Accommodation & Rejuvenation on Kangaroo Island
Unique accommodation, sauna, breathwork, cold plunge, hot tub, forest bathing & meditation.
Allow your body to relax, heal &
~ COME ALIVE ~
RECONNECT TO NATURE, YOURSELF & EACH OTHER.
Island Alive provides as opportunity to reconnect as you disconnect from the outside world.
Allow the forest to heal you, with every breath of pristine air. Walk barefoot in the moss. Sit in silence and allow your 5 senses to tune into nature.
Learn breathwork & unlock your innate ability to heal and harness more energy.
Be invigorated by a cold plunge in nature as you are expertly guided into an ice bath, surrounded by native pine forest.
Then warm up, relax & rejuvenate in a traditional sauna or hot tub cocooned by the trees.
Experience Kangaroo Island differently. Leave with knowledge and experiences that help maintain a healthier version of yourself for a lifetime.
ACCOMMODATION
This special space has been made with love and creativity, and has multiple accommodation options to suit your needs.
In winter the forest is strewn with moss, mushrooms and lush growth, and vibrates with shades of green that calm and soothe the soul. Open fires, a rustic pizza oven and crystal clear night skies create experiences that bring people together and give pause to the hectic pace of life.
In summer the cabins are shaded offering relief from the sun, there is A/C in the living space and access to one of the best beaches in the world is only a 3 minute drive away.
Many hammocks are scattered around the forest. Fairy lights illuminate the foliage. The sauna and cold plunge are yours to enjoy all year round.
Modern conveniences are offered alongside the sacred space of nature in full glory. Enjoy this magic space to rejuvenate in seclusion & privacy. Or take advantage of the wellness offerings for deep relaxation.
Book via Airbnb links on the accommodation page.
TRADITIONAL SAUNA
De-stress and unwind in this peaceful, organic setting as your body rids itself of toxins, boosts circulation, your muscles undergo repair and you allow stillness of the mind.
Contrast therapy is available, for incredible health benefits and an immediate rejuvenation of all body systems.
Sauna is available as an added extra to accommodation bookings, or can be hired for personal, one off sessions. Inquire below.
HOT TUB IN THE FOREST
Enjoy sunset views beneath the canopy of trees as you relax in our 4 seater, wood-fired hot tub. .
Book as a one-off experience combined with contrast therapy and refreshments as part of our Indulge package.
Or enjoy as an inclusion when you stay overnight, added to your Airbnb booking on arrival.
COLD EXPOSURE
Knowledge is power; learn how to influence your body’s reaction to stress through the breath and confront your fears with confidence.
Experience the ice bath as part of a contrast therapy session or during a Wim Hof Method workshop or retreat.
Embrace the cold and feel it rejuvenate and invigorate your body and mind, guided every step of the way as you find new abilities to surrender and find comfort in the discomfort.
Enjoy the convenience of an ice bath at your private residence. Sessions can be tailored to suit your individual needs, at the place of your choice.
BREATHE
Demystify the power of the breath and unlock your natural ability to change the state of your physiology and psychology. Altering the breath influences a range of internal states - feel the power of a guided breathing session and the deeply meditative state following.
Repair, relax and reconnect.
Experience a breathwork session in nature, beneath the forest canopy at Island Alive, or alternatively in the comfort of your own home.
Combine it with a cold therapy session to truly benefit from priming the body before cold exposure.
FOREST BATHING & GUIDED NATURE WALKS
Immerse your 5 senses in nature & heighten your awareness of the beauty around you. Our moss-strewn forest invites you to walk barefoot, find stillness and quieten the mind.
The sounds, sights and smells of the interconnected eco-systems have powerful effects on our chemistry and can help detoxify our body. Disconnect from the hectic pace of life as the forest helps anchor you to your centre.
Combine a guided forest bathing session/nature walk with a guided breathwork or cold exposure session and feel the physical and psychological benefits immediately.
The ultimate getaway experience that has a lifelong impact on your health & wellbeing!
THE WIM HOF METHOD
The Wim Hof Method consists of 3 pillars that lead to optimal health both mentally and physically. Breath work, cold exposure and a focused mindset will help unlock the instinctive power within.
Explore the method with WHM Certified Level 1 Instructor Amy Pysden - attend a workshop, seek 1:1 guidance or experience an overnight stay or retreat.
The unique setting of Island Alive allows the method to be explored with nature’s influence - senses tuned with increased awareness of the interconnection of the universe and your place in it.
Breathe under the trees, meditate held by the earth and immerse in an ice-bath surrounded by forest.
“If we always choose comfort, we never learn the deepest capabilities of our mind or body.”
— WIM “THE ICEMAN” HOF