Soul PeelAre you seeking self awareness? Could you use some improvement in the self compassion arena, and would you like to live by less “shoulds”? Could you stand to feel more empowered and comfortable in your own skin and on your own two feet?

Would you love it if success in these areas led to more empathy, deeper attach-ment in your interpersonal relationships, a better understanding of your own behaviors and thus more intentionality and clarity in the choices you make for and about yourself and your life? And what if you could balance polarities in your life such as work and home, self care and care of others, your introverted self and the extroverted requirements of life? What if you could tap into your most vital energy in a way that you never thought possible?

What if you could do this but the answer lies in getting the fuck out of your comfort zone—comfortably.

What if you could create this transformation by challenging yourself in ways that may well be tough and a little scary, but also wildly fun and exhilarating.

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What if you could do this on a private beach surrounded by the Pacific ocean while dancing and surfing and meeting other courageous amazing women?

And what if you could experience being so present and in the moment that ev-erything else melts away creating space for a juicy, new life that you can begin to curate? Would you answer the call? Would you find an excuse? Would you move mountains to make it happen?

Welcome to Soul Peel!Your introduction to throwing a blind eye to emotional inhibition.

You will get your groove on by dancing hip hop to “can’t help but tap your foot and chicken your neck” tunes. You will peel away the emotional mask you wear in the world by working with a therapist who will be observing you in the wild (IRL.) She will help you shed your maladaptive belief systems so they stop informing your unhealthy decisions.

You will be practicing mindfulness through walks on the beach and creating art with the nature we find. You will learn about Charge; how to harness and move your own energy using yoga, chakra, and bio-energetic techniques. You will acquire tools to both access and balance your charge on a daily basis. You will dare to learn to pop up and surf in the white wash of the sparkling ocean. This transformation unfolds within the context of the energy of the group. It’s how we heal, seeing our reflection in others, and telling our stories.

Soul Peel makes use of many of nature’s wonderswith a “no holds barred, tell it like it is” therapist, an exquisitely intuitive yoggess with the mostess, a dance choreography queen out of Boston, and two pro surf instructors; a Nicaraguan native and a bad ass babe from Belgium.

Together we will take you safely into this journey of self discovery through the opening of channels so you can get as real, raw and rapturous as you are willing to be. As we move through different activities and exercises that are mutually complimentary to and supportive of each other, you will move between feelings of exhilaration, hesitation, fear, pride, self-doubt, joy, and everything in between. We will be with you each step to cradle you through this holistic, lavish experience.

If you want an experience with life changing results then this transformation vacation is for you. If you prefer to grow and learn rather than to hide and retreat, sign on the dotted line.

Oh. The comfortable part is the accommodations. A gorgeous, sprawling, home smack dab on the beach, three delicious meals cooked for you daily, and all of the planning is done for you! Work, logistics, worry, and all the bullshit. Just bring your courage and your willingness to “dare greatly”. And I hope you like great coffee and cheeky monkeys. It will be so Diacachimba!!!!!

MELANIE FAWERSacred Centers Chakra TeacherRYT 500 Hour Hatha Yoga & KPJ Ashtanga Certified

Melanie started surfing in 2019, for her 50th birthday! With a strong dislike of cold water and no inner inclination, Melanie never imagined herself surfing. On the other hand, Melanie loved hanging out with Jena on the soul enriching beaches of Nicaragua and she was not enticed by more traditional big birthday celebrations. Instigated by Jena’s surfing bug bite and reassured that the water would not be cold, Melanie, Jena, and two friends signed up for a week of surf camp! She has been falling for surfing’s steadfast beckoning ever since.

Melanie has been a yoga practitioner for over 26 years including ten trips to India for extensive study. She has been a student of the subtle body for the last ten years as a co-heart of the Sacred Centers Certification Program, the focused chakra studies program of Anodea Judith, PhD. Melanie also considers herself an amateur psychologist. She earned her B.A. Psychology from New York University and maintains consistent on-going study, a student of Schema therapy specifically since 2015. Melanie feels that whether you want to unravel your conditioning, heal from trauma, understand the self, or live to your fullest potential, we must come at the process from multiple angles.

While yoga begins the process of putting us back into our body and opening us to the mind/body matrix, the chakra system takes us necessarily deeper as we learn to understand and manage the human aspects of our

Soul Peel Facilitators

Melanie has been a yoga

practitioner for over 26 years,

an amateur psychologist

since college, and a passionate

student of the subtle body

for the last ten years.

beings. By understanding the seven portals of the subtle body we begin to curate heaven here on earth, as active participants, and avoid spiritual, emotional and psychological bypassing. Bio-energetics work in tandem helping to “take the issues out of the tissues” while psychotherapy focuses us unraveling the power of the Schema; patterns of maladaptive beliefs and patterns that developed in childhood yet continue to inform the choices we make every day.

Melanie is thrilled to be kicking off “Soul Peel” with gal pal and therapist extraordinaire, Jena Frederick, and taking her knowledge of the intangible to new heights! In this transformation vacation, we will use our individual expertise to compliment each others’ specialties to bring to each of you a truly unique, holistic experience.

Melanie owns Ashtanga Yoga Room, in New Orleans, teaching daily yoga classes in alignment and energy based Ashtanga yoga, and leading annual intensives in her, Yoga and Chakra Immersions.

JENA FREDERICKLCSW

Jena went through school knowing she wanted to become a therapist. She worked hard in school and even harder when she got out of school. She had become quite accustomed to working extremely long hours for many years just thinking it’s what you do. And not noticing what she was missing because she loved her work.

Her father died in 2015. He was a man just on the verge of his golden years who had his ducks in a row and his life lined up for a beautiful retired life—which he never got to experience. That year Jena took 3 weeks off in a row! To go on a vacation and begin the practice of healing and feeling. As the universe would have it she found a home quite randomly in Nicaragua having no idea that it was directly in front of one of the best surf breaks in the world. For all 3 weeks she and her husband watched enviously as surfers enthusiastically ran into the ocean with their boards twice a day. It wasn’t until the next year that they went back and decided to try it themselves. They both got bit by the surfing bug. And she has made it a point to go back and surf every few months since then. She has begun to experience gratitude in its most whole form for this new way to approach the second half of her life; which may be long or may be short but it will be full.

Jena Frederick is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in the field. Specializing in body and mind connection, trauma and addiction — she realized the connections involved. She trained directly under Brenee Brown for one of the most beneficial workshops she ever attended and completed the full training to become a Schema therapist. Learning Schema Therapy was her way to fully focus on patterns of maladaptive beliefs and patterns that developed in childhood yet continue to inform the choices people make every day. It taught her

She trained directly under Brenee Brown for one of the

most beneficial workshops she

ever attended and completed the full training

to become a Schema therapist.

how to separate ourselves from our inner critic and how to make her practice deeper through learning how to use experiential treatments. It also supports the fostering and focus on the relationship between therapist and client as one of the most important aspects of the healing process.

As another way to help dismantle the power of the Schema, Jena created a program that aligns the Schemas with yoga poses and breath work. Still Jena felt there was something else that could round out the idea of a more comprehensive therapy and found that she started to do art when she couldn’t find words to express the depths of her grief. She also stopped being afraid. Surfing forced a sense of being present on her in a way nothing else had. She realized, “You don’t have a choice.” It was the activity in nature and all of its unpredictability that gave her the most clear audio of how she speaks to herself in tough situations. And the clearest results in what happens when you are kind and accepting vs. mean and lacking love and compassion.

Jena feels that Soul Peel is the most natural step in bring-ing people to the most insightful levels of self discovery and healing in a place of pure beauty with some of the most amazing people she knows. You gotta risk it for the biscuit. So why not do it in paradise while you leave all the other adulting behind.

ISABELLA SIRENA

My name is Isabelle, but please call me Bella! I’m a single, 33 year old Belgian surfer that decided to quit her job and go surfing 8 years ago. I somehow got “stuck” in Nicaragua and managed to build my dream home, bed and breakfast and surf school right on the beach. I’m excited to show it to you and share whichever stories you’d like to hear. My biggest passion is the ocean and surfing but I also sing in a band and lead a beautiful girl-empowerment community project which I’ll tell you all about when we meet!

Playa Popoyo and Nicaragua have been my home for the past 7 years and I’m truly excited to share this little piece of paradise with you. I’ve been a surf instructor and surf guide for as long as I’ve lived in this magical place and I am beyond excited to introduce you to some of the best beaches and surf breaks on offer. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer, my aim is to help you progress but above all for you to enjoy your time in the ocean!

I have a lust for life that seems to have made me the different colored sheep in my family. However I like to live and let live and help others find their way of living their life to the fullest. I have embraced my choices and what has been delivered to me through following my wandering soul. My choices are made from hope not fear and every day that I help someone surf and confront their fears I have to pinch myself to make sure this life is real.

Swell Supremes

My choices are made from hope

not fear and every day that I

help someone surf and confront

their fears I have to pinch myself

to make sure this life is real.

ELSI MARIN

Hola hermosas dames! My name is Elsi Marin and I was born and raised in the beautiful city of San Juan del Sur in the gorgeous country of Nicaragua. And, although, I am only 33 years old, I am one of the first female surfers in Nicaragua.

The first time I did a photo shoot for a magazine article I was extremely self conscious because I would be photographed in my bathing suit. I tried to keep the publication out of sight from my grandmother but she saw it and was not pleased with me. Wow how have times have changed!

I am happy to be a part of what it took to break the standard and open the door to surfing for women. I was 18 years old when I started surfing and I have the same passion for it now as I did 15 years ago. Being able to surf and learning to speak English has created an entire world of opportunities for me. I have met and made connections with so many courageous, inspirational, ball busting, bad ass women — and many of them come back annually to keep surfing.

Surfing has allowed me to create my own journey. Two years after I learned to surf I became part of the Nicaraguan Surfers National Selection Team. It is my joy to share this sport (which is so much more than a sport) with women who are willing to jump in, get their hair wet, trust in me, and rides the waves.

I am happy to be a part of what

it took to break the standard and

open the door to surfing for

women.

ALYSHA (A.J.) JEAN

Originally from Boston, A.J. is a dancer and actress making New Orleans her home. Her passion flourished by experimenting with a variety of dance styles from Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern, and Afro-Latino dance throughout her career. Some of A.J.’s work includes: Le Petite Theatre’s musical, Jelly’s Last Jam, featured dancer in the movie Bolden, and dancing alongside Dawn Richard at Essence Music Festival.

Over the years her love for dance has developed into being an advocate for young women’s holistic health and self care empowerment. A graduate of Loyola University New Orleans, A.J. is currently the Assistant Director for Domango Training where she shares her joy through teaching dance fitness.

Her energetic and joyful teaching style encompasses a community of fun and comfort for all participants. Her ultimate dream is to “Dance the World” learning the beautiful dance styles native to various countries.

Hip Hop Booty Boss

Over the years her love for dance has developed

into being an advocate for

young women’s holistic health

and self care empowerment.

InclusionsLODGING FOR 9 NIGHTS (check-in the 5th and check-out 14th of June)

AIRPORT TRANSFER

THREE DELICIOUS HOME MADE MEALS PER DAY PLUS SNACKS

DAILY SURF LESSON WITH TWO PRO SURF INSTRUCTORS

SURF BOAT TRIP TO LANCE’S LEFT

SURF BOARD RENTAL FOR 9 DAYS

YOGA AND CHAKRA PRACTICE

GROUP SCHEMA THERAPY

HIP-HOP DANCE LESSONS

A BEACH BONFIRE

Exclusions:Airfare (arrive in daylight hours into Managua) Alcohol

InvestmentDOUBLE OCCUPANCY $4000

SINGLE OCCUPANCY $4700 (ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TO HOLD YOUR SPACE: $1000/PERSON

FULL PAYMENT DUE BY APRIL 15, 2020

Payment Options:Checks or Money Orders Made Payable to:Melanie Fawer 2521 Jena St. 2nd fl., New Orleans, LA 70115or to pay by credit card call 504-813-3738. CC charges will include 3% fee.

Other Offerings MASSAGE

HORSEBACK RIDING

COMMUNITY TOUR

Schema Therapy DiagnosticYou will need to fill out a Schema Therapy diagnostic for Jena prior to the trip. This provides her with more knowledge and context surrounding each participant and their interactions, hardships and triumphs. This gives great insight from the beginning and may be shared with Melanie.

Jena hopes to spend some phone time with each person individually pursuant to receiving their completed diagnostics as well. This diagnostic, upon receipt of your non refundable deposit, will be sent to you via email and we ask that you return it in a decent turnaround time. (Preferably 1-2 weeks)

Things to Bring That Aren’t Obvious & Suggested Links:YOGA MATmanduka.comsmile.amazon.com

RASHGUARDswimoutlet.comHurley Women’s One and Only Long Sleeve Rashguard, Next Feeling Fine Intensity Tank Rashguard, Billabong Women’s Sol Searcher Short Sleeve Rashguard, Maaji Turtle Bay Diver Rashguard

ZINC OXIDE SUN PROTECTIONsolartex.com(zinc colored sunblock Zinc Waterproof Nosecoat)

BUG SPRAY (just in case)

LARGE SWELL WATER BOTTLE

BATHING SUITS (more sports bra-like than tanning on a yacht type),

COVER-UPS AND SARONGScupshe.com

LOOSE COMFY CLOTHES. No fashion shows here.

FLIP FLOPS