4 Day Island Soma Retreat: Regenerative Wellness, Australia

Set on North Stradbroke Island in Queensland, this retreat is a blend of somatic movement, yoga, and eco therapy in one of Australia's most pristine natural settings. The island is home to dolphins, whales, turtles, koalas, and kangaroos, and its crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches become part of your healing journey. You'll stay in an eco-luxe beach house in Point Lookout, a quiet village where the main soundtrack is birdsong and waves.

Kat Ford, your host and guide, has spent over two decades developing Soma flow yoga—a therapeutic style that weaves vinyasa, breathwork, and somatic movement. Her approach is grounded, playful, and euphoric, and she specializes in areas like pelvic health, hormonal balance, nervous system regulation, and grief support. Whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, the practice is designed to meet you where you are, releases tension and supporting your body's own healing.

A key part of the retreat is the heart breath journey and heart-centered meditations, which focus on emotional release and opening. You'll also try liquid bliss yoga on the beach, an ocean healing meditation, and if you visit between May and October, whale watching from the island's shores. There's a fire ceremony on the second evening, where you can let go of what no longer serves you amid sacred song and sunset.

The meals are a highlight—daily organic, plant-based, and Ayurvedically inspired, including raw desserts, cacao, herbal teas, and spring water. The food is gluten-free and dairy-free, made with whole ingredients, and designed to nourish your body while you're there. You'll also have a healing massage and time for nature immersion, so the whole experience feels restorative, not exhausting.

What's included

- 3 nights eco-luxe accommodation - Daily organic and Ayurvedically inspired plant-based meals and desserts - Herbal teas, spring water and cacao - Restorative and yin yoga - Soma flow yoga sessions - Liquid bliss yoga on the beach and ocean healing meditation - Somatic movement therapy - Heart breath journey - Heart-centered meditations - Health coaching and plant-based nutrition - Healing massage - Nature immersion and walks - Whale watching (May to Sept/Oct) - Fire ceremony

What's not included

- Flights costs - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Visa fees