wild & SOvereign

"the retreat"

April 6 - 11 2023 in Lake Atitlan Guatemala.

Let the energy of the elements, holistic healing practices, and the ancient traditions of the Mayan culture guide you back into harmony with yourself and nature.

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The retreat:

The retreat will be guided by the Elements of nature and the energies of the Nahuals from the Mayan calendar.

Each day we will be guided by a new element - fire, earth, water, and air - learning how to connect with the essence of each element as a resource to guide you in understanding the true purpose of your existence on Earth.

The retreat takes place on the sacred lands of the Mayan people - Lake Atitlan Guatemala. You will be able to connect with the Mayan people who have never lost their connection with the elements and still engage in ceremonious rituals that allow them to be guided by the natural forces of nature.

You will learn directly from Mayan shamans and healers who will share information about the Mayan Cosmovision and their beliefs about humans’ connection with nature.

You will participate in traditional Mayan ceremonies that allow you to go even deeper in your connection with the elements and your inner world.

You will experience authentic Mayan fire ceremony, cacao ceremony, temescal and water blessing.

You will learn from holistic healing practices such as yoga and meditation to guide you through your journey of self-inquiry.

You will be introduced to ways you can use the elements of nature to help you release your emotions in ceremonious and ritualistic ways.

You will connect to your authentic expression by activating your true voice through song and prayer.

You will learn holistic healing tools that you can integrate into your daily life and routine to continue to integrate the magic experienced from the retreat

The retreat is a safe space to express your emotions. Every day there will be an opportunity to share and reflect on your experience. You will receive constant support from the facilitators, the Mayan elders, and the other participants. It is an opportunity to open yourself to genuine feelings of connection and love with yourself, nature, ancient Mayan culture, and your new family. A vulnerable experience to be seen, felt, supported, and loved.

About the retreat

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The vision:

In today's society, we have become so caught up in the standard of Western culture that we have lost the connection between ourselves and the natural world. We have turned outwards, seeking simple solutions to deeply rooted emotions of unhappiness and lack of fulfillment. It has led to habits of distracting ourselves from the feelings that are truly alive within our bodies, ignoring the messages from the heart telling us that there is more to this life than what we currently know.

Wild and Sovereign "The Retreat" is a safe container to explore suppressed emotions, discover the feelings that are alive within your heart, uncover your soul's purpose, and reconnect to nature.

Deep healing is found within nature. Throughout the retreat, the elements of nature will be your guide to help you authentically feel your emotions and discover the authentic expression of you. Nature will be used as medicine to deepen your connection with your inner and outer world.

The retreat will take you on a journey inwards. Holistic healing techniques will be used as tools to reconnect to the true essence of your heart. You will learn how to use nature as an ally to open up your path and activate your power.

Each day you will be guided by one of the elements - Fire, Earth, Water, Air - to deepen your understanding of how to use the elements to transmute the energy of stored emotions into a creative force for authentic expression.

This retreat will teach you how to express yourself in ceremonious and ritualistic ways. You will be guided and nurtured by nature to connect to what is alive in your heart and discover the message your soul is waiting to share.

What you will do:

-Deepen your connection with the Elements

-Reconnect to nature in a sacred way

-Open your understanding to nature as medicine

-Learn how to turn your life into a ceremony

-Turn your daily habits into rituals

-Learn to express emotions in ceremonious and ritualistic ways

-Activate your voice through song and prayer

-Learn methods for natural healing

-Discover your own passion and purpose

-Redefine connection with humans and with the natural world.

-Go on an inward journey of self discovery.

-Learn about different Mayan ceremonies, healing practices and sacred traditions.

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Details:

The retreat is happening April 6 - April 11 2023!

All inclusive 5 night 6 day stay at The Seed Habitat in Tzununa, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala.

Three garden fresh, vegetarian meals are included each day.

The retreat will be a journey through the elements of nature. Each day representing a new element, discovering a new way to connect with and embody the wisdom from the Earth. We will also follow along closely with and be guided by the Mayan calendar and the sacred energy of the Nahuals.

Each day will be different, but each will contain:

1 guided yoga class
1 sacred ceremony
1 activity related with the element of the day
1 sharing circle.

You will be deeply held through your transformation and guided by the instructors to authentically express any emotions, thoughts, ideas or breakthrough that you may experience throughout this retreat.

You will have opportunities to learn from indigenous Mayan leaders by participating in their sacred ceremonies and learn from their ways of deeply connecting with the natural world.

You will learn from ancient practices and healing modalities like:

Yoga
Breathwork
Herbalism
Sacred Ceremony
Singing
Dancing

The retreat costs $1700 - $1950

(cost changes depending on accommodation choice)

The down payment is $500 and payment plans are available for the remainder of the cost.

Keep an eye out for discount codes on Instagram!

For who?

This experience is going to be deep. It will change your life in the best way and open you to endless opportunities to reclaim your ability to live as an authentic embodiment of your truth.

You have to be willing to open yourself up to new experiences. You must be willing to allow yourself to experience the depth of your emotions and the depth of your ability to connect with your own heart.

This is an experience for people who want to understand their connection with the elements of nature. For people seeking a CHANGE in the way they relate with the elements and are ready to be guided by the natural cycles of nature instead of going against them.

The retreat is for people who are ready to deepen their practice of self inquiry through yoga, meditation, ceremony and prayer. People who are interested in learning about the sacred traditions of the Mayan culture directly from Mayan elders.

It is for people who are looking for deep authentic connection with other humans. People who are wanting to immerse themselves into nature and discover what it feels like to face the emotions alive within their heart.

The retreat is for people who are wanting to learn new tools to guide them in their own holistic healing journey.

Are you a HUMAN seeking CONNECTION?

Then this retreat is for YOU.

All people, genders, races, religions, abilities of yoga are WELCOME at this retreat.

Just come with an open mind and an open HEART.

what it includes:

5 nights 6 days accommodation at the Seed Habitat
Shuttle to and from the airport
5 yoga classes

3 vegetarian, organic, garden fresh meals a day
Mayan Fire Ceremony
Water blessing ceremony
Temescal Ceremony
Cacao Ceremony
Make your own Medicine Drum (& take home the drum)
Wisdom of Medicinal Plants
Deep and intimate connection with a new family
Shared wisdom from the Mayan ancestors
Deep transformation
Strong feelings of UNITY and LOVE.

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THE FACILITATORS

CALLIE DUNHAM

LEAD FACILITATOR / FOUNDER
Callie is an international yoga teacher who has made her home in Guatemala since March 2022. Her passion of holistic health began with studying yoga, herbalism and permaculture. She became deeply passionate about using nature as an ally for healing and transformation. Since being in Guatemala Callie has received the opportunity to learn from the Mayan people about different ceremonious traditions and ways of connecting to the Earth. This has opened up her means of healing to incorporate ceremony, ritual and prayer. Now she is opening the opportunity for you to experience the wisdom of the Mayan people directly from her own teachers and the people who have inspired her to dedicate her heart to this path.
WALTER QUAICAIN

MAYAN SPIRITUAL GUIDE
Walter is a Mayan spiritual guide, day keeper, and cacao ceremonialist. Walter will be sharing the wisdom of the Mayan cosmovision and guiding us in traditional Mayan ceremonies with the fire and the sacred medicine of cacao.
LUCY

MAYAN HEALER
Lucy is a Mayan healer. She uses traditional Mayan healing practices such as abdominal massage, temescal, fire ceremony and plant medicine to heal people from physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual difficulties. Lucy will teach you about medicinal plants native to Guatemala and how to use them to treat physical and emotional symptoms and ailments within the body and mind.
PABLO

MAYAN INSTRUMENT MAKER
Pablo is a Mayan who’s family has been making instruments from natural materials for generations. Pablo will guide you in creating your very own medicine drum. He will share the history of medicine drums in the Mayan culture and teach you how to use the drum as a tool for authentic expression through song and prayer.

Accomodation

The retreat will take place at The Seed Habitat - a luxury eco estate with a beautiful balance between comfort and an immersive jungle-living experience.

“The Seed is a one-of-a-kind, luxury eco estate with sustainable architecture, abundant edible gardens and an opportunity to experience a truly conscious lifestyle. Located in Tzununá, on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala”.

The property contains lush jungle landscape with edible gardens, a flowing river and spectacular views of the lake, the volcanoes, and the lush hills surrounding Tzununa.

The property contains 2 houses. A main house that sleeps 10, and a separate casita that sleeps 4.

There are booking options for private or shared accommodation depending on your comfort level and what you are looking to receive from this retreat. Each accommodation is varied in price.

The property also contains a rooftop yoga shala with incredible views, a temescal and cold plunge pool, and a ceremonial fire circle.