About
Soul Adventures Creators and Retreat Leaders
Hydee Tehana
I came into this world questioning everything as nothing made sense here. Having many mystical experiences, I wasn't sure what to do with them until my 30's when I began to dive deep into my inner world as my childhood traumas were affecting my external world. I worked with many healing modalities from EMDR, somatic experience, shamanism, Reiki, and more as my nervous system reset, I began to no longer operate from my old trauma wounds.
I worked as a firefighter/paramedic for over 20 years and also as a licensed therapist to assist people in moving past their traumas. Realizing that trauma keeps us stuck in a loop, I could see why humanity was having a hard time expanding our consciousness as trauma is common place.
This led me to attending many retreats, assisting with retreats, and co-leading retreats both on land and in the water for many years. My life changed paths when I attended a dolphin retreat with Joan Ocean in 2014. From there, I began assisting with some of her retreats and then branching out to lead our own retreats with Lisa in 2021. I have also written many books about the nature of reality and my questioning of life.
My heart leads me in a very non-linear way, bringing back parts of my fragmented soul into my whole (work in progress). I learned to let go and allow (most of the time!), knowing that I was always guided and taken care of. I began to listen more, surrender, relax, let go, and be still along with not putting the external world first, as it is just a reflection of my inner world. All of this was so against what I was taught, but I realized that my heart doesn't run on deadlines...it runs on alignment.
Living many lifetimes in one, I have been a firefighter, paramedic, therapist, author, producer, farmer, guide, mother, wife, and jack of all trades, but these are just characters I have played in this game called “Life,” as truly, I am no one. I grew up in California and now live in Hawaii. I am passionate in assisting humanity to have a deeper connection through their heart and their authentic self as we shift cycles in this reality.
Lisa Denning
Growing up in New Orleans was quite an experience, yet something was missing and I found what that was when I met the dolphins. I had a profound experience when swimming with a dolphin where my mind became completely quiet. This led me to Hawaii where I met and worked with Joan Ocean (researcher and pioneer who began bringing people to swim with wild dolphins in the 1980's) for over 27 years both as a guide on retreats and an underwater photographer. It has been my passion to bring thousands of people into the unknown world of the ocean.
Following my heart helped me to heal from a life-threatening eating disorder and discover more of who I am just by swimming with the wild dolphins and whales around the world. These are incredible beings that are showing us a more natural and connected way to be in the world. They teach us to be in the present moment and how to let go.
I co-created Joyful Heart and Light On which assisted women to heal from sexual trauma and assaults. One big part of their healing that I assisted with was to bring groups of women to swim in the water with the dolphins which was powerful beyond words. Transformations were profound.
As life shifted, I was guided to co-produce a documentary film with Hydee about the life of Joan Ocean and her incredible experiences with the dolphins and whales. The consciousness of the dolphins and whales is truly incredible to be in the presence with.
Currently, I live in Hawaii on our farm, co-leading retreats with Hydee, farming, gardening, working with herbs, and published a book about my life called Oceans Within. I am passionate about all of Mother Nature and have a deep love for all animals. I look forward to sharing the animals that live on our land with those that feel called as they all have their own personalities and gifts. Life continues to amaze me as deeper levels of my soul unfold. It is a powerful time to be alive!
