A Wellness Retreat Rooted for your renewal
June 20, 2026 | 4:00pm - 9:00pm
We invite you to the Ikigai Wellness Retreat to enjoy a restorative day focused on your wellbeing while nestled within the serene landscape of the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum!
The Ikigai Wellness Retreat is a thoughtfully curated, fully immersive event designed to nurture health, mindfulness, and meaningful community connection. Inspired by the Japanese concept of ikigai, one’s reason for being, this retreat invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your wellness through movement, restoration, creativity, and shared presence. We are proud to collaborate with San Diego-based studios and small businesses that are committed to community care.
TICKETS
Glow pass
(General Admission Ticket)
$280 Non-member
$250 JFGM Member
What’s included:
Admission to the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Access to all group fitness classes & wellness workshops
Access to the refreshment lounge
Curated wellness goodie bag
Enlightenment pass (SOLD OUT)
(VIP Ticket)
Includes everything in the General Admission, a VIP curated wellness goodie bag, and (1) Elevated appointment-based healing service, which you can choose from:
• Acupuncture
• Cupping
• Facial
• Craniosacral therapy
• Detox organ massage
*Appointment-based services are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff will contact you after your ticket purchase to arrange your appointment.
Getaway pass
(Entry After 6:30pm)
$120 Non-member
$90 JFGM Member
What’s included:
Admission to the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Access to group fitness classes & wellness workshops starting 6:30pm
Access to the refreshment lounge
Move. Restore. Connect.
What to expect
Wellness isn’t just quiet reflection — it’s movement, expression, and meaningful connection. Join us for a vibrant lineup of group experiences and classes designed to energize your body, spark your creativity, and bring our community together. From uplifting workshops to dynamic sessions that get you moving, there’s something for everyone.
All experiences listed below are included with every ticket level, so you can explore freely and follow what inspires you most. Come and go as you please. Drop into a class, discover something new, and make the day entirely your own. Your wellness journey starts here, and we can’t wait to share it with you!
Ear Acupuncture
Beginner Hustle Dance Class
Soul Compass Readings
Pulse Reading
Herbal Guidance
Reiki Energy Healing
Live DJ
Yoga
Guided Meditation
Drum Circle & Group Energy Work
Self-Defense Class
Group Healing Circles & Journaling
Refreshment Lounge
Appointment Based elevations
The appointment based experiences listed below are only included with Enlightenment Ikigai Experience Ticket.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a time-honored practice rooted in Chinese Medicine that uses fine, precise needles to restore balance within the body and support its natural healing processes. By stimulating specific points along the body’s meridians, acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, improve circulation, and harmonize organ function. Dr. Sonja Lokensgard is a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine specializing in digestive health, mental-emotional wellness, autoimmune conditions, and orthopedic and sports-related injuries. Her treatments are tailored to address the root cause of imbalance, helping to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, calm stress and anxiety, support immune function, improve digestion, and enhance overall vitality and resilience.
Craniosacral therapy
Step into a space of deep relaxation and gentle restoration with craniosacral therapy, a soothing, light-touch practice that works with your body’s natural rhythms. By supporting the craniosacral system which includes the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord, this therapy helps release tension, restore balance, and encourage your body’s own ability to heal. Many participants feel a profound sense of calm, relief from tightness in the head, neck, and back, improved sleep, and an overall lift in emotional and physical well-being.
