Retreats

"It is hard describe how transformative this Retreat was for me. I have been to dozens of yoga retreats and Panchakarma. But none have altered me so deeply. The combination of expertise in both Heather’ s Ayurvedic yoga practices and Jaya Somatic healing sessions are a healing experience everyone can benefit from. I’ll be returning. And they have deeply influenced my own medical practice too. I now believe that their approach is crucial to transforming our treatments of trauma & it’s deep psychological scars."

"This retreat was a beautiful experience because I have embodied the afterglow of this somatic work. Just the very next day after the retreat, integration started: I noticed the voice—my new internal ally—the part of me that now felt seen, held, and healed at the retreat. This somatic retreat didn’t just “relax” me for a few days. It changed my internal landscape. My behavior shifted, which is evidence that my nervous system got some regulation. I started putting up healthy boundaries, and I am starting to feel like I belong in this space on this earth. I have realized that this earth is my home too, and I must and should freely take up space as I desire."

“Jaya, thank you so much for this beautiful experience. As I look back, I am struck with so much healing and knowledge, I sit on the plane now with my back feeling strong and this existential pain I carried dissipating. Thank you for believing that I can heal. That belief alone really brings me to tears. The connection I felt last week re-installed a sense of magic in the world that was lost on me – this child like wonder of not knowing what one can expect behind every corner."

"To say this retreat exceeded my expectations is an understatement. The facilitators, the content, the accommodations and the food were all excellent. I came away feeling immeasurably empowered and supported physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I can't say enough about the facilitators. They provided a safe space and are experts in their field. They are articulate and the way they imparted the course content was easy to understand and accessible. I learned some valuable tools that I can realistically incorporate in daily life to feel more grounded, vital and connected to my inner being. I would highly recommend this retreat to anyone who would love to nurture and enhance their inner and outer being on every level in a beautiful and luxurious setting."

Thank you so much Jaya. You have changed my life with the wisdom that you shared during our 10 day Retreat and the Somatic Sessions that you gave me. I am truly grateful!

"Thank you Jaya, for guiding us and helping us connect with our bodies.Your embodied presence really supported me. Your openness and authenticity was inspiring and very much appreciated. With much gratitude!" 

“I recently finished Jaya’s Grace & Somatics Training with more questions than answers. It was mind-expanding. Some of what she shared was that healing from traumatic experiences is partly an act of Grace and my experience following her dynamic course, is exactly this. What I most appreciate about Jaya’s presence, is that she brings her whole loving, spiritual self into the room. She presents the material clearly, and with a sense of how much is enough for each presentation. The material covered dispels illusions, as well as gives facts about trauma. Jaya knows her material well and has obviously put a lot of thought and effort into offering this well-rounded Training. I highly recommend it for anyone who suffers from the affects of trauma and/or for those who work with people suffering from it.

"I came to this retreat for many reasons: Being curious about somatic therapy and Jaya’s approach towards it. Then there’s Bali, a tropical place where spirit is alive in its culture – where a million prayers are said everyday. And finally, there was a block. A wall of anxiety I have been hitting my head against for months, or years even. Something I was fully aware of but at a loss as to what it was and how to more on from it. My heart knew though. The moment I read about the retreat heart said ‘this was where I needed to go.’ Through the nourishing environment created by incredible women, a tiny window appeared in the wall. Somatic guidance gave light and space for a deep forgotten trauma to rise up and be acknowledged, expressed and heard. Yoga and breath supported its further release and the window became larger. By the end of the retreat, the wall had become the window. And there I stood in the new light of self. The support and love I received from the facilitators and participants, made this journey possible for me to go through. I hold them all in my heart with great gratitude. I feel this retreat has set me free. Life is renewed, on an unknown path, with heart open and full of light, guiding the way."

"Bali had been calling my name for some time so when the opportunity came along to attend this 10-day yoga and somatics retreat, it felt so right. It provided me the container I very much needed to calmly pause and catch my breath from the hectic daily life I’ve been experiencing. The daily exercises, classes and exchanges were held in a beautiful and serene yet vibrant space and were deeply grounding and enriching; it was what my spirit was craving for lately. Some of the highlights for me were the open morning classes immersed in Bali’s beautiful and lush nature, learning about the Balinese ceremonies and culture, and connecting with beautiful like-minded souls who traveled from across the world to be there. Starting the retreat as strangers with fellow retreatants, it quickly became a family to feel safe with, to be present together and to witness each other’s shifts throughout the process. I am very grateful for the retreat."

"The trip from Austria to Bali for the Somatic Retreat was a solo trip, so I was all the more pleased that I was able to make friends for life that I met there. The Retreat was very professionally structured and offered me a profound heart opening, as well as the clarity and courage to choose a new career path by the end. I highly recommend this Retreat to anyone who needs a fresh start in life or simply wants to recharge their batteries and learn more about the incredible healing and health practices of Yoga and Somatic Trauma healing."

“Jaya, what a powerful energy you hold. I am so grateful for what you did for me, I felt such a release. My back pain that has been with me for decades is gone. Thank you for showing me the link between mind and body. The Somatic training on the retreat taught me so much about mind body awareness. The examples and practical training was perfect. The way you treated and released the trauma I experienced at birth has shifted me to another level. Your ability to hold space and intuit what needs to be addressed is very strong. You are confident, well informed, yet also calm and humble. Thank you so much!”

"I found the Somatic Retreat to be very eye-opening. Somatic healing is helping me to be aware of my body and to allow it to tell me what it needs. Becoming friends with my sensations is a new concept for me, especially in relation to pain. I enjoyed all of the Somatic exercises and had some profound shifts. Thank you so much!"

"The Somatic Retreat was full of helpful practices. It's wonderful to come together in such a group of kindred spirits to learn from a real human who has walked her own path." 

"Amazing Somatic Retreat! It was a privilege to be able to join and learn from Jaya. She tackled trauma and somatic symptoms in a way that was so different than talk therapy or physio, or all other specialties. Her somatic approach is so much better at getting to the roots of the problems in the body with accessible strategies to resolve trauma and blockages. Thank you Jaya!" 

"Jaya's laughter, humor, joy and way of speaking about sensitive information about the body provided such a safe and supportive way of digesting the Somatic retreat content. I love and cannot wait to see her flourish so that more people can find the truth and freedom within themselves that she helps to steward."

"Jaya's Somatic work has to be directly experienced to gain it's deepest benefits. It has been a real gift to explore the depths of it during this Retreat."

"Jaya's laughter, humor, joy and way of speaking about sensitive information about the body provided such a safe and supportive way of digesting the Somatic retreat content. I love and cannot wait to see her flourish so that more people can find the truth and freedom within themselves that she helps to steward."