SHIFT Men's Retreat is a Somatic Retreat for Men in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The focus of the retreat is emotional embodiment and somatic men's work.

SHIFT Men’s Retreat is a Somatic Retreat for Men Who are Ready to Feel Good Again

From Numb and Shut Down to Grounded and Alive

Six days to reset your nervous system, develop healthy habits, and recharge your body

A Somatic Retreat That Teaches You How to Regulate, Connect, and Lead From Within

SHIFT isn’t about fixing you. It’s about bringing you back into relationship with your body, your emotions, your breath, and your aliveness.

This Is the Training We Never Got as Men. You’ll learn:

🫀 Somatic practices to regulate chronic stress

🫁 Breathwork and movement that reconnects you to joy and play

🧰 Tools to navigate triggers, emotion, and conflict with confidence

🥗 How to take care your body again

🙇🏾‍♂️ Relational skills that will improve your relationships

🫂 The power of brotherhood and connection through co-regulation

ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT! — Save $100 with code SHIFTEARLYBIRD

🗓️Dates: August 29th - September 3rd, 2025

📍Location: El Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico

A group of people standing outdoors on a grassy area, listening to Mike Sagun a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) speak. Trees and a small building are visible in the background.

Hey, I’m Mike.

I’m a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), men’s work facilitator, and teacher.

And I train men how to develop self-regulation techniques, strengthen their mind-body connection, build healthy relationships, and regain vitality.

There’s a lot of pressure for us men to perform, provide, and protect — but there’s also pressure to be emotionally available and present. Without the right tools, strategies, and somatic practices, many of us are left feeling alone, helpless, and not enough.

Maybe you can relate.

But this doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Men who attend SHIFT Men’s Retreat leave feeling renewed — like stepping out of heavy armor they've worn for years, finally free to move with ease. It’s like learning to ride the perfect wave after a lifetime of wiping out — that moment when everything clicks, and you're carried effortlessly. The transformation isn’t just in your mind; you’ll feel it deep in your bones, like coming home to yourself after being lost for so long.


How? Keep reading.

The SHIFT You’ll Experience
This isn’t an Ordinary Men’s Wellness Retreat

From my 19 years of experience creating, teaching, and facilitating men’s personal development retreats and somatic coaching workshops, I’ve produced an exclusive men’s trauma healing retreat tactfully designed to help you transform. This retreat is only for men serious about personal growth, emotional resilience, and healing trauma through somatic experiencing, connection, and play.

If that excites you, keep reading.

5 Reality-Checks SHIFT Participants Experience:

I’ve been doing personal development work but I’ve hit a block.

This happens, and it’s normal. It’s frustrating when things that worked before stop serving us. But with the right tools, like somatic coaching for men, you can break through this lull and start to see progress again.

I don’t care about status anymore. I crave depth and connection.

Status can only take you so far. True fulfillment comes from deep, meaningful connections with yourself and others. At SHIFT, we emphasize emotional intelligence coaching and somatic tools to help you cultivate these connections.

I need a guys weekend without drugs, alcohol, or partying.

SHIFT Men’s Retreat is a men’s wellness retreat without distractions like drugs or alcohol. It’s a space to reset, reconnect, and cultivate meaningful growth through somatic work, movement, and community.

I’ve done all the things, but I don’t feel different.


Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy, plant medicine, or read all the books, but you still don’t feel like you’ve achieved lasting change. SHIFT Men’s Retreat provides somatic movement therapy and emotional healing that creates deep, lasting transformation.

I have financial success, but something is still missing.


You’ve checked off all the boxes, but there’s a part of you that still feels empty. At SHIFT, we’ll work to identify what’s missing, using your somatic experience to reconnect you with your sense of purpose.

SHIFT Isn’t for When You’re Comfortable—It’s for When You’re Ready.


That’s why SHIFT exists. It’s not a vacation—it’s a full-body intervention for men who are tired of running on empty. If you’re ready to stop numbing and start feeling, the time to move is now.

What the guys are saying...

  • A man in his 40's shares about vulnerability, joy, love, and play at SHIFT Men's Retreat -- a Somatic Men's Retreat in Mexico.

    "The vulnerability, joy, love, and play at SHIFT were infectious, creating an atmosphere that encouraged genuine connection and self-exploration."

    Tim G., Texas

  • A client at SHIFT Men's Retreat, a somatic retreat for men, is having fun while playing somatic coordination games.

    "This is such a great experience. Mike Sagun is a professional. The design and execution of SHIFT Men's Retreat is thoughtful, intentional, and based in real science and for anyone who wants to improve their daily lives and their connections with others. Really awesome experience 10/10. Highly recommend!"

    Sean H., New York

  • A SHIFT Men's Retreat client smiles like he has a huge weight lifted off his shoulders.

    "Great retreat. Mike is a master of his craft, and the location was off the charts."

    Dan D., New York

  • A man in his mid-20s shares an infectious smile after attending SHIFT Men's Retreat, a somatic retreat.

    "I wholeheartedly believe that every man should embark on the transformative journey of a men's retreat at least once in their lifetime, and if there's one choice that stands above the rest, it's Mike Sagun's SHIFT."

    Johnny C., Ohio

  • A man in his 40's has fun playing somatic reflex games with his partner at SHIFT Men's Retreat. He is having fun and he is clearly relaxed.

    "There is power in witnessing, and I can’t put into mere words the level of inspiration that I received from being in attendance."

    Ceasar B., New York

  • A man in his 30's smiles at SHIFT Men's Retreat, a somatic retreat for men, and it is evident that he is enjoying his time.

    "The focus on joy, fun and play during the retreat allowed me to remember what it's like to have fun without the everyday worries of life."

    Matt G., New York

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SHIFT Men’s Retreat Package:

Topia Boutique Retreat Center in Baja California Sur with balconies with outdoor furniture and plants, a central swimming pool, and surrounding lounge chairs and palm trees, set against a hillside. This is the location to SHIFT Men's Retreat.

What you receive at SHIFT is worth more than a number. We’ve Built Over $5K of Care, Healing, and Support Into This $3K Experience

But we’ve broken it down so you can see just how much care, support, and intention is built into your retreat experience:

  • A full 6-day SHIFT Men’s Retreat Program – $2,000

  • Lodging for 5 nights in a tranquil setting at Topia Boutique Retreat Center – $2,000

  • 15+ nourishing meals and snacks made with love – $500

  • Daily movement and breathwork to reset your system – $160

  • A 1:1 somatic coaching session with Mike post-retreat – $250

  • Ground transportation to/from SJD – $150

  • Guided hike + beach lunch – $100

  • 3 integration calls before and after the retreat – $75

  • Full use of pool + jacuzzi

Actual Value: $5,235
Your Investment: $3,000
Early Bird Price: $2,900 with code SHIFTEARLYBIRD

We know healing is priceless—but we’ve priced this experience intentionally, so more men can say yes to the life they deserve.

Meet the Team

At the heart of SHIFT Men’s Retreat: A Somatic Retreat for Men is a team of deeply experienced, compassionate facilitators who create a safe and transformative space for healing. Mike Sagun, the founder and lead teacher, brings decades of experience in men’s work, somatic experiencing, and coaching to guide men back into their bodies and their truth. Supporting him is Andrew Rivin, co-teacher and certified yoga instructor, who leads grounding movement practices that help participants reconnect with breath, body, and presence. Brandt Miller, assistant teacher and facilitator of holotropic breathwork, offers powerful sessions designed to unlock deep emotional release and integration. And ensuring everything flows seamlessly is Brent Boeckman, assistant teacher and logistical lead, who holds space behind the scenes so participants can stay fully present in their process. Together, this team embodies the core of SHIFT: safety, depth, embodiment, and brotherhood.

Mike Sagun a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) is the creator and lead teacher at SHIFT Men's Retreats: A Somatic Retreat for Men. He is standing in a redwood forest.

  • Founder & Lead Teacher

    Mike Sagun is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), and men's work facilitator with over 19 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and trauma-informed group facilitation. Mike holds a BA in Liberal Arts: Preparation for Teaching from San Jose State University and is deeply committed to guiding men through nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and embodied transformation.

    As the founder of SHIFT Men’s Retreats and co-founder of MELD, Mike creates trauma-informed spaces where men can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience lasting change. His work blends Somatic Experiencing, movement, mindfulness, and authentic relating, offering both 1:1 coaching and immersive retreats. Whether leading a room of 40 men or sitting in quiet presence with one, Mike’s focus remains the same: to help men come home to their bodies and to a deeper sense of self-trust. He’s worked with companies like EVRYMAN, Google X, Men’s Health Magazine, LinkedIn, and Kaiser Permanente.

    Originally from the SF Bay Area, Mike now lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico with his husband and pitbull rescue.

Andrew Rivin is a co-teacher and yoga instructor at SHIFT Men's Retreats: A Somatic Retreat for Men. Andrew is posing in front of large ceramic vessels.

  • Co-Lead Teacher & Yoga

    Andrew is a seasoned leadership coach, global retreat facilitator, and mindfulness teacher with a rich and varied path. He holds an MBA from Yale and a BA from the University of Texas. In his early 20s, he launched dozens of small businesses across Africa before founding an award-winning adventure travel company, once described by The New York Times as “the most respected in the field.” Overseeing expeditions across Latin America, Asia, Africa, and beyond, Andrew developed a deep fluency in cross-cultural dynamics, team leadership, and human connection. As he immersed himself in Eastern philosophy, yoga, and meditation in his 30s, he began weaving mindfulness and conscious communication into his work, transforming how teams and communities showed up together.

    Today, Andrew brings over four decades of experience to his coaching and facilitation work with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startup founders across India and Southeast Asia. He holds the highest level of yoga teacher certification with Yoga Alliance and is a senior coach with the Asian Leadership Institute. Known for his light-hearted yet fearless approach, Andrew helps clients challenge limiting beliefs, lean into discomfort, and explore what it means to live fully. He continues to train his body, heart, and mind like an athlete—to stay present, curious, and grounded for his clients, his family, and his two beloved grandchildren.

Brandt Miller is the holotropic breathwork facilitator at SHIFT Men's Retreats: A Somatic Retreat for Men. He is standing in front of a sunset in the middle of trees.

  • Assistant Teacher & Breathwork

    Brandt Miller is a Breathwork Facilitator, Somatic Coach, and Transformational Guide who helps people reconnect with their bodies, breath, and inner vitality. With an MFA in Creative Writing and over a decade as a writer and producer in documentary television, nonprofits, and tech, Brandt has always been drawn to the deeper stories that shape our lives. His training includes Breathwork with David Elliott, Somatic Experiencing®, and ancestral and collective trauma facilitation with Thomas Hübl. Passionate about creating safe spaces for men, Brandt supports emotional healing and the reclamation of sensitivity and strength in a world that often limits how men are allowed to feel and express.

    At SHIFT Men’s Retreat, Brandt offers a powerful breathwork experience that integrates somatic tools, patterned breathing, and guided journeying. His sessions support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and expanded states of awareness—helping men access their life force and connect more deeply to purpose. Outside of his facilitation work, Brandt finds inspiration in nature, writing, meditation, surfing, and the kind of aliveness sparked by adventure and inner exploration.

Brent Boeckman is a co-teacher and assistant at SHIFT Men's Retreats: A Somatic Retreat for Men. He is posing at a previous retreat with a kind smile.

  • Assistant Teacher & Man of Service

    Brent Boeckman is a man, husband, and father who loves unconditionally. Brent has spent nearly 2 decades in the tech start up space leading leadership and organizational change at companies like Calm, Microsoft, and Malwarebytes where he worked to drive emotionally present leadership and growth. Brent has had the privilege of learning from and teaching alongside Mike Sagun for many years now and is honored to be returning to the SHIFT Men’s Retreat for another year.

    Brent has healed through childhood sexual abuse, addiction and emotional isolation to repair a failing marriage, remain in his sons life, and heal the wounded parts of him that he unknowingly carried. He's proud of the connection, authenticity and growth that he's achieved in his lifetime and finds his life's purpose in walking that path with other men who struggle like he did. Brent believes that every man deserves a chance to rewrite their story like he did. He knows it's not easy, that the road is long, and filled with pitfalls, but he also knows it's easier to walk with the support of friends and a family of choice. 

At SHIFT Men’s Retreat, every moment is crafted to support your healing and growth—from your first deep breath in Baja to the spacious rhythm of each day.

What you can expect.

This 6-day somatic retreat for men is more than just a break from the noise of daily life—it’s a reset for your nervous system, your emotional well-being, and your sense of purpose. Through breathwork, embodiment, men’s work, and deep rest, you’ll unwind from chronic stress and leave feeling healthier, more grounded, and back on track.

What You’ll Experience at SHIFT

Every part of the SHIFT experience is designed with intention—from the way the day flows to the way the group holds each other.

ARRIVAL: Friday, 8/29/25

  • Registration starts at 3pm

  • SHIFT program begins with dinner at 6:30pm

DEPARTURE: Wednesday, 9/3/25

  • Shuttles pick us up at 11am

Sunset view over the ocean with dark clouds and pink-orange hues, viewed from a terrace with lounge chairs and palm trees.

This is what most days will look like:

Mornings

  • Self directed morning ritual

  • Continental breakfast

  • Holotropic breathwork

  • Anusara yoga

  • Brunch

Afternoons

  • Embodiment Practices

  • Men’s work

  • Rest + Restore time

    • (massages, pool time, beach time, naps, etc)

Evenings

  • Dinner

  • Men’s work

  • Self directed evening ritual, fire pit, games, prepare for bed, etc.

This rhythm allows you to move through layers without rushing—and always with support.

This isn’t a retreat you’ll forget—it’s one that lives in your body long after you return home. SHIFT offers a grounded, supportive space to come back to yourself, create lasting change, and leave feeling more alive, connected, and clear. Spots are limited and fill quickly. If your body says yes, don’t wait—book your spot and take the first courageous step toward your next chapter.

Men healing trauma in their body through movement at SHIFT Men's Retreat.

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Mike Sagun, Somatic Men's Coach and facilitator of SHIFT Men's Retreat, balances on a stool with one leg and looks at the camera.

My Story

“Every buried seed must succumb to a darkness and pressure it cannot see before emerging into the light.”

I remember the darkest moments of my childhood. I felt alone, fragile, and numb. The traumas I experienced left me reactive and manic. Yet, I survived. Instinctually.

But survival wasn’t enough. In my early 20s, I realized I didn’t just want to survive; I wanted to thrive.

I embarked on a journey of somatic healing, attending retreats, working with therapists, practicing meditation, and learning from trauma experts. I discovered that personal growth for men isn’t linear — and it requires embracing discomfort, taking risks, and facing our shadows. The path from surviving to thriving takes resilience, tools like somatic experiencing, and the courage to look inward.

Because I invested into my healing, my marriage is healthy, I have deep, connected friendships, I feel healthy, and I love my career. 

SHIFT is an amalgamation of years and years of experimenting, producing, learning, and optimizing programs I’ve created. A lot of what I do is built from a strong foundation of mentors and teachers that guided me in my personal and professional journey. It’s not lost on me that I get to do what I do because of them.

If you’re still not sure about SHIFT, schedule a free Discovery Call with me to see if the retreat is right for you.

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“If you are at all on the fence about attending, I strongly recommend just jumping in and experience the shifts that will occur.”
— Matthew G., New York

 FAQs

  • Somatic coaching for men is a body-centered approach that helps individuals process emotions, stress, and trauma by paying attention to physical sensations in the body.

  • Childhood trauma often leads to lifelong patterns of emotional suppression. Somatic coaching helps men break these patterns by reconnecting with their bodies, allowing them to process unresolved childhood wounds.

  • If you’ve done personal development work, curious about a somatic men's retreat, and you have the courage to take some healthy risks, this retreat is right for you.

    And if you’re not sure, schedule a free call with me.

  • Yes, absolutely. As a proud gay man myself, creating safe and affirming spaces for all men—regardless of sexual orientation or identity—is not just important to me, it’s personal.

    SHIFT Men's Retreat is a place where you’re invited to bring your full self. No hiding. No code-switching. Just you.

    Our retreats often attract a diverse group of men—straight, queer, bi, trans—and what connects us isn’t who we love, but how deeply we long to heal, grow, and feel more alive in our bodies. We come together in mutual respect, vulnerability, and brotherhood.

    You’ll be met with warmth, care, and a trauma-informed space that honors difference and makes room for all of you.

  • Most days will look something like this:

    Morning - Movement, Breakfast, Morning Session

    Afternoon - Lunch, Afternoon Session, Reset and Restore Time with Massages

    Evening - Dinner, Evening Session, Prepare for Bed

  • For 5 nights and 6 days, the price ranges from $3,000 - $3400 USD.

    Use code SHIFTREALLYEARLYBIRD200 for $200 off.

    Offer ends on December 31st, 2024.

    MORE INFO HERE

  • Absolutely! Travel can come with many unforeseen events, from delays to cancellations. Purchasing travel insurance helps ease the stress by ensuring that unexpected costs are covered.

    We recommend considering 'Cancel for Any Reason' (CFAR) travel insurance, as it provides the broadest coverage for delays, interruptions, or cancellations.

  • Topia is an hour drive from the Los Cabos airport, an hour north of Cabo, and an hour southwest of La Paz.

    There are direct flights to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) from most US cities, also mainland Mexico. The La Paz airport has direct flights from Mexico City, Guadalajara and Tijuana.

    From the airport, you'll take a shuttle that we will organize for you to Topia Boutique Retreat Center.

    I will send you more information when you register for the retreat.

  • We will do our best to support you and help ensure you arrive at SHIFT Men's Retreat safely. While it may be possible for the shuttle to wait, this cannot be guaranteed.

    If the shuttle cannot wait, please note that Topia Boutique Retreat Center and Mike Sagun are not responsible for rebooking your transportation.

    This is another reason we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover any unexpected delays.

  • If you live outside of Mexico, yes.

  • No. This is a dry retreat. Absolutely no alcohol is allowed during SHIFT.

  • I'm a trained Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with almost 2 decades of facilitation, coaching, and teaching experience.

    The topics I specialize in are:

    • Emotional Trauma

    • Physical Trauma

    • Sexual Trauma

    • Acute and Complex Trauma

    • PTSD and cPTSD

    • Stress and Burnout

    • Relationships/Marriage/Separation/Divorce

    • Lack of Confidence and Motivation

    • Behavior Modification and Habit Training

    • Somatic Embodiment

    • Emotional Awareness and Intelligence

    • Healthy Conflict and Communication

    • Movement

  • All deposits and balance payments are non-refundable. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in the event of unexpected changes.

    The remaining balance is due by July 30th, 2025.

    If you need to withdraw from the retreat for any reason, you may transfer your spot to another person. You are responsible for finding a replacement participant. The new participant will reimburse you for any deposits and payments you've already made, and they will pay the remaining balance directly to Mike.