Yes! To Life: An Introduction to Embodying Your Vitality, Joy, and Wholeness
w/ Barbara Collier, Dr. Saida Desilets, and Aaron Michael
SPECIAL GUESTS: JAMEELAH CREATES, DAWNE ANGEL AVERITT, AND HOST MELISSA STAGER
If you missed this program live, a FREE recording will be emailed to all NEW registrants on August 31st or sooner. Register now.
Recorded Live on Friday, July 25th, 2025
*Ideal for the public and healing practitioners.
Join us for a FREE preview of the transformational Yes! To Life retreat.
Designed for those ready to deepen their relationship to their body, this online gathering introduces the foundational themes of releasing shame and embracing relational wholeness in a safe, inclusive space.
Learn about cultivating sexual sovereignty and self-trust through somatic practices, creative inquiry, and nervous system regulation.
This FREE 90-minute session offers a powerful overview of the retreat focus in Costa Rica this December.
Perfect for anyone curious about the Costa Rica retreat or interested in reconnecting with their body and cultivating a sense of wholeness.
Whether you're considering joining our in-person retreat or simply want to explore these topics, this program is a chance to experience a taste of the practices, connect with the retreat team, and ask questions.
What You’ll Experience:
✨ Welcome + Intentional Opening : Brief grounding practice to create connection and presence.
✨ Meet Retreat Team: Instructors Dr. Saida Desilets, Barbara Collier, and Aaron Michael, and support team members Jameelah Creates, Dawne Angel Averitt, and Melissa Stager.
✨ Introduction to Sexual Sovereignty: We understand that the word "sexual" provokes the imagination, and for some, it carries apprehension. During this program, Dr. Saida Desilets will unpack what sexual sovereignty means—and what it doesn’t—offering a framework for honoring your body and your inner wisdom.
✨ Releasing Shame + Reclaiming Self: Barbara Collier will discuss how cultural conditioning influences our disconnection from self—and how somatic and relational practices support healing, liberation, and authentic connection.
✨ Living “Yes!” in Practice: Aaron Michael will introduce playful, practical tools for sensing your body’s yes, no, and maybe, and for navigating relationship with others.
✨ Guided Practice: A short guided sensory-awareness exercise to invite participants into deeper connection with their body and present-moment awareness.
✨ Breakout Group for live attendees on July 25th: Come together in experience.
✨ Costa Rica Retreat Overview : Learn more about the retreat schedule, location, travel, pricing, and receive a special discount offering.
You’ll Walk Away With:
Tools to begin exploring your own relationship to boundaries, consent, and self-trust.
A clear understanding of what sexual sovereignty means in a safe, trauma-informed, embodied way.
A sense of the tone, safety, and depth of the retreat experience.
Clarity on whether this immersive retreat, in the Costa Rica rainforest, is the right next step for you.
A discount to use towards attending the in-depth retreat in December—$600 OFF applied to the balance due.
Meet Your Facilitators:
This FREE 90-minute online program is guided by three distinguished experts in intimacy, trauma healing, and embodied wellness.
Aaron Michael, MA, and Dr. Saida Désilets, co-founders of Embodied Love, bring over 50 years of combined experience in revolutionizing intimacy and relationship coaching. Their work spans three published books, 20+ online courses, and the upcoming Embodied Love University, a groundbreaking platform for sexual wellness education. Dr. Saida, a TEDx speaker and researcher, specializes in PsychoSexuality and the erotic individuation process, integrating somatic awareness and neurobiological re-patterning. Aaron, author of Optimal Sex Life, is a globally recognized coach in sexual health and intimacy, known for his science-backed methods to enhance pleasure, resolve dysfunction, and optimize sexual well-being.
Joining them is Barbara Collier, a seasoned trauma recovery expert with over 30 years of experience in somatic psychotherapy, nursing, and embodied psychosexual healing. A certified Somatic Experiencing® and Embodied Psychosexual Practitioner, Barbara specializes in addressing developmental, intergenerational, and sexual trauma. Her integrative approach combines movement therapies, nature-based healing, and equine-assisted support to guide individuals toward deep healing and resilience. Together, these three leaders will create a transformative retreat experience, offering a unique blend of science, embodiment, and soulful connection.
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Presented in collaboration with: Ergos Institute of Somatic Education & Healing Informed Somatic Education
“A wild, robust life awaits—one that honors your wholeness and the vibrant interconnection that has always been your birthright.”
If you missed this program live, a FREE recording will be emailed to all NEW registrants on August 31st or sooner.
Learn More About our 6-Night Yes! To Life Retreat in Costa Rica, December 2025
RETREAT SUMMER PROMOTION EXPIRES August 31st
Imiloa Retreat Center is limited to approx. 30 participants - reserve your spot soon
