Sedona Retreat Manager
Breanna Faye Helfert: BA, MPH, CYI
Only when we are brave enough to confront our darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light. — Brene Brown
Breanna has been in the Wellness industry since 1997. She obtained her Master’s in Public Health from UC Berkeley in 1999, worked in healthcare over 11 years, became a certified Yoga Instructor in 2009, coordinating and hosting private Sedona Retreats since 2012. She has also been a student of Vipassana meditation since 1991, participating in numerous 3 and 10-day silent meditation courses. She is a student of Marshall Rosenberg’s Compassionate Communication, as well as spiritual teachers such as Pema Chodron, Thich Nhat Hanh, Adyashanti, Gangaji, and others. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as her own healing history, to Sedona Self-Love Retreats.
She feels honored and grateful to offer private Sedona retreats for individuals, couples, families, and friends focused on heart-healing and optimal Self-Love, which boosts joy and improves all aspects of life. She delights in learning about clients, gaining a deep understanding of each person’s issues, blocks, and heart desires, then crafting a uniquely-personalized retreat package. True Self-Love is selflessly sharing our gifts and insights with others.
Ever’thing there is but lovin’ leaves a rust on yo’ soul. — Langston Hughes
Sedona Retreat Practitioner Team
I’m not the smartest fellow in the world, but I sure can pick smart colleagues.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
The Self-Love Retreats Practitioner Team are some of Sedona’s best and brightest! Over 30 heart-based seasoned Healers and Guides trained in many powerful modalities, share their gifts with each and every Sedona Self-Love Retreat client. We offer over 60 sessions, including deep emotional healing, Divine spiritual awakening and development, empowering sessions on the land, therapeutic body work, sound and crystal healing, signature Sedona facials, yoga and more…
The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team. — Phil Jackson
Sadie, the Self-Love Cat
Saucy Snowpea Leopard
Be not afraid of growing slowly, Be afraid only of standing still.
— Chinese Proverb
Sadie reminds us of the easy art of living. Long naps, bottomless food bowl, finding pleasure in simplicity. Daily bird watching meditation on a level only the most dedicated monks could sustain. The resident expert on “being”, “doing” only what bemuses her happy spirit. When she talks back, people listen. Her saucy sense of humor makes the fleas cry, while human subjects laugh. Perched atop the Buddha throne at the Self-Love Guest House, where she reigns – longest naps in all the land… May we all take lessons in love and life from the wise animals with whom we co-habitate, and share a light heart. Peace & Love… Om Shanti.
Note – The cat does not go into Self-Love guest rooms or area, so Guest House is perfectly comfortable for those who may be allergic.
“I think I feel Self-Love for the first time. I loved and needed everything I experienced. The sequence was perfect timing for me. Breanna, I want to thank you for my journey. It is such a great feeling to have a light and warm heart. Ready to be present! You literally saved my life.”
“I have learned and received so much in only two full days on this Self-Love journey. I came here feeling exhausted, depleted, and in physical pain, and today I feel my cup has been filled and my pain lessened. Breanna put an amazing schedule together for me. I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learned and experienced. This was one of the best gifts I could give myself in this time of my life. Thank you so many times over.”
“My retreat was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. Breanna is lovely, I connected with her right away. The space was just what I needed – peaceful, quiet and comfortable. Breanna is very knowledgeable and accommodating. My yoga hikes were incredible! I left my retreat with an overwhelming sense of happiness. Thank you for helping me re-connect with myself and open my heart up to possibility. I am forever grateful for my time spent in Sedona.”
“I am a frequent Sedona visitor, and whenever I stay at Breanna’s place, it is always clean and very comfortable to stay and to rejuvenate. It is located in a very convenient and quiet area, where all the major hiking trails and grocery stores are easily accessed. The place is also surrounded by tall trees, plants and it is very healing. Breanna interacts with guests with respect and a mindful manner. She replies to my questions very quickly when it occurs to me. It has been wonderful to have found her and to be welcomed to stay at her Zen-like sweet room.”
“Breanna’s Self-Love Guest House was so peaceful and immaculate, which could have been the perfect getaway alone. But then having her knowledge in yoga and the best local hikes makes it all the better. Be prepared for perfect setting, great landscapes, and quiet and fun soul searching. I’m going back for sure!”
“I had an amazing stay. It was everything I was looking for and more. I do feel a deeper sense of Self-Love and acceptance! I plan on using the new Self-Care tools daily; especially the gratitude journal. Thank you for an amazing stay. I highly recommend.”