What “conscious dying” actually means
Why the work is about living fully—not morbid fascination or performance.
An open, grounded conversation
Bring the questions you cannot answer from a brochure.
This is your opportunity to meet the people holding the container and hear directly how the six-day journey is structured.
What happens across the six thresholds
Habit, relationship, ego, other, self, and the integration of going home.
How the practices are held
Breath, movement, meditation, ritual, sacred sound, dance, and rest.
Who this retreat is—and is not—for
Application, expectations, physical demands, and the importance of fit.
What Maestro Valley is like
The Resonance Dome, cliff-side temazcal, Lake Atitlán, and daily rhythm.
How to prepare and apply
The application process, travel, what happens next, and time for your questions.
Meet your hosts
Five voices. One carefully held container.
Nick Dearman
Lead facilitator · meditation, breath, conscious dying
Kayla
Movement, somatics, anatomy, and embodiment
Kat Huizar
Ceremony, ritual, transformation, and nature
Anna Viktor
Bhakti yoga, kirtan, mantra, and sacred sound
Nu Moksa
Ecstatic dance, music, movement, and expression
60-minute live session
What to expect
No polished sales presentation. A clear introduction, honest answers, and space to feel whether the retreat resonates.
- Welcome and context What Yoga of Death is, and the boundaries of the conversation.
- Meet the facilitation team Each co-facilitator introduces the practice they will hold.
- The six-threshold journey Nick explains the retreat arc and how each day builds on the last.
- Live audience Q&A Questions about practices, venue, travel, fit, safety, and application.
- Next steps How to explore the programme and submit an application.
Before you register
Frequently asked questions
Is the AMA free?
Yes. Registration is free. You will receive the live link and reminders by email.
Will a replay be available?
Registered guests will be notified if a replay is made available after the session.
Do I need to be ready to apply?
No. The AMA is designed to help you understand the retreat and decide whether to explore it further.
Is Yoga of Death therapy?
No. The retreat is educational and contemplative group work—not psychotherapy, psychiatry, emergency mental-health care, or crisis support.
Can I submit a question before the live?
Yes. Add your question to the registration form. The team will group common themes for the live session.
Your question belongs in the room
Meet the people who will hold the journey.
Reserve your free place and receive the live link, reminder emails, and any post-event resources.
Register for the AMA