'I can attest to the strength of the energy that Christian creates to change you profoundly...'

'Christian has a special gift and ability for facilitating Spiritual awakenings that he brings through him better than any Avatar I have ever worked with.'

'Thank you again for the opportunities you create not only for me but for everyone that comes into your presence. You are a true healer in every sense of the word!'

I thank you for the wonderful retreat, that was special for me. I wanted to talk to you about what I experienced in the Breathwork, but I could not because it seemed to be beyond comprehension. I am still digesting that experience; however, I believe that I had suppressed such a feeling inside me for a long time. I felt my body so heavy that I could not move as if I was pinned down on the floor by force. When you touched my forehead and chest, saying 'OK', I screamed and cried without hesitation. You allowed me to release that feeling. Probably, my spirit responded to your kind heart and greater spirit. I felt I was saved.

I have been searching for the spiritual/creative community. My friend introduced me to your web site and I have occasionally received your invitational emails since then. Finally I signed up for the retreat following my intuition. I am glad that I did.

I would like to know if you have apprenticeship or some kind in which I can learn your breathwork further. I would like to be a spiritual practitioner/leader/creator like yourself. -- Minoru. June 2009.

I've spent the better part of my life feeling ultimately unworthy of Divine love. I used to have a reflex during prayer or meditation where I would interject 'Fuck you G-d!' as a spiritual self-sabotage, as if to deny myself access to the Divine by cursing it, thereby illustrating my unworthiness. Not once during any of the three breathwork sessions did I hear that absurd lifelong utterance. I continued to trust the breath, as Christian so lovingly instructed us to do. The breathwork was truly healing...

I continued my dialogue through tears and twitches, almost resenting that I was so conscious of this blessed awareness. I was filled with a profound sense of genuine love. A love that I and everyone else is worthy and deserving of. Furthermore, whether consciously or unconsciously, I was supporting that energetically with my awareness of those around me; my breathwork contributing to the collective support of the group, without judgment or comparison.

Tears streamed down my face as I continued my internal dialogue. Once again I was calmed by Christian's gentle words, 'I open; I allow' returning to that sacred realm beyond judgment and guesswork. As my breath deepened, bright colors appeared. Was it possibly light from some sacred source? Was I simply remembering Christian's vivid display of colorful silk flags from the night before?

I choose to do breathwork. I choose to support the breathwork of those around me. I choose to honor the authentic spiritual practices and choices of others, and I choose to align myself with those whose love for themselves, humanity and goodness guide their spiritual evolution. I also choose not to judge that evolution: not mine, nor that of others. And that is why I choose to be here this weekend. When you think of all the other choices we might have made for the 4th of July, I think this choice was a damn Good one! -- Sid. June 2009.

Returning yesterday the call of my close girlfriend, I could not nail it when she asked me what did I learned about the retreat: it was not only about letting go of expectations or using the mirror or any of the other important insights we had. I felt I had really closed a cycle and started a new one but I could not put into words.

Then it hit me: this retreat has been so special for me because it allowed me to experience the Divine within me and within each of us, seeing perfection through our shared 'imperfections'; so it has been the cumulative experiencing of the sacred in the common stuff, in the 'pedestrian', 'irreverent', funny ways we open ourselves to each other, in the respect, love and support we felt and gave to each other. And the breathwork grounded all that allowing us to truly get rid of things that were holding us back.

I felt so privileged for being part of this great group, you are in my heart forever. And Christian: you are such a strong (but subtle) spiritual guide. I love that you created a safe and magical space for each of us to have that direct experience of the Divine, and for creating communities like this one, the seeds for the bigger change. You have shown us the way of soulful power with your leadership...

Love. Cristina. June 2009.

Hello soulful and beautiful people,

The Soulful Power retreat was the wonderful and memorable gift. We laughed, cried, screamed, sang, read, talked, watched, baptized, played, and meditated. Through these experiences we made connection and learned to unlearn what is limiting us. For me, the Breathwork was beyond language, that I can not describe in words.

Thank you everyone for this gift. And thank you Christian, you opened your heart for us to provide the safe space and led us to new possibilities with great spiritual guide. -- Love you, Minoru. June 2009.

In the midst of stress and life's ever pressing questions, extraordinary experience of Soulful Power retreat served as an incredible gift that transformed my heart and unbounded my soul. Whether for something profound like I experienced or to simply re-energize your life, I share with you the gift of Christian de Huerta's transformational work. I highly recommend you experience the joy Christian's work brings, and play a role in brightening up our world! -- Janelle. July 2009.

...Billons of stars dance gracefully in Lynn's eyes & pulsate in our oneness to the sounds of Sandy's enchanting piano offering me solace. Berries, grapes, whole foods still nourish me with the blessed touch of Robert's magical generosity. While Sid's floating dove spirits bring me joy, together with Sandy's inner/outer monologues, enthusiastic laughter, Minoru's breathwork release, praise filled baptism, and song provide me courage, while Brad's sweet words and song warm my heart like the fireplace we tossed our past into... While Branden's candor and '13 or so Minutes' show me to be freely and search intently for the humanity in us all. And Christian, your endearing eyes ignite love in me and inspire me to grow and be greater in service to the Lord our Father and Mother Earth. Each and everyone of your open hearts has healed a part of my soul. You will forever flow through me like a quiet brook reflecting the light of good in the world. May God and Goddess bless you. I humbly thank you.
I love you, Janelle. -- June 2009.

Thank you for a wonderful experience and release... Your ability to create safe and sacred space is a true gift. You know that and honor that gift which brings it to a higher level. ...In gratitude for you being in my life and sharing your wisdom. -- Maura. June 2009.

...To describe the [Moloka'I, Hawaii] retreat, there are three words I don't use often....extraordinary, incredible and exquisite.

What an EXTRAORDINARY
...group which formed instant community
...group of leaders who so compassionately facilitated the retreat, especially the breathwork
...environment in which to live together for a time...Hui Ho'olana and Molokai

What incredible
...Spirit movement and energy
...moments of ecstasy and insight
...deep attunement to Divine wisdom

What exquisite
...leadership on the part of Christian de la Huerta
...meals and staff who invited us to be at home in Hui Ho'olana
...moments of beauty and inspiration

-- Mel. May 2009

Attending the 2009 Molokai Soulful Power retreat was an incredibly transformative experience for me. The shifts & insights I encountered during the Breathwork sessions were incredibly powerful, giving me spiritual fodder for quite some time. And the focus on reclaiming my own inherent, personal power opened up awarenes on how I can not only improve the quality of my own life, but how my choices can ripple through the world and improve the lives of others.

Here's to breathing in life in a new way!

-- Andrew. May 2009.

...I can attest to the strength of the energy that Christian creates to change you profoundly. --Charlie.

Christian, you must often feel the joy -- at least I hope you do -- of being a wonderful parent. Better than Fred McMurray even, better than Ward Cleaver. (OK, sometimes you remind me of Mrs. Cleaver, but that's another story !). But seriously, you have this God/dess-given ability to bring people together and offer them real change in the direction of their lives. I know, for instance, that my life took on a completely different direction starting on May 4, 2005 when I first came ... for my first breathwork retreat. My life is better now because of you ... and also because of my fellow pod people -- each of whom I offer my own love and Light and gratitude.

--Michael. Fall 2008

The weekend we shared has had a profound impact on me. Those closest to me have noticed a change. But most importantly, I have noticed a change. Yes, I have been triggered occasionally, but I notice it and get off the wheel. The practice that I have put in place has really help solidify our weekend. I am making choices I have never made before, seeing things about myself and others that are new to me. Even physically, my office was moved to the other side of the building when I returned. It is cute, cozy, open and it even has a piano....Things are opening up in new ways.

-- Sean. Fall 2008.

The retreat was amazing and has shifted many beliefs for me, thankfully. I can feel the vibrational change in myself. I am "being with" instead of analyzing, as I tend to do. Things are falling into place and my ability to trust has certainly increased. Leaps of faith are beginning to feel like the norm...nice! Personal and work life are coming together. Getting my house in order, so to speak, for which I am grateful and know this will allow me to move on to new avenues. One of my challenges has always to be patient for things to happen, allow, and stop forcing. I have been better as of late. I believe that breathwork has contributed to that change.

-- Maura. March 2009.

Thank you for a life changing retreat experience. It is clear that you have been given a special purpose, and that you are 100% devoted to it.

If there's such a possibility as an impossibility, it's in trying to put into words how much this experience has helped me. But then again I think you know that. I will try:

I have found adjusting my first few days in the "real world" interesting. This flying on clouds experience is a bit unsettling. However, it's told me more about my beliefs in how I carry myself through life, now that I am charged with the responsibilities with being given new eyes.

What is different this time around is that it's easier to move past that fear of not being enough, of that disconnect with the present. I have the literal and figurative support of transformational breath with me. I cannot ignore the message of its power. And that is what I was experiencing during our last breathwork session. My breath is always with me - I can forever ride that wave of energy (so nourishing and exhilarating, I really felt the Divine pass through me, and comfort me). The promise of it is truly liberating. And I have a deeper resolve now to continue, to persevere.

-- Naz. March 2009.

I am writing to you during another kind of breakthrough moment in my journey inward. It's about how much of my inner landscape I am discovering, and finding in my reality. Previously, within the weeks unraveling after the retreat, I found that my desire to find out more about what life means was insatiable. I've read books on what life energy is, how we conduct it, how it manifests itself, etc and it is all making sense and clicking with me on a deep level. My decision to pursue nursing has broadened to become a healer in a much wider capacity, and I am so happy to realize I can do my life's work, and get paid to do it!! (Of course now the "difficulty" is trying to narrow the choices down!) Whatever process was catalyzed through the breathwork and most importantly with the support palpable through you... and the other retreaters - that process is I feel, tumbling me toward having a firm footing in my reality.

-- Naz. April 2009.

...My reason for writing is that I feel compelled to write to you today having just read your 2 articles, 'Change is in the air' and 'Trust in times of Crisis.' Much of what you wrote has touched me deeply, reaffirmed what I have known for a while now. As you rightly state, fear and attachment to the familiar have spoiled my following what my God centre has been guiding me to do for some time.

To elaborate briefly, I am waiting on immigration Canada for permission to move to Canada ( a painfully slow process). I just know this is where I want to be and yet it means giving up on a great job, my family and friends here in England to start over. My anxiety is compounded by the current instability and mess the world is in. BUT your articles revived my hope and reminded me that when in the past I have taken huge leaps of faith I feel fully alive and awake. Having tasted that, I so want more. I wanted to let you know that telling your story has been a tremendous booster to me. I feel less alone. Thank you,

-- Martin. Spring 2009.

First, I really felt strongly that a shift happened in how I relate to myself and therefore the collective. I was not aware (I'm always the last to know) on how my mistrust of my family and those others that have lived up to my case of mistrust, has informed my day to day relations with myself and everyone I know and meet. It seems clear to me that there is a kindness to me when my come from is informed by the trust in myself and for those in my world that are trusting. I have fallen into the trap of letting my perceived experience define how I see the world, and a shift happened in being aware and taking action by allowing my experience at the retreat no matter how much I wanted to stay in isolation. I found that it felt so innate to show myself to you and the group. The trust in myself led the way to be open. SO thank you for creating this space for me and the group.

Second, I just want to tell you from my heart that I so covet where you have come in your being. This is my 4th retreat with you, and the difference ... to now is stunning. I have always felt a sweet spot for who you are and your work/ purpose with the collective, and it feels so stunning to behold this next layer.

So I am grateful to be witnessing this. It is inspiring. Brother, you are beautiful. --

Bill. Fall 2008.

The past 2+ years have been pretty intense. Between a major career change, many family illnesses requiring hospitalization (some minor, some major), nine deaths in a little over a year, moving twice and several troubled relationships within the family, it’s been a mix of likable & unlikable stresses. All of which have taken their toll. In January my Chronic Fatigue came out of remission (one of its many symptoms for me is my muscles lose flexibility.) In February I started my recovery plan with a retreat at Rowe Conference Center, with Christian. While there, I did some Transformational Breathwork, which has lived up to its name. Triggered by a memory, I had an intense physical response to it...After I returned home, I resumed my new exercise routine. I had recently bought an exercise bike & had noted how awkward my leg motion seemed to be on it. There was a pause on each downward pedal stroke. This time after the retreat...it wasn’t there! My legs worked together like they never have before. It was like they were moving without any effort or thought. I then did my stretching routine...& my muscles were stretching easily & have progressed since. When I went to my chiropractor appointment, my alignment was near perfect & my body would crack before he did the actual realignment. Things have pretty much stayed that way. Since the retreat, I often have an emotional response to massage, which in the 2 years receiving them has never happened before. My energy levels seem to be more stable & seem to increase. I'm really happy over the physical changes that have happened. It was a source of great frustration as to why there was such limited, if any, improvement with the treatments I had been utilizing.

--Dennis. Winter, 2009.

Thanks so much for the breathwork journey last Sunday... All week I've been enjoying the shifts within myself: I'm lighter, more connected vertically, more trusting in the "all is well." I feel re-awakened to the life of the inner lover/beloved. All good stuff.

You lead breathwork beautifully, with graceful authority and well-honed intuition, and respect for the mystery. Your physical work with me was right on. Your touch helped me drop in deeper, and deeper. Very clear and focused. I felt you were available to my need, and not in any way intrusive. So, again, thanks. I look forward to breathing with you again.

Peace, and blessings to you,

-- Jeff. Fall 2008.

My one on one [Transformational Breathing] work with Christian has caused a profound and enduring shift in my approach to life. It has reconnected and opened me to awareness of the Divine within (me) and has opened me to experiences of unspeakable love. I believe that it is this Love, the essence of all, that makes the human experience Sacred.

Christian has a special gift and ability for facilitating Spiritual awakenings that he brings through him better than any Avatar I have ever worked with.

-- John Z., New York, NY

I mainly want to thank you for the incredibly wonderful experiences and benefits of doing rebirthing with you. There is a strong overall sense of having been cleansed of a lot of trauma and pain from the past and feeling greater comfort in just being in my skin.

Additionally, there are two major changes for which I am extremely grateful. One is that I had been living with significantly blurred vision which had occurred so gradually that I just acquiesced to it. Now, it is as if I had been looking through a very out of focus telescope which is now perfectly focused. Everything just jumps out at me in exquisite detail, even in the distance. Secondly, for several years I have had a series of recurring nightmares which often ended with me waking up screaming for help. I have not had one nightmare for weeks!!! What freedom.

-- Ruth R., Tiburon, CA

The session with you really was a catalyst to me getting in my body again as well as feeling my soul's essence. Wow. I have felt a sense of peace and gentleness and love for myself and others since doing the session. Thank you again!

-- Kristin, San Rafael, CA

Thank you again for the opportunities you create not only for me but for everyone that comes into your presence. You are a true healer in every sense of the word!!!

-- Julia

"I approached [Transformational Breathing] somewhat skeptically, but with an open mind. Immediately, as well as throughout my work with Christian, I was struck by his humility before this great healing modality and by his attitude of service, both to the process itself and to those seeking his help.

"Christian is one of the most integrated and, in Jungian terms, individuated people I have known, which qualities facilitate his ability to assist his clients heal and evolve. The numinous aspect of his work easily evokes the healing spiritual energy towards his client. Christian has a great gift as a healer, yet he quietly presents himself as merely the conduit of this wonderful healing tool.

"The most significant benefit of the work for me was bringing to consciousness one aspect of childhood trauma that had been somatized for decades. Although many years of work in various other traditional and alternative therapies had healed other aspects, that work had not released this issue.

"Through the [Transformational Breathwork] with Christian, I was able to relive the event, release it and let it go. This one release alone has afforded a huge psychic shift away from living fearfully, towards a feeling of peace and empowerment.

"Physically, vision is much clearer, energy is higher and depression less. Pragmatically, things are flowing much more smoothly. "Finally, one aspect of the actual [breathing] sessions was experiencing incredibly beautiful healing visions that are the most profoundly spiritual experience of my life."

- John D.

Thank you. I've seen the seal doors become "unwilled", and visions are just flying through me. The "lost voice" is gone. Simply powerful. Thank you for being. Thank you for creating that environment for me to have the experience that I am having. I've found that voice, that very valuable voice of James. It's funny how easily it just goes off when I least expect it! And I'm much softer than I've ever been. Can you even imagine a breakthrough in that area for myself already!?! Now, MORE SO!?! I'm absolutely loving myself....I've never shared like this with my friends before, to just be there with me. Get me!!! James

I want to acknowledge and thank you for providing the opportunity, the space and the tools for the experience I had yesterday. It felt truly life changing and I'm aware of a sense of peace and alignment that I'll always carry with me. Sanford

Thank You. Your centered, calm & loving approach to the process is greatly appreciated by me.

It always amazes me how perception of time changes when doing breathwork it only seemed 20 minutes had passed! Interesting... yesterday many guides or teachers (or whoever) came to give me instruction and information. I do believe that chant you heard me saying was Egyptian because a few Egyptian masters came to me and I remember being in a chamber praying....I was supposed to go to Egypt next month with a friend who leads spiritual groups there--they go for certain types of initiations--and I think they will be assisting in the activation of the planetary grid. I have been having many Egyptian dreams and visitations for a while now. Since I won't be going due to health reasons, I am being instructed on working with the group remotely from here. I too had a vision of a sun god but more of a golden energy. Kinda trippy, huh? I must say, my experience yesterday was pretty psychedelic! Greg O.

What a wonderful experience I had yesterday breathing with you. It was easily the most safe and free I've ever felt doing it. It was the sixth time. I really had some stuff that needed to have a voice and be released. Thank you. I got to see some very wonderful and powerful things. I saw the gift my great grandmother, a healer, "passed on" to me when I was six. I got to see moments in my life when it was active and glimpses of what it could do. I got to feel my voice coming my belly and make that connection. I got to FEEL where all the emotions were coming from in and all over my body. There was a moment when I couldn't tell if I was laughing or crying. Thank you for doing this work. Lee B.

I continue to be amazed by the transformative effects of the last cosmic breathwork session. I really feel like it opened up a channel in my soul that connects to a very loving universal spirit, through which powerful comfort and guidance has since been flowing. I realize the breath is the key to opening this channel, and I thank you for leading me to this realization. Katie P.

A heartfelt thanks for sharing your blessingful gifts with me and for your kindness. It was an incredible session, totally new for someone who has meditated and tapped into heart power/third eye energy on my own inner journey. Breathing and focus alone caused me at time to lose myself, and I felt meditative, as if I had done a 7 hour meditation. Neil V.

I love getting your periodic breathwork announcements. They remind me of the profound effect that your classes had on me. I got the courage to quit my job and change my life. I moved in with the man I met on BART when I was coming to your classes (remember when you heard me say "I'm in love!?" during a breathwork session?) I've also recently taken another plunge and cut back on doing massage in health clubs so that I can develop a private massage therapy practice. So things are going great, and your healing breathwork classes played a large part in helping me get here. Thank you! Mark P.