Dawn Thomas

Before this experience, I was striving for perfection and had forgotten how to just be myself. This journey allowed me to fall in love with who I am and feel deeply connected to a community of strangers who became close friends overnight. I left with lasting friendships, inner peace, and harmony with my body as it is. It was the first time since the pandemic that I interacted with a group of people in person for an extended period. Remarkably, my sensitivities to light, smells, and high temperatures disappeared. I am also sleeping better than I have in 20 years. My body returned to being ME, and nearly three months later, I am still amazed that I am not triggered by the high heat and humidity in Florida or the bright sunlight. I can now tolerate different smells without my body going into fight or flight mode. When I met Gurudev and Nirali in person for the first time on March 9, I couldn’t even find the words to have a conversation. This experience has been life-changing.