Awakened Heart Retreat
2024 Dates Coming Soon
Experience a joyful celebration of the heart as you unplug from the world and reconnect to your inner-most essence
2024 Location TBD
2024 Dates Coming Soon
A Testimonial
“I usually talk too much, but here I am, at a loss for words! I knew today was going to be very special, and lead me to where I needed to be. And although, it was obvious from peoples’ comments, that everyone else understood “meditation”, none of that mattered. What mattered was that we were all together and there was so much love and healing generated. I didn’t know the words, the languages, the poses, you name it, I didn’t know it, but my center did, so I just went with it and sang and allowed myself to “be”. I cannot thank you enough for all the good you are doing for the universe. Today was extraordinary. When I finally arrived home, I ate and then fell into the best three hours of complete sleep I have had in months. ”
THE DETAILS…
The Awakened Heart Retreat offers you a direct pathway to reconnect to your inner-peace, joy, and wellbeing. By engaging in practices like gentle yoga, meditation, kirtan, and reiki for self-healing, we journey home back to our true-selves and discover that we have direct access to the happiness in our hearts.
Life can get a little crazy sometimes. With our busy schedules, our challenging lives, and a world that is in constant flux, it can be challenging to discover the peace and joy that is contained within ourselves. Our thoughts, emotions, and stressors are often like clouds in the sky blocking the sunshine of our souls.
When we rediscover our hearts, life becomes easeful again, full of grace and synchronicity. Maintaining a steady, high vibration, we can stay elevated and calm through the storms of life. More importantly, we can manifest our deepest desires while feeling a sense of purpose, excitement, and readiness for the adventures that life has to bring.
This retreat is for you if…
You want a safe, sacred space to gather with other heart-centered, spiritual souls for fun, joyful spiritual practice. In sangha (spiritual community), you will find love, encouragement, and support that is often missing in the outside world.
It’s here that you can give yourself permission to release the past, heal what needs to be healed, and step forward along your path with hope, courage, and enthusiasm.
COME HOME TO YOURSELF
Connect with nature, spirit, sacred community, and the joy of your heart
What you’ll experience
· Gentle movement to nurture your body and calm the nervous system.
· Various forms of mediation to still your mind, open your heart, and awaken to your true-self
· Kirtan (joyful call and response singing of mantra music) and group songwriting to uplift the spirit and fan the flames of love in your heart
· Cacao ceremonies to experience gratitude and connection with yourself, your community, and the mother earth.
· Reiki and sound healing to inspire self-love and holistic healing on all levels
· Tools for manifesting the desires of your heart with grace, and ease.
· Time to connect with and commune with nature
· 3 delicious home cooked vegetarian meals, snacks, and healthy beverages
Come back soon to find out whereto 2024 retreat will take place!
What you’ll take home with you
You’ll leave this retreat with a daily personal practice (sadhana) that you can easily integrate into your life to stay connected to the peace, calm, and wellbeing of your spirit. You’ll also have tools that will enable you to manifest the desires of your heart from a space of presence, peace, and love. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll leave with great memories, and wonderful friendships.
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
May all beings everywhere be happy and free. May our thoughts, words, and actions contribute to the happiness and well being of all
Sample Schedule:
Thursday :
3pm: Check in
4pm: Opening Ceremony
5pm: Gentle yoga with 1:1 reiki and sound healing
6:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm: Kirtan & Cacao Ceremony
Friday :
8am-9am: Morning Meditation Practice
9-10am: Breakfast
10:30-1: Gentle Yoga, Introduction to reiki
1-3pm: Lunch Break and Optional Private Reiki Attunements
3-5:30pm: Reiki and meditation for self love and healing
5:30pm: Meditative nature walk
6:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm Group Songwriting & Cacao Ceremony
Saturday :
8am-9am: Morning Meditation Practice
9-10am: Breakfast
10:30-1: Gentle Yoga and manifestation workshop
1-3pm: Lunch Break
3-5:30pm: Bhakti Yoga: Cultivating Divine Love
5:30pm: Free Time
6:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm Kirtan & Cacao Ceremony
Sunday :
8am-9am: Morning Meditation Practice
9-10am: Breakfast
11am: Brunch and Closing Circle
YOUR GUIDE:
Darren Marc Levene is a spiritual teacher of the heart. For over twenty years, he has been a leading expert and pioneer in the health/wellness industry and sacred music sphere. Through his work as a yoga teacher, meditation instructor, reiki master teacher, and celebrated singer/songwriter/chant artist, he has touched the lives of thousands of people around the planet.
Darren is the best-selling author of ‘Create Your Dream Life Now: Manifesting Your Destiny’, and the author or ‘Journey of The Heart: Awakening To Love: Channeling The Teachers of The Light’. Darren’s writings have also appeared in L.A Yoga Magazine and For Your Health Magazine. As a professional recording artist, Darren has had over 40 original song placements in film and television.
Be it working 1:1 with a client, leading a workshop or retreat, or performing at a music festival, Darren approaches all of his work with a humble heart, and a kind, caring soul. His life’s purpose is to uplift and inspire as many as people as possible. He looks forward to meeting you soon and being of service.
YOUR COHOST
Come back soon to find out who will be co-hosting the 2024 retreat!
Investment & Reservations
All packages include all workshops, meals, and your choice of accommodation:
$795 - shared accommodation
$1095 - private accommodation
DarrenMarc111@gmail.com
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN? GET NOTIFIED WHEN THE 2024 RETREAT IS ANNOUNCED!
Participation requirements:
Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Otherwise this retreat is open to ALL persons and all levels of practice. No experience with yoga, meditation, or kirtan is necessary.
Cancellation policy:
90 days prior to the retreat, you will receive a 80% refund.
60 days prior to the retreat, you will receive a 60% refund.
30 days prior to the retreat, you will receive a 45% refund.
Less than 30 days you will not receive a refund.
Trip insurance is recommended for last minute cancellations due to illness.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are there vegan/gluton free options for the meals?
Yes! All our meals are vegetarian/vegan with gluton free options. We can also cater to other dietary needs. Read more about our meal options here.
Is there electricity in the yurts?
yes! Each yurt has lighting as well as plugs to charge your devices. If you are in a glamping tent or camping tent, we have plugs for you to use in the dining area.
What are the bathrooms like?
Our bathrooms are centrally located, with two stalls with flushing toilets and two sinks with large mirrors. We also have two large hot water showers with private changing space in each.
What is the weather like?
This is a hard one these days! Often, April and October months are warm in the daytime with bright blue beautiful skies and cooler evenings and at night. We make sure there are plenty of blankets in each yurt. May and September are temperate. June-Aug can be hot and humid. This all seems to change each year, so we recommend bringing layers for all weather and of course rain gear.