Meet Ashlee Sunshine, a wellness entrepreneur, holistic lifestyle guide, and founder of Sunshine Paradise Retreat, a luxury wellness retreat based in Los Angeles, California. With a passion for mind-body wellness, mindfulness, and holistic healing, Ashlee has dedicated her career to helping others cultivate balance, clarity, and transformation in their lives.
Through yoga, meditation, sound healing, and holistic wellness practices, she curates immersive experiencesdesigned to support self-discovery, rejuvenation, and personal growth. Her retreats, set in beautiful locations like Topanga Canyon, Malibu Beach, and Laguna Beach, provide a peaceful escape where individuals can reconnect with themselves in a high-vibrational setting.
Beyond wellness, Ashlee is also the founder of NATURRE, an eco-conscious fashion boutique dedicated to sustainable, natural fabric clothing. Inspired by her own journey toward healthier, non-toxic living, NATURRE offers conscious made fashion that aligns with mindful and sustainable values. Through her work in wellness and conscious fashion, Ashlee continues to inspire others to live in harmony with their bodies and the planet.
Ashlee Sunshine
Founder

Ashlee Sunshine is a wellness entrepreneur, yoga instructor, holistic lifestyle guide, and content creator dedicated to helping individuals cultivate balance, clarity, and transformation through mind-body wellness. Her journey began with a passion for sports and academics, which provided a foundation of discipline and resilience as she navigated a challenging upbringing. This drive led her to study psychology, mathematics, and philosophy at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where she earned a B.A. in Philosophy with a Minor in Clinical Psychology.
Ashlee’s career initially began in behavioral therapy and direct client support, but her passion for holistic wellness, personal growth, and global exploration led her to embark on a transformative journey. Her travels to India, Dubai, Qatar, Thailand, and Hawaii exposed her to yoga, meditation, breathwork, and sound healing, igniting a lifelong dedication to integrating these practices into her work.
In 2020, she founded Sunshine Paradise Retreat, a luxury wellness retreat brand designed to offer immersive, high-vibrational healing experiences. Despite launching during the pandemic, the retreat quickly gained recognition as a top-rated, 5-star wellness destination in California, expanding to include locations in Topanga Canyon, Malibu Beach, and Laguna Beach. Sunshine Paradise Retreat has been featured in prestigious publications, including: OM Yoga Magazine, Yoga Journal, Outside Magazine, The Guardian, & Spirituality & Health.
As a seasoned yoga instructor with expertise in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, and Power Yoga, Ashlee curates transformational retreats that incorporate guided meditation, sound healing, breath-work, Thai Yoga Massage, and holistic nutrition. She is a member of the Native American Indigenous Church, further deepening her connection to ancestral healing traditions. Her retreats have received glowing reviews across major platforms, including Tripaneer, Airbnb, BookYogaRetreats.com, and BookRetreats.com.
In addition to her work in wellness, Ashlee has:
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Guest-taught at CorePower Yoga
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Led guided meditation and sound bath sessions at The Mindfulness Expo (2023)
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Studied meditation with Buddhist monks at Kopan Monastery in Nepal (2024), a lineage of the Dalai Lama
Credentials & Education
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B.A. in Philosophy & Minor in Clinical Psychology – University of California, Santa Barbara (2015)
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RYT 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification – CorePower Yoga (2014)
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RYT 200-Hour Indian Yoga Alliance Certification (2016)
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RYT 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification – Soul Ascension Healing Arts (2018)
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Certified Somaveda Thai Yoga Therapy & Holistic Nutritionist (2023)
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Certified CorePower Yoga Hot Power Fusion Teacher (2024)
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Transforming Emotions Buddhist Meditation Course – 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
Ashlee continues to expand her knowledge and expertise, blending ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices to create deeply transformative experiences for her clients. Her mission is to provide a space for healing, self-discovery, and empowerment, guiding individuals toward their highest potential through mindfulness, movement, and holistic living.