ABOUT us
The masculine-feminine duo you’ve been waiting for. Emily and Ezriyah! Book a chat with us to answer your RESPAIR-related questions.
meet the RESPAIR TEAM
Emily Bauman
Space Holder & Facilitator
Emily Bauman is a multilingual writer, mother, United Nations communications veteran, and conscious business mentor who bridges the mystical and material worlds with remarkable finesse. Raised between Haiti and Canada, her early exposure to both political upheaval and paradise beaches shaped her unique worldview. After raising $50 Million USD for global charities and the United Nations in four years, Emily quit and founded Ellechemy, North America's first waste-neutral, high-frequency fashion label, and BOSS (Being of Sacred Service) Books, a boutique publishing company supporting soul-led entrepreneurs.
A self-described "word-smithy mermaid" with advanced degrees in English, Philosophy, and Human Security, Emily hosts acclaimed international wellness retreats focused on creative rejuvenation and feminine awakening. Her work spans continents and consciousness—from high-stakes marketing campaigns and consulting with the LA Mayor’s Office to barefoot wanderings and writing poetry in the Scottish highlands. Emily channels her diverse experiences into guiding others to express their soul's true purpose, weaving new-era values of compassion and co-creation into business, relationships, and daily life.
Ezriyah Ben Derrick
Space Holder & Facilitator
Ezriyah is a former nuclear radiation physicist, military contractor, and environmental waste cleanup professional who has transformed into a poet, master coach, and author. Initiated as a Bwiti Iboga medicine man, he is an expert in conscious relating and masculine codes. A passionate surfer, he created the Soul Surfing Methodology, where he guides couples to deepen their relationship dynamics while learning to surf the Caribbean Sea.
Ezriyah empowers individuals through conscious relationships, creative mastery, and transformational experiences.
His teachings explore the depths of conscious awakening relationships and "integrationships," emphasizing communication, clarity for deeper love, and the energy of potent attraction.
Ezriyah also brings a profound understanding of psychedelic integration and self-mastery, offering deep insights into healing, shadow work, and personal transformation.
An exceptional cook, he delights lucky friends with his unique fusion of Haitian and South Pacific cuisine.
Heather Luna
Kundalini Yoga Teacher
Heather Luna, founder of Swan Love Holistics, is a healer, yoga therapist, and transformational coach specializing in emotional and physical healing. A former music industry executive, her own journey through depression and chronic pain led her to the powerful modalities that changed her life.
She is a 300-hour Kundalini Yoga Instructor, 1000-hour Yoga Therapist, NLP Coach, and Time Line Therapy® Practitioner. Through a blend of kundalini yoga, energy healing, and shadow work, Heather helps clients break through limitations, reclaim their power, and create lasting transformation.
With over a decade of experience, her unique approach blends ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic techniques, guiding clients to break through limitations and reclaim their innate power.
Today, she shares her knowledge with those ready to embark on their own journey of transformation, offering compassionate support and practical tools for lasting change.
Heather will lead us through morning movement during the retreat.
ready for a quick backstory?
Two souls—one masculine, one feminine—crossed paths in the electric heart of Tulum. First introduced at a friend’s gathering, their connection deepened when they met again, by pure chance, on the beach at dawn. That morning, something shifted. From that moment on, they became space holders, guiding others through deep transformation for five years while nurturing a powerful friendship.
Now, they are bringing their shared vision to life with Respair Retreat: Total Creative Rejuvenation. Designed for burnt-out writers, overwhelmed caregivers, and purpose-seeking coaches, this retreat is a radical reset—blending breathwork, equine therapy, somatic healing, and sacred mastermind circles to rewire your energy and reignite your genius. Held at the serene Civana Wellness Resort, it’s an invitation to step into deep renewal, reclaim vitality, and reimagine what’s possible. Are you ready for your breath of fresh possibility?
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We believe photos share transmissions of energy, so what better way for you to pick up on Ez’s joyful, potent vibe than a gallery? Scroll down for Emily too.
MEET OUR MASTERFUL TEAM
We know how to make a lasting shift happen on the spot no matter how deep rooted the pattern. It happens one conversation at a time.
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