Art of Living Retreat Center

What to Expect

Join us for an info-packed, interactive, and empowering seminar to learn and practice our proven techniques and strategies.

Experience the extraordinary worlds of fitness, health, and spirituality in an intimate setting. This workshop will afford you the opportunity to learn directly from the teachers themselves and interact with Mark Allen and Brant Secunda. Held in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, this weekend retreat will transform your thinking and approach to life in a matter of days.

We will begin on Friday evening with check-in, an introductory talk by Mark Allen and Brant Secunda, and a Huichol Deer Dance ceremony. Mark presents the latest research on health, physical fitness, and nutrition. He explains the essentials of an effective strength program, and how to eat for lifelong health. You will hear Mark’s personal story of how he integrates fitness and spirituality, and be invited to train, run, or walk alongside him.

Brant Secunda presents the ancient traditions of Huichol Shamanism and the spiritual world of nature. Huichol myths and legends encourage healing and empowerment through direct experience and a balanced relationship with the natural world. Brant teaches shamanic practices of health and healing, dream exercises, and how to approach sacred places of power. Through the teachings of the body and soul, you will gain greater personal awareness and, in turn, find true and complete wellness.

The sessions offer a balanced blend of lecture and experiential exercises. Many of the exercises are done outdoors, giving you a chance to become familiar with the beautiful natural surroundings. Go home with a renewed sense of self and a set of tools that can help continue to uplift both body and soul.