Trainings

"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."

“Jaya, thank you so much for this incredible Somatic Training on the Retreat. As I look back on the experience 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."

Attending Jaya's Grace & Somatics Training was profoundly assistive for my life and family. As the class unfolded, implementing the somatic practices really assisted me and my child moving through some very large traumatic events happening with my family. Being a trauma informed manual therapist myself for more than 25 years, I had thought I already felt solidly resourced. Jaya guided us through exercises, gave lots of spaciousness to practice and for connection as well. Her deep love for this work is evident. The Training gave me such a powerful passion for Somatics. Knowing it is possible and easeful to make change and transform how we move through our lives. Ease is possible. The nervous system can come back to rest. Seeing the Divine in All deeply penetrates the experience and is where Jaya guides from. Deep, deep gratitude!

"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 Tiffany and Jaya. They provided a safe space and are both 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."

“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.

“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 came to this retreat for many reasons: Having a deep trust and respect for Tiffany and her traditional yoga teachings. 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 these 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 from Tiffany, Jaya and the other retreatants, 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 Tiffany and Jaya’s 10-day yoga, ayurveda 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 travelled 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 Tiffany and Jaya and the retreat."

"The trip from Austria to Bali and Jaya & Tiffany’s Retreat was a solo trip, so I was all the more pleased that I was able to make friends for life at the Retreat. 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 the 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, Ayurveda and Somatic Trauma healing."