Merkaba Retreats

17/04/2026

Many of you reached out asking if today’s webinar would be recorded — and we did. Here’s the replay of Recovery, Relapse & Psychedelics: https://youtu.be/QlOzL7gd7RI

This was a real, honest conversation — blending my personal experience in recovery with 18+ years of work in addiction treatment.

We talked about why some people do everything “right”…
and still find themselves back in the same pattern.

And what might actually be missing.

If this resonates with you — or you find yourself asking deeper questions about your recovery — you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Either way, I hope this brings clarity.

Recovery, Relapse & Psychedelics: Why Traditional Addiction Treatment Isn’t Enough for Everyone

15/04/2026

There’s something we see often.
People who are deeply called to this work…who feel it, who know they’re ready for something real— And then hesitate when it’s time to step in.

Not because they don’t want it. Not because they don’t feel the pull. But because somewhere underneath, there’s a belief: That the sacred should be free. That real transformation shouldn’t require investment.

So they stay on the edge.

Listening. Watching. Waiting.

But here’s what we’ve seen, again and again:

Transformation doesn’t happen from the outside of the container.
It happens when you step into it.

When you invest—not just money, but energy, attention, and willingness.

When you say yes in a way that actually costs something.

We wrote a new piece on this—on sacred exchange, value, and why real transformation isn’t something you consume… it’s something you participate in.

If you’ve been feeling the call but haven’t stepped in yet, this is for you.

The belief that spirituality should be free isn’t purity—it’s scarcity. This essay explores sacred exchange, value, and the cost of real transformation.

14/04/2026

If you keep going like this…nothing actually changes.
You can keep pushing.
Keep performing.
Keep holding it all together.

And from the outside…
your life will still look fine.

But internally?

You know.

• You’re carrying too much
• Your mind doesn’t shut off
• Something feels off, even when things are “working”
• You’re managing patterns that aren’t changing
• You know something needs to shift… but you haven’t done it yet

This is where most people stay stuck.

Thinking about it.
Talking about it.
Waiting.

Not this time.

Merkaba Retreats — Colorado Immersion Series (Summer 2026)
Private, small-group earth sacrament immersions led by Christopher Shaw & Aeon Archer

June 8–14: Summer Solstice Reset

This is where you:

• clear the noise
• reset your nervous system
• reconnect to clarity and direction
• restore your energy
• get back online—clean, grounded, and focused

This is not a vacation.
This is not surface-level work.

This is a real reset.

And what you gain:

• clarity you can actually act on
• a body that feels calm again
• direction that makes sense
• energy that’s been missing
• a different relationship to your life

No more thinking about it.
No more waiting for the “right time.”

The time is NOW.

👉 Learn more:
https://www.merkabaretreats.com/colorado-retreats

👉 Schedule your call today with Christopher & Aeon:
https://www.archershaw.guru/bookonline

If you feel this…
you already know.

14/04/2026

Join Founder Christopher Shaw this Friday to discuss Recovery, Relapse, & Psychedelics- Register for free here: www.archershaw.guru/events

11/04/2026

"Spending a week in Puerto Vallarta with Chris and Aeon was one of the most profound and meaningful healing experiences I’ve had in years. From the moment I arrived, they created a space that felt incredibly safe, intentional, and deeply nurturing—allowing me to fully let go and go further into my healing than I thought possible." CR, Costa Rica

Read CR's testimonial from her most recent private 1:1 Immersion in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with Christopher & Aeon through Merkaba Retreats.

https://www.merkabaretreats.com/testimonials

Now Booking Private 1:1 and Couples Immersions in Mexico through November.

COLORADO Summer Immersion Series - June & August
Learn more: https://www.merkabaretreats.com/colorado-retreats

10/04/2026

There was a time in my life where I was doing everything I was “supposed” to do in recovery… meetings, steps, therapy, showing up fully…and I still found myself back in the same pattern. Relapse.

Not because I didn’t want it.�Not because I wasn’t trying.
But because something deeper hadn’t been reached yet.

That realization changed the direction of my life — and eventually led me into working with earth medicine in intentional, structured healing environments.

Today, this is part of the work we hold inside Merkaba Retreats — for individuals who are ready to go beyond surface-level change and address what’s actually driving the pattern.

I know this is still a sensitive and often misunderstood topic in recovery spaces.

So I’m hosting a free 1-hour conversation to open it up — honestly and responsibly:

Recovery, Relapse, & Psychedelics
🗓 Friday, April 17�⏰ 10 AM PT / 11 AM MT / 12 PM CT / 1 PM ET

This is not hype.�This is not anti-recovery.

It’s a grounded conversation for those who have done the work…�and are still searching for something deeper.

If that resonates, you’re welcome to join us:�https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recovery-relapse-psychedelics-tickets-1987132238016?aff=oddtdtcreator

Best, Christopher
Founder, Merkaba Retreats

For those who have tried to get sober — and keep finding themselves back in the same place.

08/04/2026

Check out our latest overnight sacred medicine ceremony!!

08/04/2026

Most people will never see this.

Not because it’s hidden…
But because they’re not ready to sit still long enough to meet themselves.

This is the space before the ceremony begins.

Before the mind quiets.
Before the identity loosens.
Before something real starts to reorganize.

Ocean. Fire. Stars. Sacred Plant-Medicine.

No performance.
No distractions.
No escape.

Just truth.

This is the work inside Merkaba Retreats.

If you’re ready, you’ll know. Check out our upcoming immersions in Puerto Vallarta or Colorado.

Apply: https://www.merkabaretreats.com/upcoming-retreats

03/04/2026

430am. The altar is lit before the world wakes.

The space is quiet.
The field is clear.
This is where the day actually begins.

Not with conversation.
Not with noise.
With presence.

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Day 3 of our private retreat for this beautiful amazing woman.

This is where things start to settle…
and what’s real begins to come forward.

No performance.
No pushing.

Just breath.
Just body.
Just truth.

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At 6am, we begin with Kundalini as the sun rises over the mountains. Japa, prayer, breath of fire, intentions for the day, gong, mantra. Chai tea. Stars. Open air.

Simple.

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This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about removing what’s in the way…
so something deeper can lead.

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This is the work. We are currently booking private and couples immersions for those seeking a deep reset. May through October- we have a few open slots remaining. www.merkabaretreats.com/retreats

30/03/2026

If something in your life feels off…
but you can’t quite name it—
this is usually the moment to act.

Colorado Immersions — Summer 2026 with Christopher & Aeon.

→ https://www.merkabaretreats.com/colorado-retreats

29/03/2026

For Summer 2026, we are offering a limited series of U.S.-based immersions in Colorado. This is a focused, mountain-based experience designed for those who are ready to step out of what isn’t working — and reset with clarity, direction, and momentum.

RESET without leaving the USA:

A focused, small-group immersion in Colorado for those ready to step out of what isn’t working and get back online — clear, steady, and moving forward.

28/03/2026

"Christopher and Aeon each bring very different energies to the retreat, and together they create a balanced and supportive environment. Christopher carries a deep devotion to the sacred space and rituals he holds. Aeon’s presence is more relaxed and grounded, and over the course of the week I came to appreciate the authenticity and wisdom he brings to the experience. By the end of the retreat, I felt a genuine sense of brotherhood and connection with both of them."

JOIN US IN COLORADO THIS SUMMER: https://www.merkabaretreats.com/colorado-retreats