEAN RETREATS

JAN 4-10/ JAN 25-31/ MARCH 8-14/ APRIL 28-MAY 3

Island Soma infuses somatic eco therapy with tantric embodiment practices that liberate the mind, heal the body and activate your heart. Ancient wisdom organically merges with innovative healing arts and invites you to explore Oneness with the Ocean of Loving awareness

Experience.

Soma flow yoga and meditation

Somatic movement therapy

Heart breath journey

Blissful massage and Shamanic healing

Detoxing organic fruit fasting option for 6N immersion

Plant based health coaching

Tropical inspired plant based organic wholefoods

Fire purification ceremony (seasonal)

Shadow work and sacred sharing circle

Tantric embodiment in the elements

Pasifik Kakao ceremony with sound healing and sacred song at sunset

Ecstatic dance in wild nature

Herbal teas and raw vegan desserts

Abundant wildlife plus whales (May to October)

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Reset & Revitalise.

A healing, 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 deep 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 prana, the quantum field.

Kat Ford has over 22 years experience in holding sacred space for personal transformation and deep healing (Full bio here).

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Detox & 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 by Vera Byrd.

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 between 4 retreat houses at Point Lookout according to group dynamics.

3N/4D Package

$1111 twin share/share bathroom

$1555 Private room/ share bathroom

$1888 Private room/ private bathroom

6N/7D Package

$1888 twin share/share bathroom

$2444 Private room/ share bathroom

$2888 Private room/ private bathroom

NEW GLAMPING OPTION! CLICK HERE for details.

Inclusions.

Eco luxe accommodation
Daily Soma flow yoga on the beach
Yin yoga
Blissful massage and somatic healing
Heart breath journey
Somatic movement therapy
Emotional healing and support
Cacao ceremony and ecstatic dance
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 at sunset

We proudly feature on leading global retreat platform Book Retreats.

Retreat Benefits.

Learn effective somatic healing sequences.

1

Practice and gain momentous benefits from simple and soothing yoga therapy and somatic movements to heal the nervous system, balance the endocrine, help manage weight and increase muscle tone.

Activate your innate body wisdom and the heart consciousness.

2

Release stored tension, trauma and emotions through safe and gentle soma flow yoga, heart led breathwork and meditation. These practices not only support sustainable physical healing but also bring deep lasting peace beyond what western mind-based modalities can achieve.

Reclaim your power as an embodied woman.

3

We support women through some of the most beautiful and challenging journeys including leaving toxic relationships, grief, healing from trauma, sexual awakening, peri menopause to name a few. We offer tantra yoga, sensual flow, pelvic Pilates, blue lotus ceremony, fire ceremony and shamanic womb healing.

Reconnect with nature and return to your truth.

4

This retreat is held in the bosom of one of the most powerful healing islands of the world. Located on the very edge of the Pacific Ocean in a sub-tropical climate we are blessed to have access to pure aquamarine lagoons and cleansing wild waves abundant with dolphins, whales, manta ray, turtle and more! Being here invites you to release all that is not you and return to your true nature.

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.

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Meet the Team

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.
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 3N/4D.

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

Day 2

7:30am Soma Flow Yoga

9am Beautiful breakfast

10am Massage or Gorge walk/ Whale watching

12pm Somatic Healing for women

1pm Luscious lunch

2pm Healing massage or rest and reset

5pm Agni Flow: Breath, Sound, Somatics and Fire Ceremony

7pm Divine dinner

Day 3

7:30am Soma flow yoga

9am Breakfast

10am Massage or nature walk

12pm Heart Breath and Sound healing