Independence Weekend at IKAL: Raíces y Rituales
A Celebration of Body, Soul, and Earth
From September 9 to 17, IKAL opens its sanctuary to honor Mexico through movement, ancestral wisdom, and the sacred flavors of our land. During this Independence Weekend, each day becomes a tapestry of yoga, rituals, and sensory journeys that awaken memory, gratitude, and connection.
Come and celebrate well-being with the Mexican spirit, where tradition meets renewal, and every practice is a prayer to life.
At Ikal, every bite becomes a ritual of connection. Join us for a sacred cacao ceremony, awaken your senses with a guided mezcal tasting, and savor a week-long Mexican menu at Maia Restaurant. A journey where flavors, traditions, and spirit intertwine to honor the roots of our land.
Throughout the weekend, Ikal becomes a sanctuary for inner reconnection. Guided by renowned masters like Gurmukh and Gurushabd Singh Khalsa, each session of yoga, meditation, and ancestral practices invites you to return to your essence and awaken the wisdom within. A journey of presence, balance, and spiritual renewal.
Day-by-Day Rituals
Friday
8:30 am – Ashtanga Yoga
Awaken your inner fire with a dynamic flow that unites breath and movement. This practice strengthens the body and clears the mind, opening space for new energy to arise.
10:30 am – Hatha Yoga
A gentle encounter with presence: steady postures, mindful breath, and inner stillness to restore balance and harmony.
4:30 pm – Vibrational Sound Journey
Surrender to the healing resonance of gongs and Tibetan bowls. The vibrations guide you into deep states of meditation and renewal, carrying you beyond words.
Saturday
8:30 am – Kundalini Yoga
Awaken the serpent of energy within. Through breath, mantra, and movement, this practice elevates the spirit and expands consciousness.
10:30 am – Yoga Sanas
A restorative session that nurtures body and soul, inviting healing at physical, emotional, and energetic levels.
11:00 am – Complementary Astrological Readings
The stars whisper truths about who we are. Let astrology guide you in discovering your emotional and spiritual pathways.
2:00 pm – Jungle Gym Obstacle for Kids
A joyful ritual of play and movement for children, reconnecting them with nature through laughter and challenge.
4:00 pm – Sacred Circle of Opening and Gratitude
Together we gather, offering gratitude and intentions to the fire of community. A circle where every voice is honored.
5:00 pm – Cacao Ceremony “Corazón de Cacao”
The sacred medicine of cacao opens the heart, reminding us of sweetness, presence, and the deep roots of love.
7:00 pm – Mezcal Tasting at Maia Restaurant
Spirit in a glass: artisanal mezcal, crafted by ancestral hands, to honor the earth and its gifts.
Sunday
5:30 am – Sadhana with Gurushabd Singh Khalsa
At dawn, before the world awakes, we gather in discipline and devotion. Guided by Gurushabd Singh Khalsa—disciple of Yogi Bhajan and guardian of the Kundalini tradition—this sacred practice becomes music, mantra, and meditation for the soul.
8:30 am – Hatha Yoga
A gentle morning flow to integrate breath and body after the sacred silence of sadhana.
10:30 am – Kundalini Yoga with Gurmukh
Led by the luminous Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, co-founder of Golden Bridge Yoga and global teacher of Kundalini, this session is a rare offering. A pioneer of spiritual awakening through movement, she brings a powerful presence that awakens heart and soul.
12:30 pm – Afro Dance
Rhythm as prayer. A vibrant dance to embody freedom, joy, and ancestral energy.
2:00 pm – Ice Bath
Enter the water, breathe, release. The cold awakens vitality, strengthens resilience, and clears the mind.
2:00 pm – Kids Expressive Arts & Crafts
A sacred space for children to explore imagination through art, color, and creation.
4:30 pm – Temazcalli
Step into the womb of the earth. The temazcal purifies body and spirit, guiding us back to the elements and the essence of being.
5:00 pm – Honoring Mexico
A closing ceremony of music, offering, and gratitude—a collective prayer to the spirit of Mexico and its eternal legacy.
Sacred Flavors of Mexico
Throughout the week, delight in a special menu of traditional Mexican cuisine, curated from diverse regions of the country. Each dish is a story, a celebration of our roots, and a ritual of flavor that nourishes both body and spirit.
At Roots and Rituals, every gathering is an invitation to remember who we are, to honor where we come from, and to celebrate what unites us.
Come with an open mind and a willing heart—IKAL awaits to celebrate, to heal, and to give thanks together.
