Ascension: Elevate Your Consciousness

Heal, elevate, and connect in Oaxaca.

Mexico Oaxaca paid

Ascension: Elevate Your Consciousness offers a unique opportunity to disconnect and reconnect in the serene natural beauty of Oaxaca, Mexico. This center focuses on creating intimate and powerful experiences in a community-cultivating environment, aiming to help individuals liberate themselves from mental limitations and embark on a path of healing. The retreat center itself is a haven, set within a beautiful forest at the edge of a charming cultural village. Guests stay in newly built cabins crafted from earth materials, featuring private outdoor bathrooms, hot showers, and cozy fireplaces. With a dedicated yoga room, a temazcal for traditional ceremonies, and abundant hiking trails, Ascension provides a holistic setting for profound personal growth and exploration.

Highlights

Newly built cabins with private outdoor bathrooms and fireplaces
Traditional temazcal for ceremonial experiences
Farm-to-table Mexican and Indian-inspired cuisine
Multifaceted, interdisciplinary healing programs
Located at the edge of a quaint cultural village

Good for

nature loversthose interested in plant medicineholistic healingcultural immersioncommunity building

Setting

The retreat center is situated at the edge of a quaint, cultural village, surrounded by a beautiful forest. This natural setting provides a tranquil and sacred container for healing and introspection, with ample opportunities for forest walks and connecting with nature.

The practice

While the specific tradition is not stated, Ascension focuses on interdisciplinary healing programs within sacred natural containers. Participants can expect practices aimed at liberating the mind and fostering personal healing, often incorporating elements like plant medicine and traditional ceremonies in the temazcal.

A typical day

A typical day at Ascension likely involves a blend of structured healing programs, possibly including yoga sessions, and opportunities for personal reflection. Meals feature delicious farm-to-table cuisine. Guests can also explore the surrounding forest trails or participate in ceremonies in the temazcal, though a detailed schedule varies by retreat.

Accommodation

Guests are accommodated in newly built private and shared cabins. These cabins are constructed from earth materials and come with private outdoor bathrooms, hot showers, relaxing patios, and individual fireplaces, offering a rustic yet comfortable stay.

What to bring

Given the natural setting and focus on healing, consider bringing comfortable clothing suitable for yoga and hiking. As the cabins feature private outdoor bathrooms, personal toiletries are advisable.

How to get there

To reach Ascension, fly into Oaxaca City. The center can arrange a ride from the airport or you can take a bus that departs from Oaxaca City to the retreat location, which is a 3-hour journey.

Public transport: A bus service is available from Oaxaca City to the retreat location.

Languages

English

Pricing

Retreats at Ascension start from USD 145. Specific program costs will vary depending on the duration and type of retreat.

Location

Frequently asked questions

What kind of food is served at Ascension?

Ascension serves delicious seasonal, traditional, organic local farm-to-table Mexican and Indian-inspired cuisine, with organic dietary options available.

What amenities are available at the retreat center?

The center offers Free Wifi, a Sauna, Towels, a Kitchen, Tour Assistance, Coffee/Tea, a Restaurant, and a Yoga Studio. There is also a temazcal and a ceremony room.

How do I get to the retreat location from Oaxaca City?

You can fly directly into Oaxaca City. From there, you can arrange a ride with the center from the airport or take a bus that departs from Oaxaca City to the retreat location (a 3-hour ride).

What is the cost for a retreat at Ascension?

Pricing for retreats at Ascension starts from USD 145. Specific program costs may vary, so it's best to confirm with the center.

Are there opportunities for hiking near the center?

Yes, the retreat center is surrounded by a beautiful forest with lots of trails available for hiking, allowing guests to connect with nature.