PRESENTS
A grounded, high-touch spiritual and somatic experience
Ascension Retreat
MAY 8-10, 2026
BOULDER, CO
An intimate, small-circle somatic journey to
• unwind your nervous system
• reopen your heart to God and fully receive love
• come home to a body that finally feels safe to be in
Next cohort: Limited to 33 seats total with 17 Remaining. Investment: $1,300 - $1,650.
Feel into the experience before you say yes
In this short video, you will get a walk-through of what the Ascension Retreat is, who it is for, and how the work unfolds in your body and soul.
If your body softens or your heart feels recognized as you watch, that is often the clearest signal that this space is for you.
The intention behind this space
What happens when you finally feel the emotions you've spent your whole life suppressing?
You carry shame, fear, and trauma, silently and unconsciously, stored deep in your body because you never learned to safely feel your emotions throughout your life.
Some days you push through it. You function and keep going.
Other days, the weight of it stops you entirely.
Either way, you go on searching for love, connection, and God, while unknowingly carrying the very thing that's been blocking you from all three.
But something happens when you are safely guided to feel these stored emotions.
They move out of your body.
And underneath everything you’ve been holding and are able to release, is one thing that was always there…
Love
Not love you have to earn, reach for, or find somewhere outside of yourself.
Love that is what you are.
Because you are not separate from Source.
You are not searching for God.
You come from God and you are God.
And this remembrance and love is amplified when:
You witness others in their healing and are witnessed in yours.
You see yourself reflected in others and realize we all come from the same place and we all come from Source.
And this makes each of us deserving of love.
This is the intention for the Ascension Retreat on May 8-10, 2026.
To create safe containers to feel deeply, release completely and ultimately receive love.
It’s a 2.5-day in-person experience in Boulder, Colorado, held in a small, intentional group so that every person is truly seen, felt, and supported.
Through breathwork, somatic practices, and the transformative power of healing in community, you will be safely guided to feel what your body has been holding onto, release blocks, and return to the love that is your truth.
Led by Jake Whan
A guide who has walked from anxiety, fear, and disconnection into a life rooted in God, purpose, and soul-aligned service, who now guides others through the same journey home.
From:
dysregulated and guarded
To:
steady, open, and deeply connected
The Ascension Retreat is a carefully held space where your system can begin to soften and unwind the patterns that keep you tense, busy, or quietly disconnected from God and your own body.
Through nervous-system-informed facilitation, somatic practices, and prayerful presence, you are gently guided to feel what has been waiting to be felt, and in doing so, returning to the truth of who you are: love.
Before
- On-edge or flat, cycling between anxiety and shutdown
- Feeling God in your mind but not in your body or daily life
- Carrying unprocessed grief, shame, or disappointment that lingers beneath the surface
- Holding space for others while quietly neglecting your own nervous system
- Trying to regulate with mindset tools that never quite land in your tissues
During
- Guided somatic journeys that meet your system where it actually is
- Gentle but precise unwinding of chronic emotional patterns
- Prayerful attunement that invites God into the places you usually hide
- Attentive, small-group support that keeps you from getting lost in the work
- Practices that respect your pace and capacity, never forcing a breakthrough
After
A body that feels more settled, open, and responsive
A felt sense of God that is less fragile and more intimate
A renewed trust in your own inner yes and no
Somatic tools you can return to when life gets loud again
A new relationship with your emotions, not as something to suppress, but as the path home to yourself
What actually happens inside the Retreat
A carefully paced, two-and-a-half day live experience designed to move you from conceptual insight into embodied, sustainable change.
Evening 1: Landing and unwinding
3pm - 7pm
We open slowly. Grounding practices, orientation to the space, and gentle somatic work so your system can arrive without pressure to perform.
Guided grounding and arrival practices
Opening circle
Teaching by Jake
Intro somatic and breathwork experience
Day 2: Deep somatic and spiritual work
9am - 8pm + offsite group lunch
This is the core of the retreat, where the deeper somatic work unfolds, allowing your system to release held emotion and reorganize into greater coherence.
Nervous system healing practices
Masculine/Feminine polarity work
Teaching & Hot seat coaching
Guided practice to safely feel and release stored emotions
Day 3: Deep somatic work and integration
9am - 6pm + offsite group lunch
We close in a way that is kind to your nervous system and real life. You leave with grounded clarity on how to walk out with what opened in you.
Practices to sustain connection with God and your body
Integration circles and reflection prompts
Teaching & Hot seat coaching
Extended somatic breathwork journey
Throughout the retreat, there are built-in breaks, nourishing snacks provided, and food recommendations for lunch, with clear invitations to honor your limits. This is an experience that respects your humanity as much as your hunger for God.
MAY 8-10, 2026
BOULDER, CO
Stories from past participants
Hear directly from those who brought their guarded hearts, tender stories, and hungry souls into this space.
"It felt like home."
It felt amazing to be held and guided and to feel the supportand the love. Just being with all these amazing people andjust knowing that you're not alone. Everyone is just so kindand the support and love here is just something that Ihaven't felt in a really long time. It felt like home. It was all just an all around amazing experience.
– Rachel Rowley, Utah
"It felt like a deeply personal experience"
The moment that something truly shifted was during the Q&A. I brought up some of my history and how it's beenimpacting me recently. It was really a transformational experience.
– Steve Sapourn, Colorado
"It's beyond words."
...my connection to God, how it was before and how it's now is completely the opposite than it was. Not being connected to my heart, to my body, and now I can truly sense the God in me, in each one of us that attended, or in each human being everywhere.
– Nik, Slovenia
Jake is a wonderful healer and holder of space. He is very professional while also being personal, getting into the deeper 'issues' of others/opening up their heart more. I really appreciated the Q&A. Although I did not participate directly, the community watching witness and involvement as a helping healer was EXTREMELY powerful for me. Overall: this retreat and community feels written in the stars for me. It has been amazing to connect with other in this way. I truly will remember this as one the best things I have ever invested in myself. I feel a deeper knowing of who I am. I feel more confident in my path (especially because my 3D is so up in the air rn). Everyone was safe and high vibrating. I have reached areas of my soul I did not know were possible - from inner child to Yesus to even connecting to a past life/ancestor.
I feel even more deeply connected to God. I feel how easy and effortless it is to call on and receive clear, loving guidance from God in any given moment. I felt so held, safe, and supported in this space. There was room for all emotions without judgement. This experience has already been a major catalyst for me. I didn’t leave feeling refreshed or renewed as I thought I would. It opened old wounds and shined light on places I was hiding from. It has convicted me to walk my path with even greater faith and devotion. I’m grateful and excited for this next chapter of my life where I am more deeply aligned and of service. Thank you for a beautiful initiation.
There were many moments things shifted for me, all the exercises taught me a lesson. The most profound experience I had though was through the breathwork when I got to the part of me that really needed help. Giving love to my inner child and being a vessel to release generational trauma on my Native American side of the family has finally given me peace in my life. Now I feel I can finally live in alignment with my life’s purpose, whatever that may be. This retreat is for everyone. Everyone needs to realize how special they are how much they matter. We are in a middle of a spiritual war right now and experiences like this is what is going to save this earth. These types of experiences teaches others that we are all connected and that God is within all of us.
what it felt like to experience this retreat
JAKE WHAN
Visionary | Akashic Healer | Somatic Therapist | Breathwork Facilitator | Spiritual Guide
"Jake is fully present, comes from a space of pure love and authenticity, and welcomes every part of every being...seeing all beings as Creator. This creates resonance and full safety in the container and interpersonally." - Sarah S.
Meet your facilitator
A nervous-system-informed guide with deep spiritual roots
Jake Whan has spent the past decade working at the intersection of trauma-informed somatic practice, spiritual direction, and leadership development. His work has supported spiritual seekers, healers, therapists, founders, and artists in learning how to live in deeper relationship with God through bodies that once felt tense, guarded, or disconnected.
His approach is steady, precise, and deeply relational. Jake pays close attention to breath, micro-signals, and each person’s real-time capacity, creating a space where participants can open and process at a pace their nervous system can genuinely sustain. The work is never about pushing, but rather about helping the body rediscover safety and coherence from the inside out.
The Ascension Retreat emerged from years of witnessing how many thoughtful and spiritually attuned people still feel quietly alone within their own bodies. This container was created to offer a different experience - one where you are carefully guided, deeply supported, and not left to navigate the journey on your own.
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Investment
Ascension Retreat
May 8-10, 2026
Yellow Barn Farm - Boulder, Colorado
Standard Pricing
Ascension University Members: $1,300
General Admission: $1,500
Payment Plans Available
Ascension University Members: 3 x $500
General Admission: 3 x $550
Questions you may be holding
You are wise to be thoughtful about where you bring your body, your story, and your spirit. Here are clear answers to the most common questions.
What's included in the price?
Everything inside the retreat container: all teachings, ceremonies, breathwork journeys, somatic healing practices, polarity work, group coaching, and integration support.
What's not included?
Airfare, lodging, and meals. This allows you to choose what fits your budget and needs.
Do you need experience with breathwork or spirituality?
No. Whether you’re just beginning or already deep on the path, this retreat meets you where you are. You’ll be guided with clarity, care, and deep presence.
What if I am nervous about group settings?
It is completely normal to feel some hesitation about being in a group environment. The Ascension Retreat is designed to be a grounded and supportive place to begin feeling more comfortable in your own body and in shared space with others. Many of the practices are inward and reflective, including closed-eye breathwork and somatic exercises that allow you to stay connected to your own experience.
You are always invited to participate at the pace that feels right for you. Vulnerability naturally grows over the weekend as trust develops, but there is never pressure to share or open beyond what feels genuine. The group container is intentionally held to be respectful, supportive, and safe.
Throughout the retreat, we also explore practices that help expand your confidence in group settings. The intention is not only to help you feel at ease with others, but to nurture your ability to show up fully, trust yourself, and bring your unique gifts forward in the world.
What is the refund and cancellation policy?
Due to the intimate nature of our retreats, there are no refunds on payments.
If something unexpected arises that causes you the need to cancel, you can request to transfer your tuition to a future retreat up to 30 days before the retreat begins. Within 30 days, transfers are handled on a case-by-case basis with care for both of our capacities.
Where is the retreat taking place?
The retreat will be taking place at Yellow Barn Farm in Boulder, Colorado.
Where should you stay?
We recommend staying in Boulder, Longmont or Lyons.
Within these towns you will find plenty of hotels, motels, and Airbnbs to choose from.
Many of our retreat participants end up lodging together. Once you sign up for the retreat you will be placed in a group chat to coordinate lodgings and rides with others.
Where do I fly into?
Fly into Denver International Airport.
Boulder is about an hour drive from the airport.
How do I get there from the Airport?
You can take an uber, shuttle, taxi or get a rental car to bring you from Denver to the place you're staying.
Once you sign up we will have a more detailed packet with information for transportation.
If your body is asking for this, listen.
If you feel a grounded yes in your body, even alongside some nerves, that is often the doorway.