Upcoming Retreats & Events

Shadow Journey - MDMA Retreat
Apr
10
to Apr 12

Shadow Journey - MDMA Retreat

Dive deep into heart-centered healing.

This transformative retreat combines the power of therapeutic MDMA with integrative healing practices to support profound breakthroughs. Designed as a safe and nurturing space, it invites you to explore deep healing and personal growth.

Participants often experience enhanced emotional connection, reduced fear and anxiety, and heightened empathy, allowing them to confront personal challenges and embrace their shadow with understanding, compassion, and acceptance.

Whether you're seeking relief from emotional wounds or physical symptoms, deeper self-awareness, healing from past trauma, healthier relationships, freedom from limiting beliefs, or a renewed sense of creativity and purpose, this retreat offers a genuine path to transformation.

What’s Included

  • Free 1:1 Call: Start your journey with a friendly chat with Josie, where she takes the time to get to know you and introduces a medical intake to ensure suitability and safety. It's also the perfect chance to ask any questions or share any concerns you may have.

  • Pre-Retreat Preparation: Engage in two 60-minute online sessions with Josie to establish rapport, set clear intentions, and prepare for the transformative journey ahead.

  • Shadow Journey Retreat: Held at the beautiful Vikara Center, this two night retreat creates the ideal environment for deep introspection and personal growth.

Retreat Inclusions:

  • Gentle yoga

  • Meditation & breathwork

  • Guided journaling

  • Sound healing

  • Intimate group ceremony

  • Hands-on bodywork

  • Nourishing, organic meals

  • Overnight accommodations

  • Sharing circles

  • Post-Retreat Integration: After the retreat, receive an additional 60-minute online session with Josie to help integrate your experiences into daily life. In this focused session, Josie will support you in transforming your insights into actionable steps for growth, resilience, and self-empowerment.

Your Guides

  • Josie Kramer, MA, LMT, CYT, CHC, PhD Candidate

    Josie is a Therapist, Somatic Practitioner, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Health Coach, Bodyworker, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. She creates a compassionate and supported space for healing and transformation.

  • Brian MacLaggan

    Brian is an Entrepreneur, Transpersonal Support Guide, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. He ensures the safety and well-being of each participant during their retreat, grounding the journey in empathy, authenticity, and his own lived experiences.

Details

  • Suggested donation: $1,500

  • Limited to a maximum of 6 participants

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

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Return Voyage - Psilocybin Retreat
Apr
17
to Apr 19

Return Voyage - Psilocybin Retreat

Feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about your path?

The Return Voyage is a transformative retreat designed to help you navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with your true self. Through the healing power of psilocybin, integrative healing practices, and deep introspection, this immersive experience will guide you to heal layers of the unconscious and awaken your creative and spiritual potential.

Whether you’re seeking deeper meaning, healing from past trauma, facing relationship challenges, or navigating a life transition, this retreat offers a safe, supportive space to release fear, transcend limitations, and step into your most authentic self. Free yourself from societal roles and daily burdens as you embrace growth, renewal, and a deeper connection to life’s mysteries.

Participants often experience a dissolving of mental and emotional barriers, gaining access to deeper layers of their psyche, higher states of consciousness, and profound personal insights.

Join us on this powerful journey to live with more purpose, creativity, and courage!

What’s Included

  • Free 1:1 Call: Start your journey with a friendly chat with Josie, where she takes the time to get to know you and introduces a medical intake to ensure suitability and safety. It's also the perfect chance to ask any questions or share any concerns you may have.

  • Pre-Retreat Preparation: Engage in two 60-minute online sessions with Josie to establish rapport, set clear intentions, and prepare for the transformative journey ahead.

  • Return Voyage Retreat: Held at the beautiful Vikara Center, this two night retreat creates the ideal environment for deep introspection and personal growth.

    Retreat Inclusions:

  • Beach walks

  • Gentle yoga

  • Meditation & breathwork

  • Sound healing

  • Guided journaling

  • Intimate group ceremony

  • Hands-on bodywork

  • Nourishing, organic meals

  • Overnight accommodations

  • Sharing circles

  • Post-Retreat Integration: After the retreat, receive an additional 60-minute online session with Josie to help integrate your experiences into daily life. In this focused session, Josie will support you in transforming your insights into actionable steps for growth, resilience, and self-empowerment.

Your Guides

  • Josie Kramer, MA, LMT, CYT, CHC, PhD Candidate

    Josie is a Therapist, Somatic Practitioner, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Health Coach, Bodyworker, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. She creates a compassionate and supported space for healing and transformation.

  • Brian MacLaggan

    Brian is an Entrepreneur, Transpersonal Support Guide, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. He ensures the safety and well-being of each participant during their retreat, grounding the journey in empathy, authenticity, and his own lived experiences.

Details

  • Suggested donation: $1,500

  • Limited to a maximum of 6 participants

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

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Return Voyage - Psilocybin Retreat
May
22
to May 24

Return Voyage - Psilocybin Retreat

Feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about your path?

The Return Voyage is a transformative retreat designed to help you navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with your true self. Through the healing power of psilocybin, integrative healing practices, and deep introspection, this immersive experience will guide you to heal layers of the unconscious and awaken your creative and spiritual potential.

Whether you’re seeking deeper meaning, healing from past trauma, facing relationship challenges, or navigating a life transition, this retreat offers a safe, supportive space to release fear, transcend limitations, and step into your most authentic self. Free yourself from societal roles and daily burdens as you embrace growth, renewal, and a deeper connection to life’s mysteries.

Participants often experience a dissolving of mental and emotional barriers, gaining access to deeper layers of their psyche, higher states of consciousness, and profound personal insights.

Join us on this powerful journey to live with more purpose, creativity, and courage!

What’s Included

  • Free 1:1 Call: Start your journey with a friendly chat with Josie, where she takes the time to get to know you and introduces a medical intake to ensure suitability and safety. It's also the perfect chance to ask any questions or share any concerns you may have.

  • Pre-Retreat Preparation: Engage in two 60-minute online sessions with Josie to establish rapport, set clear intentions, and prepare for the transformative journey ahead.

  • Return Voyage Retreat: Held at the beautiful Vikara Center, this two night retreat creates the ideal environment for deep introspection and personal growth.

    Retreat Inclusions:

  • Beach walks

  • Gentle yoga

  • Meditation & breathwork

  • Sound healing

  • Guided journaling

  • Intimate group ceremony

  • Hands-on bodywork

  • Nourishing, organic meals

  • Overnight accommodations

  • Sharing circles

  • Post-Retreat Integration: After the retreat, receive an additional 60-minute online session with Josie to help integrate your experiences into daily life. In this focused session, Josie will support you in transforming your insights into actionable steps for growth, resilience, and self-empowerment.

Your Guides

  • Josie Kramer, MA, LMT, CYT, CHC, PhD Candidate

    Josie is a Therapist, Somatic Practitioner, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Health Coach, Bodyworker, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. She creates a compassionate and supported space for healing and transformation.

  • Brian MacLaggan

    Brian is an Entrepreneur, Transpersonal Support Guide, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. He ensures the safety and well-being of each participant during their retreat, grounding the journey in empathy, authenticity, and his own lived experiences.

Details

  • Suggested donation: $1,500

  • Limited to a maximum of 6 participants

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

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Shadow Journey - MDMA Retreat
Jun
19
to Jun 21

Shadow Journey - MDMA Retreat

Dive deep into heart-centered healing.

This transformative retreat combines the power of therapeutic MDMA with integrative healing practices to support profound breakthroughs. Designed as a safe and nurturing space, it invites you to explore deep healing and personal growth.

Participants often experience enhanced emotional connection, reduced fear and anxiety, and heightened empathy, allowing them to confront personal challenges and embrace their shadow with understanding, compassion, and acceptance.

Whether you're seeking relief from emotional wounds or physical symptoms, deeper self-awareness, healing from past trauma, healthier relationships, freedom from limiting beliefs, or a renewed sense of creativity and purpose, this retreat offers a genuine path to transformation.

What’s Included

  • Free 1:1 Call: Start your journey with a friendly chat with Josie, where she takes the time to get to know you and introduces a medical intake to ensure suitability and safety. It's also the perfect chance to ask any questions or share any concerns you may have.

  • Pre-Retreat Preparation: Engage in two 60-minute online sessions with Josie to establish rapport, set clear intentions, and prepare for the transformative journey ahead.

  • Shadow Journey Retreat: Held at the beautiful Vikara Center, this two night retreat creates the ideal environment for deep introspection and personal growth.

Retreat Inclusions:

  • Gentle yoga

  • Meditation & breathwork

  • Guided journaling

  • Sound healing

  • Intimate group ceremony

  • Hands-on bodywork

  • Nourishing, organic meals

  • Overnight accommodations

  • Sharing circles

  • Post-Retreat Integration: After the retreat, receive an additional 60-minute online session with Josie to help integrate your experiences into daily life. In this focused session, Josie will support you in transforming your insights into actionable steps for growth, resilience, and self-empowerment.

Your Guides

  • Josie Kramer, MA, LMT, CYT, CHC, PhD Candidate

    Josie is a Therapist, Somatic Practitioner, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Health Coach, Bodyworker, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. She creates a compassionate and supported space for healing and transformation.

  • Brian MacLaggan

    Brian is an Entrepreneur, Transpersonal Support Guide, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. He ensures the safety and well-being of each participant during their retreat, grounding the journey in empathy, authenticity, and his own lived experiences.

Details

  • Suggested donation: $1,500

  • Limited to a maximum of 6 participants

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

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Divine Feminine Retreat - Unleash the Goddess Within
Aug
8
to Aug 10

Divine Feminine Retreat - Unleash the Goddess Within

Join Zoe Kromer and Lucia Bunge for a luxurious, healing and playful retreat for women who want to feel deeply connected to their own divine feminine energy.

3 days / 3 nights spent beach side resting, connecting, playing, dancing, singing, storytelling, practicing yoga, meditating, drinking cacao, eating nourishing meals and making lifelong sisterhood connections.

If you’ve been feeling like life is a never ending cycle of work, hustle and grind, this retreat will be MEDICINE to your soul.

What’s included?

  • Luxurious accommodations in our community home, just steps from the beach!

  • Daily yoga / meditation to nourish your mind and body

  • Sound healing to harmonize your spirit

  • Sister circles for community and connection

  • Cycle syncing workshop to feel empowered by your monthly cycle

  • Mantra singing and storytime to unleash your true voice

  • Ecstatic dance to move and groove like the goddess you are

  • Beachside relaxation, renewal and PLAY!

  • Delicious, nourishing  meals

  • & so much more!

For more details, pricing options and to secure your spot, click here!

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Meditation Circle - Online
Mar
31

Meditation Circle - Online

Free for the Vikara Community!

Start your week with calm and clarity in our Virtual Meditation Circle every Monday!

Join like-minded souls from the comfort of your home to cultivate mindfulness, and set a positive tone for the day.

Open to all levels — from beginners to experienced meditators!

Join us: Email josie@vikaracenter.com for the link or use the Zoom Meeting ID: 274 699 5168.

What to expect:
• Weekly themes
• Guided meditations
• Optional shares & Q&A

We can’t wait to meditate with you!


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Vikara Book Club - Online
Mar
26

Vikara Book Club - Online


Free for the Vikara Community!

Join us for this month’s book discussion as we explore The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World by Alexander Beiner.

Whether you’ve read the book or are just curious, this is a space to connect, share insights, and engage in meaningful conversations.

RSVP to josie@vikaracenter.com for the Zoom link.

Looking forward to gathering with you!

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Meditation Circle - Online
Mar
24

Meditation Circle - Online

Free for the Vikara Community!

Start your week with calm and clarity in our Virtual Meditation Circle every Monday!

Join like-minded souls from the comfort of your home to cultivate mindfulness, and set a positive tone for the day.

Open to all levels — from beginners to experienced meditators!

Join us: Email josie@vikaracenter.com for the link or use the Zoom Meeting ID: 274 699 5168.

What to expect:
• Weekly themes
• Guided meditations
• Optional shares & Q&A

We can’t wait to meditate with you!


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Meditation Circle - Online
Mar
17

Meditation Circle - Online

Free for the Vikara Community!

Start your week with calm and clarity in our Virtual Meditation Circle every Monday!

Join like-minded souls from the comfort of your home to cultivate mindfulness, and set a positive tone for the day.

Open to all levels — from beginners to experienced meditators!

Join us: Email josie@vikaracenter.com for the link or use the Zoom Meeting ID: 274 699 5168.

What to expect:
• Weekly themes
• Guided meditations
• Optional shares & Q&A

We can’t wait to meditate with you!


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Meditation Circle - Online
Mar
10

Meditation Circle - Online

Free for the Vikara Community!

Start your week with calm and clarity in our Virtual Meditation Circle every Monday!

Join like-minded souls from the comfort of your home to cultivate mindfulness, and set a positive tone for the day.

Open to all levels — from beginners to experienced meditators!

Join us: Email josie@vikaracenter.com for the link or use the Zoom Meeting ID: 274 699 5168.

What to expect:
• Weekly themes
• Guided meditations
• Optional shares & Q&A

We can’t wait to meditate with you!


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Meditation Circle - Online
Mar
3

Meditation Circle - Online

Free for the Vikara Community!

Start your week with calm and clarity in our Virtual Meditation Circle every Monday!

Join like-minded souls from the comfort of your home to cultivate mindfulness, and set a positive tone for the day.

Open to all levels — from beginners to experienced meditators!

Join us: Email josie@vikaracenter.com for the link or use the Zoom Meeting ID: 274 699 5168.

What to expect:
• Weekly themes
• Guided meditations
• Optional shares & Q&A

We can’t wait to meditate with you!


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Vikara Book Club - Online
Feb
26

Vikara Book Club - Online


Free for the Vikara Community!

Join us for this month’s book discussion as we explore The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World by Alexander Beiner.

Whether you’ve read the book or are just curious, this is a space to connect, share insights, and engage in meaningful conversations.

RSVP to josie@vikaracenter.com for the Zoom link.

Looking forward to gathering with you!

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Morning Meditation - Online
Feb
17

Morning Meditation - Online


Free Community Event

When: Every Monday

Where: Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 274 699 5168

Join us every Monday for a free, online community meditation led by Josie Kramer.

Start your day with calm and clarity in our virtual meditation circle. Accessible from the comfort of your home, join our community of like-minded souls as we gather to cultivate mindfulness and set a positive tone for the day ahead. Whether you’re new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, our community circle welcomes all.

What to Expect:

  • Weekly themes to guide our practice

  • Guided meditations for calm and focus

  • Optional shares to connect with others

  • Q & A to deepen understanding and support your growth

We look forward to meditating with you!

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Community Meditation - Online
Feb
10

Community Meditation - Online


Free Recurring Event

When: Every Monday

Where: Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 274 699 5168

Join us every Monday for a free, online community meditation led by Josie Kramer.

Start your day with calm and clarity in our virtual meditation circle. Accessible from the comfort of your home, join our community of like-minded souls as we gather to cultivate mindfulness and set a positive tone for the day ahead. Whether you’re new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, our community circle welcomes all.

What to Expect:

  • Weekly themes to guide our practice

  • Guided meditations for calm and focus

  • Optional shares to connect with others

  • Q & A to deepen understanding and support your growth

We look forward to meditating with you!

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Vikara Book Club
Jan
29

Vikara Book Club

Free to the Vikara community!

Join us for this month’s book discussion! We’ll be diving into The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World by Alexander Beiner.

Whether you’ve read the book or not, let's gather together for a chance to connect as a community and explore new ideas and perspectives.

RSVP to josie@vikaracenter.com for the Zoom link.

See you there!

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Community Meditation
Jan
27

Community Meditation


Free Recurring Event

When: Every Monday

Where: Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 274 699 5168

Join us every Monday for a free, online community meditation led by Josie Kramer.

Start your week with calm and clarity in our virtual meditation circle, accessible from the comfort of your home. Together, we’ll cultivate mindfulness and set a positive tone for the day ahead, connecting with like-minded souls, no matter where you are.

We look forward to meditating with you!

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Community Meditation
Jan
27

Community Meditation


Free Recurring Event

When: Every Monday

Where: Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 274 699 5168

Join us every Monday for a free, online community meditation led by Josie Kramer.

Start your week with calm and clarity in our virtual meditation circle, accessible from the comfort of your home. Together, we’ll cultivate mindfulness and set a positive tone for the day ahead, connecting with like-minded souls, no matter where you are.

We look forward to meditating with you!

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Seven Realms Retreat
Jan
23
to Jan 25

Seven Realms Retreat

Step into a transformative journey that combines the healing power of plant medicine with chakra balancing, fostering a deeper connection to your inner self. Participants often experience a dissolving of mental and emotional barriers, granting them access to deeper layers of their psyche, opening doors to higher states of consciousness, and connecting them with profound insights.

Whether you're seeking relief from emotional wounds or physical symptoms, deeper self-awareness, a new direction in life, healing from past trauma, healthier relationships, freedom from limiting beliefs, or cultivating spiritual growth and creativity, ou Seven Realms Retreat offers a unique and holistic path to awakening mind, body, and spirit.

What’s Included:

  • Free 1-1 Call: Start your journey with a friendly chat with Josie, where she takes the time to get to know you and introduces a medical intake to ensure suitability and safety. It's also the perfect chance to ask any questions or share any concerns you may have.

  • Pre-Retreat Preparation: Engage in two 60-minute online sessions with Josie to establish rapport, set clear intentions, and prepare for the transformative journey ahead. During these sessions, Josie will introduce Somatic Experiencing - a body-based form of psychotherapy.

  • Seven Realms Retreat: Held at the beautiful Vikara Center, this two night retreat creates the ideal environment for deep introspection and personal growth. Under Josie’s guidance you'll experience the transformative power of plant medicine.

Retreat Inclusions

  • Beach walks

  • Gentle yoga

  • Meditation & breathwork

  • Sound healing

  • Guided journaling

  • Spiritual rituals

  • Intimate group ceremony

  • Hands-on bodywork

  • Nourishing, organic meals

  • Overnight accommodations

  • Sharing circles

  • Post-Retreat Integration: After the retreat, receive an additional 60-minute online session with Josie to help integrate your experiences into daily life. In this focused session, Josie will support you in transforming your insights into actionable steps for growth, resilience, and self-empowerment.

Your Guides:

  • Josie Kramer, MA, CYT, CHC, LMT, PhD Student

    Josie is a Transpersonal Therapist, Somatic Practitioner, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Health Coach, Bodyworker, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. She creates a compassionate and supported space for healing and transformation.

  • Brian MacLaggan

    Brian is an Entrepreneur, Transpersonal Support Guide, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. He ensures the safety and well-being of each participant during their retreat, grounding the journey in empathy, authenticity, and his own lived experiences.

Details:

  • Suggested donation: $1,000

  • Limited to a maximum of 6 participants

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

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Community Meditation
Jan
20

Community Meditation


Free Recurring Event

When: Every Monday

Where: Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 274 699 5168

Join us every Monday for a free, online community meditation led by Josie Kramer.

Start your week with calm and clarity in our virtual meditation circle, accessible from the comfort of your home. Together, we’ll cultivate mindfulness and set a positive tone for the day ahead, connecting with like-minded souls, no matter where you are.

We look forward to meditating with you!

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Shadow Journey Retreat
Jan
16
to Jan 18

Shadow Journey Retreat

Heart Medicine + Somatic Healing

Step into a transformative journey that blends the healing power of heart medicine with somatic practices, fostering deep emotional and physical breakthroughs. Participants often experience enhanced emotional connection, reduced fear and anxiety, and heightened empathy, making it easier to confront personal challenges and embrace their shadow self with understanding, love, compassion, and forgiveness.

Whether you're seeking relief from emotional wounds or physical symptoms, deeper self-awareness, a new direction in life, healing from past trauma, healthier relationships, freedom from limiting beliefs, or cultivating spiritual growth and creativity, our Shadow Journey Retreat offers a unique and holistic path to awakening mind, body, and spirit.

What’s Included:

  • Free 1-1 Call: Start your journey with a friendly chat with Josie, where she takes the time to get to know you and introduces a medical intake to ensure suitability and safety. It's also the perfect chance to ask any questions or share any concerns you may have.

  • Pre-Retreat Preparation: Engage in two 60-minute online sessions with Josie to establish rapport, set clear intentions, and prepare for the transformative journey ahead. During these sessions, Josie will introduce Somatic Experiencing - a body based form of psychotherapy.

  • Shadow Journey Retreat: Held at the beautiful Vikara Center, this two night retreat creates the ideal environment for deep introspection and personal growth. Under Josie’s guidance, you'll experience the transformative power of heart medicine.

Retreat Inclusions:

  • Gentle yoga

  • Meditation & breathwork

  • Guided journaling

  • Sound healing

  • Intimate group ceremony

  • Hands-on bodywork

  • Nourishing, organic meals

  • Overnight accommodations

  • Sharing circles

  • Post-Retreat Integration: After the retreat, receive an additional 60-minute online session with Josie to help integrate your experiences into daily life. In this focused session, Josie will support you in transforming your insights into actionable steps for growth, resilience, and self-empowerment.

Your Guides:

  • Josie Kramer, MA, CYT, CHC, LMT, PhD Student

    Josie is a Transpersonal Therapist, Somatic Practitioner, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Health Coach, Bodyworker, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. She creates a compassionate and supported space for healing and transformation.

  • Brian MacLaggan

    Brian is an Entrepreneur, Transpersonal Support Guide, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. He ensures the safety and well-being of each participant during their retreat, grounding the journey in empathy, authenticity, and his own lived experiences.

Details:

  • Suggested donation: $1,000

  • Limited to a maximum of 6 participants

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

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Community Meditation
Jan
13

Community Meditation


Free Recurring Event

When: Every Monday

Where: Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 274 699 5168

Join us every Monday for a free, online community meditation led by Josie Kramer.

Start your week with calm and clarity in our virtual meditation circle, accessible from the comfort of your home. Together, we’ll cultivate mindfulness and set a positive tone for the day ahead, connecting with like-minded souls, no matter where you are.

We look forward to meditating with you!

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Vikara Community Event
Jan
11

Vikara Community Event

Join Us for a Vikara Community Event! 

Reconnect, recharge, and come together with our beautiful community:

  • Yoga & Meditation

  • Beach Walk

  • Sound Healing

  • Tacos (yes, tacos!)

  • Transportation included

This event is FREE to the community, but donations are warmly welcomed. All proceeds support our Vikara Scholarship Fund, helping individuals join retreats who might not otherwise afford the opportunity.

RSVP: Email josie@vikaracenter.com to save your spot!

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Awakened Now Summit
Dec
13
to Dec 16

Awakened Now Summit

This is not a wellness retreat, it is a revival. It is an invocation, an initiation, and a reclamation of the birthright that is your life.

Shed your identity, dive into the depths of your shadow, and emerge feeling embodied in your sovereign soul. This powerful journey will draw you face to face with fear, guilt, old patterns, and traumas, allowing you to shatter limiting beliefs and transcend whatever stands in the way of your highest Self. Through ceremonial community, curated workshops, yoga and meditation, deep breathwork sessions, and a guided sacred medicine journey, you’ll be put in touch with your own divinity, your own noble truths, and your own inner healer. Step forward on your path, empower your voice, and find firm root in the infinite Now. This is a transformative process that, if surrendered to, will leave you changed forever.

Principles:
We will support and uplift each other during the retreat, immersing in a vital community while expanding our individuation. We will hold values and space for radical inclusion, free expression, and absolute honesty. Upon arrival, our normal names will be released, taking on a different identity during this transient state in order to fully detach from tethers to the past self and outside world. Phones and electronics will remain in your possession, but will need to be kept on airplane mode or switched off throughout the weekend. Participation being another core tenant, everyone will share the responsibility of creation and clean up for meals to foster group cohesion. Meals will be plant based/vegetarian, inclusive of some eggs and dairy. Dietary restrictions can be met upon request.

Application:
Due to the dynamic nature of this retreat and the limited spaces available, an application will be required. The application will serve as a tool to distill your intention and identify any barriers that may impact your journey, as well as a proclamation of your will and desire to grow. A medical screening will also be required to attend this retreat.

Apply using the link below:

https://forms.gle/THtywUBEsRY58Aq36

Investment:
In order to perpetuate a world that exists on free exchange and reciprocity, this retreat will be hosted on a donation only basis. My mission is to provide access to healing for everyone, regardless of their access to physical wealth. I ask that by attending this retreat you come in full earnest, and that afterwards you carry forward the lessons, changes, and values you have discovered, sharing them with others in whatever ways you are personally able. Guidelines for a recommended donation amount that would cover the basic costs of your stay will be provided following your application. A deposit will need to be paid upon confirmation of attendance to secure your space, and will be fully refunded upon your arrival at the retreat center.

Inclusions:

  • 3 nights and 4 days lodging at Vikara Center

  • Nutrient dense and nourishing meals

  • Profound workshops to inspire deep thought and growth

  • Daily yoga, pranayama, and meditation (appropriate for any ability level)

  • Ecstatic dance and Cacao ceremony

  • Transcendental Breathwork session

  • Sacred Medicine journey

  • Ceremonies with fire, movement, and sound

  • A personal journal and yoga mat will be provided as yours to keep

About your facilitator:
Evan is a world traveler, spiritual leader, and passionate ceremonialist. He is a certified breathwork teacher, yoga instructor (RYT-200), a cultivator and guide for sacred medicines, and has spent years abroad studying life, religions, and purpose across cultures. Having served in the US Navy, worked in alpine rescue, battled forest fires, and summited Mt. Everest, he is intimately familiar with the tools required to navigate fear and limitation on the physical plane. His ambition is aimed at reconnecting humanity with forgotten wisdom, and forging a mind, body, and soul experience that invokes one into their Infinite Now.

Currently, he is studying Behavioral Neuroscience in Boston and seeks to architect the bridge between science and spirituality.

For any questions, please email Evan at ekenny2812@gmail.com.

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Shadow Journey Retreat
Nov
16
to Nov 17

Shadow Journey Retreat

Heart Medicine + Somatic Healing

Embark on a transformative journey that blends the healing power of heart medicine with somatic practices, fostering deep emotional and physical breakthroughs. Participants often experience enhanced emotional connection, reduced fear and anxiety, and heightened empathy, making it easier to confront personal challenges and embrace their shadow self with understanding, love, compassion, and forgiveness.

Whether you're seeking relief from emotional wounds or physical symptoms, deeper self-awareness, a new direction in life, healing from past trauma, healthier relationships, freedom from limiting beliefs, or cultivating spiritual growth and creativity, the Shadow Journey Retreat offers a unique and holistic path to awakening—mind, body, and spirit.

What’s Included:

  • Free 1:1 Call: Start your journey with a friendly chat with Josie, where she takes the time to get to know you and introduces a medical intake to ensure suitability and safety. It's also the perfect chance to ask any questions or share any concerns you may have.

  • Pre-Retreat Preparation: Engage in two 60-minute online sessions with Josie to establish rapport, set clear intentions, and prepare for the transformative journey ahead. During these sessions, Josie will introduce Somatic Experiencing - a holistic approach designed to deepen your mind-body connection and support your healing process.

  • Shadow Journey Retreat: Held at the beautiful Vikara Center, this one night retreat creates the ideal environment for deep introspection and personal growth. Under Josie’s guidance, you'll experience the transformative power of Heart Medicine.

Retreat Inclusions:

  • Animal interactions

  • Nature immersion

  • Mindful movement

  • Meditation & breathwork

  • Guided journaling

  • Spiritual rituals

  • Intimate group ceremony

  • Hands-on bodywork

  • Nourishing, organic meals

  • Overnight accommodations

  • Sharing circle

  • Post-Retreat Integration: After the retreat, receive an additional 60-minute online session with Josie to help integrate your experiences into daily life. In this focused session, Josie will support you in transforming your insights into actionable steps for growth, resilience, and self-empowerment.

Your Guides:

  • Josie Kramer, MA, CYT, CHC, LMT, PhD Student in Psychology

    Josie is a Transpersonal Guide, Somatic Practitioner, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Health Coach, Bodyworker, and Co-founder of Vikara Center, dedicated to empowering individuals on their healing journey. Through her compassionate and experienced approach, she creates a nurturing space for profound transformation.

  • Brian MacLaggan

    Brian is an Entrepreneur, Transpersonal Support Guide, and Co-founder of Vikara Center. He ensures the safety and well-being of each participant during their retreat, grounding the journey in empathy, authenticity, and his own lived experiences.

Details:

  • Suggested donation is $1,000

  • Limited to a maximum of 5 participants

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

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Community Meditation
Nov
4

Community Meditation


Free Recurring Event

When: Every Monday

Where: Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 274 699 5168

Join us every Monday for a free, online community meditation led by Josie Kramer.

Start your week with calm and clarity in our virtual meditation circle, accessible from the comfort of your home. Together, we’ll cultivate mindfulness and set a positive tone for the day ahead, connecting with like-minded souls, no matter where you are.

We look forward to meditating with you!

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Moving with Grief, A Celebration of Life
Nov
2
to Nov 3

Moving with Grief, A Celebration of Life

Join us for a weekend of honoring the loved ones we have lost and celebrating the lives they lived, as we learn to move with grief. 

Retreat offerings: 

  • Overnight Accommodation

  • 4 nourishing meals 

  • Nature and animal immersion

  • Mindful Movement 

  • Meditation 

  • Walking labyrinth

  • Transformational Breath Work Session (facilitator - Kayli Gibbs) 

  • Sharing Circle

  • Celebration of Life (Music and dancing) 

Pricing:

Saturday only: $333

Weekend: $555 / Early bird special is $444 (before September 27th)

About the facilitator: 

Elizabeth Tebo, LCSW is a licensed mental health therapist who specializes in grief and trauma. She takes a holistic approach to healing. She believes in the power of community to help guide and support one another. 

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Community Meditation
Oct
28

Community Meditation


Free Recurring Event

When: Every Monday

Where: Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 274 699 5168

Join us every Monday for a free, online community meditation led by Josie Kramer.

Start your week with calm and clarity in our virtual meditation circle, accessible from the comfort of your home. Together, we’ll cultivate mindfulness and set a positive tone for the day ahead, connecting with like-minded souls, no matter where you are.

We look forward to meditating with you!

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Community Meditation
Oct
21

Community Meditation


Free Recurring Event

When: Every Monday

Where: Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 274 699 5168

Join us every Monday for a free, online community meditation led by Josie Kramer.

Start your week with calm and clarity in our virtual meditation circle, accessible from the comfort of your home. Together, we’ll cultivate mindfulness and set a positive tone for the day ahead, connecting with like-minded souls, no matter where you are.

We look forward to meditating with you!

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Community Meditation
Oct
14

Community Meditation


Free Recurring Event

When: Every Monday

Where: Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 274 699 5168

Join us every Monday for a free, online community meditation led by Josie Kramer.

Start your week with calm and clarity in our virtual meditation circle, accessible from the comfort of your home. Together, we’ll cultivate mindfulness and set a positive tone for the day ahead, connecting with like-minded souls, no matter where you are.

We look forward to meditating with you!

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Coming Home
Oct
12

Coming Home

A transformational single day retreat for women who want to reclaim a loving, accepting relationship to themselves and their own bodies. 

Led by Zoe Kromer

This single day retreat IS for you if: 

  • You are tired of living in a cycle of “I’ll feel good about myself WHEN…..”  (insert thing you think you need to change about yourself or your body) 

  • You struggle with negative self talk and you desire to cultivate kind, compassionate inner dialogue

  • You’re ready to start creating a more loving, accepting, appreciative connection to your own body and everything it does for you 

  • You are ready to release patterns of comparison, competition and judgement between yourself and other women.

  • You are already on a path of self love, self forgiveness and self acceptance - and you want to continue along  that path in a supportive community container

  • You are open to discomfort in the name of growth and evolution 

  • You intend to uplift, support and empower the other women in this experience with you 

This single day retreat is NOT for you if: 

  • You are actively / currently struggling with an eating disorder or body dysmorphia. Please seek professional help if this is the case.

  • You are unwilling to face some discomfort and step outside of your comfort zone. Please be aware that this retreat will stretch you in the best, most transformative of ways!

  • You cannot or do not have the capacity to support, uplift and empower the women around you through kindness and compassion. You are not responsible for anyone else’s healing but you ARE expected to be able to show up with a loving, supportive energy towards the other women in the retreat.

  • You are looking for a quick fix or for someone else to heal you. This retreat will give you tools, resources and community to continue down a lifelong path of doing this important work. You are responsible for your healing, nobody else.

This single day retreat includes:

  • Transformational group activities

  • Guided journaling 

  • Support circle 

  • Gentle Hatha yoga flow - designed to help cultivate gratitude for your body 

  • Self forgiveness/acceptance ritual 

  • A nourishing lunch in our dining tent 

  • Free time to explore the property + connect with dozens of friendly farm animals on the property 

INVESTMENT:

$188 early bird before Aug 15th 

$222 after Aug 15th

(payment plan available, both installments of $94 must be made prior to Aug 15th in order to ensure the Early Bird price. If both installments are not paid on or before Aug 15th, you will be responsible to pay the $222 price)

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Vikara Community Gathering
Oct
5

Vikara Community Gathering

Join us for our next free / donation based Vikara Community Gathering happening Saturday, October 5th from 3-7pm at Vikara Center! Located just 60 min outside of San Diego, you’re invited to come enjoy our sacred and peaceful property.

Event includes:

  • Relaxing yoga flow in our yoga dome

  • Potluck

  • Petting and feeding our farm animals

  • Time in nature

  • Community connection

Bring a dish, your yoga mat and an open heart! Open to all.

Please RSVP via email  to let us know you’re coming josie@vikaracenter.com

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Yoga, Brunch & Live Reggae!
Sep
22

Yoga, Brunch & Live Reggae!

Join us at Vikara Center, located 60 min. east of San Diego. We will enjoy a rise-and-shine yoga flow in our beautiful dome, followed by a build-your-own brunch bar (vegan and gluten-free options available) and live reggae in the sunshine!

You’ll also have the opportunity to take an animal tour and interact with dozens of friendly farm animals on our property - goats, horses, llamas, and so much more!

Music by Mike Gardner

Price: $75

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Under the Stars
Sep
14

Under the Stars

Join us for an evening of relaxation and nourishment! This special event will include candlelit Yin yoga in our dome, followed by warm tea and magical stargazing on the Vikara property.

This community event is FREE and open to all! Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect: Josie@vikaracenter.com

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Shadow Journey
Sep
7
to Sep 8

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, and pain into wisdom.

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.

  • Heart Medicine 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:

  • Guided journaling

  • Mindful movement  

  • Meditation + breathwork

  • Heart Medicine Journey

  • Hands-on bodywork

  • Healthy food

  • Overnight lodging

  • Integration circle

  • Nature + animal 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.

$995 | Limited spaces available

Contact Josie today to schedule your free initial consultation.

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

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Under the Stars
Aug
24

Under the Stars

Join us for an evening of relaxation and nourishment! This special event will include candlelit Yin yoga in our dome, followed by warm tea and magical stargazing on the Vikara property.

This community event is FREE and open to all! Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect: Josie@vikaracenter.com

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