Mike Sagun and his team have created a unique space through the Shift men’s retreat. I’m so glad I decided to do this for myself, being a hesitant first timer to somatic-based work. Throughout the week, I learned ways of tapping into my bodily and emotional wisdom, and got the opportunity to practice genuine, open connection with other men. All the activities (including our hiking excursion to a secluded beach!) were intentionally planned and well-organized. They chose a serene yet vibrant retreat location with gracious hosts who served up a nourishing, delicious menu all week. I could not have found a better place to work on building an emotional “home” and safety within myself, in a space free of toxic behaviors. The other men participating in Shift are all interesting and brave, each on his own journey. Thanks to everyone involved, I can keep revisiting these inspiring moments and carry them forward. If you’re curious about somatic work or seeking a space for deep personal growth, I wholeheartedly recommend Shift men’s retreat.

This was my 3rd year at SHIFT Men's Retreat and I hope to attend every year they're available. Men's work is so important and this is a great space to connect with yourself and others. You walk in strangers and walk out brothers. Life can be distracting - SHIFT provides an excellent space to be present. Between yoga and breathwork, you're constantly centered and grounded. The somatic experiencing incredibly helpful to deepen the connections as well. Could not recommend enough - this is truly a life-changing experience.

This is my second time participating in retreats facilitated by Mike, and the experience has been highly beneficial. He has exceptional leadership abilities and possesses substantial knowledge and expertise in men's development work. The SHIFT protocol is thoughtfully designed, providing comprehensive educational sessions alongside ample opportunities for reflection and peer connection. I hadn’t really done anything like these retreats before, but the program lets you work on mindfulness, get better at connecting with people, and become more self-aware.

Over the years, I've noticed time and time again a yearning inside of me to be intentional spaces of men who just "get it." I've struggled again and again to find a space like this and I think at some point, I must have given up on believing it was possible. And yet — SHIFT felt like such an awakening in my heart. After SHIFT, I feel so full of possibility, grounded in a deep belief that each of us as men have the capacity to cultivate healing in ourselves, for our families, and in the world at large. Mike, Brandt, Brent, and Andrew know this, believe in this, and practice it. Between the yoga, breathwork, facilitated group work, play, and group connection, we engaged so many different systems in our bodies that encouraged us to heal and grow in a holistic, transformative way. After a year plagued by anxiety, burnout, and overwhelm, I left feeling such a strong hopefulness that I have not been able to touch in myself in a very long time. Something dormant is alive in me and, because of this retreat, I trust myself more that I can see it through. It didn't hurt that the food, setting, fellow retreatants, and retreat center staff were incredible! Lifechanging, rewarding, joyful, transformative!

The SHIFT Somatic Experience Retreat was nothing short of a home run. I cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone seeking more out of life. Many participants arrived at the beginning of the week carrying intense feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. By the end, however, we felt a deep connection and kinship with one another, along with profound experiences of release and recentering. The daily yoga and breathwork sessions were transformative, grounding our nervous systems and opening space for healing. Mike also wove in playful moments of joy that reawakened a sense of childlike wonder many of us had long forgotten. The lead instructors—Mike, Brent, Andrew, and Brandt—were vital to the journey. Their compassion, presence, and wisdom helped create a safe, powerful space for growth. Even after the retreat ended, our group continued to support one another, holding each other accountable to our goals and taking reintegration seriously. This retreat is not one to approach casually—if you commit to it fully, it just might change the direction of your life in the way you’ve always hoped.