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Shadow Journey - Heart Medicine Retreat


Dive deep into heart-centered healing.

This retreat combines the healing power of heart medicine with somatic practices to support therapeutic breakthroughs. Participants often experience enhanced emotional connection, reduced fear and anxiety, and heightened empathy—creating the conditions to meet their inner experience with understanding, compassion, and acceptance.

Whether you're navigating a major life transition, seeking deeper self-awareness, healing from past trauma, cultivating healthier relationships, or longing for freedom from limiting beliefs and a renewed sense of creativity, spirituality, and purpose—we guide you on a journey back to yourself.

What’s Included

  • Free 1:1 Call: A friendly chat with Josie. She’ll get to know you, go over a medical intake for safety, and offer you space to ask questions.

  • Pre-Retreat Preparation: A 60-minute Zoom session with Josie to build rapport, clarify intentions, and prepare for your journey.

  • Shadow Journey Retreat: Held at the beautiful Vikara Center, this two night retreat offers the ideal setting for deep inner work.

Retreat Inclusions:

  • Yoga + Somatic Practices

  • Breathwork + Meditation

  • Journaling + Integration

  • Ceremony + Connection

  • Nourishing food + Lodging

  • Beach Walks + Sunsets

  • Post-Retreat Integration: A 60-minute Zoom session with Josie to help you integrate insights and apply them in your everyday.

Your Guides

  • Josie Kramer, MA, LMT, CYT, CHC

    Josie is a Somatic Therapist, Transpersonal Guide, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Health Coach, Bodyworker, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. With warmth and expertise, she creates a trauma-informed space that’s compassionate and deeply supportive of healing.

  • Brian MacLaggan

    Brian is an Entrepreneur, Transpersonal Support Guide, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. He holds space with grounded presence, ensuring each participant feels safe, seen, and supported throughout the retreat experience.

Details

  • This offering is donation-based — no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

  • Roundtrip transportation from San Diego to Vikara is included.

  • Group size is limited to 8 participants.

    Book your free 1:1 call today! (310) 736-5856 | josie@josie-kramer.com

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