Meet Ashlee, a seasoned Holistic Lifestyle Guide, Author, and Founder of Sunshine Paradise Retreat, a luxury wellness retreat based in Los Angeles, California. Ashlee is dedicated to helping individuals find peace and balance in their lives through her signature solo wellness retreats, which offer a personalized approach to well-being in some of California's most stunning locations, including Topanga Canyon, Laguna Beach, and Malibu. These retreats are designed to provide a tranquil escape and transformative experience for those seeking rejuvenation and self-discovery.
Ashlee Sunshine
Founder
Ashlee’s journey began with a passion for sports and academics, which helped her navigate a turbulent upbringing. Her experiences led her to study psychology, mathematics, and philosophy at UCSB, earning a BA in Philosophy and a Minor in Clinical Psychology. This academic foundation fuels her holistic approach, combining mental clarity with physical and emotional wellness.
After working as a Direct Support Professional and aspiring Behavioral Therapist, Ashlee felt drawn to explore the world and deepen her understanding of holistic practices. Her travels to India, Dubai, Qatar, Thailand, and Hawaii sparked a passion for yoga, meditation, breathwork, and sound healing, which are now central to her luxury retreats.
Specializing in yoga styles such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, and Power Yoga, Ashlee founded Sunshine Paradise Retreat in 2020. Despite launching during the pandemic, the retreat quickly gained recognition as a 5-star luxury wellness retreat in California, expanding to include destinations like Topanga Canyon, Malibu Beach, and Laguna Beach. Sunshine Paradise Retreat has been featured in prestigious publications such as OM Yoga Magazine, Yoga Journal, Outside Magazine, The Guardian, and Spirituality & Health, further cementing its reputation as a top-tier destination for wellness.
As a member of the Native American Indigenous Church, Ashlee also incorporates Thai Yoga Massage and Holistic Nutrition into her retreats, ensuring a comprehensive wellness experience. Her wellness and yoga retreats have earned glowing reviews on Tripaneer, Airbnb, and platforms like BookYogaRetreats.com and BookRetreats.com.
Ashlee has guest-taught at Core Power Yoga and led guided meditation and sound bath sessions at the Mindfulness Expo in 2023. In 2024, she enriched her spiritual practice by studying meditation with Buddhist monks at the Kopan Monastery in Nepal, a lineage of the Dalai Lama.
Credentials and Experience:
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Founder of Sunshine Paradise Retreat (Luxury Wellness Retreat in California)
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BA in Philosophy, Minor in Clinical Psychology (UCSB)
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RYT Specialization in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, and Power Yoga
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Member of Native American Indigenous Church
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Certified in Thai Yoga Massage and Holistic Nutrition
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Guest Teacher at Core Power Yoga 2023
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Led guided meditation and sound healing session at Mindfulness Expo 2023
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Studied meditation at Kopan Monastery, Nepal 2024
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Five-star ratings on Tripaneer and Airbnb
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Featured in OM Yoga Magazine, Yoga Journal, Outside Magazine, The Guardian, and Spirituality & Health
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Listed on BookYogaRetreats.com and BookRetreats.com