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 Cheryl Schirillo

Cheryl has been working with dolphins and whales in the Dreamtime since 2013 and swimming with wild dolphins in the ocean for more than a decade. After touching a Grey Whale and gazing deeply into Her eye in 2024, she felt an even deeper calling to serve as an Ambassador for the Dolphins and Whales. Cheryl is a certified Dolphin and Whale Energy Healer.  She has studied with Spiritual Masters in India, Integrative-Medicine Practitioners from Duke University, Buddhist Monks, Native-American Shamans, Pacos from Peru, and Ayurveda Masters. Cheryl is also a 600 hr Certified Wholistic Health Counselor in the yogic-healing science of Ayurveda. She follows the Feminine-Form Lineage of Ayurveda through the Shakti School. This lineage was originally an ancient oral tradition passed on through the Grandmothers and infuses Herbalism, Body Work, Tantric Yoga, and East Indian Shamanism, into the teachings.

Cheryl believes you are an essential part of this beautiful planet and that it is possible for each of us to play a role in promoting world-wide healing for all beings. 

You can reach Cheryl by email at  Cheryl@mybridges.net 

Aura Garver

Aura is a dedicated and inspiring yoga instructor with over 25 years of experience, specializing in helping women live their best lives with confidence, vitality, and joy. Her passion for movement began in childhood when she used sports as a healthy outlet for energy and emotion. After discovering yoga while healing from a college athletic injury, she began a lifelong journey exploring holistic, mindful approaches to nurturing the body, mind, and spirit.

Aura is the co-owner of Aurafitness, a yoga and personal training studio in Taos, New Mexico, as well as the founder and co-leader of the Aurafitness Yoga Teacher Training Program. 

Aura combines her expertise as a yoga instructor, meditation teacher, wellness advisor, and personal fitness trainer to create an integrative experience for her students. She is particularly attuned to the unique needs of women as they navigate different stages of life, especially through and beyond menopause, and she is committed to helping women feel strong, vital, and inspired. Her teaching is accessible, and infused with humor. She believes we can take our practice seriously, but ourselves lightly. 

Aura has led transformative women’s retreats around the globe since 1999, creating spaces where women can connect, thrive, laugh, and shine together. Her love for travel enriches her teaching, allowing her to draw inspiration from diverse cultures and landscapes. She believes that exploring the world expands our consciousness, fosters personal growth, and connects us all.

You can reach Aura via email at  aura@aurafitnesstaos.com â€‹â€‹â€‹

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WildQuest

WildQuest has been swimming with wild dolphins in Bimini since 1999.

More like friends in a ‘human pod’, the WildQuest crew have been working together for many years, with one goal: to create a transformational journey into the dolphins’ world, for you to meet the majesty of the ocean and most importantly, the sacred within you. 

On average, throughout the season, they meet the dolphins 4 out of 5 days each week. Most importantly guests feel safe and secure on the boat and in the water. Their expert crew members have a lot of experience with people who are aquatically challenged. You will be safe and supported!

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What People Say About Our Retreats

“What a heart-expanding adventure! Cheryl generously shared her many years of experience swimming with wild dolphins and her deep love and respect for Mother Ocean. I especially appreciated how she managed all our expectations so we could be fully present to experience a deep connection with the dolphins, each of us in our own way. Cheryl artfully created a harmonious group dynamic, starting with Zoom video calls a couple of months before the trip. She helped everyone to learn when to jump in the water, when to rest and reflect, and when to ask for help. She partnered seemlessly with the wonderful WildQuest staff who made sure everyone was safe and well taken care of so all we had to do was sit back, relax and have tons of fun. Together they helped each person in the group to have their best experience possible with the dolphins. We learned how to open our hearts, let down our guards, and interact respectfully with the dolphins on their terms. Cheryl radiates enthusiasm and wisdom and set the tone for a wonderous week of discovery and play. I highly recommend her retreats and can’t wait to join in again.”
J.W., Bangor 
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