Our Guides
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Ash Moraca
Ash Moraca is the founder of Retreat, a mental wellness platform blending spiritual education with transformative practices. With certifications in somatic breathwork, yoga, meditation, and Reiki, and an Oxford MBA, Ash brings a unique blend of business acumen and holistic wisdom. Her journey from personal struggles with mental health to deep healing informs their compassionate, empowering approach to helping others reconnect with themselves, overcome limiting beliefs, and step into their fullest potential.
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Vipul Bhesania
Vipul Bhesania is a spiritual guide and teacher passionate about helping others cultivate deeper connection, purpose, and alignment in their lives. As the creator of the renowned "Know Your Legacy" podcast, Vipul has explored the wisdom of global thought leaders, blending ancient spiritual teachings with modern insights. His gentle yet profound approach encourages individuals to break free from limiting patterns, embrace their authentic selves, and live with intention. Through his work with Retreat, Vipul offers practices that guide others toward clarity, presence, and inner peace.
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Ewa Josefsson
Ewa Josefsson is a certified hypnotist and senior yoga and meditation teacher, dedicated to creating safe spaces for healing, self-knowledge, and positive change. With over a decade of experience, Ewa combines hypnosis, yoga, and meditation to guide individuals toward transformation, flow, and inner clarity. A teacher of teachers, she co-leads yoga and meditation trainings and specializes in tools like handstands, flow states, and dream work. Born in Sweden and shaped by her journey from Gothenburg to New York and Miami, Ewa believes, “Healing is more common and conversational than we think—it’s in the way we speak to ourselves and find our flow.”
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Mackenzie Rae Beynon
Mackenzie Rae Beynon is a certified Master Hypnosis Coach specializing in relationships and energy healing. Passionate about helping individuals heal their energy, strengthen boundaries, and create meaningful connections, Mackenzie uses hypnotherapy to empower clients to release limiting beliefs and align with their Highest Self. Her sessions combine deep healing techniques with practical guidance, offering transformative experiences that cultivate confidence, emotional balance, and purposeful growth. With her intuitive and compassionate approach, Mackenzie creates a safe, nurturing space for individuals to unlock their inner power, heal from within, and build the relationships—and life—they truly deserve.
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Lisa Jane White
Lisa Jane White is a dedicated yoga teacher guiding individuals to align with the frequency of the universe through healing practices, movement, and meditation. With a focus on breath, abundance, and the Sacred Feminine, Lisa offers private and group sessions designed to create space for transformation and alignment.
Her work blends mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation to inspire deeper connection, balance, and flow. Whether through her retreats, community offerings, or online presence, Lisa’s grounded and heart-centered approach invites individuals to discover healing and abundance within themselves.
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Aline Hanle
Aline Hanle is an international expert in intuitive strategy, with over 15 years of experience designing transformative tools, processes, and experiences. As the CEO of Experience Extraordinary, Aline has guided over 1,000 individuals and organizations toward conscious living, authentic purpose, and extraordinary achievements. Known for blending intuition, mindfulness, and strategic thinking, she empowers others to lead soul-aligned, abundant lives.
Aline is the visionary creator of the Cosmic Compass Game and Shades of Soul Oracle Deck, innovative tools that strengthen emotional intelligence and stimulate intuitive development. Fluent in English, French, and proficient in Italian, Aline also hosts international retreats focused on mindfulness and soulful living, captivating audiences with her actionable insights and profound guidance.
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Lola Faleti
Since 2018, Lola has helped women reclaim their power and express their authentic selves. As a clinical hypnotherapist, energy alchemist, and former HR professional, she specializes in guiding women—especially cycle-breakers like eldest daughters—to break free from people-pleasing and societal conditioning.
Through her signature approach, Hypnotic Style, Lola blends hypnotherapy, energy work, and intuitive styling to help clients unlock their confidence and show up in the world as their most liberated selves. Her work on Owning Your Power focuses on breaking limiting beliefs, setting boundaries, and embodying your truth with self-assuredness and grace.
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Amanda Gilbert
Amanda Gilbert is a meditation teacher, speaker, former mindfulness lecturer at USC, and author of Kindness Now: A 28-Day Guide to Living with Authenticity, Intention, and Compassion. She previously served as Center Director at UCSF’s Aging Metabolism and Emotions Center, leading research on mindfulness and meditation. Amanda trained with UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, Deepak Chopra in Primordial Sound Meditation, and InsightLA. She has guided meditation for companies like NBC, Paramount Pictures, W Hotels, Merrill Lynch, Macy’s, and YouTube.
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Nat Otáloro
Nat Otálora is a meditation teacher and host of the Way of the Heart podcast, guiding others on a journey of self-discovery and emotional healing. Trained in Dr. Daniel Siegel’s Interpersonal Neurobiology and certified in mindfulness meditation, Natalia blends science and spirituality to help others reconnect with their inner wisdom. Through her teachings and podcast, she invites you to explore the layers of the mind and heart, embracing the path toward wholeness and authenticity.
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Jess McConnell
Jess is a certified holistic nutritionist who integrates nutritional science with mindfulness, helping individuals build healthier, more intuitive relationships with food. Her journey into wellness began while working as a lawyer in Toronto, where unmanaged stress, energy crashes, and restrictive dieting took a toll on her health.
Seeking a sustainable approach, she studied at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and developed a passion for holistic health, particularly women’s hormone balance. Today, she empowers clients to move beyond diet trends and reconnect with their bodies for lasting well-being.
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Emily Johnson
Emily Johnson is an Emotional Success Coach and Certified Conscious EFT Practitioner, dedicated to helping burnt-out, high-achieving women reclaim their energy, regulate their nervous system, and break free from the cycle of overwhelm. With a deep understanding of how emotional patterns and subconscious beliefs impact success, Emily guides her clients through transformative EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) practices to release stress, rewire limiting beliefs, and cultivate resilience.
Emily empowers women to step into their full potential without sacrificing their well-being. Her approach blends science-backed techniques with compassionate guidance, creating a space where women can move beyond burnout, rediscover clarity, and create a life of sustainable success and fulfillment.
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Melanie Lown
Melanie is a trusted mindfulness and meditation practitioner known for her intentional, engaging, and authentic approach. Clients appreciate her ability to simplify complex topics with clarity and warmth.
With a Master’s in Psychology from Columbia University, she blends evidence-based techniques with a strengths-based approach while honoring traditional practices. Her research explores the intersection of psychological, physiological, and spiritual health, with experience at the Spirituality, Mind, Body Institute and the Spirituality and Psychology Research Lab.
A certified mindfulness meditation teacher, Melanie has trained at the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion and regularly deepens her practice through Vipassana retreats and study with leading global teachers.
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Carmelinda DiManno
Carmelinda DiManno is a dynamic DJ, producer, and wellness facilitator whose sound blends deep house, afro, indie dance, and house music. Known for her soulful and sexy beats, Carmelinda has played at prestigious venues across Canada, the USA, and internationally, including DoNotSit, Boho House, Soho House, Sofia Design District, Level 6, Parlour Room, Judy’s, Escobar, Wildflower, and Soluna. She has also shared the stage with world-class DJs such as Sabo, Steve Lawler, Dubfire, and Monkey Safari.
In addition to her musical talent, Carmelinda is the founder of Soul Revival Prana Parties, a unique fusion of yoga and house music designed to foster community and self-love through movement and music. Her performances have graced the stages of renowned music festivals like Electric Island, Tmrwtday Festival, and Love Burn, where she continues to captivate audiences with her deep, soulful sound.
Carmelinda’s latest releases, Let Me In and Keep Moving On, showcase her growth as an artist and continue to resonate with listeners worldwide.
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Leighton Dewitt
Leighton is a Transformational Coach and Visualisation Specialist who helps high performers break through mental barriers and unlock their true potential. With a deep-rooted background in Yoga, Meditation, and Coaching, he fuses ancient wisdom with modern psychology to create Personalised Visualisation Meditations that rewire the mind for success.
His work isn’t just about relaxation, it’s about real transformation. By reprogramming the subconscious mind, aligning actions with deep-seated goals, and reinforcing powerful new beliefs, Leighton helps individuals and teams move beyond self-doubt, step into unshakable confidence, and build a life of purpose, clarity, and fulfilment.
His mission? To help you see, believe, and become the person you were always meant to be.oes here
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Jacob Evans
Jacob Evans is a seasoned meditation practitioner, world traveler, and Reiki Master, sharing wisdom and inner peace wherever he can. With years of meditation practice and guidance from various teachers, he has immersed himself in diverse cultures and spiritual traditions, cultivating a deep well of insight.
As a Reiki Master, Jacob channels universal energy, promoting both physical and emotional healing. He is passionate about living from the heart, emphasizing compassion, healing the inner child, and nurturing peace from within. His serene, calming presence and resonant voice make him an ideal guide, whether you’re seeking a moment of relaxation or a peaceful night’s sleep.
One of Jacob’s unique gifts lies in his ability to weave magical, soothing bedtime stories that invite listeners into realms of wonder and comfort, easing the mind and heart. These stories help listeners drift into a restful slumber, reconnecting them with a sense of innocence and childlike awe. Join him for a transformative journey of self-discovery, inner peace, and restful sleep.
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Maddie James
Maddie is a seasoned meditation teacher and the Founder of Partly Cloudy Meditation. With a deep commitment to guiding others, she is dedicated to helping individuals cultivate consistency in their practice, enabling them to experience the profound benefits of meditation.
Trained in Primordial Sound Meditation through the Chopra Center, Maddie integrates a variety of transformative techniques, including mantra meditation, breathwork, and Vipassana, into her teaching. -
Anya Davidovich
Anya Davidovich is a former Olympic figure skater turned yoga nidra guide and yoga teacher. After dedicating 15 years to elite athletics, she found herself at a crossroads—who was she beyond the ice? Yoga, mindfulness, and yoga nidra became her path to healing, helping her reconnect with herself in a way that wasn’t defined by achievement or performance.
Now, she leads a mindfulness program at a global tech company and shares yoga nidra through in person and virtual community events, The Yogic Snooze podcast, and curated recordings. Through her teachings, she invites others to slow down, soften into stillness, and gently peel back the layers of identity. Her work is about learning to slow down, embrace stillness, and peel back the layers of identity, reminding us that we are not defined by what we do, but by the quiet, unshakable presence within. -
Katie LaRue
Katie is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Masters Degree in Psychology. She is the founder and owner of Optimal Health Counseling located in Northern California. Katie specializes in EMDR and Somatic therapy modalities. She tailors her work to meet the specific needs of her clients. Whether she is helping people find their voice, feel safe in their body, or reclaim their power, she has committed her life’s work to help people heal from their pain and alchemize their trauma. Katie teaches clients various therapeutic techniques to help them feel empowered again.