Testimonials for Rochelle's Retreats
- -I enjoyed so many things about the retreat. One aspect that was wonderful were the nightly campfire gatherings and hearing from retreat participants after being in silence all day. The silence was very important and it was great to connect with others over a fire in the evenings.
- -By the time I left the retreat, I could feel my relationship with myself and the natural world shifting. I felt intense moments of clarity as we explored the link between mindfulness, somatic healing, and the natural world. Before the retreat these concepts felt inaccessible to me - I understood each of the words practically and I practiced each one individually to some degree - but by the time I left I *felt* the meaning of each one in my bones. I hope to return to this retreat every year to remind myself of what is important in life. If you feel caught in the chaos of anxiety, stress, and confusion, this is absolutely the retreat for you. From beginning to end, the Healing with Nature retreat was a life-shifting experience.
-I found the practice of pendulation, especially when practiced in the natural setting, to be the most transformative for me. It gave me hope that I can change my relationship to the inner barriers and patterns within me.
-I went to Rochelle's retreat three months into a very difficult recovery from COVID. I was exhausted, discouraged and had lost much of my vitality. I was skeptical at first as I was used to very vigorous meditation practice and very vigorous physical activity. To me, the harder you work, the greater the chance of success for a desired outcome. She proved me wrong! COVID was difficult for me as none of my medical caregivers had seen anyone with my symptoms (severe and debilitating lower leg pain) and I had the debilitating fatigue that is seen with many COVID cases. I was absolutely devastated. By the time I left the retreat, I was sleeping well again. My energy, legs and quality of sleep were all improving. It has been seven months since I went to the retreat, and I can confidently say that my symptoms at that time have improved by 90%. I believe my recovery was catapulted by Rochelle's retreat.