Coming Home ~ A return to Self

“I am deeply grateful for this awe-inspiring and transformative experience. Jelena is a highly skilled teacher and guide. Her approach to embodiment is rich with methods of gaining access to parts of myself that I normally ignore. The activities were engaging, fun, non-threatening, nurturing, supportive and helpful. Jelena helped me activate my curiosity and find my unique gifts and strengths. The theory and “tool kit” she offered was immediately serviceable to my intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. I was at a point in my life where I felt ready to embark on a new journey to help me make changes in my life. I felt stuck in areas of relationship with others and in my ability to see through important personal projects. I was reticent to be a part of a group. I’m so delighted that I took the plunge and participated in Coming Home—A Return to Self workshop. Absolutely life changing. I have greater capacity for joy. I have space to breathe. I trust myself.”

 Emily Stansberry, Vancouver, BC. 

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“It was lovely to come to this personal growth workshop in the context of a group. Jelena held a safe space and led with an intuitiveness and strength. The somatic techniques allowed me to access my subconscious on a very visceral level. This work helped me to connect the dots for myself in ways that talk therapy wasn’t able to access for me. I look forward to living into my authentic self.” 

Rachelle Siemens, Vancouver, BC.

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“This workshop felt like a true gift, arriving just as I was, seeking a new way of being. It offered me tools, for listening to my body, my breath and the quiet voice within. Tools for living another life. I learned to create space to truly hear myself and meet myself and my feelings with care. 

It reminded me that healing is not a destination but a journey that can be shaped by grace and joy and ease. I now have ways to be within, to be with myself and soften into my emotions and find comfort within. Though I don’t see the full map ahead, I know I can trust my body and my heart to lead me. “

Esma Guenin, Vancouver, BC.

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“The results were everything I hoped for and more. My expectations were powerfully exceeded. The breathwork and inner child work was very, very powerful. Also very useful tools and concepts to move forward with. Jelena has put together a remarkably effective workshop for personal growth. Presented wit love, kindness and safety. I highly recommend it and will do it again.”

Vic Mills, Vancouver, BC.

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“I feel so grateful for you sharing your life’s work and also to myself for signing up. I was called to join. Connecting with self is my final frontier that also terrifies me. I am emerging with knowledge, hopefully  wisdom, a renewed sense of love for myself and y journey, and a profound respect for this work. Thank you again, I hope to continue on this path!”

Suzanne Rushton, Vancouver, BC.

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“Lots of practical tools that I can continue to work with, The breathwork was especially powerful and moving, and I am curious to work with this more.”

Eden Bishop, Vancouver, BC. 

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“So deeply grateful of this space, the techniques and the skillfully-held group dynamics that supported the deeply-felt breakthroughs in my own personal growth. Wow, this was such a helpful, beautiful and heart-opening life-changing way to spend a week. I hope you can experience Coming Home with Jelena Marda. I’ve done a lot of similar work/programs, but nothing compares to this. Nothing else really brought together the body, personality, and divinity of the authentic self. Provided a coherent easy to understand, yet demanding to live and grow into model for authenticity. Revealed the specific places I personally have more capacity to grow. Then gave specific techniques to lean into this growth. This program is amazing. For sure there were some tears and difficult realizations, but we were supported and had techniques so that no one was overwhelmed. It is a joy to connect with the other participants. Already this is changing how I show up in relationships and professionally. Jelena is exceptional—if you feel drawn to dance, learn, or work with her, I’d whole heartedly recommend it.”

Anna Bernhardt, Vancouver, BC.

 

“Well, I felt extremely broken and unfixable even with all the help that I have received over the past 30 years. I felt hopeless, a deep sadness and loss of connection. This workshop without a doubt has been the very best thing I have ever done for myself. I now have a renewed view of how I can change my life for the better and I am extremely grateful and excited for not only my own future but for everyone in my life!"

Leah Pagonis, Vancouver, BC. 

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"I deeply appreciate Jelena’s clear and in-depth presentation of the theory and information in the workshop. Jelena’s calm, focused and direct approach helped immensely with comprehension and integration. I loved the rhythm and flow of the workshop, … theory, exercises, movement and breaks. This workshop felt well-honed, and yet flexible for things that would spontaneously arise. Very grateful for the deep dive and thus crucial and necessary self growth work. Thank you!”

Jen Charles, Vancouver, BC. 

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“This course is an essential experience for learning how to move towards living and loving as your authentic self. The group experience brings a sense of mutual care, acceptance, understanding and support as we all tackle the universal difficulties of being human and the inevitable injuries that wound us and separate us from ourselves and from connecting with others. The course is a roadmap of steps we can take to bring us back to our true home within ourselves.”

Danica Levajac, Vancouver, BC.

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“Jelena’s 5-day immersive "Coming Home" workshop offered me an opportunity to explore where I needed to reconnect with my intuition and inner child self. She gently encourages a deep group connection and safe container. Between theory and movement she asks us to uncover what is needed and to look at how we show up in life. Each day unfolding differently depending on the energy and vibe of the group. Yes, there is still more healing work to be done. I now have more tools to continue that exploration on my own. I am very thankful and highly recommend this workshop as an investment to yourself and look forward to her next offering.” 

Cylia Wong, Vancouver, BC. 

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“An experience of deep inner growth and finding a way home to my deepest, truest and most embodied self. The workshop was exciting, supportive and joyful. I would highly recommend this workshop to my loved ones.”

Danika Levajac, Vancouver, BC. 

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“I cannot say enough about how grateful I am to Jelena for this beautiful workshop. It was the perfect blend of theory and practice, and I have come out of it feeling an amazing sense of hope and knowledge and empowerment in continuing my personal growth journey. It is only through this comprehensive and thoughtful workshop that we can gain a truer sense of self. Thank you so much Jelena, for coming into my life."

Shelley Browne, Vancouver, BC. 

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"From the first moment I entered the room, I felt safe and welcomed. Nothing was forced, it was all an invitation to move deeper and as far as I was willing to take it. There was consent in every step and I appreciate that very much. I’m grateful for this opportunity to expand, grow and also heal. The following days and weeks have so far brought an awareness that wasn’t present before. The guidance that Jelena provided in a safe and comfortable environment is truly priceless and precious as it has opened me up to so much more clarity, growth and consciousness. Thank you!  This was and I continue to see it as a beautiful and pivotal experience in my life.”

Taraneh Nasooti, Vancouver, BC. 

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“It was a great self-exploration experience in a safe, empowering and supportive environment that Jelena created with a good balance of theory, experiential exercises and conscious movement components. It was a deep dive in re-examining my core beliefs, values, socio-cultural conditioning, life experiences, needs, fears, attachments and assumptions in order to determine their validity and rip away masks of self-deceptions that prevented my spiritual growth. The breathwork was very powerful and transformative experience, it opened the door of my inner world, and I connected with the parts of myself that I barely knew, the place inside where magic is still alive and gave a voice to the life within that longed to be lived, to be expressed. I realized that I am not any more at the mercy of life’s events because I have a choice and the opportunity to wake up, grow and heal even amid tragedy, fears, disappointments or loss. Thank you Jelena, for the inspiring, powerful and insightful week! “ 

Ljubomir Matkovic, Vancouver, BC.

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In this workshop I got to experience how the value of body based awareness techniques put into action, can lead to a beautiful embodied state of inner calm and feeling at home with all parts of self. Thank you Jelena for curating with care the blend of theory, breathwork, movement and partner practices. It helped me to move past blockages and old belief systems  to discover connection with an exquisite place and power within.

Irene, Dulay, Vancouver, BC

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“I have to confess that of all the counselling sessions, self-help methods and or reading I have done, your program/workshop was the one that touched me the most. “

Kuldip Chaggar, Vancouver, BC

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“I highly recommend this workshop. It is a gift to Self.  I expanded my conscious movement practice, received a safe, gentle and nurturing container of support in which to unpack and heal old wounds and I uncovered a deep well of safety within my authentic being that is now enriching every area of my life. Jelena is a master of her craft. A wise, patient, intuitive, inclusive and caring counsellor and teacher, she models the essence of her teachings- strength in vulnerability and power in authenticity. A fun combination of practical theory and hands-on learning, you’ll dance, laugh, cry, connect with others and feel more empowered then when you arrived.”

 Mandara Lebovitz, Vancouver, BC.  

 

“Most of my life, I suffered from social and performance anxiety which affected many aspects of my life. Jelena’s 5-day workshop shifted something for me. It helped me step out of hiding behind my fear of being seen and getting it wrong into a bigger version of myself, less afraid and willing to take risks. As my tendency to anxiously anticipate loosened its grip over me during the course of the workshop, I was able to stay in the present moment and share authentically with the group rather than plan in my head what to say. I allowed my disowned emotions like sadness and grief to flow and let myself be witnessed in the ‘messy’ act of crying which was a huge breakthrough for me. Jelena facilitated a beautiful healing experience for me during one of the practices. She worked her magic on me when I least expected it. I felt deeply held and nurtured by her gentle presence. Thank you, Jelena! My heart is full of gratitude for you, other workshop participants, and this deeply transformative shared experience.”

Anna Fesz, Vancouver, BC

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“Participating in Jelena’s workshop of embodies dancing including breath work allowed my body to communicate to me with out my ‘classic” critical self-defeating mindset. Though movement and intentional picked music I accessed tension and could release it for good. After the course I feel internally more at peace, more joyful ,and significant reduced negative self talk . SUCH a relief and now I am continuing this positive state my daily life. Jelena brings a wealth of expertise to you in a simple way that makes it accessible. If you ponder if you … Just go!”

 Vanessa Wiebel,  Vancouver, BC.

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“I truly appreciate and have deep gratitude for the care and dedication that went into the program. I took the workshop because I am inspired by the authenticity that Jelena exudes in what she offers as a facilitator and counsellor. She holds space in such a gentle but clearly strong way and felt that I was willing to be vulnerable in the container she created. What I found was a map, a multitude of avenues that led to the authentic self through the mind, the body and raw emotion. The more vulnerable I felt the more appreciation I felt for myself and from the group. I look forward to using the tools offered here to navigate what seems like the muddy waters of who we seem to be, to a clearer and deeper ocean of who we actually are and can be.”

Erin da Roza, Vancouver, BC.

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“ This workshop , like any of Jelena’s work, felt safe, allowing me to enter into the depth of work when tending to the soul and psyche. Her care in curating the content and experiential exercises we went through, made the workshop sustainably transformational. This transformation was palpable as we navigated each day, guided through her gentleness in holding space, offering clear reflection, and checking the pulse of the group as we moved together.”

Estephania Solis, Vancouver, BC.

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“I recently attended Jelena’s personal growth workshop that exceeded my expectations. Her insightful sessions and engaging activities with somatics and inspirational music, provided valuable tools for self discovery. Jelena created a supportive environment, fostering meaningful connections among participants. I highly recommend this workshop for anyone seeking personal development and 

transformative experiences”

Kathleen McInnes, Vancouver, BC.

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“Dear Jelena, thank you for the TOOLS and the reminders. Now, I do notice that I have more choices and options instead of just reacting to a situation. I’ve learnt to slow things down by taking a breath, to pay attention to my inside and to honer my beliefs and values. Learning to mirror my inside to match my outside from a loving place. As result, I feel a calm in my heart and aware of a completeness and satisfaction. It has been helping me to relax, to cherish moments and to be curious from a loving place instead of fear.”

Mariam Akhtary,  Vancouver, BC.