THE MEN’S PASSAGE RETREAT
August 27-30, 2020
At Sierra Hot Springs
A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY
During The Men’s Passage Retreat, you will learn how to embrace your masculinity, work with anger and fear, break cycles of negativity, and create healthy relationships that truly thrive.
This is a unique and powerful opportunity to circle with a potent group of men on the earth and return home revitalized and inspired!
This four-day experience is full of effective empowerment and transformational wisdom that you will harness to generate more of what you deeply desire in your life and relationships.
DURING THIS RETREAT YOU WILL:
CALM YOUR MIND
RECLAIM YOUR POWER
CONNECT ON A DEEPER LEVEL
EMBODY YOUR GIFTS
The Men’s Passage is designed to carve a new path in the wilderness of your being.
This Retreat is for men who want to:
- Actively cultivate their presence and vitality
- Befriend their shadow, fierceness, and light
- Overcome addictions and self-sabotaging behaviors
- Develop stronger relationships
Are You ready to:
- Face your shadows?
- Experience a new way of connecting with men?
- Expand your capacity to thrive?
- Revitalize your life?
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES WE WILL SHARE:
* Qi Gong, Breathwork & Yoga
* Group Work and Explorations In Nature
* Shadow Work
* Cultivating Sexual Vitality
* Conscious Relational Skills
* Delicious Organic Meals
* Pool & Hot Spring Soaking
* Profound Healing & Transformation
YOUR GUIDES ~ SHEMS HEARTWELL
Shems has been honing and sharing his craft for over 20 years and has mentored with some of the most influential teachers in the fields of coaching, healing, relationship, and transformation. He blends his experience and knowledge into highly effective work that is the leading edge of the human potential movement. Shems is also a passionate athlete and musician, living with his beloved wife Achintya on the beautiful island of Maui.
- Professional training and mentorship work with Robert Masters Center for Transformation
- 18 years of experience in men’s work, retreats & facilitation
- Certified Leadership & Relationship Coach (Hendricks Institute)
- 20 years of Qi Gong study with various teachers, including Grand Master Zhou
- Licensed Acupuncturist and Medical Qi Gong Instructor LAc.
- Studied Radical wholeness with Philip Shepherd author of New Self New World
LEIVEN HWANG
is a fusion of architect, product designer, entrepreneur, dancer, and teacher. He has lead men’s circles in Taipei, Taiwan and is now in California, passionately living a fully embodied life ecstatically open to all of his emotions, sensations, and experiences while guiding others to do the same.
Leiven is a certified yoga instructor, has practiced meditation for over 15 years learning and incorporating techniques from many different traditions, and has a background in martial arts, qigong, authentic movement, and pilates.
JEREMY FALK
Jeremy is a E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, breath work facilitator, and men’s coach with over 13 years of experience in embodied arts. He’s been recognized for his grounded and accessible teachings as an Ambassador for companies like Lululemon, Fitbit, and Yoga Journal.
Since graduating from The Men’s Passage in 2017, he’s been devoted to facing his own edges and evolving through men’s work, co-facilitating transformational Men’s Retreats alongside his mentor Shems Heartwell. Jeremy currently leads Men’s circles in San Francisco, CA, as well as international yoga retreats and Embodied Leadership programs online. You can learn more at www.jeremyfalk.com or by connecting with @jeremyfalkyoga.
NICK JOHNSON
Is a rhythmic expressionist who will be moving us with his musical gifts, creating soundscapes to ease the soul and awaken our body’s wisdom.
He explores sound through poetry, the Native American wood flute, singing bowls, and various hand percussion instruments, including the tongue drum, hang drum, djembe, & cajón.
He believes music is our most precious and sacred contribution to the world and he pays homage and honors all the ways it manifests and moves through the body, bringing us closer to our natural essence. He is a part of Urban Mystic Movement & Sound, creating and holding space for various ceremonies throughout the Bay Area.
Join Us For An Empowering Experience
That Will Inspire, Uplift, and Catalyze Your Life and Relationships!
Cost: $1200 (payment plans available)
Group size limited to 10 due to Covid restrictions!Here Is What Men are Sharing From Our Previous Retreats
MEN’S PASSAGE RETREAT SCHEDULE:
Thursday
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Arrive by 5 pm on Thursday
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Set up Tent and have a soak
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Meet at 6:30 pm for DINNER
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7:30-9:00 pm Opening Circle
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Music and Story Telling
Friday & Saturday
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7-8 am Qi Gong / Breathwork
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8-9 am BREAKFAST
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9:30 am-12:30 pm Session
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1-2 pm LUNCH
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2-3:45 pm Soaking / Nature Time
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4-5:45 pm Session
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6:30-7:30 pm DINNER
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8- 9:30 pm Journey work
Sunday
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7-8 am Group Meditation
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8-9 am BREAKFAST
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9:30 am-11 am Closing Circle
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11-12 pm Check out
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12-2 pm LUNCH
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Soak / Departure
4-DAYS AT SIERRA HOT SPRINGS
This is the perfect place for us to do deep work together on the land, in the elements, and to have the luxury of high quality food and nourishing hot waters.
We will have all of our sessions on the earth with cold creeks to dip in and sacred wilderness to tap into our raw and primal energies.
About the Resort
For centuries, Native Americans have regarded this land as a sacred healing space. Guests come to unwind, connect, and enjoy the enchanted location. The water is as smooth as silk, and almost instantly brings you into total relaxation.
The Pools
The Temple Dome Area is the main pool area and consists of:
– The Hot Pool (105-110°) which is enclosed in a large geodesic dome with two cold plunges.
– The Warm Pool (98-100°) is located outside the dome, complemented by a large sundeck.
– The Meditation Pool (98-100°) is outdoors, surrounded by rock tile. In this faux natural pool, you step down rock steps into a sand bottomed delight.
**Please note that the pools are clothing optional, and the dressing facilities are co-ed. No photography is allowed in these areas. Further details can be found on the Sierra Hot Springs site.**
Included:
- Group Camping (Must bring a sleeping bag and tent)
- All Meals (Thursday Dinner to Sunday Lunch)
- Program Sessions where we do our journeying and group work together.
- Hot Springs Soaking
Not Included:
- Transportation to and from Sierra Hot Springs
- Snacks between meals
- Camping Equipment
Tent / RV Camping
There are plenty of gorgeous Camping spots to choose from.Set up your tent / park your vehicle under the starts & ponderosa pines.Camping spots are a short walk to the lodge with beautiful springs nearby.
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel before August 15th, you will receive your entire fees back minus $500. If you cancel after August 15th, there are no refunds.
Disclaimer:
We reserve the right to refuse course participation and offer a full tuition refund.
Join Us on this Experiential Retreat
That Will Inspire, Uplift, and Catalyze Your Life and Relationships!
