Our Story

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  • Founder

    23 years ago, Elham embarked on a transformative journey into the realms of yoga, meditation, and spirituality. Guided by her guru, Maya Machawe, the esteemed founder of Cyclic Yoga International, Elham's path unfolded. Elham holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and encourages the practice of yoga and breathing in helping clients overcome life’s challenges.

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  • Founder

    Hossein has passion for life and nature led him to acquiring this property in 2006. He had always had a vision for creating an environment whereby one could surrender to the beauty and peace of natural surroundings. This resolve evolved into reality! Upon finding his life partner Elham, a yoga and meditation practitioner, Lake Osceola Retreat has come into existence.

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