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Sun and Shadow on the Beach


A 5-Day Retreat of Body, Spirit & Rebirth
Tulum, Mexico | April 2026

Come to the shoreline.
Let the waves cleanse you.
Let the sun illuminate what still hides.
Let your body speak, your spirit soften, your soul remember.
This is your time.

This retreat is more than time away — it is the sacred heart of a 7-week transformational journey called The Journey, lovingly created and guided by Benny Saint James. Rooted in shadow work, energetic coherence, and soul ritual, The Journey unfolds across three phases:

🌀 3 weeks of foundational work before the retreat – prepare your body, mind, and nervous system for deep healing. This initial phase is anchored by weekly zoom calls to discuss the process as well as to help prepare for the trip. 

🔥 1 week of immersive retreat in Mexico – receive, release, and rise through sacred practices and daily care


🌱 3 weeks of integration support after the retreat – land the transformation, ground the new rhythm, and carry the light forward. This integration phase is also supported by weekly zoom calls to discuss challenges and continue to offer support through the strong connections made during the retreat. 

This is not a vacation — it is a threshold. One where your body becomes the temple, your voice becomes the prayer, and your longing becomes the way through.

What to Expect in Mexico

  • Morning beach yoga and soulwork sessions from The Journey led by Benny

  • A 5-day guided juice cleanse and daily massage at Yaan Wellness Center, a world-class healing sanctuary

  • Sacred journaling, silence, and nightly integration practices

  • Excursions to a hidden cenote and an ancient archaeological site

  • Evenings of deep rest, ritual, sound, and reflection

  • Temescal ceremony on final day

What’s Included

  • 6 nights at Casa Gitano, a beautiful beachside villa

  • Full 5-day healing program at Yaan Wellness Center (juice, massage, yoga)

  • Daily yoga and spiritual guidance from Benny

  • Two sacred excursions (cenote + ruins)

  • Airport shuttle and all ritual materials

  • Full access to The Journey 7-week program (pre-retreat, during retreat, and post-retreat support)

Retreat Cost

$4,100* USD total
*Airfare not included (estimated $500–600 USD). We can coordinate flights with a trusted travel agent for ease and best pricing.

Payment Options:

  • Pay in full by August 1, 2025, and receive a $100 discount ($4,000 total)

  • Or choose a 3-part payment plan for an additional $100 processing fee ($4,200 total)
    – First payment (due August 1) covers your lodging and secures your room
    – Remaining balance split into two payments due Nov 1 and Mar 1

Only 10 spaces available.
This is an intimate journey of transformation.
To reserve your place, submit your interest now.
First payment activates your space and begins The Journey.

🌞 Retreat Payment Plan & Policies

To join this sacred journey, please choose one of the following payment options. Your space is not confirmed until your first payment is received.

🪷 Option 1: Payment Plan – $4,200 Total

Split into three payments:

1. First Payment – Due August 1, 2025
Covers the full cost of your selected room (starting at $1,300). This secures your lodging and locks in your preferred accommodation (e.g., ocean view, king suite, shared room, or villa).

If you choose to share a room, your lodging cost will be divided between you and your roommate (e.g., a $1,300 room shared by two = $650 per person).
Your total retreat cost will be reduced accordingly, and this will be reflected in your remaining payments.

2. Second Payment – Due November 1, 2025
$1,450 (or adjusted based on room cost)

3. Final Payment – Due March 1, 2026
$1,450 (or adjusted based on room cost)

💬 You’re welcome to pay more than the minimum at any time to reduce your final balance. This plan includes a $100 administrative fee for split payment processing.

✨ Option 2: Pay in Full – $4,000 Total

Pay one flat rate by August 1, 2025 and receive a $100 discount.

If you share a room, your total cost will be reduced by the shared lodging amount.
Any overpayment will be refunded to you by April 1, 2026, along with a full breakdown of retreat costs.

✈️ What About Flights?

Flights are not included in the retreat price.
Roundtrip airfare to Cancún typically ranges from $500–$600 USD.
We are happy to help you coordinate travel with a trusted agent for ease and best rates.

Refund Policy

All payments are non-refundable.
However, if you are no longer able to attend and we are able to fill your space with a new participant, your payments will be refunded from their registration.

Please only register if you are truly ready. This experience is intentionally intimate, and your place in the circle is sacred.


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