Seva Deva Recommendations

I was fortunate enough to stay at Seva Deva Healing Center for 2 full months. This space was my haven, my cocoon, my little oasis. I journaled like a mad-woman, read wonderful books that were readily available on the bookshelf, self-reflected under the avocado tree in the beautiful garden, and had many heartfelt talks with Carol as our days slipped into weeks and months.

This was the place where my weary head rested, as my heart unloaded its fears, and where my soul's song became audible.

My special talks with Carol would be in the form of counseling sessions in her home office or random chats in the garden as we sat side by side next to the orange and lemon trees.

To say that Carol is a very understanding individual would be an understatement. Perhaps the following analogy would better communicate what I mean:

Today I watched my 1 year old nephew transform in front of my eyes. I was trying to keep him occupied with toys as a means of keeping up with his fussy demands. Suddenly, I just stopped and instead looked at him with complete love and acceptance. I didn't put another toy in his hand, or try to plan out the next step with him. Instead, I gave him such undivided love and attention as he just did his thing. Immediately I noticed a change in his behavior. It went from fussy and demanding, to cooing, as he soaked in the love and attention.

That is the very attention we no longer get as adults. We even forget it exists. We fall into a role of being productive, or fulfilling a role we perceive others have slotted us into. Yet when I was in Carol's presence, I sensed this unconditional love and undivided attention radiating from her. And it was in this energy that magical things began to happen. I suddenly felt I could give myself "permission to just be."

Dan, who is Carol's husband, was also a wonderful supporter in my unchartered journey. My heart just smiles at the memory of the 3 of us sitting around the dinner table having our lively discussions and feeling so completely understood.

My experience during my Custom Retreat was just the beginning of something truly special. What a gift, what a gift, what a gift!!!

— P.G. Teacher/Coach
    Vancouver, Canada

My Seva Deva experience helped me re-align my mind, body and spirit in order to solidify my commintment toward healing. Coming into this retreat I was off-balance, foggy and emotionally unsettled. By spending nights at the healing center I was able to find peace within, hearing my true self and connecting with my inner desires again. I am forever grateful to Carol, Dan and the space they provided to encourage my healing heart.

— A.T. Emerging Author
    San Diego, CA

I found myself feeling lost and unhappy in my life. I could experience happiness at times, but I didn’t feel fully connected with myself or with anything outside of myself. The work I had been doing was just a routine and the dreams I once had were slowly becoming far off fantasies. For a long time I contemplated that there must be more, and if I thought about my years when I was younger I knew I felt more alive and full of spirit then. I wanted to feel that again, but I didn’t know how to get there.

After searching online I happened to come across Carol’s website for Seva Deva. I read about her life and her journey and started to feel more intrigued with such dedication to finding one’s purpose in life. I went on to read about her methods and the work she offers, and felt like I found what I was looking for. Her approach seemed like the right fit for me, and I decided to do a Healing Retreat.

In our wholistic counseling sessions Carol listened to me intently, sharing so much wisdom. She taught me how to build my new foundation, which is a clearer platform for discovering who I am, why I feel the way I do, and how I want to live my life. We created a vision. Through hard work and difficult realities of learning about myself, Carol was a caring guide, gently walking me through my inner work. This became the catalyst to enabling me to nurture my emotional, spiritual, physical and intellectual being. Now I have the tools I need to become whole, and to trust that the universe is here for me. I have the ability to live connected to my spirit and uncover all the love that I always had within me. I can once again hear, listen and trust my intuition, as I have no doubt it is what brought me to Carol and Dan and Seva Deva. I am forever thankful for this moment in my life.

— M.P. Landscape Architect
    Philadelphia, PA

As often happens to me in the winter, I was feeling a growing sense of bottled up emotions. I needed to express myself in all my horrid glory! I felt that such a process of emotional release was not only critical for my well being, but would help reveal my true dharmic path. I found Seva Deva on line and resonated deeply with Carol's story and her approach to healing.

During my Healing Retreat the attention Carol gave me was undivided and full of care. She provided a safe space to feel everything and anything. The love I felt resonated in my soul. Thank you, Carol, for sharing your healing gift with me and so many others.

— E.J. Founder of Shepherd's Dream
    Montague, CA

It is difficult to put into words how grateful I am for the time I spent at Seva Deva. Carol was willing to go with me to places that very few Souls dare visit. As a result of her guidance and unbending faith in the process that she teaches, I was able to jumpstart my emotions and reconnect with an essential piece of my Self. The gardens also provided a great place to relax and reflect. My love and gratitude are forever with Carol, Dan, and the home they call Seva Deva.

— E.B. Special Ed Teacher
    Venice Beach, CA

The Healing Retreat I did at Seva Deva offered me the tools, the space and the support to facilitate profound life transformation. Carol and Dan offer their home as a spiritual sanctuary for those drawn to life at a deeper level. Carol's various healing modalities worked in concert to awaken my higher Self into this life. The well of listening offered was unconditionally accepting and cleansing. I would recommend Seva Deva to anyone ready to take their life to a new threshold.

— C.F. Artist
    Boulder, CO

The gardens of Seva Deva are heavenly. The time of rest and peace energized me. During my Custom Retreat I benefited greatly from Carol's expertise as a wholistic counselor and the modalities that she offers. My heart overflows with gratitude for Carol and Dan and what they have built in San Diego.

— K.S. MA, ED, Education Supervisor
    Birmingham, AL

I have seen Carol on an almost weekly basis for the last year and it has been such an amazing journey of healing and self-discovery. This was my second Healing Retreat, and I did some wonderful emotional release work, as I was able to stay connected, receive powerful guidance and explore deeper parts of myself. Every day I am getting better at loving myself and making time for myself. I am profoundly grateful to Carol and Dan for welcoming me into their home and sharing their love!

— M.F. Massage Therapist
    San Diego, CA