JOSHUA TREE RETREAT
IT’S WRITTEN IN THE STARS
Yoga, Breathwork & Spiritual Detox
JOSHUA TREE, CA
January 17 - 20, 2025
ONLY 1 ROOM LEFT!
Dearest Star Gazer,
We believe that people come into our lives as gifts from the Universe, and we admire your courage in seeking information about our Shamanic Yoga Detox Retreat in Joshua Tree, California.
This retreat offers a profound journey of healing, transformation, and connection over four days and three nights. You will have the opportunity to heal, grow, and expand your light in the serene desert landscape.
Our retreat is for those who are truly ready to break through limitations and spiritually detox. It’s essential that you feel a deep calling to join, as this experience is designed to release what no longer serves you.
The process may be intense, but our healing container is built on love, compassion, and empathy to support you throughout. We ask that you come with a state of Presence, Grace, and Gratitude.
If you’re ready for a significant change and are committed to your transformation, it would be our honor to guide you on this journey.
With love and gratitude,
Athanasia & MaryAnngeline - Hosts
What’s Included:
4 days and 3 nights on a Historical Desert property
(Unique Private Suites with Private Bath)
Breakfast included Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Daily Guided Meditation, Yoga and Breathwork
Breathwork Journey with Art Processing
Sound Bath & Star Gazing with Astrological Guidance
Spiritual Cleansing Ceremony
Access to Nature Walks, Pool, & Jacuzzi
Massage Services & 1-1 Sessions Available (additional cost)
Pre Retreat Welcome Call with Athanasia
Welcome Packet with Preparation and Integration Protocol
Pre Retreat - Vision Quest in Joshua Tree National Park
(Add-on Experience with an additional cost)
Detox Retreats are the #1 way to make Healthy Habits Stick!
~ ONE WEEKEND WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE ~
Complete Detox - Body, Mind and Spirit
The Joshua Tree Retreat - It's Written in the Stars - is an opportunity for deep healing, transformation and connection.
Joshua Tree Retreat: It's Written in the Stars
Experience a transformative journey at our Joshua Tree Retreat, where deep healing, personal growth, and profound connection await. Set against the serene backdrop of Joshua Tree, California, our retreat offers a unique opportunity for introspection and renewal. Join us to embark on a path of self-discovery and transformation under the expansive desert sky.
““Amazing and magical time in the desert with Athanasia and her sisters. They gently tended to every detail of our adventure together and, importantly for me, allowed us enough time and support to journey alone. I feel like I walk differently on this planet because of it.”
- Debra, 58, from Raleigh, North Carolina
“The Shamanic Yoga Retreat I went to run by Athanasia seemed to come into my life just as I needed it. I had been looking for a retreat where I could do some deep work, nurture and love myself and learn more about life and who I have come to be.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Joshua Tree and loved the variety of yoga classes, breathwork, yummy nourishing food and ceremonies. So much thought and care had been put into our schedule and there was a balance of challenge and support. It really felt like a retreat for my mind, body and soul.
The breathwork journey itself has changed my life. I learned about the inner workings of my shadow and was astounded by the clarity, healing and growth the ceremony provided me during the time there and 9 months later the effects are still being realized. I felt incredibly supported and safe during the ceremony and during my time there. I had flown from Sydney Australia to participate, and felt right at home.
I'm so grateful for Athanasia and her sister Mary Ann who held such beautiful space for us to play and heal. I highly recommend their retreat to anyone who is looking for some time out and to reconnect with themselves, or is looking to do some work to break through any blocks.”
- Larissa, 31, from Sydney, Australia
Meet the Team
Athanasia Medenas
Founder & Facilitator
MaryAnngeline Medenas
Co-Facilitator
Athanasia and MaryAnngeline, a dynamic sister duo, have been crafting transformative retreat experiences since 2018. With a shared passion for wellness, holistic living, and extensive studies in yoga, shamanism, and Ayurveda, they bring a unique blend of expertise and heartfelt connection to each retreat.
Their inaugural It’s Written in the Stars - Joshua Tree Retreat took place in February 2018, and since then, they have hosted one to two retreats annually in this enchanting desert locale. Joshua Tree holds a special place in their hearts as a powerful setting for healing and spiritual connection, and sharing this experience with others is a source of immense joy for them.
The Shamanic Yoga Detox Retreat in Joshua Tree offers a profound immersion into the Mojave Desert’s natural beauty. Participants will witness breathtaking sunrises, stunning sunsets, and a magical night sky that evokes a sense of vastness and wonder. Through a combination of yoga, breathwork, shamanic journeywork, and communal meals with fellow seekers, you will experience a transformative release of the past and a deeper connection to your inner light.
Join Athanasia and MaryAnngeline for an unforgettable journey of healing and personal growth in the heart of Joshua Tree.
Itinerary
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Pre Retreat Vision Quest - Joshua Tree National Park (add-on upgrade)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Check in
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Opening Circle
Rest, Relaxation, & Nourishment Time
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Sound Bath & Yoga Nidra
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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Morning Yoga
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: BREAKFAST
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Breathwork - Shamanic Journey with Art Processing
Rest, Relaxation, & Nourishment Time
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Yin/Restorative Yoga
Rest, Relaxation, & Nourishment Time
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Spiritual Cleansing Ceremony & Sound Bath
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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Morning Yoga
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: BREAKFAST
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Breathwork - Shamanic Journey with Art Processing
Rest, Relaxation, & Nourishment Time
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Yin/Restorative Yoga
Rest, Relaxation, & Nourishment Time
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Integration Ceremony & Sound Bath
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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Morning Yoga
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: BREAKFAST
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Closing Circle
11:00 AM: Departure
Registration Details
Minimum Age: 18 years or older
Capacity: Maximum of 10 participants
Accommodations
Private Rooms: Each room features a unique story and private bath. No shared rooms are available.
Property: Enjoy ample downtime in your room and explore the beautiful desert gardens.
Terms and Conditions
Included: 4 days and 3 nights accommodation at a historic desert property, daily breakfast, yoga classes, workshops, spiritual ceremonies, sound baths, yoga nidra, pre-retreat welcome call, and welcome packet.
Welcome Packet: Includes local restaurant options, property location, packing list, preparation tips, and integration advice. Sent after the Welcome Call.
Not Included: Flight/transportation, additional meals (lunch and dinner details provided in welcome packet), Vision Quest upgrade, and any one-on-one sessions or massage services.
Itinerary
Activities, classes, and workshops are subject to change due to weather or other factors. Alternative activities will be provided if necessary.
Arrivals and Departures
Arrival: Check-in by 3 PM on January 17th, 2025. Plan for traffic and arrive on time. Vision Quest participants must arrive in the morning; details will be provided.
Early Arrival/Late Departure: We recommend arriving a day or two early or staying later due to holiday traffic. Options will be listed in the welcome packet.
Registration
Deposit: A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to secure your spot. Schedule your Welcome Call upon deposit. Full balance is due 30 days after the Welcome Call. All payments are non-refundable but can be transferred to a future retreat with proper documentation and must be used within a year.
Cancellation Policy
Payments are non-refundable but transferable to a future retreat in case of personal or family emergencies, with proper documentation. Must be completed within a year of cancellation.
Contact
For questions, please email info@shamanicyoga108.com. Our staff is happy to assist with logistics and planning.
Pricing & Deadlines
Regular Price
Registration ends December 15, 2024
$2,700
ONLY 1 ROOM LEFT!
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We look forward to detoxing with you in Joshua Tree!
FAQ
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The closest airport to Joshua Tree, California is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). It is about an hour and 5 minutes to the Campbell House property.
Past participants have taken an uber or rented a car to get to the property from the airport.
*We highly suggest renting a car if that is an option for you.
Additional airports in Southern California and the drive time to the property:
San Bernardino Airport (SBD): 1 hr and 30 min
Ontario International Airport (ONT): 1 hr and 45 min
John Wayne Airport - Orange County (SNA): 2 hrs and 15 min
Long Beach Airport (LGB): 2 hrs and 25 min
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 2 hrs and 45 min
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An ancient Hindu proverb says: “Each of us is a house with four rooms. Emotional, spiritual, physical and mental. Yet, we are never to get completed unless we enter in each room every single day.”
For this reason, focusing on spiritual detox is just as important as cleansing the body of toxins. If we haven’t entered the spiritual room for a while, there may be a lot of cleaning up to be done.
Whether physical or spiritual, detox is an act of internalization. We have found that a holistic approach gets the best results when detoxing.
Other words that are synonymous with spiritual detox are cleansing or healing.
This is a process of letting go of the thought patterns, emotions, states of being that worry, stress or bring you down. The goal and direction of a spiritual detox is to get you to feel free from your past, energetic, healthy, full of love, peace and a zest for life!
Typically a spiritual detox starts by your decision to take time for yourself - a retreat. A best practice is to match your retreat with the moon’s cycle (this retreat starts on the New Moon - a time for New Beginnings).
Your day during your spiritual detox should start with high frequency energy and this is why we begin with yoga.
During the rest of your detox you will shed away negative emotions such as anger, depression, anxiety, hatred, misgivings, judgement, resentment, jealousy, sadness, sorrow/grief, pessimism and over-control.
You will start to cultivate a loving attitude toward yourself and others as the detox process helps you connect with your True Self. This is the Infinite Intelligence inside of you that is love, loving and loved.
Through the detox process you will clean out your inner sanctuary of mind, body and spirit to say goodbye to procrastination, blockages, and any limiting beliefs you have about yourself and others.
The spiritual detox process will help you cultivate self trust and feel confident in yourself. Some people experience profound breakthroughs that help heal them in ways conventional modalities haven’t been able to. A lot of times these breakthroughs help them understand their soul’s purpose.
You will become free from worry and life’s burdens as you feed your soul. Dissolve emotional and mental blockages that drag you down through a spiritual detox.
Through shedding the layers that are causing you disturbance, you will finally reach a point of wellness that provides physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance.
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Yes!
Beginners are absolutely welcome. Our classes are all level and beginner friendly.
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In the shamanic traditions around the world, there have been numerous techniques used to alter one’s state of consciousness.
Drumming, dancing, twirling, ingesting plant medicines, sweat lodges are some examples of techniques used by shamanic practitioners to get in touch with themselves on a deeper level.
In this retreat, we will use a breathwork technique that will allow you the opportunity to alter your state of consciousness and go into an exalted state of consciousness.
This state of consciousness is known as self actualization.
We access this state through the breathwork technique to alter your brain waves from beta (most prominent brainwave) to theta.
Theta brainwaves states are associated with:
- deep relaxation
- improved memory
- heightened intuition, inspiration & spiritual connection
- improved physical healing
- better sleep
- release of beneficial hormones related to health and longevity
- reduction of mental fatigue, anxiety, and stress
- overall bliss and contentment
- uninhibited imagination and creativity which leads to out-of-the-box problem-solving
