Illumination

Nov 2–7 | Turkuaz Koy, Turkey

A five-day immersive retreat to realign your values, clarify and embody your vision

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Illumination: Turkey

Tucked within an organic orchard of oranges and pomegranates, this retreat unfolds at Turkuaz Koy, a family-run sanctuary where nature, history, and stillness converge.

Whether you’re at a crossroads or simply feel something deeper calling, this immersive experience helps you clarify where you’re going, and why.

innerdance

This edition of Inner Island integrates innerdance, a sound-based practice that guides you through shifting brainwave states, unlocking deep insight and nervous system recalibration.

Rather than movement, innerdance invites stillness. You lie down, close your eyes, and surrender to curated sonic journeys that bypass the thinking mind and open space for real change.

Combined with Inner Island’s Future Design Process, this retreat supports a full reset, mentally, emotionally, and strategically.

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • A clear, values-aligned vision for your next chapter

  • A renewed, embodied connection to your deeper self

  • A grounded strategy for personal and/or professional growth

  • Tools to align decisions with what truly matters

  • A community of committed, courageous peers

Who It’s For

  • This retreat is for those who need to re-calibrate or find themselves at a crossroads, unsure of the next step but ready to move forward with intention.

  • For those who would benefit from a structured yet soulful process to clarify their vision values and creative direction.

  • For those seeking clarity in what truly energises and replenishes them.

  • For those who long to be part of a curated circle of committed diverse peers.

  • For those ready to turn intention into action, personally, professionally or both.

  • For those who are looking to activate novel perspectives through embodied science

The Essentials

Arrival: Sunday, November 2 (afternoon/evening), intro, dinner and setteling in before Monday’s early start.

Dates: November 2–7, 2025 (Sun–Fri)

Location: Turkuaz Koy, Turkey

Time: 08:00–17:00 daily (ends at 12:00 on Friday)

Also Includes: Pre- and post-retreat online sessions + peer coaching

Language: English

“Inner Island is a space supporting you to reach your vision by allowing for vulnerability. It aligns your passions, visions and values to one force.”

— Earlier Inner Island Participant

Facilitators

Henrik Johansson and Iituli Aalto will be your facilitator together with Inner Islands supporting team.


  • Lead Facilitator

    Henrik Johansson is the founder of Inner Island and an expert facilitator of transformation. A Kaospilots graduate and lifelong explorer of consciousness, he has spent over three years in silent retreat, studying with renowned meditation and yoga teachers across India and Myanmar. With 25+ years of experience in facilitating group processes, Henrik helps individuals and organizations navigate change, envision the future, and unlock collective intelligence. His work bridges inner exploration with real-world impact, with clients ranging from Greenpeace to IKEA.

    Read more about the facilitators here


  • Co-facilitator

    Iituli Aalto is a co-founder of a regenerative eco-village and international training center in the Philippines. With 20+ years of study in wisdom traditions and a decade dedicated to innerdance, she facilitates transformative programs worldwide. Formerly in senior NGO and production roles, Iituli brings grounded leadership to deep inner work. Her own Inner Island journey began in 2014, sparking a life-altering shift. Today, she weaves somatic wisdom, intuition, and vision into the heart of the Inner Island experience.

    Read more about the facilitators here

  • At the heart of this experience is the 5-phase Future Design Process, a powerful synthesis of strategic thinking, somatic presence, and timeless insight.

    You’ll move through:

    1 | Discover –
    Reconnect with your past strengths and clarify your present

    2 | Define –
    Identify your key challenges and strategic values

    3 | Dream –
    Envision a meaningful and expansive future

    4 | Design –
    Develop tangible strategies and next steps

    5 | Dedicate –
    Commit to action and launch your transformation

    You can read more about our methodology here.

  • innerdance is a transformative practice that uses intentional sound and mindful touch to guide you into profound states of self-discovery and expanded consciousness. Important to clarify, this is not "dance" in the conventional sense of choreographed movement or external steps; participants typically lie down and surrender to a carefully designed sound journey.

    As you journey, the "DJing of the Mind" uses specific rhythms and frequencies to gently shift your brainwave states, from the relaxed Alpha waves (like daydreaming) to the very deep Delta waves (like deep sleep). This non-substance-based method helps you deconstruct old ways of thinking and access new perspectives on your personal journey.

    By engaging your nervous system and encouraging spontaneous inner movement, innerdance fosters healing and new neural connections for personal development.

  • Before the retreat

    Onboarding (Upon Enrollment)

    • ‍Receive a welcome package with preparation materials 

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    Online Session (22 Oct, 19:00-21:00 CET)

    • ‍Meet the community and set the foundation for your journey.


    ‍Individual Work & Peer Coaching (23 Oct–1 Nov)

    • ‍Take home task and check in with your peer coaching group


    The retreat 

    Five-day in-person retreat in Turkey: November 2–7

    Arrive on the afternoon of Sunday, November 2 for check-in, a welcome dinner, and an introduction to the program.

    From November 3–7 (08:00–17:00, ending at 12:00 on Friday), engage in transformative workshops, peer coaching, and immersive practices.


    After the retreat 

    Individual Work & Peer Coaching (8–17 Nov)

    • Continue your journey with assignments and peer coaching 

    ‍
    Online Post-Retreat Session (17 Nov, 19:00-21:00 CET)

    • ‍Solidify your next steps with group coaching and establish momentum for lasting transformation.

  • Included in the program fee 

    • 5 days of facilitated sessions (08:00–17:00)

    • 2 live online sessions (2h each)

    • Matched peer coaching group

    • Guided reflection templates & resources

    Not included in the program fee

    • Travel to and from Turkey

    • Taxi transportation to the venue (to be arranged directly with Turkuaz Koy)

    • Food and accommodation during the retreat (Nov 2–7), estimated at €500–700, to be paid directly to Turkuaz Koy

  • The Inner Island program  will take place at Turkuaz Koy, a charming, family-owned retreat center nestled within an organic orange and pomegranate farm, just outside the village of Hinike. A nearby river flows in surreal shapes and colors, and ancient archaeological sites are just a short walk away. If you’ve never been to Greece, Rome, Egypt, or Turkey, this is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in antiquity, exploring ruins that include a small coliseum, remnants of an ancient city, and structures dating back thousands of years. The area is quiet and largely untouched by tourism, making it an ideal setting for a deep reflective Future Design. 

    Turkuaz Koy serves delicious homemade Turkish vegetarian meals and fresh juices straight from their garden. Your stay includes a generous breakfast buffet, fresh fruit, and a wholesome dinner buffet. Please note: we are far from any urban centers or shops, so be sure to bring along everything you may need for personal use.

    Accommodation is in shared cottages (two people per cottage), with all bedding and towels provided. Don’t forget to pack your swimsuit, so you can enjoy cold dips in the river during mornings, between sessions, and in the evenings.

    Instagram: instagram.com/turkuazkoycom

  • Once you land at Antalya Airport, the venue helps coordinate your transport to the retreat center. It’s a scenic drive of approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. Email your travel details to Iituli on iituliaalto@gmail.com that will help finalize your transit arrangements.

    Some participants choose to arrive one day earlier to acclimate to the Turkish climate and ease into retreat mode.

    If you have extra time in Antalya, consider visiting the mineral pools of Pamukkale, a truly unforgettable experience.

  • Program fee – 1,300 €
    Early bird fee – 1,100 €
    Food and accommodation 2-7 november – 600 € (pay directly to Turkuaz Koy in cash once you arrive) 

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    Total 1,900 €

    Once you have made your booking and secured your spot with payment, please email Iituli on iituliaalto@gmail.com that will arrange your stay in one of the cottages.

  • If you have any questions about the content of the program reach out to Henrik on henrik@innerisland.net

    About transit arrangement and accommodation reach out to Iituli on Whatsapp +358 40 4508031

  • 1. Booking & Payment

    Your spot is confirmed once full payment has been received. By booking, you agree to the conditions below.

    2. Cancellations & Refunds

    Cancellations must be made in writing.

    – Cancellations up to 30 days before the retreat start date: 75% refund

    – Cancellations between 29–14 days: 50% refund

    – Cancellations less than 14 days before: no refund

    If the retreat is cancelled by the organiser, you will receive a full refund.

    3. Transfers

    Your booking is personal and cannot be transferred without prior written agreement.

    4. VAT & Invoicing

    All fees for retreats in Sweden include 25% Swedish VAT unless you are an EU-registered business with a valid VAT number (reverse charge may apply). For invoice requests, contact us directly.


    4.1 VAT Terms & Conditions for International Retreats

    Please note the following regarding VAT for our retreats held outside Sweden:

    If the retreat takes place outside Sweden, Swedish VAT (moms) does not apply to the program fee.

    You may still be subject to local taxes or VAT depending on the country of the retreat and your own tax jurisdiction.

    It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with local tax regulations applicable to your country or business.

    If you require a VAT-exempt invoice, please provide your full company details and a valid VAT number (if applicable).

    We reserve the right to update this policy in line with current tax regulations.5.

    Health & Responsibility

    You attend at your own risk. You are responsible for your own physical and mental well-being during the retreat. Inform us in advance of any relevant medical conditions or allergies.

    6. Programme Changes

    We reserve the right to make adjustments to the programme if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances. Any significant changes will be communicated in advance.

    7. Code of Conduct

    We expect all participants to behave respectfully toward others and the space. We reserve the right to ask any participant to leave if behaviour is disruptive or unsafe. No refund will be given in such cases.

    8. Data & Privacy

    We collect and store your data solely for the purpose of administering the retreat and communicating with you. We do not share your information with third parties.

    9. Photography & Documentation

    The retreat may be photographed or documented. If you do not wish to appear in any materials, let us know in advance.

    10. Legal Entity

    The retreats are organised by House of Fantastic AB, registered in Sweden.

Turkuaz Koy

The retreat takes place at Turkuaz Koy, a family-run retreat centre nestled in an organic orange and pomegranate orchard near the village of Hinike.

A turquoise river with dreamlike curves runs alongside, and ancient archaeological ruins lie just a short walk away.

This is your turning point.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to say yes to the space that will help you remember what truly matters.

Sign Up Your Interest

We would love to host this Inner Island retreat in Turkey, November 2–7, 2025. Before confirming the program, we want to see how many are interested in joining.

If you feel called to take part, please leave your name and email below. Once we know there’s a good group forming, we’ll get back to you with full details and the booking link.

Approximate price (depending on group size):

Total: roughly 1,100–1,900 €

No commitment at this stage — this is simply to show your interest.