Come join us April 14-20 for this deliciously immersive journey with the body and soul at a gorgeous mayan jungle sanctuary in Akumal, Mexico within minutes of the Caribbean Sea!
Together we will explore our amazing aliveness, playfulness, peace and presence through breathwork, glorious movement, powerful voice opening, shamanic journeying, deep connection, and the ancient practices of ceremony and sweat lodge.
We will also make sure to leave plenty of free time for deep rest, relaxation, exploration and immersion in this paradise where the jungle meets the sea.
“Akumal” means “Place of Turtles” in Mayan, and is renowned for its beautiful white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs and the sea turtles that frequent the gentle waves.
ITINERARY
ENTERING INTO PRESENCE - Sunday
Afternoon/evening arrivals
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Welcome Snack!
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Opening Circle
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Presence Practice
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Dinner
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Playful Movement
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Connection Exercise
THE BREATH - Monday
Morning:
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Breakfast
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Morning Meditation and Sharing Circle
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Dance and Movement
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Ecstatic Breathwork
Afternoon:
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Lunch
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Connection Exercise
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Partner Ecstatic Breathwork
Evening:
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Unstructured Time
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Kirtan
THE BODY - Tuesday
Morning:
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Yoga
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Breakfast
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Cacao Ceremony
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A Journey Through the Chakras
Afternoon:
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Unstructured Time
Evening:
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Dinner
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Guided Body Meditation
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Giving and Receiving Practice
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Energy Play
THE ELEMENTS - Wednesday
Morning:
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Breakfast
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Morning Meditation and Sharing Circle
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Nature Immersion
Afternoon:
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Unstructured Time
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Cenote Bathing
Evening:
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Temazcal Ceremony (Sweat Lodge) guided by Mayan Shaman Abuela Laura
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Dinner
THE SOUL - Thursday
Morning:
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Yoga
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Breakfast
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Morning Meditation and Sharing Circle
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Cacao Ceremony
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Kirtan
Afternoon:
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Unstructured Time
Evening:
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Connection Exercise
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Dinner
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Shamanic Journey
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Ecstatic Dance
THE CELEBRATION - Friday
Morning:
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Breakfast
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Walk to the Beach
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Guided Meditation
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Shamanic Journey
Afternoon:
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Unstructured Time
Evening:
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Despacho Gratitude Ceremony
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Final Celebration Dinner!
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SINGING! DANCING! YAY!
THE RELEASE - Saturday
Morning:
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Breakfast
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Closing circle
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Final sharing
Investment
$1900 - $2100 plus tax, depending on accommodation choice.
Investment includes:
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7 days and 6 nights accommodation
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2 nourishing vegetarian meals per day
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Support for easy transport to the retreat from Cancun Airport
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1 Temezcal Sweat Lodge
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2 Yoga Classes
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2 Cacao Ceremonies
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1 Despacho Gratitude Ceremony
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3 Movement Mornings
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All practices, exercises and journeys
Investment does not include:
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Airfare to/from Cancun International Airport
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Transport cost between Cancun and the retreat
Registration
If you feel the call to join us for the Presence & Play Retreat, please select from the accommodations below.
You will then be directed to the Shop, where you will add your room to the cart.
2 Payment options:
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Pay in full now
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Pay 50% now, and the balance by March 14.
Accommodation Options
Retreat Facilitators
Rachel is a shamanic practitioner, healer, artist, author and lover of sparkles, spirits and connective experiences. She has trained in Celtic, North American, Central American and European Shamanic lineages, Curanderismo, Reiki, Yoga, Traditional and Neo-Breathwork and Traditional Herbs and Plant Medicine. She has also been working with and receiving guidance from many, many Spirit Guides for 30 years. She is passionate about helping you feel empowered, connected, inspired and joyful about living your most fabulous life.
Katie is a celebrator of life! As an energy healer, her power lies in connecting souls to bodies, hearts to minds, ourselves to the moment. When we experience the Self fully, we find our joy. We can learn from each other as we ground our spirits here in our Earthly bodies, and remember what it feels like to be fully alive.
Our Ceremony Offerings:
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Cacao
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Temazcal (Sweat Lodge)
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Despacho Gratitude
If you'd like to learn more about these ceremonies, come to the retreat and experience them first hand!
You can also read a short description of each by clicking this link: Ceremonies
Cenote
The property at Cenote Balam-Ha has its own private cenote. Learn more about cenotes here: Cenote
We look forward to seeing you at this powerful, restorative and immersive experience!
Deep Presence & Play Retreat!
Much Love,
Rachel and Katie
