Over the past decade I’ve been on quite a journey with Simone, from my first yoga teacher training to my first plant medicine experience. The breakthroughs under her guidance have been transformational; a return to physical health as well as renewed life purpose and forward movement. I’ve grown in ways and directions I could not have imagined.
Simone is a sensitive soul guide with unparalleled integrity; a compassionate space holder for the kind of work I believe can change humanity for the better. If you are a discerning facilitator or practitioner of personal and spiritual development words alone cannot express her grace and skill in the groundbreaking field of somatic plant medicine integration. The value of Simone’s offerings can only be fully appreciated by experience.

Simone’s Soul-Centered Coaching has been the most loving and transformational guidance to keep me on track personally and professionally. I could not recommend more that working with Simone is not just an investment to help yourself get through challenging times or overcome obstacles but a gift that keeps on giving for your entire life.

Working with Simone has been fundamental in my integration from the plant medicine world into the default world. I started my journey with Simone on the February 2020 Peru retreat. The space she is able to hold for herself and others is evident from the first time you meet her. She radiates the aura of Mother Gaia, grounded and nurturing. This feeling made it easy for me to trust in her and her ability as my spiritual guide. I started working 1-on-1 with Simone a few months after the retreat. Working personally with Simone has allowed me to better understand the shifts I’m experiencing from sitting with plant medicine. Since working with her I feel a stronger mind body connection. I am able to move through life more fluidly. I feel grounded and happy with the space I’m holding for myself because of this work. Simone is a very special spiritual guide. I highly recommend her if you are seeking to gain tools to allow for a deeper connection with your mind/body and spirit.

Doing soul work with Simone has been a joyful experience.
She has shown deep wisdom and intuition by helping me to perceive my feelings and thoughts more clearly and motivating me to look at myself from different angles without feeling fearful or judgmental.
With great sensitivity and profound understanding of the human soul she has been able to guide me to look more openly at my own perceptions and interpretations of mySelf and the world in which I live. This approach, gentle and heartfelt, has opened up new doorways to a greater understanding of who and what I am.
What has also impressed me during our sessions is her knowledge of human spirituality in various cultures, past and present, comparing and pointing out similarities and differences thus providing a wider view of the unified field in which all life exists.
I feel more motivated to meditate on a regular basis as she has pointed out mantras and poems as aids to access deeper levels of myself.
Simone is a gem of a human being and I am very grateful for the genuine help and support of my inner growth that she has given me.

Working with Simone has been like coming home. She is such a heart centered and caring person and she provides a really safe and well held space. Her approach is open, explorative, light and loving - yet anchored in deep wisdom and universal truth. She has a great ability to meet you where you are and to know exactly what will serve you in each moment.
Instead of fixing, perfecting or working towards reaching end goals (which I find is often the case with mentors/coaches) Simone helps you see and approach matters with curiosity, compassion and softness. This - in my experience- has been the key to everything, and ultimately what has helped me dissolve a lot of the things I had previously tried hard to ”fix” ”control” or ”effort” my way out of.
She’s helped me embody and fully understand a lot of concepts I previously only grasped on a mind level, which in turn has brought so much more ease into all aspects of how I relate to myself, my life and my relationships. She’s also helped me shift perspective when it comes to what it is/looks like to ”do the work”, and supported me in recognizing that the process is always and that magic comes from allowing things to feel juicy and enjoyable 😉
My 12 weeks with Simone has been a journey full of tears, laughter, deep insights and profound expansion. It’s been an eye opening process of learning to lean in rather than push against. Of daring to simplify rather than complicate. And of finding deep love and understanding for aspects of myself I judge or deem as wrong. As a result I feel more at ease and present all around. I also feel less susceptible to triggers and like I’m able to meet obstacles with less resistance and more okay-ness.
I’m deeply grateful for Simone's soul guidance and while it’s been immensely beneficial for me I also feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface of what's possible to explore in a container with her. She truly is a well of wisdom and I’d recommend anyone looking to get to know their true selves better to explore working with her in one way or another.

Simone starts with unique grounding and mindfulness exercises to assist with dropping into myself. I really loved the different themes she uses and her essence is so comforting. We unpacked and discussed ideas towards my ideal future. Some examples included, unplugging from electrical devices, and re-connecting to nature where I could simply be myself and breathe. Accessing natural spaces among mother earth enhanced and complimented my ability to become aware of how to invite and create this peaceful place within myself. By bridging the inner and external worlds, I made connections that facilitated a spiritual communion allowing me to be aligned in presence, and accept all that is. In today's world, it has become even more critical to set aside time to access my inner sanctuary, even if that means scheduling it in. I am, and we are all worthy of being held and supported by others and her, the great mother earth. I am grateful you could guide me into a state of simplicity, contentment and balance with spirit.

From the moment we met, the nurturing space Simone was able to create was palpable. You could even feel it through the computer screen. Her tools and practices have helped in my personal and professional life, helped me trust my intuition, and be more grounded in my spiritual and mental growth.

The sessions with Simone provided me a platform to honour and acknowledge the inner voices speaking to me and; the good, the bad and the noise, and the practices which I could deploy to deal with them. She has helped me to navigate my work and life experiences from a deeper inner connection; to look beyond the ego and judgement.  She has also helped me to recognise that constant self-criticism, exacerbating some painful experiences. I have been able to practice responding instead of reacting through techniques and advice from Simone.

“Thank you for your yoga nidra sessions. They really are keeping me “together and nourished”.

“ I’ve noticed my sleep is healthier (I fall asleep easier at night) andI have less anxiety during the day. I’m most curious about the science, cosmology and lineages of Yoga Nidra.

I had a really hard time in 2020 and didn't feel safe at all and I felt so exhausted.
Your Yoga Nidra sessions helped me sooo, soo much, I do it as often as I can (at least 3x/week) and I feel like a different human. I feel much more relaxed and self-confident and calm.
I changed from being overwhelmed and pushing through life to taking responsibility and feeling the "I can do it".
Thank you so much, Simone! =)

I recognize that I've developed a greater awareness - throughout my daily life I can be more compassionate and patient with myself as well as others. I feel more humorous, I often feel free to laugh when I would like to, even if the people around me don't feel free to let go. There is a deep sense of authentic joy throughout each and every situation 'good' or 'bad'. Besides, my body awareness and self love for my own body increased.

The yoga Nidra practice was very nourishing and deeply healing. I found I slept much better and was genuinely rested after. This is important to me as frequently I have trouble with sleep.

A big thank you for all your generosity, and for such a beautiful and soulful way to explore and understand the koshas. Your presence, guidance and teaching style through the videos is very authentic, engaging and full of insight. I’m loving following along with each part!

I am really enjoying working through the ‘Alchemy of the Elements’ series in my yoga space [alongside our weekly Soul Sessions]. It is so grounding to be back on my mat and doing those 🙂 The write up after the Soul Sessions is very helpful for me to stay on track. So thank you!

Simone is f*$!king insanely good at weaving together beauty & truth in to the unconscious of other beings, so they can see it, that it’s inside.

I really wanted to experience in this unique way, the depth of my soul. The experience was pure magic. And pure reality. I felt safe, loved and held the whole way. I felt that I could trust Simone and that anyone she called into her circle could be, in the true sense of the word, a guide. The plant medicines have their own way of working. However, it’s critical to have gatekeepers on this side of it all that with a steady hand and open heart, guide you through the doorway, down and in. Gently. And with care.Would I do this again? 100 times yes. Would it be with Simone? 10000 times yes. Jump! Or walk slowly. Whatever your way, the medicine, and these skilled guides can hold you.

This journey can best be described as a rebirth. You will dissolve and surrender leaving only your true nature exposed and vulnerable yet free to flourish and grasp into the very core of your existence. This immersion is powerful beyond measure and offers a unique experience of entering highly altered states through yoga nidra and plant medicine, which can have a profound impact on every aspect of your life. There is so much wisdom to be found throughout this retreat and the effects will last far into the future. Simone MacKay pours every bit of her heart into this amazing immersion and you feel the commitment and love from the first minute you arrive and in a base of trust you couldn't even imagine. Simone and her team create an atmosphere that allows you to fully commit and flow into the vibe of these ancient practices. If there is one word to describe this immersion it would be ‘authentic’. We recommend for anyone interested in deep self-exploration and connection to our mysterious earth to do this - we promise you will never regret taking the time and courage to do this work for yourself.

I can't tell you how happy I am to have the Peru experience Simone facilitated. I am constantly being brought back to the Maloka as a kind of mental safe place. I can still see, smell, and feel it so vividly. Now that I am firmly back in my regular life, I have found such great tools from my integration. My meditation has never been stronger, and my overall compassion and love for others has been broadened. Again, many many thanks for what you do!

Simone is a wonderfully nurturing guide and puts so much heart and care into creating experiences that allow you to go inward and be your own medicine for healing. She is very special and I would recommend her immersions to anyone.

I just completed a 100-hour retreat - Yin yoga plant medicine module in Peru. It was one of the best learning experiences of my life. Truly magical. Simone is a wonderful teacher and facilitated the retreat with exceptional detail and grace. I would highly recommend to anyone curious about exploring this kind of path. With great love.

I traveled down to Peru for an all-inclusive yoga retreat involving, a sweat lodge, yoga, hiking, meditation, a day of silence, and 2 ceremonies with the plant medicine, Ayahuasca. It was led by well-traveled guides with tons of experience and international contacts. They are yoga teacher trainers who have experienced just about everything in their realm. Guided by their courage and passion I felt like I received 10 years of therapy in a matter of 10 days.

Simone MacKay, is one of the wisest and humblest beings I have been gifted with coming across on this path. Truly embodying all that she shares, she serves as an inspiration as much in the way that she IS in the world and the things that she doesn’t say as much as in the things that she does. Simone held a powerful yet gentle space for me to shift and sift through a lifetimes worth of conditioning and limiting beliefs and reminding me of my own intrinsic connection to nature and all of ‘Life’. Simone’s guidance and support in both Yoga and Yoga Nidra combined with the deeply powerful lessons I experienced from the Plant Teachers allowed me to reach and transform the make-up of my inner world and forever have changed how I see and interact with the outer world. I am beyond grateful for Simone’s teachings, compassion, love and nurturing presence, the roots of which run deeper in my heart than I can express and from which I have gained unparalleled insight, strength and growth. A true soul guide, gently guiding me home. Even through the darkest times, Simone helps me to remember Life's beauty and gifts, including my own.

I am truly grateful for you and consider you one of my great teachers and guides.
Honestly, it was you, and your retreat that changed my life. I'm so grateful for you! Words are not suffice. I found myself, my voice.
You are truly beautiful. And if it wasn't for your work, your dedication, your ability to hold not only Sacred, but Safe Space, I truly believe I would not be where I am at.
Know that you are valued, appreciated and necessary in this world. Especially for the exceptional work you do 🙏🏾. A sweet gentle, all - knowing Soul ✨, that is you.
So much gratitude.

WOW. Doing Yoga Nidra online has blow my mind at the possibilities of connection and DEEP practice through these platforms. I’m so inspired and so very grateful for you. As a teacher myself, I don’t think many people actually understand the technology of the practice of yoga nidra in the same way that you do and the difference that deep study and embodiment makes in terms of transmission and level of recognition. I can’t wait for the next series and the next. So powerful and needed.

Thank you so much for the recordings. Due to the time difference I am unable to attend to the live zoom but I am so happy for the recordings option. The practice is so healing and inspiring for me and I enjoy these special moments during these difficult times – with much gratitude. THANK YOU VERY MUCH <3

Absolutely LOVED the Nidra!!!! Wowwwww!! I felt so connected and one with Earth, so grounding and yet flying high simultaneously. All the descriptions of the Earth and water in the body was luscious!! Thank you Simone. I look forward to the next series.

Simone MacKay’s and Emma Lowe’s Yoga and Yoga Nidra practices were exactly what my entire being needed.

I was probably the last person to ever try out Yoga Nidra. Classic no pain no gain mentality. Thankfully, Simone was sent to my Yoga teacher training and I had the chance to experience the effects of Yoga Nidra. I loved it so much that I would be the first one to complain if we skipped the Nidra. As a professional athlete I know how important it is to work hard, but that only gets you so far. If you truly want to internalize whatever you’re doing, you need to give your body and mind space to process. And if laying around doing nothing sounds boring to you, like it did to me at first, you’re the kind of person who can really benefit from Yoga Nidra.

Simone’s Yoga Nidra has become a home for me, an anchor through the times of transition as a way to calm my nervous system and as a reminder of my true nature, my shining light. The seeds I planted through my intention and practice are blossoming in ways I never would have thought imaginable.