{"id":464,"date":"2025-08-19T17:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/institutdakini.com\/?page_id=464"},"modified":"2025-09-02T21:03:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T21:03:48","slug":"the-path-to-daka","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/institutdakini.com\/en\/the-path-to-daka\/","title":{"rendered":"The path to dakka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1&Prime; admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbHeader\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb use_background_color_gradient=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb background_color_gradient_stops=\u00a0\u00bbrgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%\u00a0\u00bb background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb background_image=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/institutdakini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/532586192_24232506029770604_826505890805827843_n.jpg\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb24vw||24vw||true|false\u00a0\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00a0\u00bboff|off|off\u00a0\u00bb collapsed=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_has_close=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.20.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.20.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bb46c3f90e-2039-4627-9743-c64167c43e00&Prime; header_4_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#FFFFFF\u00a0\u00bb text_orientation=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h4>Sunday, September 21<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bb3a4934cc-4a1b-4d5d-ab3f-7188081ab2c7&Prime; header_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#FFFFFF\u00a0\u00bb text_orientation=\u00a0\u00bbcenter\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h1><span>the path to the dakka<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1&Prime; admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbAbout\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bbgcid-secondary-color\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb||117px|||\u00a0\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00a0\u00bboff|off|off\u00a0\u00bb collapsed=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{%22gcid-secondary-color%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}\u00a0\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_has_close=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row column_structure=\u00a0\u00bb3_5,2_5&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.20.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb42px||0px||false|false\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb3_5&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.20.0&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb text_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#FFFFFF\u00a0\u00bb text_line_height=\u00a0\u00bb2em\u00a0\u00bb header_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#FFFFFF\u00a0\u00bb header_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb44px\u00a0\u00bb header_5_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#FFFFFF\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb||9px|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">\n<h5 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[475] first:mt-0 md:text-lg dark:font-[450] [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"the-path-to-the-daka\">the Path to the Dakka : <span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A Men\u2019s Equinox Retreat<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">*Bilingual Retreat* Michael&rsquo;s first language is English, but he also speaks French. All are welcome.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>The Path to the Dakka<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>is a sacred call to men ready to shed their masks, open their hearts, and step into their most authentic selves. As the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>autumn equinox<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>brings day and night into perfect balance, we gather in that same spirit: to release what no longer serves us, anchor in truth, and awaken the sacred masculine through fire, ceremony, movement, and brotherhood.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Together, we walk with presence, grounded in our bodies, alive in our truth \u2014 carrying the balance of the season into every step forward.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[475] first:mt-0 dark:font-[450]\">\u00a0What You\u2019ll Experience<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Cacao Ceremony<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 A heart-opening ritual to set intentions and connect deeply from the start.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Men\u2019s Circle<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Honest sharing, deep listening, and the power of being witnessed without judgment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Movement Practice I<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 A journey through mobility, Tai Chi, primal dance, and grounding breathwork to awaken and enliven the body.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Connection &amp; Reflection Workshop<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Tools and practices for authentic relating, vulnerability, and brotherhood.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Cooking Over the Fire<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Preparing picanha together, honoring the ancient way of gathering and nourishing through fire.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Movement Practice II<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Embodied exercises to step into strength, clarity, and grounded presence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Sound Bath<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Deep integration and energetic reset through vibration and tone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Supper Fire Cooking<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Another circle of nourishment and community around the flame.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Fire Release Ritual &amp; Closing Circle<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 A sacred release, letting go of what no longer serves as we align with the balance of the equinox.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[475] first:mt-0 dark:font-[450]\">\u00a0Optional Overnight Journey<\/h5>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">For those staying the night:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Overnight Men\u2019s Circle<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Continuing the depth of brotherhood around the fire.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Morning Renewal<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Slow breakfast, reflections, and integration of the weekend.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Access to<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>sauna, lake, and hiking<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>to ground and renew before closing the retreat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">Departure at noon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 text-base font-[475] first:mt-0 dark:font-[450]\">\u00a0Why Join?<\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">This retreat is for men who are ready to:<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Break free from old patterns and conditioning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Step into their authentic, grounded, and heart-centered masculinity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Experience deep connection, brotherhood, and support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Align with the natural balance of the equinox to carry clarity, strength, and presence forward<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb2_5&Prime; 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