Your Retreat Facilitators
Our role is to facilitate the communication between you and the retreat providers. We are excited to help you throughout this process and answer all of your questions. We will hold a Zoom call a few weeks prior to the retreat, this will allow everyone a chance to connect live, answer your questions and help you feel comfortable while we review what to expect during your time in Varkala, India.
Christina Gibbs, LCSW, 500 RYT
is a somatic oriented therapist and mindfulness based practitioner who uses a mind-body approach while working with clients. Her role with clients is that of facilitator and companion, supporting them on their healing journey as they reconnect with their own internal wisdom. Christina has completed over1000 hours in teacher trainings and certifications in yoga and the healing arts. She received 300 hour TTC from Mathatitu Yoga Ashram, Certificate in Yoga Philosophy through Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, Meditation and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training from Yoga Point, India, and Advanced Pranayama Certification from Prana Awakening. She has received training and certification in Tibetan Healing Bowls in Varkala, India and certification in multi-instrument sound healing. She holds a certificate of completion in Somatic Attachment Therapy; Inner Relationship Focusing and is a Certified Learning Disability Specialist through the State of California Community Colleges.
Ronan Gibbs, 500 RYT
is as passionate about yoga as he is surfing. Ronan is a team rider and San Diego Ambassador for Almond Surfboards. He is also a team rider and San Diego Ambassador for Feeling Swell. More than just a cool clothing and apparel brand, Feeling Swell runs a nonprofit committed to promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention, raising over $100K to date. This is in deep alignment with Ronan's core value of service to others. Ronan is a talented guitar player and can play most musical instruments he picks up quite naturally. He has a deep dedication to his personal practice and self study of the ancient yoga and Buddhist texts. After he completed his 200 hour yoga teacher training, Ronan spent 6 weeks of dedicated meditation practice and silence with the Buddhist Monastics at Deer Park Monastery. He then traveled to India where he completed his 300 hour TTC at Mathatitu Yoga Ashram in Varkala, India.
*We would love to connect with you about our 2026 Retreat and answer any questions you might have.
**Please feel free to reach out!
Christina Gibbs (619) 417 - 8977 embodiedhealingsoluitons@gmail.com
Ronan Gibbs (619) 876 - 1893 ronangibbs3@gmail.com