Mark’s Journey of Awakening with Nissa Retreats

Written By Heidi Jaffe

Nissa Retreats at Broughton Sanctuary

After attending the Awaken Your Wisdom Within retreat in Costa Rica, Mark described the six-day journey as “life-shifting.” It was an immersive, deeply personal exploration of intuition, psychic awareness, and connection. And when the next retreat was announced at Broughton Sanctuary in England, they didn’t hesitate. They immediately signed up, knowing that while the location would change, the transformation would continue.

Two Retreats, One Path of Awakening

Both retreats, Costa Rica’s oceanfront tranquility and Broughton Sanctuary’s serene English countryside, offered the same core structure: six days of intuitive development guided by psychic medium and teacher Heidi Jaffe. But each location brought its own rhythm and resonance.

At Broughton Sanctuary, the rolling hills, still woodlands, and quiet gardens offered something uniquely grounding. Mark explained that the surroundings invited solitude and reflection. “There were places where you could just sit, listen, and let your mind soften,” he shared. “It’s in those still moments that your intuition gets louder.”

While many guests at Broughton Sanctuary were new to Nissa Retreats, several asked Mark what to expect. His answer was simple, come open-minded.

Learning to Trust What You Sense

Much of the retreat’s magic happens in the partner exercises, those moments where participants are asked to “read” another person’s energy or receive intuitive messages without overthinking. Mark encouraged newcomers to trust what comes through, even when it feels uncertain.

“It might not make sense to you,” he said, “but it might mean everything to the person you’re reading.”

Through guided practices in aura reading, chakra alignment, tarot, automatic journaling, psychometry, and breathwork, Mark found his confidence expanding. Each session revealed more about how intuition actually feels, the sensations, subtle shifts, and emotional currents that form the foundation of psychic and mediumship work.

Heidi’s approach helped him deepen that awareness. “She has a lot of knowledge and gives such helpful, encouraging advice,” Mark noted. “She always reminds you to go with your gut, even when you’re second-guessing yourself.”

When Spirit Speaks

During one of the mediumship workshops at Broughton Sanctuary, Mark experienced something that stayed with him long after leaving the estate, a clear connection from a loved one who had passed. It was the moment everything clicked.

“That experience validated everything I’d been learning,” he explained. “You can study the techniques and practice the exercises, but when you finally feel the connection, you understand what all of this is about.”

Heidi guided the group through the process of distinguishing imagination from true intuitive perception with structure, empathy, and grounding. It’s in this balance, between the mystical and the practical, that Nissa Retreats stands apart.

The Setting That Shapes the Experience

At Broughton Sanctuary, the environment itself becomes part of the learning. Guests walk the labyrinth, meditate in the chapel, or reflect by the lakes. The natural silence amplifies inner listening. “You start to sense things differently,” Mark shared. “You become aware of your own energy, and how the land holds you.”

By contrast, the Costa Rican retreat’s oceanfront energy felt more expansive, vivid, alive, full of motion. Mark described the waves, heat, and sunlight as catalysts for opening the heart, while the English countryside provided a container for going inward. Both offered healing, but in distinct ways.

Continuing the Journey

Mark has continued to nurture his connection since returning home. Each year, he schedules a personal reading with Heidi to stay aligned and deepen his intuitive awareness. For him, Nissa Retreats are not one-time experiences, they’re milestones in an ongoing relationship with his inner wisdom.

“These retreats are for growth. You’ll challenge yourself, question what’s possible, and learn to trust what you already know deep down.”

Ready to Awaken Your Own Wisdom?

If you’ve ever felt that intuitive nudge, a subtle knowing you can’t quite explain, maybe it’s time to listen. Join Heidi Jaffe and the Nissa Retreats community for an upcoming Awaken Your Wisdom Within retreat:

Every location offers its own beauty and lessons, but the real journey begins within.


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