
Be Your Own Shaman Retreat!
Experience Heaven, Earth, and The Cosmos within your Sacred Self.
April 23-27, 2026
Hocking Hills
What To Expect:
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4 nights, 5 days
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All meals and snacks provided
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Daily Yoga
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Evening Sound Baths
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Forest Bathing and hiking
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Meditation and mindfulness practices
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Learn how to integrate the world of spirit into your everyday life
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Community hour & herbal tea
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Kriya Yoga - living yoga
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Shamanic Fire Ceremonies
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Elemental healing practices
An ALL-Inclusive Earthy Retreat to experience Swaha (Higher Consciousness).
Pricing:
Private bedroom: $2,200 (bring a friend and split the cost!)
Community Room: $1,000 each guest
Deadline for all payments due in full by April 18th.
Payment plans are available, just email Karen to set that up! Please note the pay links each include an additional 4% for processing fees. To save 4% and avoid processing fees you can write a check or pay cash.
Cancellation policy:
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A non-refundable deposit of $400 is required to claim your spot.
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No refunds or transfers of any amount will be issued for cancellations.

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Be Your Own Shaman
A 4-Day Elemental Immersion into Earth, Water, Fire & Ether
What is a shaman?
A shaman is one who walks between worlds, rooted in the physical while simultaneously in relationship with the unseen. A shaman knows how to transmute darkness into light, how to meet pain with grace, and how to listen deeply to the wisdom of the land, the water, the air, and spirit itself. Traditionally, the shaman is the community healer, the medicine keeper.
This retreat is about remembering that you carry medicine too.
Be Your Own Shaman is a sacred 4-night, 5-day immersion designed to guide you back to your inner wisdom, the part of you that already knows how to listen, heal, and live in alignment with nature and Spirit.
This is not about becoming something new.
It is about remembering who you already are.
The Journey: Walking with the Elements
Over five nourishing days together, we will move through the elemental gateways of Earth, Water, Fire, and Ether, learning the philosophy of each element and embodying its medicine.
Each day includes yoga philosophy and asana practice to prepare the body and mind for meditation and shamanic journeying. We will spend time in nature, hike, sit in ceremony, and gather around the fire. Every meal, snack, drink, and your lodging are included. Once you arrive, you are fully held and cared for.
Day 1 — Earth: Root & Remember
We begin by grounding into the sacred intelligence of Pachamama, reconnecting with stability, safety, and belonging. Through forest immersion, ceremony, and intentional practice, you’ll cultivate presence and remembrance of who you are at your core.
Earth teaches: embodiment, reciprocity, belonging.
Day 2 — Water: Feel & Flow
Water invites emotional release and intuitive awakening. Through mindful movement, reflective practices, and nature connection, you’ll soften resistance and reconnect with the fluid intelligence of your inner world.
Water teaches: trust, compassion, intuition.
Day 3 — Fire: Release & Transform
Fire is sacred alchemy. Through ritual, shadow illumination, and guided transmutation practices, you’ll identify limiting beliefs, free yourself from illusions that hold you back, and reignite your authentic voice.
Fire teaches: courage, clarity, personal power.
Day 4 — Ether (Air): Expand & Awaken
We rise into the realm of breath, spirit, and higher consciousness. Through guided journeying and integration, you’ll deepen your relationship with Spirit and anchor the wisdom you’ve reclaimed.
Ether teaches: vision, prayer, expanded awareness.
You will learn:
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How to communicate with Spirit
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How to protect your energy and recognize spiritual interference
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How to transmute suffering into growth
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How to take responsibility for your life and reclaim your power
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How to embody your role as your own healer
Through sacred practice, ceremony, community, and elemental embodiment, you will leave with practical tools for healing, transformation, and integration.
This retreat is for those who feel called to walk consciously.
For those ready to stop believing life is happening to them and begin living as empowered co-creators of their reality.
If you feel a stirring in your heart, even if it comes with hesitation, I invite you to reach out. I would love to connect with you, answer your questions, and support you in discerning whether this experience is right for you.
This is sacred work.
This is powerful work.
And I would be honored to walk it with you.
Lodging
Once you make your payment or place your deposit email Karen to let us know which room you would like to claim. Karenapril.lmt@gmail.com

Private Room 1: King bed
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Private Room 2: King
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Private Room 3: King
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Private Room 4: King
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Private Room 5: King
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Community Room: Four Queen Bunks
A & B BOOKED

Community Room: Two Queen Bunks
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FAQ's
Q: Can I come to part of the retreat or do I have to attend the full retreat?
A: Feel free to come and go as you please! There is no discount for missing any days as the retreat is designed to be a self-healing healing program. Everyone will receive a packet that has every practice we are doing each day written out with instructions. This is so everyone can continue practicing at home what was learned during the retreat. With that being said, if you have to miss a day or so you will still have the packet with the instructions for all practices to do at home.
Q: Is it okay if I leave Sunday night?
A: Yes! The retreat ends Sunday night and as stated above you are free to go as you need to. Monday morning is meant to be a soft transition back into the real world. If you're able to stay until Monday feel free to sleep in and get breakfast before hitting the road! Checkout is 10AM Monday morning.
Brief Schedule (Subject to Change)
Thursday: Medicine of the Earth
4PM Checkin: Settle into your room, explore the cabin/property
4:30PM Community circle, introductions, handouts & goodie bags
5PM Ayni Despacho Ceremony
6:30PM Dinner
7:30PM Group Meditation & Sound Journey: Journeying to the Lower World
Friday: Medicine of Water
7:30AM Revitalizing Yoga Flow & Meditation
9:00AM Breakfast
11:30AM Hike & Picnic Lunch
Free Day - After the hike you are free to travel to other hiking trails or visit the local town for shops!
6:30PM Dinner
8:00PM Sound Bath
Saturday: Medicine of Fire
7:30AM Ashtanga Yoga 90min.
9:00AM Breakfast
11:00AM Community circle: Tapas, Roles
12:30PM Lunch
3PM Community circle: Shadow Work - release limiting beliefs
6:00PM Dinner
8:30PM Fire Ceremony
Sunday: Medicine of Air/Ether
7:30AM Breath Work & Meditation 60min.
9AM Breakfast
12PM Lunch
3:30PM Meditation: Journey To The Upper World
5:30PM Dinner
8PM Sound Bath & Community circle - Gratitude
Monday: The Closing
8:00AM Breakfast
10AM Checkout
Meet Your Hosts
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