Step into Kangaroo Island’s wild beauty for 3 days of breathwork, nature immersion, and deep reset for body, mind & spirit.About this Event
Three days. Two nights. A full-body reset on Kangaroo Island.
Modern life asks more of us than we realise.
Sometimes the only way to reconnect is to step into a different landscape — long enough to finally hear yourself again.
Breathe In Nature is designed to bring you back into your body, back into connection, and back into presence.
On this experience you’ll be guided by highly experienced breathwork facilitator, Kym Burls, and Wim Hof Method instructor & island local, Amy Pysden.
What You’ll Experience
Breathwork for Clarity + Emotional Regulation
Explore practices that reconnect you to your inner landscape and help you move from reactivity to steady, grounded response.
Cold Immersion in Nature
Meet the cold on rugged clifftops and within mossy forests. Awaken your senses and feel fully alive in your body again… in a way only Kangaroo Island can offer.
Evening Recovery + Community
Sauna and hot tub beneath native pines. Nourishing meals under star-filled skies. Campfire conversations that remind you what real connection feels like.
Movement + Stillness
Forest walks, quiet pauses, and a restorative Yin Yoga session to soften your system and help you reset from the inside out.
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Why This Retreat Matters
This isn’t a getaway for the sake of getting away.
It’s a space to breathe again. To remember what grounded feels like. To return to your life with more clarity, more presence, and more capacity.
If you’ve been craving a reset, this is your moment to listen.
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Who This Retreat Is For
✅ You want to reconnect to yourself and your body
✅ You’re craving calm, clarity, and emotional balance
✅ You want practical tools to respond rather than react
✅ No previous experience necessary (but is welcome)
✅ 18 years and older
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Who This Retreat Is Not For
❌ You’re looking for a high-intensity adventure or extreme challenge
❌ You want a purely social getaway without self-reflection
❌ You’re expecting a fully structured, rigid schedule
Places are VERY limited to ensure individual attention, a supportive environment and encourage group connection.
What’s Included
Our aim is for you to arrive and have us take care of everything else!
- Return passenger fare from Cape Jervis on the Sealink ferry (saving you $110)
- Bunkhouse-style shared accommodation
- All bedding, including pillows, sheets and blankets, soaps and shampoos & towels
- All yoga mats, cushions and blankets
- All meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- There will be plant- and meat-based options available (please advise us of any dietary requirements)
- All drinks, including water, coffee, tea & juice
- Note: This is an alcohol-free event
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What’s Not Included
- You will need to organise transport to Cape Jervis (we'll collect you from Penneshaw)
- If you would prefer to bring your car, you will need to book it onto the ferry
- A detailed information sheet with ferry information and carpooling ideas will be provided on booking
- We will connect you with other retreat attendees via a WhatsApp group for carpooling and other logistical discussions
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Location & Accommodation Information
- Island Alive is situated on a 7 acre native bush block adjacent to Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park - a three minute drive from Island Beach and a 15 minute drive from the ferry terminal at Penneshaw
- The retreat accommodation has 3 twin-share dormitory rooms, plus a large twin-share glamping tent (offered at a discounted rate)
- While we aim to allocate same sex rooms, this is not guaranteed. Speak to us before booking if you require this
- On-site amenities include a glass-sided yoga studio, traditional sauna, cold plunge, hot tub and outdoor shower
- There are 2 bathrooms with a toilet and shower in each
- Communal dining with ample lounging and hammock comfort
- Cosy kitchen and living space with pot-belly fire and dishwasher
Accommodation Options
- Twin share dormitory - $1,199
- Twin share glamping tent (10% discount)
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Payment Options
- Pay via Bank Transfer available
- Direct Debit Instalments are available (no extra charge)
- Please contact us for details
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Note Before Buying
- Please review the Health Information and Cancellation Policy below prior to booking as all bookings are non-refundable.
- By purchasing a ticket you agree that you have read and accept the contraindications outlined in the Health Information and agree to the Cancellation Policy below.
- While we can provide assistance, you understand that it is your responsibility to organise transport to and from the ferry terminal.
What To Bring
Detailed packing information will be emailed in the lead up to the event.
The planned activities are all weather, so please bring suitable clothing to keep you dry!
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Health Information
- The event is suitable for everyone 18 years and over.
- Out of precaution, we advise against participation during pregnancy (or breastfeeding), or if you are epileptic.
- People with cardiovascular issues, or any other serious health conditions (e.g. high blood pressure, COPD) or those with Raynaud's disease (Type 2) or cold urticaria should always get in touch with the instructor and consult a medical professional before signing up. If you have specific questions relating to your condition, please contact your instructor beforehand.
- People with mobility issues should get in touch before signing up.
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Cancellation Policy:
- All bookings are non-refundable.
- View the Retreat Cancellation policy
What previous attendees had to say...
"The most surprising element of the retreat was the connection and the bond that the group developed. There's something really special about sharing breathwork with other people… and to be able to connect and share stories and talk about things that we don’t often talk about day to day." - Maddie
"The highlight of the retreat was being able to get back in touch with nature, and myself… What surprised me was how easy it was, and how quickly I was able to tune out from everything else going around. The framework that you used… made sense to my healing journey throughout the experience." - Dan
"The retreat exceeded my expectations. There were a lot more activities than I thought... I didn’t expect it to be therapeutic because it's not a 'therapy retreat', but all of the things together, it was a very therapeutic experience." - Justine
"The thing I wasn’t expecting was how significant the collective interaction was. When I was thinking in advance of what was to come, thinking of the elements – ice bath, hot water, nature, but then you come together with a group and you realise whooooo wait a minute there’s this instant community being created and I wasn’t expecting it and it was very surprising and delightful." - Damian
"Sometimes I forget how important it is to be in connection with the trees, with nature, basic things of our life, which in the rush of day-to-day activities, we forget to slow down and live in the present moment. It is a unique and useful skill to take away from this retreat." - Alfredo
About Your Facilitators
Kym Burls
Kym is an accomplished breathwork coach and former Wim Hof Method instructor based in Adelaide. Since 2019 he’s introduced +3,000 people to the life-changing practices of breathwork and cold training.
https://www.kymburls.com/
Amy Pysden
A Kangaroo Island local, Amy combines her degree in eco-tourism with her Wim Hof Method instructor expertise, to beautifully integrate the natural world into her teaching. She is also busy developing her piece of property on KI to facilitate Wim Hof Method nature immersion experiences.
https://www.islandalive.com.au
Event Venue
Private Location, Island Beach Road, Island Beach, Australia
AUD 1199.00
