"Ana, it is only today that I became aware of the most powerful moment of yesterday’s Ecstatic Forgiveness workshop.  It was that small glimpse of infinity, of oneness. Today the glimpse grew through my daily spiritual readings until I sobbed with joy as the realization of this ineffable perfection/pattern/interplay became even more immediate and the glimpse became a point of view from which all life is totally magical.  AAAGH!!! There are no words, no way to explain. 
 
There is nothing to fear, truly.  There is nothing wrong, ever.  Well, it won't be any clearer no matter how hard I try to express this marvelous state I'm in.  It truly is difficult to put into words.  But I feel so incredibly alive and powerful and grateful and joyful today!  Privileged, blessed, full of possibilities!
 
Thank you so much again for the gifts you gave all of us yesterday, and most particularly for the special gift to me that arrived fully today."

With love, Karen - Ecstatic Forgiveness workshop participant

"Ana is a fine coach in every respect. She is extremely skillful, insightful and intuitive, as well as sensitive and kind in her approach. I have received numerous reports from people she has worked with and they all say how professional she is and how much she has helped them move through their issues, quickly and easily. I am very proud to have her associated with the Institute for Radical Forgiveness and personally hold her in high regard."

— Colin Tipping, Director, The Institute for Radical Forgiveness, Inc.

"I have sent a number of patients to Ana with excellent results. I usually send those that have failed other therapies and are the hardest to treat and she has done wonders with each one of them. I highly recommend Ana Holub for Radical Forgiveness Coaching."

— Deborah Ann Higer, MD

"Ana, after our work together I landed my dream job with an international consulting company. I know there is NO way I could have achieved this without the work we did together prior to the interview. I would still have felt really bad about myself ... our sessions together helped me to fully accept myself and regain my self confidence. Your guidance and wisdom still serve as my spiritual harness today and I cannot thank you enough for skillfully navigating me through some of my most darkest hours."

— Karen Boskemper

“As emptied out as I was after our session, I made it to the post office on time!!  whew, success. Then I found some new energy to pick up all my mail that has been at the post office for two months. Today I sorted through it...  and now I am cleaning my house,...and if that weren’t enough, new client calls are coming in today.

I feel so much more energy, Ana.  You are so gifted. Thank you thank you thank you. Immense gratitude and appreciation for who you are. Your soul is beautiful and you hold such a sacred and holy space for this work. Deep bow and soulful smile  to you." 

— Karen Wilson, Sausalito, CA

"Hey Ana,
Just wanted to say a big thank-you for the session on Friday - It was powerful stuff and your presence is really something. If I am able to come near to your standards as a coach I will be thrilled...You are "top class" as we say back home in Ireland. So again Thank-You!"

 — Clodagh, Radical Forgiveness Coach, Ireland

"Ana Holub is the Indiana Jones of self-discovery! "

— Victoria Song, healer and writer, Mt. Shasta, CA


"Ana is an incredibly gifted guide for emotional healing.  She helped me reverse my lifelong pattern of repressing and running from pain.  With her support, I learned how to stay present with and embrace whatever emotions arise. Thanks again for the huge contribution you made to my life!"

— Andrew Oser, Encinitas, CA

"Dear Ana, Thank you. To finally share space with you in your mastery and service was a gift worth waiting for. The grace and tenderness in your witnessing my return from shame was a beautiful reminder that my love is safe and trustworthy. I would love to do some more work with you when I return."

— OmaKayuel, Hawaii

"I'm feeling a quiet joy, and I notice that fear and anxiety are not running the show.  Curiosity has taken their place."

— KK, Boulder, CO

"I consulted with Ana on an employment issue I was having.  Basically, I finally had my dream job, in a temp-to-perm position.  I heard that this company usually hired you on permanently around the 90 day mark.  Well, my 90 days had come and gone.  I was now six months into this new job and doing it extremely well, and still no permanent offer.  I was very sad.  I had no health benefits, paid holidays, and a lower temp wage.  I had also developed some "issues" with a couple of people in my department that I felt didn't want me there and who had been unfair to me.  I thought I hid this pretty well.  Well, after working through my "real" feelings and attitudes with Ana regarding this, I got a permanent offer within a week and a half!  I was thrilled!  I also successfully negotiated a higher hourly rate for myself. 

Also, I was offered a great project and worked a lot of overtime to get it completed. I never could have worked late into the night with some of my co-workers on several nights if I hadn't worked with Ana.  There's just no way.  I'm so greatful that things are going well! 

Thank God we worked together!  It's nice to know you have somewhere to turn for help when your boat looks like it might run ashore.  Bon Voyage!"

— Rachael Bright, Tustin, CA

"Hi Ana,
This session has been extremely profound for me, and I am still
heavily integrating but feeling in awe, in grace and in allowance. So much
awareness coming in more and more...gently. Thank you."

— Sacha, children's music teacher, Davis, CA

From participants in the Mount Shasta Forgiveness Experience        2 Day Retreat:

“Absolutely - I touched a new place of forgiveness.  The process took me deeper and further than I expected.

I learned that the feelings are more important than the story. Connecting with the feelings is a necessary step to release them and make room for love, connection and peace to occur.

Ana was lovely, precise, and knowledgeable, while keeping people on track and pointing out the core issue.”

MS, McCloud, CA

“Ana very skillfully led us into great depth. What we’d held, perhaps for centuries, was gently laid open for the light and love of the Divine.

I gained a deeper understanding of my capacity to give and receive love, and of the questions I’ve held about making my decision regarding being a visiting parent.

Ana gave a well thought out presentation, skillfully and compassionately delivered. The group was held with great love and intention.  Thank you for creating such a safe space!”

Diana Gazes, Mount Shasta

“I reached a new level of forgiveness, and surprised myself about how open I was.  I really feel that we are always doing this work on ourselves but I was blocked for a while – for a long while. I learned that it’s okay just to trust and let go - that whatever is inside is not so awful to share.
Ana was gentle but direct and provided just the right amount of support and prompting.”

Stephane Posson, Mount Shasta
                                                                                                                               

“Theoretically, the material was familiar, but it was great to share with others. I learned things about myself from listening to the other participants. One man’s story was a mirror of my relationship with my brother.”

MK, Los Angeles

“I touched new places of clarity within myself.  I can see and feel where stories of separation linger on and where I need to send more love and forgiveness.

This is so powerful! I liked using breath as a guide and a reminder of our process. It was great to step further into being fully visible and that’s where doing this group process was even more precious.

Ana did a great job. I was impressed by her listening and sharing skills.  There was always lots of love felt and a sacred, safe space was created and held.”

Kiwaku, Mount Shasta

From participants in the 1 day Forgive Yourself retreat:

“I found that when my heart is encased in ice, I need help with the chipping away and the thawing. Ana was kind and gentle yet insistent, which is what students need in order to grow.”    — M.A.

“I learned that everyone has wounds, everyone can be healed, and acceptance is the key for me.”  — A.P.

“I liked the combination of the intellect and the emotions, but mostly I just enjoyed the permission to be me and not be judged.” — Anon.

“I learned how to release and forgive…Ana was direct and to the point, and very knowledgeable.”  — Fidel Garcia

“Ana’s calm presence, sense of humor, and ability to move the workshop at a comfortable pace gave me permission to be with whatever feelings arose.” — B.C.M.

“I absolutely touched a new place of forgiveness today! I learned a simple, effective approach to the heavy loads I’ve been carrying, and how to work with that in a way that … lays a path through the darkness.”  Anon

"Thank you for your work, it was really, really helpful.  I received lots of insights, and appreciated how you showed up, Ana – energetically clean, grounded and respectful. You weren’t in your ego, like I’ve experienced a lot in workshop settings. You held really gorgeous space, in a way that was open and vast.  This is also rare, in my experience. Thank you so much for giving of yourself to me. It was very, very valuable." — K.P.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
"Today, a deeper layer has emerged. Simplicity is the king, queen, truth! I touched the face of simplicity/truth today and for that I am grateful, and re-directing towards a life of grace and beauty.  Ana was clear, solid, compassionate and true. Hers was a container of safety and self-discovery – just the right dose, the perfect balance of surrender and receptivity, letting go and staying present, simplicity and thoroughness. Thank you!"   — C. Naramore      

 More testimonials from private session clients

"Ana Holub is remarkably gifted at helping people come back to their Soul Nature. She will guide you gently to a place of trust, helping to break apart the illusions of unworthiness and shame with such purity and commitment to truth that there really is no time for staying stuck.

I met Ana Holub a year ago when I was in the midst of a painful divorce. She helped me find truth and clarity in my words, actions, and choices. At the same time, she allowed me to discover how to hold compassion for my ex, the pain, and myself.

When I have sessions with Ana, I feel as though I’ve done months of work in two hours. She is wise and knowledgeable in her ability to work with deep pain and helped me make the shift into a miraculous consciousness of self. Then I could remember what my soul is really calling forth.

I believe it is Ana’s complete presence in body, spirit, and words that has allowed me to make huge shifts in my thinking and ways of being."

— A.K, San Francisco

"After reading the book, Radical Forgiveness, twice and having done several therapeutic exercises, I had two sessions with Ana.

The first one concentrated on re-visiting a recent conflict and painful place in my emotional body. Starting with the recent experience, we moved back in time and discovered some long-suppressed feelings that I had almost totally blocked out from my memory. The next meeting with Ana included a conversation and a breathwork therapy session. The latter was a very powerful experience.

Interestingly, what I was trying to heal was my dysfunctional relationship with men. The same night that the breathwork-therapy occurred, I suddenly felt open to embrace a relationship with a man whom I had known for months and never felt attracted to previously. This time, I felt a very intense and unexplainable pull toward him. Since then our relationship has been blossoming in a very happy and healthy way. Could it be that I was really healed that day... and that I am no longer attracted to men who mirror to me a belief that I am not good enough? Could it be that the shift that occurred that day with Ana's help is now enabling me to nurture a well-balanced and harmonious relationship with a very wonderful man? The future will tell, and until then I keep on working on my various other issues and find more healing as I proceed forth.

Ana Holub is a very amazing Radical Forgiveness healer who shares her compassion, understanding and charisma. I would recommend to anyone wishing to heal emotional wounds to turn to her for professional treatment and coaching.

Blessings and healing to all."

— Eostar Gavaller, Oregon

"With Radical Forgiveness and Ana Holub, I have become better at feeling who I am, and being and trusting myself. I know now that I can take care of myself and feel confident about that, even though I may be frustrated or upset again. This can be another opportunity to grow, and I can be thankful for the new experiences that are opened to me. Ana holds a very open, safe, non-judgmental space where I feel comfortable to explore new and old feelings. From here, I can see where I want to go and grow."

— Tom M., San Rafael, CA

"Thank you, Ana.  The shift inside me must be manifesting externally as I keep getting comments that I seem so calm. The other night I didn’t react to my partner’s negative, frustrated mood but was able to just listen and not take it or let it affect me personally – and the energy did change and he found calmness."

— Anonymous

"Ana, you are amazing. Our healing session is STILL unfolding for me. You really pointed out the roots of what looks like my LIFE PATTERN and I'm loving removing each root-leg one at a time. It has made me so much more alert to my consciousness...."

— Brie, Washington, DC

"Ana Holub is a beautiful, gentle, loving soul. She holds an open, loving, fully accepting space in which miracles can occur."

— J.O., Mt. Shasta, CA

"Ana’s wise expertise enabled us to discover solutions and made even the most difficult communications possible.

Ana embodies a peace, clarity and wisdom which in itself inspired us to handle our conflict with ease.  She is an excellent facilitator and someone who sincerely ‘walks her talk’.
            — Danielle Light, ShastaSpirit, Mount Shasta

“Working with Ana Holub transformed a tense, strained relationship between two co-workers into a productive, supportive one.  Miraculous, as everyone involved had given up on the possibility of a resolution, and yet the whole office atmosphere became more pleasant and energized with better communication. 

Ana, your work saved us from a lawsuit. Consider us great fans of yours!”

                — Kathleen and Joseph Heller, Hellerwork, Mount Shasta

"We can work it out…"

— Lennon/McCartney

"Ana Holub's work serves as a catalyst for a powerful, transformative interaction between people, especially on issues that are sensitive and need a skilled communicator. She has true courage and knows how to encourage people to come from the best in themselves so as to create a win-win situation. Her contributions to our programs are very popular."

— Jacques Verduin, Executive Director, Insight Prison Project - San Quentin Prison

"Ana's integrity and expertise in working with communication skills is compassionate and skillful. The way she blends her knowledge of communication issues with support for participants to find their own understanding shows her mastery and love for the work she does."

— Donna Bringenberg, Facilitator for at-risk families, Northern Valley Catholic Social Services, Yreka, CA



"Our program is run as a student democracy, and Ana's workshop helped our student leaders learn to communicate, mediate conflicts, and lead school activities and meetings.  Her warmth, intelligence, and considerable skill at working with people all made her an ideal choice for training our leadership council and judicial clerks.  Thank you, Ana!"
—    Dave Theno, program coordinator, Golden Eagle Charter High School

"The work in class has been useful for us individually and for our relationship. We are much more tolerant and energetically clear with each other... it has been very renewing for our relationship and it continues to unfold...”

    — Amy & Rick

"Ana gave us some great ‘nuggets’ to work with..simple exercises to drop into an open hearted place from which to communicate."

— David & Jan

"We’re smiling, knowing that we have helped ourselves be a better team.
There is a new lightness and joy in our relationship now."

— Barbara & Tom

"The classes you presented were all very well put together; they flowed well one into the next; the material and the way you presented it was clear and easy to follow, informative and heart opening.

The handouts were helpful in contemplating my own issues and they were good "at home" practice. Some of the worksheets I found very helpful in revealing unconscious patterns from the past operating today. I appreciated the way you reviewed material to make sure we understood it. I especially enjoyed the energy work and the questioning we did as couples to deepen our truth and connection.

Learning the skills to look into myself for both the cause as well as the resolution of conflict or negativity, is Freedom and Love itself. I highly recommend your workshop. Thank-you Ana!"

— Shauna Bookout

"Growing Together with Ana Holub is a great gift to give yourself and your partner. Ana facilitated us in exploring our personal tendencies, cultural and gender biases, and means of communication, in order to find a more loving and truthful approach to interacting with our partner. She also provided communication and self-evaluation tools for us to continue our work outside of the classroom--tools which will be useful to us for the rest of our lives."

— Greg Bookout

More Growing Together comments from participants:

• I liked it all and found it useful, opening and sweet.  I loved learning new skills and  concepts and then practicing them with my partner.

• This workshop exceeded my expectations.  I strengthened existing skills and remembered, deepened something…It was all perfect.

• Growing Together got my partner and me on the same plane to be able to work through any challenges…it unified us.  We will continue to work on the skills we learned!

• The exercises gave us practice in coming back to a simple place of loving when things get rough…

• It was a beautiful experience!

• Growing Together was wonderful, enjoyable and fruitful.  It facilitated new insights and new experiences, with good ideas and stimulating exercises.

• Exceeded my expectations - very helpful!

• I wasn’t sure what to expect!  I did expect to deepen my understanding of intimacy and communication with my partner…and that certainly happened.  The exercises were very powerful.

• I learned new skills and was reminded of existing ones.  I appreciate your view of the breathing and listening tools and non-verbal communication.  Thank you, Ana!