A week of  Inquiry, Healing Work, Meditation, Movement, Ceremony &  Adventure

All men are welcome to join us.

Yelapa, Mexico

Dates: Please inquire about possible upcoming retreat dates

Facilitated by Saul David Raye with
Rodrigo Ballester ( Sacred Ceremony)
James Hyman ( Theta Healing + Deep Emotional Release Work) &
Chris Depriest  ( Transformational Breathwork)

Dear Brothers of the Heart!
We are living in powerful times. It is a time for all of us to reflect on the meaning of life and to find the fire within our hearts and nurture it. To reflect on our purpose,  to find our courage and the vulnerability to heal. This is an ongoing process a journey. It can be of great benefit to be with other men in community, in practice and in ceremony. We are inspired to be in this space with you and we welcome you to join us for a nourishing and transforming week of movement (yoga, Qi gong and strength work),  meditation, sacred ceremony, adventure, transformational breathwork,  adventure and community.

This week will focus on supporting each of us in doing both our inner and outer work. We will have daily movement, meditation and breath work practices. Group work, circles and authentic healing ceremonies including a Sacred Temazcal fire ceremony and also an optional traditional rapé ceremony. A one day vision quest on a deserted island and time to rest in silence and contemplation. We will each be challenged this week to find inner strength, courage, softness and compassion. This is a time to be truly yourself, reconnect to the Fire in your Heart and your purpose.

Cost for the week will range from $1400 to $2000 / Deposit is $500. Price includes full program, food and accommodation. Does no include r/t airfare, water taxi or personal healing sessions. I will send another email this week for the retreat, registration and bios of all the co-leaders. If you are interested, please send an email. atmayoga1008@gmail.com
And please feel free to share with any men in your life who think would want to be a part of this program.

We will explore all of the practices and themes below during the week:

• Daily Movement Practice + Pranayama ( Cultivating your own movement practice)

• Daily Meditation + Prayer

• Ceremony (Temazcal + Rapé)

• Transformational Breathwork Practices

• Vision Quest / Adventure – 1 day pilgrimage by boat to a deserted island

• Power of Sound: Mantra Chanting, Medicine Songs and Spoken Word

• Mens Emotional Work: Tools + Practices for getting in touch with, working with and Transforming Powerful Emotional Energies

• Community: Group work, Circles and Adventure

• Bodywork + One to One to sessions available

• Integrity + Integration ~ Working with the Alchemy of the Heart

• Leadership, Mentorship and stepping into your power

• Tapping into your Self resources

• Sacred Relationship with Life and All Relations

• Cultivating 3 treasures of the Heart ~ Courage, Compassion + Resilience

• Beautiful setting, Private location, solitude.

• Support with both Inner + Outer work

• Longevity Practices

There are no pre-requisites for this course other than the interest and willingness to learn, grow and work on ourselves. Due to the physical location of Pura Vida built into a hillside, you need to be able to go up and down stairs each day. Its a mild workout!

Your Guides:

Saul David Raye will be teaching daily movement, breath & self healing practices and co-anchoring the sacred circle through the program.

Saul has has been practicing and teaching yoga, meditation and healing arts for over 30 years. Primarily influenced by his studies in Yoga, Bhakti, Tantra, Thai Massage, Pranic Healing and Shamanism, Saul’s heart-centered approach to has influenced students and teachers around the world. He is able to bring alive the ancient wisdom teachings for modern seekers and create a safe space for people to connect deeply with their own authentic power, spirit and truth. He has taught and performed music at festivals and healing centers around the world and continues to share his work through online programs, teacher trainings, workshops, sacred journeys + retreats & sacred music.

More information / sauldavidraye.com

Rodrigo Ballester will be leading us in the Temescal + Rapé ceremonies and offering his deep heart wisdom through the program.

Rodrigo was born in Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. Of mestizo origin and coming from a Catholic family, from an early age he experienced what can be understood as mystical ecstasies or calls of the spirit. Between dreams and circumstances related to spiritual sensitivity and purity of being; rebellious, in his personal seek-and-find nature, and inclined toward the fine arts; walking as a couple and become a father.

Over time Rodrigo has been cultivating learning and instructions from various teachers, which now allow him to share with the best of him and his walk through this life, something from the world of healing in the American continent.

He currently continues to prepare himself, learning and cultivating his relationship with various medicines and techniques, but above all he continues to refine his way of walking through this existence, in the attempt to do it in peace and harmony.

Christian Depriest will be leading breathwork sessions through the week and sharing his insight and experiences with others.

Chris is the co-founder and director of Pura Vida Wellness retreat. He is dedicated student and practitioner of transformational breath work. With a background in the Financial world, Chris experienced profound life-changing experiences through the practices of Breathwork and Yoga and he has since dedicated his life to healing others experience these practices.

more info – https://www.puravidaecoretreat.com/

James Hyman will be offering emotional release and deep theta healing sessions through the week and sharing his wisdom and insights with the group.

James is the founder of the Deep Emotional Release Bodywork and Quantum Healing. He has been studying shamanism and healing for 50 years. He has worked with thousands of people over the years, supporting them in clearing old limiting beliefs and patterns and reconnecting with their inner, deeper Self. He is an expert guide in several different areas of wellness, metaphysics, and personal and spiritual evolution.

More info – https://emotionalrelease.com

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Cost & Accommodations
Space is limited to about 15 participants. Deposit is $500 to hold your space. Deposit is non-refundable but is transferable to another program.
Email to atmayoga1008@gmail.com to register or for more information.

Price includes Full Program, Food, Accommodations and excursions. Does not include R/T air, taxi + water taxi (about $50 total), Personal healing sessions or gratuity for staff.Rooms are either open air or enclosed with A/C. All rooms have private bath.We have a few partial scholarships for those in need of one, please contact us and share why you want to join this program and a little about your current situation.~ Ocean View Open Air Room w/ Private Bathroom – Double Occupancy 1600 per person / Single $1750~ Enclosed room w/AC, sliding glass doors + private bathroom – double occupancy $1850 / single $2050~ Jungle View Open air with private bathroom double occupancy $1400 / single $1550~ Shared Room in spacious, large open air palapa with amazing views & Private Bathroom – 4 People max – $1300 per person

Cuisine – Fresh, prepared in open air kitchen, mostly organic, vegetarian with some raw food and fish or chicken available. Prepared with LOVE by the staff of Pura Vida. Smoothies also available.

Location – this program will be held at the Pura Vida retreat center in Yelapa, Mexico. Yelapa is rare jewel, truly a place of natural beautiful, raw nature, where the river meets the sea. A one hour boat ride from ( south) of Puerto Vallarta (there are no cars in Yelapa).

Space is limited. If you have more question or would like to join us, please contact us at atmayoga1008@gmail.com

Arrival + Departure:

Fly into Puerto Vallarta international Airport (PVR.

Arrive on Nov 27 in the early afternoon. We will begin with dinner at 7pm and evening circle.

You may arrive earlier, it may be possible to stay at the retreat center. Please inquire for details.

Program ends late morning on Dec 3.

Arrival flight try to arrive before 4 pm on Nov.27 and departure after 12 pm. These are just suggestions to make travel to and from the retreat center easier.
You may also be able to arrive a day or two early and stay a day or two after. Please check with the retreat center for availability.

You need a valid passport for Mexico. And for most places no visa is needed but please check with your local Consulate.