Nourish your Soul
Nervous System Reset Retreat
SEPTEMBER 13th - 19th 2025
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
MEN, WOMEN & NON-BINARY
A SOBER RETREAT FOR PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION
Come join us in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for our 7 day nervous system reset retreat. Give yourself the opportunity to truly connect to sides unseen by becoming fully present within Mother Nature and her healing grounding energy. This retreat is for men, woman, or whatever you identify yourself as. Only 10 people will gather at this retreat, making it an intimate experience to be seen, heard, and felt.
Through intention & somatic-based nervous system reset practices, we will support you in the grounding process of self reflection, so you can begin to “feel” alignment within your body, grounding you towards a direction to transform into, with a clear head, and steady heart.
A guide towards self-inquiry could be...
How can I develop a deeper heart connection to my inner strength, voice, and intuition, so I can naturally develop full presence within my body, mind, emotions, and spirit, giving me the ability to authentically and automatically vibrate at a higher frequency to find my truth?
Julia & Jenn will take you on a unique journey of introspection, by embracing Mexican colonial experiences & culture, wilderness adventures, along with holistic wellness practices for nervous system regulation, supportive yoga practices & ancient yoga philosophy, transformational group coaching, and the intertwining of your spirit for unparalleled healing.
Come transmute and transcend the difficulties of your life in this sober retreat. Get beyond yourself, past the layers of challenging thoughts and emotions to the inner space of peace and clarity, creating a foundation of deep rest for personal transformation.
Go on a Journey:
7 day / 6 nights accommodation in San Miguel de Allende at an estate venue
Daily vegetarian breakfast & light vegetarian dinner snack, juice, teas, coffee, water. Vegetarian or Non-vegetarian lunches (big meal of the day) will be during excursion time, giving us that true integrative experience of a San Miguel culinary experience. (Lunches are paid separately)
Daily yoga/somatic movement, philosophy, meditation, pranayama, (controlling your breath) classes accompanied with sound healing to guide you into ancient yogic/ancestral practice that works with the health of your energetic subtle body.
3 therapeutic tremoring sessions in nervous system regulation to dissolve tension, stress, and anxiety, and the effects of trauma and ptsd. Learn how these somatic-based practices can help you tap into homeostasis.
3 transformational group coaching workshops with Jenn Shull
2 spiritual ceremonies (opening & closing) to connect to your intentions and release what is no longer serving you, uplifting you into a rebirth of self.
1 ancestral cacao ceremony to open and activate the energy of the heart, as the medicine of raw ceremonial cocoa sinks deep into your physical, emotional, and mental bodies, connecting you deeper to the force of love that you have within.
1 sound healing session to let the therapy of deep relaxation & sound embrace the cells of your body to overcome any blockages on an emotional level, bringing you into a deep state of peace.
Evening sharing circles & somatic based relaxation classes.
5 days of guided/self guided excursions, bringing you closer to nature's womb.
San Miguel town tours x 2
El Charco del Ingenio, botanical gardens hike & meditation
La Gruta, thermal hot springs
Via Orgánica Ranch, a farm to table lunch & immersive local farm experience
Hot air balloon tour (optional, with add-on pricing)
Horseback ride through the Cañada de la Virgen (optional, with add-in pricing)
On-going after-care support group to support your sobriety/healthy lifestyle through holistic wellness with Julia. On-line access.
Round trip airport transfer from QRO or BJX
WIFI
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare, travel insurance
Gratuity to staff, $50 USD (1000 pesos) for the week (required)
Daily lunches. We will enjoy local culinary experiences during excursion time. (Approx. $20 - $25 USD a day) (required)
Massages/energy. (60 - 90 mins), $75 - $125 USD (optional)
One-on-one private coaching. (75 mins) $150 USD (optional)
Hot air balloon tour (early morning flight at 5:15 am) $175 USD (optional)
Airport/shuttle
You have two airport options you can price out, and fly into. You can fly into (QRO) Queretaro International Airport, or (BJX) Guanajuato International Airport. Both are english friendly airports. Don’t hesitate to ask questions. The pre-paid airport transportation shuttle to San Miguel de Allende is about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes long depending upon the airport you choose. Airport transfer is included.
“I attended the Integration Yoga Retreat in San Miguel on October 7-13 2023. The location and meals were amazing. The yoga sessions, the teachings and group shares were very powerful and helped me to go inward and do some re-adjusting in my attitude and get some clarity. I had the opportunity to have an Wasu/rebirthing treatment at the natural springs. Also I really appreciate that the director, Julia offers bi-weekly aftercare zoom meetings with clients that attend her sober recovery retreats.” ~ Lisa Morris
This retreat is perfect for anybody who wants to expand their current physical, emotional, mental, BEHAVIORAL, and spiritual blueprint, Where ENERGETIC healing experiences, and UNIQUE geographical locations will enhance their personal process.
Are you ready to…
Release your habits of being over-stressed or in exhausted burn-out by developing a deeper relationship to yourself, bending limiting beliefs?
Empower yourself by learning new ways to support yourself through holistic wellness practices & philosophy.
Transform unhealthy eating habits that have taken control of your life and well-being?
Learn how to live a a more mindful lifestyle, instead of turning to bad habits as a coping outlet?
Release codependent behaviors and/or unhealthy emotional/mental patterns, where tension, stress, anxiety, ptsd, or trauma triggers are controlling your life, creating unhealthy responses, affecting relationships?
Learn about your nervous system and how chronic activation without coming back to homeostasis, safety, & peace can effect your health & well-being?
Expand your life in recovery, where learning holistic wellness practices can empower you to be your own healer? (This retreat is for everyone, you do not have to be in recovery to attend this retreat)
Be a part of a new tribe, where the retreat experience creates new & healthy friendships within your life?
San Miguel de Allende, known as the Heart of Mexico and recognized six years as the World's Best Small City,
offers a vibrant retreat setting with cultural festivals, beautiful architecture, and a thriving arts and music scene. The town's quartz crystal bedrock is said to provide special energy, noted by locals and visitors alike.
The local hot springs provide healing and nature immersion, along with tree-filled city parks and an expansive botanical garden/nature preserve that is the backyard setting of Sanadora Sanctuary.
Full of sensory delights, San Miguel promises to provide a transformative setting for living in the present moment, connecting to the heart and to the surroundings, and gaining a new appreciation for the gift of human life.
Guests feel supported in the process of self-discovery and healing, gaining fresh perspectives and life-changing mindset shifts. In fact, many people feel called to return every year or to stay and make San MIguel their home.
retreat Date:
SEPTEMBER 13th - 19th 2025
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (Pueblo Magico)
Single Luxury Room
$2,750 USD
Shared luxury Double
per person pricing
$2,500 USD
PAYMENT PLANS ACCEPTED*
all levels
RETREAT IS PERFECT FOR MEDITATION & YOGA BEGINNERS
Casa ANGELITOS BOUTIQUE HOTEL in San Miguel de allende
We will be staying at the beautiful Casa Angelitos Boutique hotel. It is a short walking distance to the famous parroquia in downtown San Miguel. Luxury single and shared double room options. If you are interested in reserving your room, please contact Julia at julia@vikarawellness.com to make your deposit, or you can make your deposit here.
Come and gift your nervous system, what it so desperately needs, an energetic reset of mind, body, emotions, and spirit, so you can uncover the deeper layers within to begin to move from the voice of your heart through understanding, forgiveness, and ultimately deep love.
Heal and transform your story line by getting out of your head and into deeper dimensions of the heart. Shift your state of consciousness into expansion, moving away from lower vibrational frequencies that are holding you down or keeping you trapped in limited belief systems, making it hard to move forward in peace and with the inner joy you so deeply desire.
Break away from unhealthy behavioral patterns by intentionally practicing holistic wellness modalities to energetically move layers of the subconscious & unconscious mind into conscious awareness for deep healing.
It’s time to embrace an “unfamiliar way” to clear and cleanse energetic blockages that are holding you back.
specialized sessions
Includes 3, 1.5 hr group sessions
You will be taught and guided by a Shaking Medicine embodiment teacher with TRE trainings (Tension Release Exercises). These movements are a combination of traditional TRE, combined with spontaneous and ecstatic shaking medicine movements to obtain a deep presence to soften your body, giving you the ability to connect to your internal mechanism of therapeutic tremoring in a gentle and freeing way.
The class comprises of embodiment movements that have been created to release tension, stress, anxiety, ptsd and the effects of trauma from the body by triggering neurogenic tremors/pulsations/vibrations (a natural human response) to discharge stress, releasing the fight/flight cycle to be discharged from the body. The benefit of the session is to connect to your state of safety, so you can bring yourself back to the rest/digest state, connecting to the triune brain to create a brain/body balance of homeostasis, giving you the ability to respond to stress in a healthy way.
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Nourish your soul’s calling
Chef Prepared Vegetarian Meals/
local culinary experiences
Includes 2 daily vegetarian dishes (breakfast & light evening dinner snack) at the retreat house.
Beautifully prepared meals comprised of a plant-based menu. Plates will be nourishing, original, and delicious, and will be inspired by the local Mexican cuisine or Ayurveda, as others will be prepared with more simple flavors from the earth, connecting you deeply to the taste of that single fruit, vegetable or grain. Medicinal teas and water will be served.
LUNCHES WILL BE DURING OUR EXCURSIONS AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING. THIS WILL BE THE TIME WHERE WE ENJOY LOCAL CULINARY CUISINE.
BUDGET $20 - $30 USD EXTRA PER DAY FOR LUNCH
Town, Excursions & the Essence of your Experience
Guided Excursions
During October, you will experience the beauty and wonder of rainy season. This is one of the most beautiful times of the year to be in San Miguel. Everything turns green, water is flowing, with flowers and nature bustling. Rains are short and fast, and the sun continues to shine. Weather is cool in the mornings and evenings, with bright hot sun during the day. You will enjoy daily guided excursions throughout the sober retreat. Excursions will take place within the town of San Miguel and outside to near by locations. You will get to know the famous colonial magic town of San Miguel and enjoy local culinary experiences.
San Miguel Town Tours
This excursion will give you two separate day tours of the center of San Miguel de Allende, MX. In group, we will explore the famous “el jardín”, where the parroquia church of San Miguel is located. We will walk around and explore history, go shopping, and enjoy culinary experiences. We will visit local artisan markets, having a true authentic experience of Mexico and it’s culture. We will enjoy lunch as a group, which is paid separately.
El Charcol Del Ingenio, Botanical Garden hike
Located a few minutes from San Miguel de Allende, El Charco del Ingenio is a botanical garden and an extraordinary nature reserve. It has an extensive collection of cacti and other succulent plants from Mexico, many of them rare, threatened or in danger of extinction.
There are many hiking trails located within this beautiful reserve, where we will enjoy exploring the dam, several exquisite waterfalls, and other special places on the land. We will take the opportunity to have group meditation, connecting to the healing energies of Mother Nature. Grounding and anchoring us into ourselves.
We will enjoy lunch as a group at the local restaurant, which is paid separately.
La Gruta, Thermal Hot Spring Spa
You cannot miss the attractive "Grotto", where the hot natural spring water will connect you to deep states of physical and mental relaxation. There are several hot spring pools throughout the property to enjoy, giving you space to explore within this public environment.
Improves blood circulation
Helps eliminate toxins from the body
Stimulates oxygenation of the body
Fights anxiety and stress
Hydrates your body
We will enjoy lunch as a group at the local restaurant, which is paid separately.
Hot Air Balloon Tour
Classic Sunrise Flight
$178 USD (Optional Add-on)
This excursion is optional, separate add-on pricing for those who will be joining us on this once and a lifetime adventure! For those who will be joining, you will start your day off with a sunrise adventure at dawn.
Duration
Flight time ranges 40 minutes to an hour, the duration of the flight depends on wind speed
Plan for a 3-4 hour adventure from check in to check out
About
Daily hot air balloon rides will grant you access to beautiful views of San Miguel de Allende and the surrounding countryside. Join us for an experience of a lifetime.
Where will we fly and what will we see?
On most days, we launch up-wind from the historic surroundings of San Miguel de Allende - a quaint colonial village in the heart of Mexico. As we rise above the valley floor, panoramic views open up to San Miguel de Allende skyline. To the east, the majestic mountain called Los Picachos, to the south, the magnificent lake of San Miguel de Allende. With favorable winds aloft the balloons can climb to higher altitudes where we may catch a glimpse of the Mexico's Bajio central valley, skyline and even the majestic mines of the Sierras of Guanajuato to the east.
via organica ranch tour
Vía Orgánica A.C. is a Mexican non-profit organization whose mission is to promote healthy eating and a sustainable future through the promotion of knowledge and practice of organic regenerative agriculture, fair trade, social justice, sustainable living, and the protection of the planet.
Via Orgánica supports a variety of educational projects related to organic regenerative agriculture and the local economy, sustainability, and natural health through the Via Ecological Ranch and Educational Center.
We will enjoy a farm to table lunch experience, including a tour of the organic farm, supporting local business and the regeneration of our planet.
“Remember that your thoughts are the primary cause of everything”
DAILY ITINERAY
SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 13TH
15:00 - 18:00 Check into Estate Venue
18:15 - 18:30 ORIENTATION & WELCOME
18:30 - 19:30 Light Vegetarian Dinner
19:45 - 20:30 OPENING CEREMONY | WEAR WHITE
SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 14TH
07:30 - 08:00 Water, Yogi tea, Coffee
08:00 - 09:30 GROUNDING YOGA, PHILOSOPHY PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION
09:45 - 10:15 Medicinal juice & Vegetarian Breakfast
10:30 - 12:30 TRANSFORMATIONAL GROUP COACHING WITH JENN SHULL
13:00 - 17:00 SMA TOWN TOUR PARROQUIA /LUNCH OUT
18:00 - 19:30 GROUP SHARE, INTRO TO TRE/SHAKING MEDICINE ECSTATIC EMBODIMENT, THERAPEUTIC TREMORING
19:30 - 20:15 Light Vegetarian Dinner
MONDAY | SEPTEMBER 15TH
07:30 - 08:00 Water, Yogi tea, Coffee
08:00 - 09:30 YOGA, PHILOSOPHY, PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION
09:45 - 10:15 Medicinal juice & Vegetarian Breakfast
10:30 - 12:30 TRANSFORMATIONAL GROUP COACHING WITH JENN SHULL
13:00 - 17:00 CHARCO DEL INGENIO BOTANICAL GARDENS HIKING & EARTH MEDITATION /LUNCH OUT
18:00 - 19:30 GROUP SHARE, TRE (TENSION RELEASE EXERCISES) MODEL IN THERAPEUTIC TREMORING
19:30 - 20:15 Light Vegetarian Dinner
TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 16TH
07:30 - 08:00 Water, Yogi tea, Coffee
08:00 - 09:30 YOGA, PHILOSOPHY PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION
09:45 - 10:15 Medicinal juice & Vegetarian Breakfast
10:30 - 12:30 TRANSFORMATIONAL GROUP COACHING WITH JENN SHULL
13:00 - 17:00 HOT SPRINGS ESCONDIDO PLACE /LUNCH OUT
18:00 - 19:30 FREE-TIME
19:30 - 20:15 Light Vegetarian Dinner
WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 17TH
05:15 - 09:00 HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR ($178 USD)(PAID SEPARATELY & OPTIONAL) 5:15 AM PICK-UP TO ROSEWOOD HOTEL
07:30 - 08:00 Water, Yogi tea, Coffee
08:00 - 09:30 HEART OPENER YOGA, PHILOSOPHY PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION
09:45 - 10:15 Medicinal juice & Vegetarian Breakfast
10:30 - 12:30 ANCESTRAL CACAO HEART OPENER CEREMONY
13:00 - 17:00 VIA ORGANICA RANCH TOUR & LUNCH
18:00 - 19:30 GROUP SHARE, TRE (TENSION RELEASE EXERCISES) MODEL IN THERAPEUTIC TREMORING
19:30 - 20:15 Light Vegetarian Dinner
THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 18TH
07:30 - 08:00 Water, Yogi tea, Coffee
08:00 - 9:30 GROUNDING YOGA, PHILOSOPHY PRANAYAMA, MEDITATION & SOUND BATH
09:45 - 10:15 Medicinal juice & Vegetarian Breakfast
10:30 - 17:00 SAN MIGUEL INDEPENDENT EXPERIENCE/LUNCH OUT (PRIVATE COACHING WITH JENN SHULL AT VENUE (PAID SEPARATELY) OR CAN EXPERIENCE HORSEBACK RIDING WITHIN THE CAÑADA DE LA VIRGIN ($125 USD)(PAID SEPARATELY & OPTIONAL)
18:30 - 19:30 Light Vegetarian Dinner
20:00 - 21:00 CLOSING CEREMONY| WEAR WHITE
FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 19TH
EARLY BAJIOGO PICKUPS
07:00 - 10:00 Vegetarian Breakfast
11:00 - CHECK-OUT
*Schedule is subject to change
ALL LEVELS
Retreat is Perfect for meditation & yoga Beginners
Your Guides
Julia Allshouse
intuitive spirit guide | sacred space holder | Registered Yoga Teacher | certified Holistic Health CoacH | certified Shaking Medicine Teacher in tension, stress & trauma release | TRE provider in tension release exercises
Julia is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, with over a decade living in the beautiful country of Mexico. While in Mexico, Julia started her own Yoga Studio & Wellness Practice called Vikara Wellness based out of her home in Puerto Vallarta in 2012. During that time, she also began an ambitious venture by working side by side with the owner of Moffitt Wellness Retreat, a Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Program, as the Operations Director & Yoga Teacher.
With inspiration through spiritual ceremony, Julia began expanding out her wellness movement to create a unity between community yoga teachers, transformational and trauma informed coaches, spiritual guides, and students a like, specializing in creating holistic wellness programs for recovery in Yelapa, Mexico, along with destination recovery & holistic wellness retreats & custom programs for those who are passionate about expanding their physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral blueprint towards personal transformation.
Julia has a passion in educating people who struggle with mental illness and all kinds of addiction, because she comes from a family who have had to navigate the world of mental illness and addiction, and always knew she didn't want to trigger the possibility of repeating the same pattern.
There came a time in her life, when unhealthy relationships were affecting her deeply, causing depression and an unhealthy lifestyle, not knowing how to overcome.
It actually took her years to make the decision to attend a yoga class, and when she did, it all went uphill from there. It changed her life forever, and she wants nothing more than to inspire yours!
Julia was introduced to Shaking Medicine while she was in the process of becoming a TRE Provider, and felt that the expansive knowledge of movements, shapes, and unique techniques to tap into therapeutic tremoring, fit the mind/body/spirit connection in a deeper way, as well as gave a broader range in motion to explore the body. She decided to complete her TRE Provider certification, along with her certification in therapeutic tremoring for tension, stress, anxiety, ptsd, and the effects of trauma with Shaking Medicine, to incorporate a hybrid approach of somatic-based practices in her retreats and local community.
Julia is a certified holistic health counselor from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, a E-RYT 500hr Yoga Alliance Certified experienced teacher with trainings from Drishti Yoga International, & Samadhi Yoga Ashram, based out of Rishikesh, India, specializing in traditional tantra kundalini & hatha yoga rooted in Himalayan yoga tradition, a certified Shaking Medicine Teacher, a certified TRE Provider, and have completed her Anusara 100 hr immersion training based in hatha tradition with Sarah Faircloth.
Julia also brings to her unique themed classes a knowledge of the physical and the energy bodies combined with an understanding of the philosophy of yoga and has the ability to adapt to individual needs. The insights and affirmations she shares comes from both guidance from spirit and from her own experiences. She encourages her students to listen and lead from the heart, which gives them the opportunity to discover their inner teacher and pure potential.
Jenn Shull is a professionally trained life and leadership coach, with an emphasis on ontology and alignment, and an experienced registered yoga teacher.
Jenn loves the ontological methodology because it helps expand our mental and emotional capabilities. It’s not simply an approach to coaching but an approach to living and working well, along with developing a life of deep satisfaction, meaning, and fulfillment.
Weaving in an alignment based framework supports a results oriented experience rooted in neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Alignment Coaching is known for its fast and lasting results, and it takes into account personal context and individual differences.
Jenn believes transformation happens from the inside out. She supports heart-centered beings to create their version of success in a way that’s simple, sustainable, and joyful.
Additionally, she has a BS in Behavioral Psychology, an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling, and comprehensive experience in disability and trauma.
Jenn resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she lives out her passion for helping others. You can find her locally leading deep stretch yoga classes, restorative yoga sessions, and yoga nidras.
She also enjoys stepping out on adventures, listening to music that makes her dance, putting her body into shapes while breathing deeply, and reading fantasy novels while sipping tea from her unicorn mug surrounded by her cats. Designing a playful life is nonnegotiable for her.
“Disconnect and breath new life into your soul’s purpose”