Dates
October 27 – November 2, 2024
Fire in the Heart: Purpose, Passion, Presence & Peace
Mens Innerwork & Healing Retreat in Yelapa, Mexico
October 27 – November 2, 2024
Pura Vida Retreat, Yelapa, Mexico
With Saul David Raye, Zat Baraka Elias & Masood Ali Khan
And special guests Rodrigo Balleste & Chris Depriest
Join us for a powerful week of sacred brotherhood, embodied practice, deep inner work, ceremony and the healing power of nature.
Early Registration Price until September 27th!
Dear Brothers {& Sisters}!
We are each a part of the whole, a part of this world and as we heal, as we do our inner work we become the healing that this world needs. We each have our own path to walk and there is also an important time to come together, to be in community, to support, process & reflect together, to challenge each other with respect and to heal together, to lift each other, ourselves and world up. There is great value and power in men being together in a healing way and doing this work. This is why we created this week to come together, be in community in a healing place and support and grow together in this journey of life as men.
Yes! We are living in powerful times and they offer us a gift. A gift of our presence, integrity and strength, an opportunity that challenges us to become better humans, better men, to ignite the fire within our hearts and souls and nurture the deeper meaning of our lives. To consider our sacred purpose in this life and bring forth the gift of our presence as men of heart and soul.
This retreat will offer the space for deep practice, healing, and the inner work needed to support you in cultivating the courage and tools to advance you on your path to mastery and purpose. Throughout the week, you will engage in a range of deep and highly effective practices, including daily embodiment and movement, meditation, transformational breath-work, men’s circle group work, and authentic healing ceremonies.
This retreat offers you a heartfelt sanctuary from everyday life, a reverently held space where your safety, growth, healing, and empowerment are our deepest commitments
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 powerful, nourishing and transforming week of brotherhood, practice, presence, inquiry and inner work.
We will have daily movement, meditation and breath work practices. Group work, circles and authentic healing ceremonies including a Sacred Temezcal 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, your purpose and the power of the sacred masculine presence within you.
This retreat brings together a group of men with over a 100 years of combined experience and the extraordinary power of conscious brotherhood.
All men are welcome to join us in the Spirit of peace, healing, mutual respect & inner growth.
Retreat Information
• Retreat Begins on Sunday October 27 at 6 pm
• Program Ends Nov. 2 at 10 am
• Cost for the week begin at $1950
• Early Registration Discount until September 27
• Deposit is $1200
• Full payment option
• See below for room options and pricing.
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 – Yelapa is a rare jewel, truly a place of natural beautiful, raw nature, where the river meets the sea. Yelapa is accessible only by boat, so it is a place of tranqulity. Located is on the main land south of Puerto Vallarta, it is a 1 hour boat ride from PV. Our program will be held at the Pura Vida Eco-Retreat Center – PLEASE VISIT THE WEB SITE:)) {https://puravidaecoretreat.com} Pura Vida is a magical place where the jungle meets the sea. The retreat center has mostly open air spaces, so it is somewhat rustic, but very comfortable. Most of the rooms are open air {meaning no walls on the front facing the sea.} All Rooms are private with private bathroom and mosquito nets. Mosquitos are very light this time of year. There are about 4 A/C rooms that are enclosed, they can also be opened, screen door. Each room has privacy whether it is open air or A/C. There is good working WIFI for the whole property. Most cell phone carriers work there. There is electricity, a mosquito net and private bathroom in each room. It is Mexico, so power can go out, usually does not. There is the possibility of a storm this time of year which can put power out, but unlikely. The retreat center does have generators if needed.
Arrival + Departure:
Fly into Puerto Vallarta international Airport (PVR. From the airport it will take a short taxi ride to the los Muertos pier and from there you will take a water taxi ride to Yelapa.
Arrival on October 27. 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 Nov 2.
Arrival flight try to arrive before 4 pm 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.
Highlights include:
- A week of conscious connection, community, support and innerwork in a beautiful and powerful natural setting.
- An experienced group of facilitators with over a 100 years of experience • A Sacred Temazcal fire ceremony
- And optional traditional rapé ceremony, a one-day vision quest on a deserted beach, and dedicated time for silence and contemplation.
- This retreat will challenge you to find inner strength, courage, softness, and compassion.
- A time to truly be yourself, reconnect with the fire in your heart,and embrace the sacred masculine presence within you.
Daily Activities Include:
- Daily Embodiment / Healing Movement Practice
- Daily Sunrise Meditation + Breathwork + Prayer
- Ceremony: Temazcal Fire Ceremony with Rodrigo Balleste
- Relational Intimacy Work through: NLP, Communication Skills & Behavior Patterns
- Shadow Work Practices & Integration
- Transformational Breathwork Practices: To improve mental, physical, and spiritual well being, energize, heal, relax, and release emotional blockages.
- Daily Inner Work Sessions: Individual and group practice in a judgment free and deeply supportive environment, focusing on core issues, healing, and empowerment.
- Men’s Emotional Work: Tools and practices for connecting with, working with, and transforming powerful emotional energies.
- Power of Sound, Music & Mantra Chanting: Saul, Zat, & Masood are all musicians who integrate music, sound, and chant into their work, including drumming, toning, chant, group rhythm practices, and dance. Please feel free to bring a drum or instrument along for group practice.
- Bodywork: Group bodywork healing practices & one to one sessions available.
- Integrity + Integration: Working with the alignment and alchemy of the Hara, Heart, and Head.
- Life Philosophy + Sacred Relationship with Life: Practicing a sacred relationship with life and all relations.
- Cultivating the Power of the Heart: Practices, teachings, and techniques to strengthen the heart energy and develop deeper courage, compassion, and resilience.
- Longevity Practices: Explore and learn practices that cultivate Prana (life energy) to increase health and longevity at any age.
- Vision Quest / Adventure: A one day pilgrimage by boat to a deserted beach.
- Mother Nature + Elemental Healing: Enjoy a powerful and beautiful natural setting, with private locations, solitude, and time in nature.
Your Guides:
Saul David Raye
Saul David Raye will be co-leading the Mens Inner work sessions and teaching daily movement, breath & self healing practices.
Saul 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.
Zat Baraka
Zat will be co-leading the Mens Inner work sessions during the week as well as sharing movement, breathwork and meditation.
For over twenty-five years he has been dedicated to intensive men’s deep inner work, men’s groups, and the men’s growth movement. He has radically affected thousands of men across the globe with his cutting-edge men’s work.
His mission is to challenge men to experience the mature masculine, not as an abstract philosophy, but as an embodied knowledge through living as authentic, empowered, activated, and compassionate men.
He is the founder of Men’s Wisdom Work and co-creator of the highly respected New Masculine Program.
Masood Ali Khan
Masood will be co-leading the Men’s inner work sessions and sharing movement and music based healing sessions through the week.
Masood was born in London with Indian/Muslim parents. Masood has been practicing yoga for over 25 years, and embodies an innate spiritual desire to continue his humble soul mission to help humanity with every talent.
Masood studied and practiced Acupuncture and homeopathy and received his PhD at the Open International University of Complementary Medicine in Colombo, Sri Lanka where he was also was head of the faculty for Universal Energy from his Universal Energy teacher ‘Master Luong Minh Dang and presently from Dr. Theresa Thu-Thuy Nguyen at H.U.E.S.A.
More about Masood – HERE
Special Guest Teachers
Rodrigo Balleste
Rodrigo Ballester will be leading us in the Temescal ceremonys and offering his wisdom through many years on the Shaman’s path.
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
Christian Depriest will be leading a healing breathwork session during 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 dedcated his life to healing others experience these practices.
more info – https://www.puravidaecoretreat.com/
Cost & Accommodations
• We are offering a $100 discount to the 1st 10 men who commit to the program. • We have a few partial scholarships for men who would like to join us and are experiencing financial difficulties. Please only ask for this if you really need it as there are only a few spaces available for this.
- Price below include; 6 nights accoomdation, all meals { except 1 meal in town}, full program of classes, temescal fire cermeony, group excursion boat ride.
- Does not include; Airfare, water taxi {$25}, personal healing sessions, extra purchases
- Payment plans available, please contact for more info.
• For More Info & Photos of the Retreat Center please visit their website – HERE
• Trip Advisor has more photos and reviews – HERE
To Register:
• Contact either Saul, Zat or Masood
• Deposit will hold your space { 1 payment of $1200 or 2 payments of $600}
• Participants will be responsible for all fees on payments.
• Payment plans are available, contact us to make arrangements.
For registration you can pay the deposit here {1 payment $1200 or 2 payments of $600}
Please specify mens retreat deposit.
https://ritamhealingarts.com/the-ritam-payment-portal/
Contact:
[email protected]/
323.418.2862
Room Options / Early Registration Discount by September 27
Mens Community Room – 3 to 4 spaces available
$1950 by September 27 / $2350 after September 27
Big spacious open air room with private bathroom and sleeping loft.
Open Air Double Room – 4 rooms available
$2150 by September 27 / $2550 after September 27
Larger open air private room with 2 queen beds, private bathroom, great view of either ocean or Jungle.
Open Air Private Room
$2350 by September 27 / $2750 after September 27
Smaller open air private room with private bathroom, great view.
A/C Room Shared Double- 2 rooms available
$2250 by September 27 / $2650 after September 27
Larger A/C ROOM with 2 queen beds, private bathroom, balcony and good view. A/c option or open windows.
A/C – Private – 2 rooms available
$2450 by September 27 / $2850 after September 27
Small, Private room with private bathroom, balcony and amazing view. A/c option or open windows.
Deluxe King Suite Room – Double Occupancy – 1 room
$2300 by September 27 / $2700 after September 27
Larger A/C room with private bathroom, small kitchenette, large deck and 2 beds.
1 king and 1 queen
