Equinox was created to give you the time and space to escape from the frantic pace of the day to day. Together, we will cultivate life-altering skills to elevate your spirit, reconnect to the wisdom of your body and bond with tribe manifesting the same kind of magically aligned lifestyle.
This 4 night 5 day journey coincides with the 2024 Autumn Equinox: the season of harvest, ancestors, and inner reflection. Through expertly curated activations and masterclasses, each day is designed to guide you through sacred portals of your soul, connect with your most authentic self and develop a roadmap for actualizing your manifestations.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Zakiya Harris, affectionately known as Sh8peshifter, is a woman charting her own path in life. A Cultural Architect, she has over two decades of experience working at the intersections of Art, Education and Spiritual Entrepreneurship. Zakiya is the co-founder of nationally recognized projects Impact Hub Oakland, The Black Permaculture Network, Earthseed Farms, Hack the Hood and a Culture Bank West Oakland Fellow. In 2023, she traveled to Osogbo, Nigeria where she became initiated as a priest of the IFA African Spiritual tradition of Isese. Currently, she serves as the project lead of BlacSpace Cooperative, a decentralized community that connects community-based artists with business service providers, and is a Senior Advisor with Edutainment for Equity. Zakiya is also a published author and intuitive life coach on a mission to midwife purpose driven creatives from stagnation to activation through creativity and wellness. Her coaching practice Sh8peshift Society is a thriving online/offline community that offers Masterclasses, Sound Healing and Healing Modalities to purpose driven creatives across the globe. In 2021, Zakiya relocated to Mexico City to further her healing practice and seed the vision for Earthseed Anahuac. Awards and recognitions include the Ella Baker Center Future Leaders Award and YBCA 100. In her spare time, you can find her near a body of water, reading Octavia Butler, cooking with her family.
Shannon Amos, a Medicine Woman and Ceremonialist intricately trained by Indigenous cultures across Peru, Brazil, and Mexico.
A Certified Psychedelic Therapist and Integration Specialist, she fortifies mental vitality and spiritual resonance through ancestral entheogenic traditions. A seasoned practitioner, Shannon adeptly guides Psilocybin, Cacao & Rapeh Tobacco ceremonies, weaving wisdom, ethical reciprocity, and ecological mindfulness.
She co-facilitates sacred Ayahuasca, Bufo, and Kambo rituals in Central and South America. Shannon’s loving practice incorporates sound healing, breathwork, and somatic awareness. As the founder of Sumanah.com, her transformative offerings honor ancestors, shaping Sumanah's Soul Sanctuary Retreats.
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GOT QUESTIONS?
Book a FREE 20 min shift call with Sh8peshifter HERE, to get further acquainted and learn more about your retreat goals.
FAQs
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Roundtrip airfare to Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa Airport (ZIH). We recommend booking separate tix 1) Leg 1: Your destination to Mexico City Leg2: Mexico city to Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa Airport to save on costs.
You can also contact our recommended travel agency: https://www.guidedbybk.com/
Ground transportation to and from the airport if you are unable to coordinate your travel plans with the free shuttle.
Meals outside of provided meal plan.
Any additional add ons and Excursions.
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Present Moment Retreat Center is located in the quaint little beach town of Troncones, Mexico, a scenic drive from the Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa Airport (ZIH).
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Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa Airport (ZIH)
There are a limited amount of direct flights to this airport so you will most likely fly into Mexico City first. Play around with options it may be cheaper to book separate tickets.
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We typically start our time together with a group dinner and opening circle in the evening around 6pm. So if could arrive around then it would be ideal. Check out is 12pm on the final date of the event.
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Please email shift@sh8peshiftyourlife.com your travel itinerary and we will arrange.
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YES! You are welcome to extend your stay at Present Moment Retreat Center at your own cost. Discounts apply. Please email our team at shift@sh8peshiftyourlife.com and we will support your request. Additional costs will be paid directly to retreat center staff.
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Troncones boasts an average of 300 days of sunshine each year. However, the rainy season runs from late June to early October. You can expect a brief seasonal shower here or there and humid weather.
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Yes! Book with 2 or more people by 6/24 and receive early bird pricing rate. Please email shift@sh8peshiftyourlife.com for discount code.
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American and Canadian citizens do not need to obtain a visa prior to arrival.
Here is a link for more info: https://www.mexperience.com/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-mexico/ with information on visa requirements for other nationalities.
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Yes! Any international travel will require a current passport that does not expire within 6 months of your travel period.
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You are entitled to cancel your order within 48 hours without giving any reason for doing so.
The deadline for canceling an order is 48 hours from the date on which you placed the order.
Orders received after July 15, 2024 are not eligible for a refund as this is to close to the event date.
In order to exercise your right of cancellation, you must inform us of your decision by means of a clear statement. You can inform us of your decision by filling out our contact page on sh8peshiftyourlife.com.
We will reimburse you no later than 14 days from the day on which your cancellation was approved. We will use the same means of payment as You used for the order, and you will not incur any fees for such reimbursement.
Any requests received after 48 hours of purchase are ineligible for refund.