Upcoming Retreats & Trainings

Yoga & Wild Plant Workshop
May
25

Yoga & Wild Plant Workshop

What to expect:

  • Gentle Yoga

    with Josie Kramer

    9:00am - 10:15am

    Fee: $15.00

  • Wild Plant Workshop

    with Linda Rae Anderson

    10:30am - 1:30pm

    Fee: $40.00

    Join Linda for a hands-on wild plant workshop. Take a guided herb walk to identify various wild plants and learn about their medicinal & nutritional qualities. Gain knowledge of Wildcrafting. Principles. Engage in processing, preparing & enjoying samples of recipes, while learning ways to apply wild plants into daily life. Finally unwind with a refreshing sun tea as you absorb the knowledge of nature's healing gifts. Enjoy an informative handbook to take home.

    Attendees: minimum 8, maximum 15  

 

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Shadow Journey
Jun
1
to Jun 2

Shadow Journey

Navigate the path to empowerment with Josie Kramer MA, CYT, CHC, LMT.

Somatic Therapist, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Health Coach, Bodyworker, Ph.D Candidate in Psychology, Founder of Vikara Center.

This is Josie’s signature therapeutic approach aimed at transforming darkness into light, confusion into clarity, pain into wisdom, and shame into self-love.

You’re in the right place if you…

  • Are feeling stuck in life: in your health, in your career, in your relationships, in your healing journey

  • Are yearning to address unmet needs and trauma with deep love and care

  • Are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic ailments, disordered eating, and/or addiction

  • Want to cultivate deeper relationships with yourself, your romantic partner, family and close friendships

  • Feel ready to explore the next stages of your spiritual development, power, and creativity

Your Special Package Includes:

🔹 Free Initial Consultation:

Begin your journey with a comprehensive medical intake and screening assessment to ensure suitability. Establish rapport and build a therapeutic alliance with Josie. Collaboratively develop goals and intentions for the therapy sessions. Address any concerns or questions you may have.

🔹 3 Somatic Therapy Sessions:

Somatic Therapy is a holistic approach to healing that focuses on the mind-body connection. It involves exploring how emotional and psychological experiences are stored in the body through physical sensations, movements, and posture. It helps individuals renegotiate traumatic experiences, enhance emotional regulation, and restore balance to their nervous system.

🔹 Transpersonal Healing Retreat:

An unforgettable retreat experience at Vikara Center, a serene, supportive environment to nurture your body, mind, and spirit.

Under Josie's guidance, you will experience the healing influence of Heart Medicine as a catalyst for introspection and personal growth. This therapeutic space allows for profound insights and emotional release, empowering you to explore your subconscious with clarity and compassion.

Retreat Inclusions:

  • Overnight lodging

  • Healthy meals

  • Yoga, meditation, & sound healing   

  • Guided journaling

  • Heart Medicine Journey

  • Nature immersion

** Throughout the protocol, Josie adheres to ethical guidelines, maintains confidentiality, and prioritizes your safety and well-being.

🔹 Follow-Up Integration Session:

Following the retreat, receive personalized support and guidance from Josie to integrate your Heart Medicine Journey into daily life. Josie will assist you in turning your insights into actionable steps for growth, resilience, and self-empowerment, ensuring that the wisdom gained from your shadows illuminates your journey ahead.

$1,000 investment | Limited spaces available

Contact Josie today to schedule your free initial consultation.

(310)736-5856 | josie@vikaracenter.com

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Yoga and Wellness Retreat
Jun
22

Yoga and Wellness Retreat

Join Juliana Zapp for a one day yoga & wellness retreat to celebrate the summer solstice in a dome nestled in the Cleveland National Forest, an hour drive from the beaches of San Diego.

The summer solstice is a very potent time for birthing new energy, new beginnings, manifesting, and welcoming in abundance.

We will cherish this time together by practicing yoga in community as well as receiving sound healing, reiki, & acupuncture. Dr. Lindsay Wunsch will be joining us to provide acupuncture at the end of the day ~ an invitation to improve the flow of energy in the body & restore you to optimal health.

Itinerary (what’s included):

  • Community Circle for intention setting

  • Energizing Breathwork practice   

  • Healthy lunch with tea & coffee

  • Mindful nature walk with farm animals

  • Slow & restorative yoga for nervous system resetting

  • Sound healing, acupuncture, reiki

Energy exchange: $120

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Unwind Yoga Retreat
Jun
28
to Jun 30

Unwind Yoga Retreat

Hosted by: Slo Flow Yoga and RAWELLNESSIV 

YOGA Instructor: Sara Rosas

Description: 

Immerse yourself in nature at Vikara Center. Enjoy daily yoga sessions (mix of gentle, hatha, and restorative yoga). Sit in silence and meditation with tea ceremony. Join us for an optional sunrise guided hike. Recover balance in life with a mindful labyrinth walk and journaling. Join us for group breakfast and lunch, meals prepared by private chef. 

Vikara Center is home to different farm animals including lamas, ostriches, goats and more! Enjoy the opportunity to interact with them and participate in feedings of hay and carrots. 

This itinerary provides a balanced blend of yoga practice, relaxation, learning, and exploration, to create a rejuvenating and enriching retreat experience.

It’s a self discovery, soft, heart opening practice that awakens our energy centers and aligns us with our inner world. Healing our mind, body, and spirit as we welcome these tools of Yoga, meditation, nature and so much more! 

Unwind Yoga Retreat welcomes individuals of all levels including those new to Yoga. This retreat is designed to provide a supportive environment to explore and deepen your practice. Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and self-improvement. We will give new students a good understanding of Yoga basics including breathing, meditation, and yoga poses. In addition, we will offer new connections. We hope that you can join us in this amazing weekend to connect with nature. 

Join us in Jacumba this June 2024 for a weekend getaway and foster deep connection with like-minded women, nurturing and nourishing our bodies in a unique, slow, and mindful way. 

PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING:

Unwind Yoga Retreat is being offered as a Retreat Package with accommodations and meals paid separately. Booking fees paid through Vikara Website ONLY reserves your spot to the retreat. Remaining balance is due to Slo Flow Yoga and RAWELLNESSIV. 

Email us at: RAWELLNESSIV@YAHOO.COM or find us on social media: Instagram @rawellnessiv for packet information and cost. 

What’s Yours / Total packet includes:

  • Daily yoga practice  + tea ceremony + guided sunrise hike + mindful labyrinth walk + guided meditation + and more! 

  • 3 days access to Vikara Center + wellness dome + stagecoach meditation room + visit and feed farm animals

  • 3 days, 2 nights luxury accommodation at Jacumba Hot Springs

  • Nourishing plant based meals by talented private chef + group meals + breakfast + lunch + dinner 

  • Exclusive access of Jacumba Hot Springs natural mineral springs pools +  use of echo room pool + jetted hot springs jacuzzi 

  • Daily morning and afternoon tea, or fresh made coffee

  • We invite you to disconnect - Wifi internet access throughout property.

  • Yoga and meditation equipment provided – mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets and cushions

  • Guided sunrise hike (optional 6am) 

  • Water bottle provided at Vikara 

Invest in Yourself:

Vikara Booking fee $225. Remaining balance for retreat is due to Slo Flow Yoga and RAWELLNESSIV. Read important information on description. Booking fees paid through Vikara Website ONLY reserves your spot to the retreat. Remaining balance is due to Slo Flow Yoga and RAWELLNESSIV.

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Shadow Journey
Jul
6
to Jul 7

Shadow Journey

Navigate the path to empowerment with Josie Kramer MA, CYT, CHC, LMT.

Somatic Therapist, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Health Coach, Bodyworker, Founder of Vikara Center.

This is Josie’s signature therapeutic approach aimed at transforming darkness into light, confusion into clarity, pain into wisdom, and shame into self-love.

You’re in the right place if you…

  • Are feeling stuck in life: in your health, in your career, in your relationships, in your healing journey

  • Are yearning to address unmet needs and trauma with deep love and care

  • Are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic ailments, disordered eating, and/or addiction

  • Want to cultivate deeper relationships with yourself, your romantic partner, family and close friendships

  • Feel ready to explore the next stages of your spiritual development, power, and creativity

Your Special Package Includes:

🔹 Free Initial Consultation:

Begin your journey with a comprehensive medical intake and screening assessment to ensure suitability. Establish rapport and build a therapeutic alliance with Josie. Collaboratively develop goals and intentions for the therapy sessions. Address any concerns or questions you may have.

🔹 3 Somatic Therapy Sessions:

Somatic Therapy is a holistic approach to healing that focuses on the mind-body connection. It involves exploring how emotional and psychological experiences are stored in the body through physical sensations, movements, and posture. It helps individuals renegotiate traumatic experiences, enhance emotional regulation, and restore balance to their nervous system.

🔹 Transpersonal Healing Retreat:

An unforgettable retreat experience at Vikara Center, a serene, supportive environment to nurture your body, mind, and spirit.

Under Josie's guidance, you will experience the healing influence of Heart Medicine as a catalyst for introspection and personal growth. This therapeutic space allows for profound insights and emotional release, empowering you to explore your subconscious with clarity and compassion. Confront and integrate your wounds, defenses, and coping strategies to unlock new levels of freedom and wholeness.

Retreat Inclusions:

  • Overnight lodging

  • Healthy meals

  • Yoga, meditation, & sound healing   

  • Guided journaling

  • 6 hour Heart Medicine Journey

  • Trusted expert care

  • Nature immersion

** Throughout the protocol, Josie adheres to ethical guidelines, maintains confidentiality, and prioritizes your safety and well-being.

🔹 Follow-Up Integration Session:

Following the retreat, receive personalized support and guidance from Josie to integrate your Heart Medicine Journey into daily life. Josie will assist you in turning your insights into actionable steps for growth, resilience, and self-empowerment, ensuring that the wisdom gained from your shadows illuminates your journey ahead.

$1,000 investment | Limited spaces available

Contact Josie today to schedule your free initial consultation.

(310)736-5856 | josie@vikaracenter.com

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Yoga, Pancakes & Animals, Oh My!
May
4

Yoga, Pancakes & Animals, Oh My!

Come to our free community gathering!

Start your day with delicious pancakes, mingle with our friendly farm animals, experience the joy of connecting with nature, and then, unwind and rejuvenate with a blissful yoga session in our serene dome.

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or simply looking for a fun-filled day with our community, this event is for you! All ages and experience levels are welcome. Bring your friends and family - we can't wait to see you there!

Please RSVP: josie@vikaracenter.com

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Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat
Apr
7

Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and join a community of like-minded yogis for a transformative single day retreat! Rediscover balance through mindfulness and movement, fostering your mind-body connection and promoting overall well-being. Regardless of your experience level, we can’t wait to welcome you!

What to expect:

Just 1 hour east of San Diego, Vikara Center transports you to a serene and magical place surrounded by nature (and farm animals!)

Join us for a day of mindful movement, breathwork workshop, journaling, mindful nature time, and community connection.

You will walk away feeling rejuvenated, inspired, loved, and most importantly, more YOURSELF.

Who this is for:

If you’ve been wanting to invest in your own self-care, strengthen a relationship with a partner or friend, or meet new folks, this retreat is for you!

  • Invest in your health

  • Learn about breathwork and how to use it for your health & wellness

  • Cultivate a greater connection between your mind and body

  • Plant seeds of growth and healing

  • Meditate in nature

  • Vegan lunch and refreshments will be included

  • All levels are welcome

What to bring:

  • A refillable water bottle 

  • Your favorite journal/pen

  • Sunhat, sunglasses, sunblock 

  • Layered clothing

  • Yoga wear

  • Walking/hiking shoes 

Led by: Bridey Scully and Josie Kramer

BONUS: Attendees will receive exclusive discounts to private and group offerings from Bridey

Pro tip! If you want to turn this into a weekend getaway, Vikara has accommodations and the Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel is just down the road.

All levels are welcome | $100 to attend

Click here for accommodation options

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Yoga, Nature, Community!
Feb
3

Yoga, Nature, Community!

Free Vikara Event ~ Open to all!

Dive into a nourishing mix of yoga, nature, and community connection. This is a free gathering providing an opportunity for personal practice, positive atmosphere, and a lively Jacumba celebration!

Led by: Josie Kramer

What To Expect:

  • Yoga session tailored to all levels

  • Guided journaling session

  • Snacks and refreshments

  • Nature walk

  • Evening festivities at Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel (food & drinks not included)

Please RSVP: josie@vikaracenter.com

We can’t wait to welcome you!

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Yoga, Breathwork, & Celebration
Jan
20

Yoga, Breathwork, & Celebration

Free Community Gathering ~ Open to all!

Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating blend of yoga and breathwork, followed by an uplifting afterparty! Join us for a complimentary event where wellness meets celebration, offering you an experience of self-discovery, positive vibes, and community connection.

Led by: Josie Kramer and Blake Shields Abramovitz

What To Expect:

  • Yoga session tailored to all levels

  • Guided journaling session

  • Breathwork workshop

  • Nature walk and sunset

  • Evening festivities at Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel (food & drinks not included)

Please RSVP: josie@vikaracenter.com

We can’t wait to welcome you!

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Vikara Kick-Off!
Jan
7

Vikara Kick-Off!

Free Gathering for Prospective Hosts

Discover the transformative potential that awaits you to lead your own yoga, wellness, or spiritual retreat or training, at Vikara Center!

Join us, whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, for a chance to connect and explore the possibilities!

What to Expect:

  • Guided tour of our center

  • Group yoga and meditation

  • Healthy treats and refreshments

  • The financial benefits of working with us

  • Q&A session with the founder, Josie Kramer

Please RSVP: josie@vikaracenter.com

We can’t wait to welcome you!

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