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. Therapy with EMDR became front stage for me and 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 working with EMDR 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 for many.
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.
As I went on many journeys of transforming my fragmented soul into my whole unified self (work in progress), my soul would lead me in a very non-linear way. I learned to trust and let go, knowing that I was always guided and taken care of.and not to put the external world first as it is just a reflection of my inner world. I began to listen more, rest, surrender, relax, let go, and be still. All of this was so against what I was taught, but I realized that my soul doesn't run on deadlines...it runs on alignment.
Living many lifetimes in one, I have been a firefighter, paramedic, therapist, author, producer, farmer, and guide. I grew up in California and now live in Hawaii. I am passionate in assisting humanity to have a deeper connection with their soul and their authentic self as we shift cycles in this dimension.
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 25 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, herbalist, and writing a book about my life. 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!
