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There are moments in life when something within calls to be explored.
THIS RETREAT IS AN INVITATION TO LISTEN TO THAT DEEPER VOICE WITHIN, GUIDED BY THE LIFE FORCE-GENERATING POWER OF KUNDALINI YOGA AND THE ARCHETYPAL WISDOM OF MYTH.
Over five days and four nights, we'll gather for an all-inclusive retreat that weaves together sacred movement, kundalini yoga, mantra-based meditations, guided reflection inspired by mythic wisdom, and immersive cultural experiences with local healers and landmarks,
San Miguel de Allende provides the perfect container. A UNESCO World Heritage city believed to sit atop a giant bed of rose quartz — the stone of the heart — it has long attracted artists, seekers, and creatives drawn to its beauty, history, and unmistakable sense of possibility.
This is a journey to reconnect with what matters most and begin the year feeling grounded, alive, and deeply connected to the life that's calling you forward.
What's Included
ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCES
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Sacred Opening Ceremony
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Daily Kundalini Yoga Class in Gorgeous Yoga Shala
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Three daily beautiful, nutritious meals
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Daily morning Sadhana meditation
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Explore your hero’s/ heroine’s journey through immersive workshops on the Hero’s Journey and mythic storytelling for self-inquiry.
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On-site sauna, cold plunge, hot tub, pool
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Horse whispering group experience
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Temazcal group experience led by a local Shaman
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Hiking trails from the base of the retreat center
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Excursion into historic San Miguel De Allende
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Guided earth-based rituals connecting you with the power of personal transformation and the land
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Daily free time to relax and reflect
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Closing ceremony to integrate
*OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
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Private Massage
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Private Horse Whispering Animal Therapy Session
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Additional outings to San Miguel De Allende
* Add-ons are not included in retreat cost
Luxury Accommodations &
Pricing Options
SHARED ROOM* (Double Occupancy)
A shared room with one other guest that includes either two queen beds or two twin beds, a private en-suite full bathroom, AC, and a gorgeous view.
Early Bird Pricing - $2,099 USD
Standard Pricing - $2,399 USD
SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM
(4 Available) - Only 2 remaining
Your own private room with a king-size bed, gorgeous view, en-suite full bathroom, and AC.
Early Bird Pricing - $2,599 USD
Standard Pricing - $2,899 USD
LOCAL SAN MIGUEL (SMA) COMMUNITY ACCESS
Eight non-overnight passes are available for residents of Mexico and the San Miguel Community as part of our commitment to making the retreat accessible to the local community.
To inquire, please schedule a meeting with Alison or send her an email at alison@lifeforcelabs.org
*All pricing is per person. All rooms include air conditioning and gorgeous private en-suite full bathrooms. All retreat payments are non-refundable and no future credits will be issued.
** For those in financial need, there are a few sliding-scale tickets and scholarships. Please email alison@lifeforcelabs.org to inquire.
Who This Retreat is For
This retreat is for the curious and brave-hearted. Those who sense that something is calling them forward and are ready to connect with themselves, call home lost parts, and enrich their spiritual lives on a deep level.
You may be longing for:
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Safely guided movement and Kundalini Yoga to access the innate wisdom of the body
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Learning the Hero’s Journey as a blueprint for personal renewal
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Experiencing mythic stories as a portal into greater spiritual richness to your life
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A reset from stress or burnout
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New, lifelong friendships within a conscious community
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Greater clarity during a season of transition
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Renewed creativity and inspiration
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A meaningful connection with nature
Why the Call to Adventure?
Renowned mythologist and philosopher Joseph Campbell taught that the world's great myths all begin with a call to adventure — a sacred invitation to leave the familiar and step into a journey of personal transformation.
While many of the stories that have shaped our culture describe outward adventures, Campbell reminds us that the most meaningful journeys happen within.
Over five days, this retreat follows the arc of the Hero’s Journey as a map for personal inquiry, creating space to listen inward, step beyond the familiar, and answer that which is calling you forward.
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A Luxury Sanctuary for Transformation
Nestled at the foot of Los Picachos Mountain, just twenty minutes from the heart of San Miguel de Allende, this journey takes place in the region's newest luxury retreat center. Blending contemporary design with the quiet beauty of the surrounding landscape, it offers an extraordinary sanctuary where nature, elegance, and stillness create the ideal setting for deep restoration, inner stillness, meaningful connection, and lasting transformation.
Sample Itinerary
DAY 1 / THE CALL & CROSSING THE THRESHOLD
LEAVING THE FAMILIAR
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3:00 pm Arrival & Check-in
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Welcome & Orientation
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Dinner
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Opening Circle & Intention Setting
"Follow your bliss and don't be afraid, and doors will open where you didn't know they were going to be. If you follow your bliss,
doors will open for you that wouldn't have opened for anyone else.
— Joseph Campbell
DAY 2 / MEETING YOUR INNER GUIDES
NOURISHING THE WISDOM WITHIN
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Morning Sadhana Meditation & Gentle Movement
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Nourishing Breakfast
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90-minute Kundalini Practice
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Lunch
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Workshop: The Hero's Journey & Personal Myth Guided Reflection
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Rest, relax, spa time
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Dinner
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Optional evening activity
"Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens."
— Carl Jung
DAY 3 / THE ROAD OF TRIALS
CALLING IN THE PARTS YOU'VE LEFT BEHIND
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Morning Sadhana Meditation & Contemplative Nature Walk
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Breakfast
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90-minute Kundalini Practice
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Lunch
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Free Time
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Group Horse Whispering with Local Healer
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Excursion into Historic San Miguel
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Dinner in town
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Community Circle
"There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in."
- Leonard Cohen
DAY 4 / THE TRANSFORMATION
RECLAIMING WHAT YOU CAME HERE TO FIND
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Morning Meditation & Breathwork
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Breakfast
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90-minute Kundalini Practice
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Preparing for Ceremony
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Temazcal Purification Ceremony
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Lunch & Quiet Reflection
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Rest
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Nature-based ritual
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Dinner
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Ecstatic Dance Celebration
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." — Anaïs Nin
DAY 5 / THE RETURN
BRINGING YOUR GIFT BACK HOME
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Morning Sadhana
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Breakfast
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Kundalini Practice
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Integration: Bringing the Gift Home
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Departures
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" — Mary Oliver
Meet Your Guide
Alison E. Berman is the founder of Lifeforce Labs and a lifelong catalyst of personal and collective transformation.
Her own call to adventure began at age 13 on a 22-day backpacking expedition through Oregon, where she first experienced the profound power of nature, challenge, and community to transform the way we see ourselves and the world.
For over a decade, Alison designed and produced executive experiences and events for leading media companies, venture capital firms, and think tanks. Today, she's thrilled to channel that experience into creating transformational retreats through Lifeforce Labs.
A certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, Co-Active Institute-trained life coach, and current student of Yoga Therapy through the Guru Ram Das Academy, she integrates trauma-sensitive movement, mantra, meditation, breathwork, and neuroscience-informed nervous system practices to create experiences that are grounding, deep, and transformative.
San Miguel is a town dear to her heart.
Getting Here — Nearby Airports
THE RETREAT CENTER IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM TWO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
Querétaro International Airport (QRO) is the closest airport, 90 minutes from the retreat. Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) is approximately 2 hours from the retreat center and offers a nonstop flight from both Oakland (OAK) and Los Angeles (LAX).
Options will be provided for shared airport transportation from BJX and QRO, making your journey smooth.
Please email alison@lifeforcelabs.org with any questions