Join our holistic and spiritually enriching retreat, designed to guide you on a journey of understanding, processing, and healing from trauma through expert-led sessions and practical exercises. Delve into the nature of trauma and its profound impact on the body, while discovering effective treatment methods such as EMDR, breathwork, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. Gain valuable insights, participate in guided meditations, and learn transformative breathwork techniques, all within a nurturing and compassionate environment.
This retreat will be a deep dive into the universe of your breath and its potential for positively affecting your health and longevity. Many of us take our breathing for granted, unaware of patterns that may contribute to increased anxiety and stress. Pranayama, a mature step on the Yogic path, takes us into the subtler energies of our pranic layer. During this retreat, you will practice a series of breaths twice daily, becoming proficient and gaining the ability to create a home practice by the program’s end.
We will examine modern stressors that lead to everyday anxiety, fear, and depression, contributing to the epidemic of chronic conditions. Through tools such as pranayama, yoga asana, yoga nidra, healthy eating, and lifestyle practices, you will learn to take charge of and greatly reduce the stress effects in your life. This time together will offer great rejuvenation and healing for your nervous system.
Ample time will be provided to connect with nature, taking walks through rolling hills, visiting a beautiful Sequoia grove, and enjoying simple leisure time to let your body rest and repair.
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This retreat promises a deeply transformative experience, offering both practical skills and profound insights to support your journey toward healing and wellness. Join us to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit in a compassionate and supportive community.
Michael Pezzullo earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Communications from New York University. Based in West Hollywood, CA, Michael Pezzullo’s clinical work as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) includes specializations in treating trauma, substance use, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Michael primarily employs a trauma-focused approach, drawing upon training in attachment-focused EMDR, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In addition to his work in private practice, Michael serves as a primary therapist in both the Addictions and Trauma programs at Camden Center in Los Angeles. Previously, he worked for two years at La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center, one of the few exclusively queer dual-diagnosis treatment facilities in the country.
His clinical work began with the study of psychoanalysis at Valley Community Counseling Clinic, followed by the treatment of sexual compulsivity at the Center for Healthy Sex and clinical work with adolescents at Evolve Treatment. He also created and facilitated an LGBTQIA+ identity group for Impulse United, a global HIV advocacy nonprofit funded by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF).
In addition to clinical work, Michael is the social media and events chair for the Group Psychotherapy Association of Los Angeles. He has been a featured guest on several mental health podcasts and will also be featured in the upcoming documentary “Speaking Out,” which highlights real-life stories of trauma in the gaycommunity.
Deepak Swarup’s story is one of personal evolution. A realization of the profound impact of lifestyle choices on his own health became a catalyst for his transformative journey. This epiphany led him to transition from the business world to the realm of the Ancient Yogic Sciences. Motivated by a desire to share his deepening insights and contribute to positive change, he now runs a nonprofit organization. Vedanta Spiritual and Holistic Retreat Center is a beacon of hope for those seeking healthier and stress-free lives.
He shares his own experiences and empowers others to make informed choices to embark on a journey of holistic well-being. Deepak envisions a world where individuals are empowered to make conscious lifestyle choices, leading to improvement in health, wellness and relationships. His commitment to share is not only a personal journey but a shared mission to create a positive impact on the lives of those ready to embrace a healthier, more harmonious way of living.
Kristin aims to be “In Service of Life.” Devoted to the process of transformation, she loves being a guide for anyone on the path of enriching, healing, or deepening the mind-body experience.
Her teachings are infused with a deeper knowledge and mindfulness born of her decades of devotion to the lifestyle and study of Yoga, Natural Movement, Biomechanics, and Vipassana. meditation.
She is the Program Coordinator for VSHR, an E-RYT 200/RYT 500 registered instructor with Yoga Alliance, a certified Yoga Therapist with the IAYT, and a Restorative Exercise Specialist in Katy Bowmans “Nutritious Movement” program.
All prices include Accommodations, Course Material & Organic Vegetarian Meals.
*Limited work trade/financial assistance available
This Retreat, located in the womb of the California Sierra Nevada Mountains, is one of our specialized experiences.
Vedanta Spiritual & Holistic Retreat
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