Feeling stuck or emotionally numb? Somatic healing retreats help men reset their nervous systems, release stress, and reconnect with what matters. Learn why a retreat might be the missing piece.

Explore 10 powerful reasons to attend a men’s healing retreat. From emotional healing to body-based transformation, discover how this immersive experience might be the shift you've been longing for.

More than a wellness trend, men’s healing retreats are backed by neuroscience. Learn why group connection, somatic practices, and co-regulation help men shift from shutdown to aliveness.

Curious about men’s healing retreats? This guide walks you through what to expect, from somatic work to group circles, so you can feel safe, prepared, and ready to heal in 2025.

Male depression often goes unrecognized. This post explores how depression shows up in the male body and how somatic experiencing offers tools for real healing and reconnection. Learn the signs, stories, and practices that can guide your next step.

You know the drill—life looks good on the outside, but inside you're barely holding it together. Maybe you're constantly on edge, or maybe you feel nothing at all. For many men, this isn't just stress—it's emotional overload, anxiety, and sometimes burnout.

In this post, I share a personal story about freezing in a moment of disconnection—and how Somatic Experiencing helped me uncover what was really going on beneath the surface. If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” when you’re not, this one’s for you.

Male friendship is fading—and loneliness is rising. This post explores Sam Graham-Felsen's powerful reflection on male connection in Where Have All My Deep Male Friendships Gone? I have many guy friends. Why don’t we hang out more?, and how somatic men’s retreats like SHIFT help men reconnect, feel seen, and heal together.

Not all men’s retreats are created equal. In this guide, I’ll walk you through what to look for in a high-quality retreat—from experienced facilitators to post-retreat support—and share how SHIFT Men’s Retreat meets each of these needs through a somatic, trauma-informed approach.

Most men don’t realize how much their nutrition impacts their mental health. In this post, I share a personal story about healing from acid reflux—and discovering how gut health shaped my emotional regulation, focus, and energy. If you’re working on your mental wellness, don’t overlook what’s on your plate.

Struggling to get restful sleep? This post explores the connection between sleep and mental health, offering 19 no-cost, research-backed tools—from light exposure to somatic rituals—that can help you rest, reset, and restore. Gentle, doable shifts to support your healing from the inside out.

Support your mental health this Mental Health Awareness Month with 20 free, body-based habits you can start today. These somatic and science-backed practices—like walking, breathwork, and sleep—help regulate your nervous system and improve emotional well-being.

You’ve tried to think your way through it—but what if the answer isn’t in your head?
SHIFT Men’s Retreat: A Somatic Retreat for Men offers a different path. It’s not about talking more. It’s about feeling more. This post explores why your body might be the missing link in your healing journey—and how SHIFT helps men release numbness, reset their nervous systems, and reconnect with their true selves through somatic work.

A high-achieving man faces an unexpected panic attack—and discovers it's not weakness, but a call from his body. Through somatic coaching, he learns to regulate stress, name emotions, and reconnect with his inner world. This story is a powerful invitation to any man struggling in silence to find healing through embodied support.

Beyond Talk: Why Men Are Turning to Somatic Retreats for Deep Emotional Healing
Talk therapy has its limits—especially when your body still feels like it’s stuck in survival mode. More men are discovering the power of somatic retreats for emotional healing, where trauma isn’t just discussed, it’s released through the body. At retreats like SHIFT: A Somatic Retreat for Men, participants engage in breathwork, movement, and nervous system regulation to reconnect with their bodies, process buried emotions, and finally feel a sense of relief. If talk hasn’t been enough, an embodiment retreat for men might be your next step.

Feeling burned out, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode? SHIFT Men’s Retreat: A Somatic Retreat for Men is a 5-day immersive experience in Baja Mexico that helps men heal through the body using somatic practices like breathwork, yoga, and nervous system regulation. Created by Mike Sagun, this retreat is for men ready to stop performing and start feeling—so they can reconnect with themselves and reclaim their lives. SHIFT isn’t therapy—it’s a full-body reset rooted in presence, connection, and deep healing.

Most men don’t realize how much they’re carrying—until they finally slow down and feel it. SHIFT is the retreat where the armor comes off and the healing begins.

More and more men experience anxiety and panic attacks. And many of these men feel alone. Read my journey with these debilitating symptoms of stress and how I started to overcome them

Holotropic Breathwork and Nature brought me back to my wisdom and healed a part of me. This Labor Weekend, we’re combining Somatic Men’s Work, Holotropic Breathwork, and Anusara Yoga for a special week-long somatic men’s retreat. Read this article to learn more about SHIFT Men’s Retreat: A Somatic Retreat for Men in Baja California Sur.

Feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed? Your body might be telling you it’s time for a reset. In this email, I’m sharing five key signs that a men’s somatic retreat could be exactly what you need. At the somatic men’s retreats I lead, we help men release stress, reconnect with their emotions, and create meaningful change in their lives. If you’ve been carrying tension—physically or emotionally—it’s time to listen. Read more and book a free consultation call to see if this retreat is right for you.

I didn’t believe breathwork could take me to the same depths as psychedelics—until it did. My first experience with holotropic breathwork cracked something open in me, leading to deep emotional release, healing, and clarity. If you’re ready to explore this powerful practice for yourself, join us at the Wild Heart Men’s Breathwork Retreat this April.