Art of Waking Up

Our weekend of yoga, camping, sport climbing and facing honest fears was truly amazing. Jason and Stacy not only provided a safe and throughly outfitted climbing gear and instruction, but also create a open space for self reflection and growth. The Rock climbing experiences we had in Malibu creek and at Point Dume were challenging both physically and mentally forcing us to stay calm and present in the face of fear and fatigue… After the adrenaline wore off we each had to opportunity to discuss our experiences and how we might leverage our experiences to better manage stress and over come obstacles in our everyday lives. I cant recommend the Art of Waking up rock climbing adventures enough. Best weekend adventure in LA period.

The Art of Waking Up was one of the most memorable weekends of my life. The experience left me feeling inspired, confident, empowered, insanely healthy, and ready to take my life to the next level. Jason has literally thought of everything under the sun to ensure that we had an incredible weekend.
It was the perfect mix of feeling relaxed and opening my heart, yet invigorated and active. Jason is such a patient and warmhearted guide. He definitely is an expert at teaching people to climb, leading yoga, and creating high quality meals. I am an adventurous person and I’ve always loved the outdoors, but I have spent hardly any time camping and had never climbed before the weekend. It was challenging and exhilarating and I felt so safe with the equipment. Also, we were constantly feeding our souls with the delicious abundance of organic food that Jason and his wife prepared.
It was a beautiful experience to spend time in nature and I felt as happy as a child the entire weekend. Jason is the perfect instructor for people of all levels and he truly understands how anyone can face their fears and level up, not just during climbing, but also in life. It was really funny when Jason could hear the second I stopped breathing and reminded me to look out at the view and breathe. The view was miraculous and I earned my view of it! From the time I arrived to the campgrounds to the time I went home, I had a giant smile on my face. It was a much-​needed enlightening and motivational getaway that I will remember forever.

I would recommend anyone looking to take their spirit to the next level to spend a weekend with Jason. I had the opportunity to attend a retreat hosted by him and his wife, a local camping retreat. It was the ultimate treat. His wife and him are great guides and hosts. We had lovely organic and health conscious food provided and prepared by them while camping. We also did short yoga sessions led by Jason before or after rock climbing. Jason’s casual and patient approach to rock climbing was exactly what I needed to take on climbing outdoors. It was a fun, healing and exciting experience, while also challenging my mind and body in ways I had not done before.
I can’t wait to do it again!

Jason Gentile is a true healer and I would recommend his services to all of my friends. His experience speaks for itself, but beyond that, his unique ability to integrate peak experiences into meaningful life choices is extraordinary. He is a wise soul, committed to doing the work he is here to do on this planet. Be that challenging you on the ropes, or guiding you into deeper levels of opening, Jason is a remarkable teacher.