embodiment & sound retreat
Oceanic Body
rituals of deep time
May 9-11, 2025
Telunas, sugi island
Oceanic Body is a 3 day deep dive into the wisdom of the water within our bodies. A space to enter into a state of deep time that can shift the way we navigate the turbulence, and currents of life.
Modern way of life has coerced us towards the violence of rushing and pursuit of perfection. This drives us into daily distraction, and compounded tension that leads into chronic fatigue and long term dis ease.
Deep time invites us into collective effervescence expressed through gathering with a shared intention, into our bountiful bodies and the wisdom it holds, and into nervous system health through nature, meditative sound journeys, and primal movement; as our ancestors once did.
Space held by trauma-informed facilitator and embodiment guide Chloe of Body as Earth and soundscapes meditative journeys with Dr. Foo.
Live over the water at the rustic yet tasteful Telunas, a secluded beach on Sugi Island, only a 2 hour ferry ride away from Singapore.
You are welcomed as you are. Join us in this deep time retreat: Oceanic Body to immerse in embodiment and sound.
Oceanic Body: Rituals of Deep Time
Overview Retreat
Date: May 9 (Fri) – May 11 (Sun), 2024
Location: Telunas, Sugi island, Riau Archipelago, Indonesia
Just 50km, 2.5 hours ferry ride from Singapore
Inclusive of
- 3D2N overwater accommodation
- 3 somatic soundscape sessions
- 1 ecstatic dance
- 1 embodied landscapes
- 7 healthy local meals
- 1 water ritual
- 1 ancestral walk
- 1 integration circle
- 2 bonfires
- Guidebook for preparation
- Round trip ferry transport Sekupang to Telunas
Not Included
- Transportation to Sekupang Ferry Terminal
- Visa Fees
- Extended stay
- Travel Insurance
- Additional activities not included
Intentions
- Collective care in practice
- Entering a state of deep time
- Restful rejuvenation for the soul
- Learning practices for nervous system health
- Immersing in the wisdom of nature
- Time for solitude and deep contemplation
- Embodiment as a tool for well-being
- Sound as a supportive medium for meditation
- Meet like-minded folks
- Reclaiming your sense of self
- Unlearning conditions of perfectionism
Oceanic Body: Rituals of Deep Time
Retreat Program
Day 1: Offer
- Ferry to Telunas
- Somatic Soundscape
- Water Ritual
- Bonfire
Day 2: Expand
- Somatic Soundscape
- Ancestral Walk
- Embodied Landscapes
- Beachside Ecstatic Dance
- Bonfire
Day 3: Integrate
- Somatic Soundscape
- Integration Circle
- Ferry to Singapore
Accommodation
Telunas Beach
We will partner with Telunas Beach Resort, an eco lodge with private beach on the secluded Sugi Island of the Riau Archipelago in Indonesia.
The island is 50km/2.5hrs ferry ride away from Singapore. They work with locals and are passionate about environmental social impact along side conscious tourism.
Telunas is built entirely over the water and have expansive views, thatched roofs, and natural cooling provided by the natural ocean breezes.
Telunas intentionally does not offer WiFi. There are no televisions in the rooms. One of their unique distinctive is offering guests with a refuge from the hectic, incessant, over-plugged-in cadence of modern life today.
We offer two types of accommodation: overwater rooms and bungalow with balcony.
Discover more details about our accommodations:
Retreat Highlights
retreat highlights
Embodied Landscapes™
An embodied exploration enliven nature within.
A space to let the body speak before the mind. Through movement as a gateway, we’ll work with the intention to feel free in your body.
We will begin with a somatic (body based) awareness practice, followed by opening the spine through simple yet effective spinal flow sequence. We will then be guided to transition into an intuitive flow. We close with a deep nidra and sound bath to bring the body into equilibrium.
Chloe is trauma aware and assures accessibility in movement for all bodies.
What is embodiment?
Dynamic Dialogue Between Body and Mind
Embodiment is the practice of being fully present in your body, acknowledging its wisdom and intelligence. Movement is integral to embodiment, serving as a gateway to express emotions, release tension, and enhance the mind-body connection
In a world often dominated by cognitive or mental control, embodiment practices aim to shift the focus to a more holistic approach.
In other words, embodiment emphasizes the bidirectional relationship between the mind and body. It acknowledges that the body holds valuable information, emotions, and intelligence, and by tuning into the body’s signals, we can manage our mental states, decision-making processes, and overall well-being. Embodying a shift from mind control to a holistic integration.
This shift from mind controlling body (top to bottom) to a body integrated approach, where the body informs and guides the mind (bottom to top), is a fundamental principle in embodiment practices.
Embodiment is a journey from mind control to a harmonious integration, where movement becomes a profound tool for self-expression, emotional release, and holistic well-being allowing movements to guide our mind.
retreat highlights
Somatic Soundscapes
Sound frequencies resonate with the body’s natural rhythms, helping to move internal stagnant energy, and alter brainwave patterns. Sound elevates mood, improves focus, and creates connection to the inner self. While, somatic practices and guidance attunes us to the internal world of our bodies, bridging a deeper mind-body connection. This daily session integrates both the wisdom of our bodies through Somatics and the supportive healing frequencies of Sound.
Rooting our bodies through the sounds of Himalayan singing bowls, binaural frequencies, deep dronal synthesisers, and shamanic sounds. We progress to the lighter heart sounds of the harp, handpan and other melodic sounds as we allow our inner compass to resonate at its own pace.
Studies show that the collective energy of a group can amplify the positive effects of a meditative state, leading to long term deep rest and increased focused. Experience the transformative power of Somatic Soundscapes, where collective awareness through movement and music leads to deeper presence.
retreat highlights
Beachside Ecstatic Dance
Our beachside ecstatic dance combines the expansive beauty of the ocean with the liberating power of movement and sound. Dance has been used to foster deeper and sacred connections since the dawn of time through rituals across world cultures. Set against the backdrop of the sunset and the full moon, this dance creates a sacred ritual space to celebrate of life, unity, and the natural world.
Dr Foo is known for his seamless weaving of unique sonic journey harnessing over a decade of DJ experience across world genres, further enhanced by his vulnerability & sensitivity as a space holder, yogi and sound healer. While, Chloe opens and closes the dance to flow into deeper state of collective embodied presence together. Both DJ Dr Foo and Chloe have been working together for the past 3 years.
Facilitators
Space Holders
Chloe
Chloe created Body as Earth, a space advocating for the wisdom of the body as a conduit for the deep change we seek in the world.
She is a certified somatic therapist and trauma sensitive advocate, as well as a community organiser, and movement artist.
She responds to the poly-crisis by advocating for ancestral animistic practices through her labor of bridging embodied wisdom to communities. Her work navigates the unwinding of collective trauma stored in the body.
Chloe is a queer woman, neuro-divergent aware, and of Sindhi-Tagalog mixed heritage.
Dr. Foo
Sek Sheng, also known by his artist name ‘Dr Foo’, is a conscious musician/ DJ & sound meditation facilitator who prescribes music for healing and integration of deeper aspects of the self.
Starting as an underground club DJ in Melbourne to immersing in yogic journeys worldwide, learning the power of sound for therapy. Bringing 10 years of deep sonic tapestry.
He believes that sound is a universal language that can re-awaken our innate connection with all, and serve as a sacred medium. His sound journeys weave therapeutic instruments with hypnotic electronic, and ethnic music across cultures; emphasising owning our darkness before true healing and expansion can occur.
Join this Experience
Rates & Booking
Oceanic Body: Rituals of Deep Time is a 3 day deep dive into the wisdom of the water within our bodies. A space to enter into a state of deep time that can shift the way we navigate the turbulence, currents, and challenges of life.
Be with us for this intentional gathering. We welcome you as you are.
Enjoy the Early Bird Perks :
- Special rate
- Instalment options
- Priority selection best views
- Book Now, Pay Later
- Regular rate wil be effective from Feb 1, 2025
All prices are in Singapore dollars
- Private for 1 person
- Queen bed and bunk bed to yourself
- Sunset view
Regular rate effective from Feb 1, 2025
- Private for 3 persons, sunset view
- 1 Queen and 1 bunk bed
- Rate is for each person in a joint booking for 3 people
Regular rate effective from Feb 1, 2025
$709
Early Bird Rate
Total for 3 persons: $2,127
Regular: $2,364
Book by Jan 31, 2025
- Private for 2 persons, sunset view
- 1 Queen and 1 bunk bed
- Rate is for each person in a joint booking for 2 people
Regular rate effective from Feb 1, 2025
$777
Early Bird Rate
Total for 2 persons: $1,554 Regular: $1,726
Book by Jan 31, 2025
- Bunk bed for 1 person only, sunset view
- Bungalow will be shared with one other person in the queen bed
- Your booking will be confirmed once we are able to pair you with another participant for the queen bed
Regular rate effective from Feb 1, 2025
- Queen bed for 1 person only, sunset view
- Bungalow will be shared with one other person in the bunk bed
- Your booking will be confirmed once we are able to pair you with another participant for the bunk bed
Regular rate effective from Feb 1, 2025
- Room private use for 2 persons, sunrise facing
- 1 Queen and 1 bunk bed
- Rate is for each person in a joint booking for 2 people.
Regular rate effective from Feb 1, 2025
$658
Early Bird Rate
Total for 2 persons: $1,316
Regular: $1,476
Book by Jan 31, 2025
- Bunk bed for 1 person only, sunset view
- Room will be shared with one other person in the queen bed
- Your booking will be confirmed once we are able to pair you with another participant for the queen bed
Regular rate effective from Feb 1, 2025
- Queen bed for 1 person only, sunset view
- Room will be shared with one other person in the bunk bed
- Your booking will be confirmed once we are able to pair you with another participant for the bunk bed
Regular rate effective from Feb 1, 2025
How to Get there
transportation
This retreat is inclusive of transporation from Sekupang to Telunas Beach Resort, Sugi Island, Indonesia.
We will be arranging a ferry boat for the group from Sekupang to Telunas.
If you travel outside our arranged schedule to Telunas Beach Resort, there will be additional costs that you will shoulder.
All participants needs to arrange their own transport to Sekupang, Batam, Indonesia.
How to get to Sekupang
Singapore Residents
You will need to book the return ferry to Sekupang, Batam, Indonesia. We have arranged transportation from Sekupang to Telunas Beach resort and will depart from Sekupang. Departure time to be confirmed.
We recommend to book the ferry with Batamfast.
We will share booking details upon confirmation.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Singapore Passport Holders are exempted for Visa.If you reside in Singapore and do not hold Singapore Passport, please check here for visa requirements
How to get to Sekupang
Other Nationals
If you are coming from another country than Singapore, we recommend to arrive in Singapore first and take the ferry with our group from Harbourfront (SG) to Sekupang (ID) or meet at Sekupang Ferry Terminal on 2nd May, 11am.
Alternatively you can fly to Batam, Hang Nadim International Airport and arrange transport to Sekupang Ferry Terminal.
Please keep us in loop of your travel plans, we can help you along the way.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Singapore Passport Holders are exempted for Visa. If you reside in Singapore and do not hold Singapore Passport, please check here for visa requirements
Testimonials
Tangible Experiences
“Thank you to Chloe and Lisa for holding open one of the safest containers I’ve experienced yet. Really appreciated the range of topics covered, diversity of options to choose from, communities & spaces acknowledged / holding us as we explore, being sensitive to the realities of the staff supporting our comfort and convenience as we come together to do our work. Deep gratitude and best of wishes to all who pass through this magical container.” – Genevieve Ong, Singapore
“A sacred, humbling, healing, precious time and space for gathering to listen to inner voices and channel the wisdoms from those before me, Mother nature, and those around me in soulful community. A much needed reminder to prioritize what is important and recalibrate relationships to my self, the natural environment, and those around me. Thank you for facilitating, holding space, and creating communities of care.”
“Sensitive, joyful, nourishing, grounding solidarity building in a paradisiaque location infused with healing energies and tangible practices. Chloe is a wonderful facilitator and collaborator who has woven together a beautiful tapestry that we may drape lovingly on ourselves from time to time after the retreat.” – L.H, Theater Practitioner & Educator, Singapore
“This retreat was transformative, kind, and loving. It’s hard to find retreats and people I can trust to hold space for mental health practitioners like me. Chloe, the rest of the team, and the whole community are deep in love and in study, and are therefore trustworthy. I have come out of this retreat reawakened, more kind to my body, and with a stronger sense of belonging.” – Gabes, Psychotherapist, Educator & Community Organiser, Philippines
