“The mind explains what the body already knows”
This weekend retreat invites you to soften your defenses, ground in presence, and awaken through the body.
In the company of sincere, heartful humans, we’ll step beyond roles and conditioning, and into an embodied field of honesty, stillness, and mystery.
WELCOME
I'm Derek Sheahan, a psycho-spiritual guide with over 20 years of experience in helping others come home to their bodies and the mystery of being.
This retreat is for those who long to live more truly, feel more deeply, and meet life in all its sacred mess and beauty.
We’ll draw from somatic practice, spiritual presence, and archetypal awareness to co-create a space of depth, stillness, and connection.
THIS work IS ROOTED IN YEARS OF FACILITATING DEEP SOMATIC AND SPIRITUAL WORK. WHILE NOT FORMALLY CENTERED IN THE LENSES THAT LIBERATE MODEL, I WILL BE DRAWING ON SOME OF ITS ARCHETYPAL INSIGHTS AND INVITING OPTIONAL PRACTICES BETWEEN SESSIONS TO SUPPORT INTEGRATION.
(You can learn more about the model here.)
THIS SPACE IS FOR THOSE READY TO BE PRESENT WITH WHAT IS, THE DARKNESS, THE LIGHT, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
TOGETHER, WE’LL ENTER A FIELD WHERE HEALING HAPPENS THROUGH TRUTH, STILLNESS, AND CONNECTION.
IT IS MY HOPE THAT THIS GROUP BRINGS YOU INTO GREATER CONTACT WITH THE MYSTERY, RESILIENCE, AND WHOLENESS THAT ALREADY LIVES WITHIN YOU.
“Living from the body has been an extraordinary experience for me. Derek has provided a very organized and contained space to practice the different techniques to connect to our body and feel the energy move through and replenish us”
“It was such a pleasure to be part of the group and to collectively share experiences of awakening’s of our system. Truly phenomenal and Derek’s gentle guidance and expertise was key to my own progress throughout the course. ”
“I highly recommend this programme for anyone who is curious about somatic practice’s, and awakening of their own system. The subtle yet powerful practices, and guidance organically opens up an invitation towards an internal journey of ‘self’. ”
EMBODYING THE MYSTERY | RETREAT DETAILS
dates:
SEP 12TH - 6.30-8.30PM
SEP 13TH - 10.30AM - 5PM (BREAK FROM 1 - 2.30PM)
SEP 14TH - 10.30AM - 5PM (BREAK FROM 1 - 2.30PM)
VENUE:
561 Alpine Dr, Durango, Co, 81301
EXPLORATIONS WITHIN THE RETREAT MAY INCLUDE:
Practices to deepen direct, embodied connection throughout your day
Understanding the body as a gateway to the unconscious mind
A Deep Dive into the most challenging experiences in your life
Cultivating dual awareness: developing 70/30 attention
Perspectives on the body from six spiritual and psychological traditions
Exploring the unity of mind and body—not as concept, but as lived experience
Tools for meeting the emotional and psychological blocks that arise in the body
Integrating the physical, subtle, and mystery layers of your embodied self
REGISTRATION
FRiday evening is an open night so pre-registration is option
“Calming, compassionate, friendly, and intensely present! Derek is a naturally gifted healer who has earned my utmost respect through our work together. ”
“Through Derek’s sincere and trusting presence, he helped me to embody myself more than I had ever done before. ”
“Derek has an amazing ability to intuitively know where you are and to meet you there, gently but firmly guiding you to wholeness. ”
WHAT THIS WORK CAN OPEN IN YOU:
▲ A deeper connection to the innate intelligence and guidance of your body
▲ A grounded sense of purpose rooted in vitality, truth, and presence
▲ Embodied access to your human and divine nature, without bypass
▲ Practices that support emotional release, clarity, and spiritual integration
▲ The uncovering of hidden capacities you didn’t know you carried
▲ A deepening ability to rest in the Unknown with trust and inner steadiness
▲ Increased resilience and nervous system stability through somatic awakening
▲ More authentic, honest connection in your relationships and community
▲ Creative insight and direction when facing personal or professional challenges
RETREAT DETAILS
THIS GROUP COULD BE VALUABLE FOR YOU IF YOU’VE experienced DEEPER STATES OF BEING AND WANT TO ROOT THEM MORE FULLY IN YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE, OR IF YOU'RE CURIOUS HOW ARCHETYPES, SOMATIC AWARENESS, AND RELATIONAL PRESENCE CAN OPEN NEW PATHWAYS OF INSIGHT IN YOUR LIFE.
WE WILL USE one on one exploration within the group fiedl, MOVEMENT PRATICES TO CENTER IN THE BODY AND RELEASE TENSION, RELATIONAL DYADS THAT OFFER A SACRED SPACE TO BE BOTH WITNESSED AND TO WITNESS ANOTHER PERSON DEEPLY, IN STILLNESS, PRESENCE, AND our TRUTH in the moment AND A TIME TO DEBRIEF IN THE GROUP TOGETHER.
We’ll gather in a peaceful private home space, nestled about 10 minutes outside of Durango, Colorado. The setting includes a cozy main house and a beautiful yurt, surrounded by trees, mountain air, and quiet.
This environment offers the perfect container for deep work, simple, soulful, and supportive. You'll have space to step away from the noise of daily life and return to what’s real inside.
Whether sitting in stillness, sharing in circle, or stepping outside to breathe in the land, the space itself will be part of the medicine.
Snacks, tea, and water will be available throughout the weekend. Lunch breaks each day will allow you to eat nearby or bring your own and relax onsite.
“Derek has an amazing ability to intuitively know where you are and to meet you there, gently but firmly guiding you to wholeness. My few meetings with Derek have helped me more than years of therapy managed to; through his joyful, almost electric presence, he helps you awaken to a light that leaves much of your previous problems devoid of power. He is an extraordinary healer..”
THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF :
▲ You want to experience a more stable and embodied connection to the present moment
▲ You’ve had glimpses of awakening or deeper being and feel ready to integrate them into daily life
▲ You sense there’s more to who you are than the roles you play or the pace you keep
▲ You long to feel more grounded, open-hearted, and real in your relationships
▲ You value spiritual depth, somatic awareness, and psychological insight working together
▲ You’re ready to commit to your own inner work with sincerity, even if that means facing discomfort
▲ You’re open to daily practice (15+ min) and showing up fully for the weekend experience
▲ You feel called to rest more deeply in the truth of who you are, and live from that place
“I highly recommend working with Derek, some of my most profound realizations have come through our work together. ”
“Derek, I want to write to you and tell you how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to share this course with you. It was an amazing experience, full of facets and feelings, and in the end I feel stronger. thank you!!! ”
“Derek posseses a rare and inspiring capacity to swiftly locate core afflictions that disturb the psyche and the growth it craves. ”
