Free to Love, Free to Heal
Carlsbad, California | October 1–3, 2010
Carlsbad, California | January 12–16, 2011
“We are innately creative beings capable of writing a love story worth living, and we cannot afford to miss out on the opportunity to experience nourishing relationships.” ~ David Simon
Emotional pain takes many forms: the grief of loss, overwhelming stress and anxiety, major or chronic depression, job burnout, feeling stuck or trapped, heart break, lingering guilt, regret, fear of trusting again, pent-up anger, worry about the future, and shame from the past.
In the face of difficulty, most of us do our best to cope with the situation, hold it together, and keep going, but we often end up carrying emotional pain that we don’t know how to heal or release. The toxic residue of painful experiences gets stored in our emotional heart, limiting our ability to give and receive love.
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At the Free to Love workshop, David Simon, M.D. will guide you in a unique five-step process that has helped thousands let go of their pain, find freedom from the past, and rediscover joy and fulfillment in your life. In the safe, loving setting of the Chopra Center, you will be supported and nurtured as you break free from the burden of pain, anger, guilt, and other difficult emotions; forgive yourself and others; and make peace with yourself at last.
Free to Love is an intensive weekend workshop that allows you to reach deep levels of emotional release and healing in a short amount of time. Whether you’ve recently experienced an upsetting event or loss, or you’ve been carrying the burden of old emotional wounds for many years, Free to Love will help you find emotional freedom.
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Free to Heal
Featuring David Simon, M.D.
“Lack of love and emotional pain manifests in many disguises. It may appear as obesity or anorexia, depression or anxiety, allergies or autoimmune disorders. Digestive problems, chronic pain, and fatigue can all reflect underlying emotional malnourishment. If you are willing to look at the story behind your illness, release the toxic emotions you’ve been carrying, and begin thinking and doing things differently, healing and transformation will occur.” ~ David Simon, M.D.
Free to Heal is a powerful mind-body healing immersion designed exclusively for those who have completed the Free to Love workshop. At Free to Love, participants are guided in an intensive emotional release process for letting of the stored pain and core beliefs that contribute to emotional distress and physical illness. Free to Heal will help you integrate and deepen the profound healing you’ve experienced at Free to Love. The Chopra Center has created Free to Heal as a deeply nurturing companion program to Free to Love, and we highly recommend that you take the two programs back-to-back.
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Free to Heal is a six-day mind-body healing immersion dedicated to nurturing your emotional well-being and physical health. In the Chopra Center's compassionate environment, you will experience daily ayurvedic massage treatments and therapies, receive an individual integrative medical consultation with a Chopra Center physician (M.D.), and attend sessions led by David Simon and our team of master certified educators.
The cornerstone of the Free to Heal program is panchakarma ― a timeless ayurvedic cleansing treatment that helps the body release accumulated toxins and stress. Each treatment is tailored to your unique mind-body constitution, using specific essential oils and natural herbs to purify and restore your inner state of balance and calm. Note: The October Free to Heal program features daily rejuvenating rasayana treatments instead of panchakarma. Rasayana is an ancient Sanskrit word that means "that which nourishes." Each day at this October's Free to Healprogram, you will receive luxurious ayurvedic massage treatments customized for your mind-body type.
Every Free to Heal program includes daily classes where you will learn the foundational tools and principles of
- How to identify your unique mind-body constitution
- Food as medicine
- Holistic techniques for releasing stress and anxiety
- A personal daily routine
- The wisdom of natural herbs and the body's inner pharmacy
- Lessons in communicating more effectively and compassionately
- The healing practice of yoga
During this transformative healing immersion, you will be guided in the proven steps to restoring your balance, creating your own healing regimen, and transforming your life.
If you are seeking healing at the deepest levels of your mind, body, and soul, join us for Free to Love, Free to Heal.
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Free to Love, Free to Heal
What happens at Free to Love?
Who can benefit from the Free to Love Workshop?
What are the requirements to attend the Free to Heal program?
Who can benefit from the Free to Heal program?
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At the Free to Love weekend workshop, David Simon and the loving Chopra Center staff will guide you in a unique, proven five-step process to identify, mobilize, and release the painful memories and life-damaging beliefs that are at the root of many emotional and physical health problems.
The Free to Love process includes guided visualizations, journal writing, music and sound therapy, and exercises in conscious movement and body-centered awareness. If this is your first Chopra Center experience, you will also receive instruction in Primordial Sound Meditation, an ancient, easy-to-learn meditation practice that provides many tangible healing benefits.
Each day you also have the opportunity to nourish yourself with morning and evening group meditations, heart-opening yoga sessions, optional ayurvedic meals, and time for personal reflection and integration. The Chopra Center's teachers and staff will be available to support you throughout your healing journey.
Who can benefit from the Free to Love workshop?
The emotional healing process has helped many people coping with a wide range of difficulties, including:
- Divorce and relationship stress
- Painful memories and regrets
- Death of a loved one
- An abusive childhood or past
- Job loss or burnout
- Feeling stuck in old patterns
- Loss of passion or trust
What are the requirements to attend the Free to Heal program?
The six-day Free to Heal program is exclusively reserved for those who have completed the Free to Love workshop. After experiencing the profound emotional release process at Free to Love, you are ready to deepen your healing by nourishing your body and mind at Free to Heal. In addition, graduates of our Emotional Freedom program and Healing the Heart workshop are eligible to attend Free to Heal.
Who can benefit from the Free to Heal program?
Free to Heal offers profound healing benefits for anyone coping with a physical illness, or emotional pain, including:
- Depression and anxiety
- Chronic pain or fatigue
- Post-chemotherapy detox
- Dietary imbalance or weight concerns
- Insomnia, hypersomnia, and related sleep disorders
- Other health challenges
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Free to Love, Free to Heal
“A truly profound event that opened me up, seemingly out of nowhere, that has altered my life and perhaps saved it. I am deeply grateful to you and the universe.”
~ Karl V., Pittsville, Massachusetts
"This course opened my heart and awakened me to a life that I am free to lead. The staff was beyond words and I hold each of them in my heart. I can only express gratitude and thanks. The event was run seamlessly and the knowledge and energy I received were overwhelmingly positive. I feel like a cloud has moved away and the sun is shining on me. I am excited to make a difference for myself. I know now that I deserve it. I can’t wait for my next course – Seduction of Spirit!"
~ Jessica T., California
“This workshop has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. The highlight was releasing my pain, realizing that I wasn’t alone, and finding myself. I am so thankful I decided to do this.”
~ Sarah B., California
“I needed this safe, nurturing experience where I could be honest and raw. I allowed myself to really feel the pain I was in rather than masking it. I am eternally grateful for this experience.”
~ Vivian C., New Jersey
“I have accomplished more [healing] in the last three days than I have in years of therapy. Working from the inside out is the only way to truly heal!”
~ Jenny L., Colorado
“I feel transformed and empowered and believe that healing is well on its way. The Chopra Center’s ability to create a palpable feeling of love and acceptance with a room full of strangers in such a short time speaks to the wonderfulness of everyone here.”
~ Craig M., Arizona
“I am a philosophical and zoned in person, so I thought that I knew what my emotional sludge was. I was very surprised, in fact stunned, to have the real emotional cause revealed to me.”
~ Norvel K., Louisiana
“I discovered parts of my soul that I hadn’t even realized was in pain. Now that I have found these hidden areas I am excited to start the transition of healing and becoming an emotionally healthy person.”
~ Lisa H., Colorado Springs, Colorado, age 38
“I feel refreshed and renewed. Emotionally free!”
~ E.F., Irvington, New York, age 57
"This program has given me so much insight and tools . . . every day I feel my heart opening more and more, and love is indeed a part of my life. I can feel the connection ― and I’m feeling unconditional love for myself. I am practicing meditation with my mantra, reading The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and, of course, YOGA! I just love those heart-opening poses, but I miss my classes at the Chopra Center. Thank you all ― I’m so much in love with what you all do at the Chopra Center. God bless you."
~ Lene Carlsson, Denmark
“I needed this even more that I had ever imagined. Like you said, ‘The light will split you in two.’ This is what happened. It really hurt, but the healing has begun.”
~ Carry S., Blue Springs, Missouri, age 51
“I do not have adequate words to fully express how powerful and transformative this experience has been for me. I feel a deep gratitude, relief, and a sense of renewal.”
~ Jennifer D., Arlington, Texas
“Before I came I felt like I was choking from so much pain, heartache and anger. I didn’t know how to deal with them or bring myself any peace of mind. Now I know that I'm not alone and that I have the tools to trust myself and find the answers within myself. I feel excited and so much lighter!”
~ Tricia C. Laredo, Texas
“I feel like a weight has been lifted. I am at peace for the first time in my life.”
~ Holly J., San Diego, California, age 34
“This program is absolutely effective and it has given me the tools that I desperately needed.”
~ Sharlene E., Salt Lake City, Utah, age 36
“I feel like I’ve been through a power wash from the inside out.”
~ L.H., Hendersonville, North Carolina, age 49
“This program gave me more than I could have ever imagined, and I have done many inner-work processes.”
~ J.H., New Jersey, age 61
“The combination of approaches allowed me to access tender places and toxic residue in a profound way.”
~ M.S., Madison, Wisconsin
“I feel as though a burden has been taken off of my shoulders.”
~ H.C., France
“This program is superb! I had no idea what to expect and having experienced it, I am humbled at the depth of awareness that exists here. I’m so pleased that the Universe made it possible for me to be here.”
~ Denise H., San Diego, California, age 59
“I feel freer, more peaceful, more room in my heart to love-to allow affluence, more abundance, more creativity.”
~ Marie F., San Diego, California, age 41
“Way above any other program that I have participated in. I didn’t know what to expect. It was way beyond my expectations. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
~ Diane E., Missouri, age 55
“It allowed oneself to realize that you can easily follow these techniques in daily life after you leave this seminar. Thank you.”
~ Pam K., Ponte Verde Beach, Florida
“I have never cried such BIG releasing tears in my life. Thank you.”
~ Lynn C., Arlington Heights, Illinois, age 37
"This has been a profound experience which will, no doubt, change my life for the better.”
~ Aimee D., Columbia, Missouri, age 32
“One of the most important experiences of my life. I was surprised that in such a short period of time, I could go so deep and realize things that before were not obvious.”
~ V., Netherlands, age 38
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Dates & Locations
The Free to Heal program is offered exclusively at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, located on the grounds of the world-renowned La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. Named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the nation's top ten destination spas, the Chopra Center is surrounded by 400 acres of lush coastal gardens and offers the amenities, service, and accommodations of a premier resort. Free to Heal guests receive preferred rates at La Costa Resort.
July 9–11, 2010| Free to Love |Estancia Hotel & Spa, San Diego, CA 
July 12-17, 2010| Free to Heal | La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA (Sold Out)
October 1–3, 2010 | Free to Love | La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
October 4–9, 2010 | Free to Heal | La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
Note: October's Free to Heal program features daily rejuvenating rasayana massage treatments instead of panchakarma.
Jan 14–16, 2011| Free to Love | La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
Jan 17–22, 2011 | Free to Heal | La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
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Free to Love, Free to Heal
Free to Love
$975: 60-day advanced enrollment
$1,175: 30-day advanced enrollment
$1,375: Standard tuition
Please note, transportation & accommodations are not included.
Free to Heal
$2,945: 60-day advanced enrollment
$3,335: Standard tuition
*guests must attend Free to Love or past Healing the Heart/Emotional Freedom programs to sign up for Free to Heal.
Free to Love / Free to Heal Combination Price (with Rasayana)
$3910
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