Stay Human – Connection At The Edge Of Capacity

Has spent more than thirty years walking alongside strong people in hard seasons—first responders, healthcare professionals, leaders, creatives, and the quietly overwhelmed. As the founder of First Responder Wellness and a behavioral health executive, he’s built nationally recognized programs focused on resilience, recovery, and culture change. But at his core, he’s simply curious about how human beings stay human while carrying a lot.

Raised in a family shaped by service, Stephen understands both the pride and the weight of responsibility. Though his work has taken him to national stages and complex organizations, he values smaller circles most—where conversations get honest, nervous systems settle, and people reconnect with who they are outside their roles.

When he’s not working, you’ll find him trail running, meditating, prioritizing family dinners, or traveling to Costa Rica. He believes fresh air is underrated therapy, self-care is a daily practice, and his dog Woodstock is a very good judge of character.

At retreat, Stephen doesn’t arrive as “the expert in the front.” He arrives as a steady presence, a thoughtful guide, and a fellow human who believes that restoration isn’t indulgent—it’s strategic. He creates space for recalibration, clarity, and the kind of connection that reminds you you’re not behind in life… you may just need to breathe differently.

Born and raised in California, Andrea discovered yoga in her early twenties. For the first time, she experienced movement not as performance, but as medicine — a practice that helped her feel at home in her body.

When Andrea was 27, she went through what she would call a “quarter-life crisis”. She quit her job, moved out of her apartment, put everything she owned into storage, ended her relationship, and went to India for a 320-hour Ashtanga based yoga teacher training program. It was one of the hardest, and most rewarding, things she has ever done.

From that moment on, she made a promise to herself to always create a welcoming environment for individuals to be their authentic selves. With a heart for helping others, Andrea aims to hold space for those facing challenges, fostering an environment of support and connection. Emphasizing the importance of laughter and the healing power of a hug

Since her first training, she has completed additional trainings in asana study, restorative yoga, yoga sculpt, mediation, and Thai massage. She received her 500-hour certification in 2025.

Gina Brown is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher whose classes blend the heart-centered wisdom of Anusara with a soulful balance of depth and levity. Rooted in alignment, dharma, and the art of awakening, her teaching invites students to move with intention and return home to their own inner light. Gina has shared her love of yoga across the world — from Equinox, studios, and private sessions to community parks, corporate spaces, and retreats in Joshua Tree, Portugal, Costa Rica, and Bali, where she also offers Reiki healing. Deeply devoted to the power of practice, community, and the journey of the self to the Self, Gina creates spaces where breath, movement, and meaning meet — where we remember who we truly are.