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Stress is gone retreats

Life-Changing Emotional Relief at World Class Wellness Destinations

Immerse yourself in the sanctuary of spirit to heal old wounds, overcome trauma, and dissolve hidden blocks to self-love and happiness. Through group work, 1-1 coaching, music, movement, and meditation, you'll be guided to swiftly release emotional pain in a safe group environment. Leave uplifted, empowered, and reconnected, with continued support through the Stress Is Gone Membership. 

“Brett creates a safe space to open up and get to the core issues. You feel them leave your body. It was a life-changing experience.” ~ Sarah Stanczewski, NY

Jan 3-6, 2025 

Sivananda Ashram, Bahamas

New Year Retreat: Healing Emotional Pain & Trauma

Join us at the beautiful Sivananda Ashram for 4 days of yoga, meditation, and interactive coaching to release anxiety, heal old wounds, and dissolve hidden blocks to self-love and happiness.

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SPRING, 2025

HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE, Honesdale, pa

Women's Retreat: Heal Emotional Pain, Recover from Trauma, and Release
Anxiety
 

A week of emotional healing through coaching, movement, and music to reclaim your happiness and feel good in your own skin again. Build new relationships that last a lifetime in a supportive group environment.

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July 4-6, 2025

Omega institute, rhinebeck, ny

Men's Retreat: Trauma Recovery & Emotional Healing

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AUG 10-15, 2025

Omega institute, rhinebeck, ny

Women's Retreat: Trauma Recovery & Emotional Healing

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“Brett’s unique system reaches deep within the soul, alleviating stress and trauma. He is a lifeboat in the storm.”
- Debra Duneier, CEO, Eco Chi

What makes SIG Retreats different?  


 

 

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“Battling depression, anxiety and PTSD for decades led me to several counselors but Brett was different. His technique guided me through the exact healing I needed. It didn’t take long at all! I say he is a “Miracle Worker” and I am a miracle!
- Rhonda Stockstill, Ret. U.S. Air Force

Are you ready to break free from the pain of:

Unresolved Grief, Loss, or Heartache

Overwhelming Fear or Anxiety

Painful Relationships

Abusive or Neglectful Parents

Out Of Control Family Issues

Military or First-Responder Trauma

Sexual Abuse or Assault

Domestic Violence

Caregiver Stress

Medical Trauma 

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How the healing process works:

  • Brett asks intuitive questions to gently surface the source of your issue, often stemming from childhood.
  • You repeat guided affirmations that are channeled from your higher self to release old pain, open your heart, and reclaim your power.
  • As one person lets go, others start releasing as well and feel more light, uplifted and empowered.
  • Music, movement & meditation support the transformation in a gentle, loving way.
“This work allowed me to visit the perfect space of my existence and transports me beyond my biggest problems where I am free.”
- Elizabeth O’Neal, Real Estate Agent

You will:

- Receive individual attention and support through 1-1 coaching

- Release stress and tension through movement, music & meditation

- Create lifelong friendships with others on the path to healing

- Make peace with your past and be free from your biggest triggers 

- Get after-care support through ongoing classes, resources & coaching calls 

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“As a clinician, it was impressive feeling my own stress lift out of my body."
- Gerri DeBenedetto, LCSW

Your Retreat Includes After-Care Support:


  • 6-months access to the SIG Membership with 20+ live meditation + movement classes per month ($180 value)
  • 6-months access to our Monthly Coaching Workshops on Zoom ($180 value)
  • 50% off private coaching ($125 value)
  • The SIG Workbook and Masterclass to help you master the techniques ($20 value)
  • SIG mobile app for relief at your fingertips

“The intense anxiety absolutely transformed. Thank you for providing a safe space for my spirit to ground, lift, and lighten. I'm grateful for the healing energy I can access in my own body."
- Licia Thomas, Therapist 

Meet Your Guides

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Brett Cotter has over two decades of expertise helping people heal from life's most traumatic events. He has made a profound impact on the lives of others, guiding them to release the burdens of the past and conquer fear, stress & anxiety. His signature method has been taught in Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, schools, nonprofits, military bases, and disaster sites.

Stefanie Cotter is a wellness expert with a Masters in Eastern Medicine who will guide you in gentle morning movement to boost energy, feel a greater relationship with your body, and promote a sense of relaxed awareness, deep connection & inner power. 

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What People Are Saying...

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The healing experience of emotional relief is something participants say they've never felt before. Many describe trauma, pain & tension leaving their body that have been with them for decades.

But that's only the beginning. The other unique thing about our retreats is the aftercare that help you maintain the changes into your everyday life (learn more below).

Most people leave our retreats feeling lighter, empowered, and reconnected to their inner joy. Once home, many find they no longer get upset by the same triggers they had for years.

Relationships naturally shift as people feel more secure and at peace. This can open up all the possibilities life can offer.

Each day usually starts with 30 minutes of gentle Qigong movement with Stefanie.

Then we dive into healing work to release the source of your pain in a safe space.

Meditation, music, and movement is woven in throughout the experience.

There's also free time for nature, relaxation, spa treatments, and more.

Some retreats have options for private sessions with Brett.

Brett asks intuitive questions to gently surface the source of your pain, often stemming from childhood and older memories buried deep in our subconscious

You repeat channeled affirmations to open your heart, reclaim your power, and release the pain. 

These affirmations hold the opposite frequency of the pain, and reconnect you with your higher self and source energy. Participants often feel powerful waves of self-love throughout their body,.

As one person lets go, others experience release as well. 

I do my very best to get out of the way to let your spirit guide me in what to say to release the old pain from your body, mind and soul. The healing has to do with guidance that your spirit has simply been waiting to bring you.

My favorite part of the work is witnessing waves of unconditional self-love heal people from the inside out. You are forever reconnected with your essence. This experience becomes part of who you are, and you can access it again and again.

Music, movement and meditation help support & anchor the emotional transformation and reconnect you with joy and freedom

Gentle morning Qigong helps ground you in the feeling of being safe, open, and present. Guided meditations help you release tension, align the psyche, and stay in touch with your center.

All movement sessions are optional and have modifications if needed.

This is one of the most unique parts of our retreats. Many people leave a retreat feeling amazing, only to get triggered soon after they're home back to their same feelings.

After our retreat, you have a complimentary 6-months access to the Stress Is Gone Membership that includes:

  • Daily Live Meditations & Movement Classes (with replays)
  • 1 Live Training Per Week
  • Monthly Laser Coaching Calls on Zoom
  • 50% Off Private Coaching
  • The SIG Masterclass & Mobile App

This retreat is for anyone who is overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or traumatic memories and ready to let go.

We always have a diverse group (who connect in the most incredible way!), usually a mix of women & men from their 20's to 70's (unless a gender-specific retreat).

We also get many veterans, first responders, mental health professionals, etc.

Many come knowing they have trauma, grief, or pain to release. Others want to get unstuck and reconnect to joy and self-love.

If you're feeling any of these, this retreat is definitely for you:

  • Overwhelming anxiety, doubt and fear
  • Depressed, disconnected, alone
  • Pain from heartache or lost loved ones
  • Traumatic memories that block you from feeling empowered, confident and happy
  • Painful family situations
  • Recent life changes or things feeling out of your control
  • Traumatic memories that block you from feeling empowered, confident and happy

A Message From Brett


 

Want to hear more?

Check out Brett’s recent talk from World Wellness Weekend 2023.