Merkaba Retreats
A Sacred Return to the Soul
A SACRED CALLING BACK TO WHO YOU TRULY ARE
Welcome to Merkaba Retreats—a sanctuary of deep remembrance, sacred healing, and soul activation. Here, we do not escape life. We return to it—whole, awake, and aligned.
Each retreat is a portal—a guided journey through ceremony, community, and devotion—designed to reconnect you to your highest self, liberate what no longer serves, and empower your next soul expression.
Is a Merkaba Retreat for me? You might be thinking...
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“I’m successful on paper, but deep down I feel empty.”
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“I’ve tried therapy, medication, and AA, but nothing seems to heal the void.”
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“I know something is missing—I just don’t know what.”
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“I’ve lost my spark and don’t remember what joy feels like anymore.”
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“I’m tired of feeling stuck and repeating the same destructive patterns.”
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“I’ve done the inner work intellectually, but I still feel disconnected spiritually.”
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"My relationships are struggling, and I’m afraid it’s my fault.”
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“I’ve built a successful career, but I’ve forgotten who I am.”
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“I’m exhausted from living up to everyone else’s expectations.”
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“I’ve numbed my pain for so long, I don’t even know what healing looks like.”
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“I feel spiritually disconnected, even though I have everything I thought I wanted.”
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“I’ve read every self-help book, but nothing truly changes.”
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“My heart longs for more meaning, purpose, and connection.”
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“I’m tired of feeling guilty and ashamed for my past mistakes.”
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“I’m successful professionally, but my personal life feels chaotic and unfulfilling.”
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“I struggle to trust myself or anyone else fully.”
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“I’ve never really allowed myself to heal from my past traumas.”
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“I’m at a crossroads, and I know I need something deeper than traditional therapy.”
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“I feel like an outsider in my own life.”
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“I have everything materially, yet I’m still searching for inner peace.”
✨ If any of these words resonated with your soul, beloved, you’re exactly who we’ve been waiting for. ✨
These struggles are not flaws—they’re sacred calls from your spirit, beckoning you toward deeper healing, profound connection, and true transformation. You don’t have to walk this path alone.
If you’re ready to reclaim your wholeness and return home to yourself, your next chapter begins here. Welcome. We’ve been expecting you. 🌿

Sacred Earth-Medicine Ceremonies
Held in reverence with Psilocybin, Bufo, and Kambo, these ceremonies open doorways to healing, truth, and multidimensional insight.

Kundalini & Hatha Yoga & Holistic Healing Practices
We work with powerful somatic and energetic technologies to open the body temple, elevate the mind, and anchor the spirit.

Integration & Community
We prepare you spiritually, physically, and emotionally—then walk with you afterward as you embody your insights in real life.

We host sacred 7-day retreats in Mexico and beyond. Each gathering is intimate, intentional, and soul-selected.
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June 30-August 8 - Private 1:1 & Couples Immersions
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August 9-15 — Private Retreat Booked
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August 18–24, 2025 — Bucerias (PV), Mexico
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Sept 8-14 — Bucerias (PV), Mexico
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Sept 22-28 — Bucerias (PV), Mexico
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Why Merkaba Retreats?
Why This Is Different
“You were never meant to live half-awake. This is your return to wholeness.”
— Guru Nityananda (channeled)
Founded by Christopher Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist for over 17 years, Shamanic Practitioner, and visionary healer, Merkaba Retreats is rooted in decades of personal transformation, sacred study, and clinical experience. Christopher and his co-facilitators bring both deep spiritual presence and real-world integration to every retreat.
Merkaba is a spiritual vehicle of light, and this is exactly what we offer: A soul-powered journey to liberation, embodiment, and divine remembrance.

The Chief, Austin, TX
"The outcome from this retreat has been weight off my shoulders clarity and peace. This experience has opened up a new role for me, and will highly recommend." Read more.
Sa'rellan, Palm Springs, CA
"My week with Merkaba Retreats was nothing short of life-altering. I arrived hoping for healing—but what I experienced was a complete paradigm shift. This wasn’t just sacred earth medicine. This was soul surgery. Read more.
Drebo, Austin, TX
"My time at Merkaba Retreats was nothing short of life-changing. I experienced profound healing, clarity, and a deep remembrance of who I truly am. The sacred space, guided ceremonies, and beautiful community held me through transformation I didn’t even know I was ready for." Read more.
Lumara – Our Digital Sanctuary
Get connected before your retreat and stay connected afterwards in Lumara, the sacred social network of the Merkaba Church—a radiant sanctuary for awakened beings, seekers, and soul family across the Earth. Rooted in the Pillar of Community, Lumara is not merely a digital space, but a living temple of connection, where hearts meet, spirits rise, and truth is shared in love.
