Mary says, "I particularly love silent retreats. The first retreat I ever came to at the Synchronicity Sanctuary was a week-long silent retreat. I was drawn to it because it was silent." See more
Anonymous says, "Ixca is gifted in putting together an amazing retreat experience. There is no question why she received consistent stellar reviews. I had hopes that I would get something positive out the retreat, and I certainly had an experience that helped me tremendously." See more
Jeanne says, "It was a wonderful experience. My boyfriend and I went. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff were courteous and the teachers very serious. We would both like to return someday." See more
Kimberly says, "I arrived with so much confusion in my mind, and uncertain of my marriage, as well as dealing with grief from losing my father. I was nervous upon arrival, never having been to something like this, but I knew it was because I was going to experience "something" and boy, did I ever! The facility is beautiful, the food was unforgettable (sincerely) and the guests become like family." See more
Julian says, "The Haven is beautifully set on the waterfront on Gabriola Island. I wasn't sure what to expect at this workshop. I was hoping I would find more confidence in using my voice as I have been confident in speaking in public but deathly afraid of singing in public! What I found was a very safe space to explore making all kinds of sound from humming and babble to overtone chanting and yes." See more
Ian says, "I have been working with the paititi institute for a long time. They have always been extremely supportive. Even with some of the extreme situations and expansions I find myself into." See more
Katherine says, "M Freeman's Cinema Divina weekends always help me see the Divine at work in the quotidian events of my life. From making coffee to sitting in front of an open widow enjoying the morning breeze, I am reminded that my life is not spectacular but comprised of simple tasks, enjoyable moments talking to a friend, pain-filled days of back problems and a hundred other things that make up a life well lived." See more
Athea says, "It was a joy to study the Mandukya Upanishad on line at Sivananda Ashram. Learning about the three states of being i.e., waking, dreaming and deep sleep state and their repeating cycle of evolution and de-evolution was most intriguing." See more