Relationships have the potential for being one of the most profound experiences we can have on this planet….and your life can be incredibly miserable when they don’t work well.
Have you ever thought about why some people have really good relationships and an increasing number of people don’t?
It’s not just a matter of luck.
It begins with you and what you learned from your family patterns & behaviors.
Don't worry, it's possible to shift and repair what can seem impossible.
Have you experienced any of these?:
The patterns we grew up with or inherited from our lineages automatically become “wired” into our nervous system and then we often repeat what we grew up. For instance, if you have a parent that controlled, abandoned, criticized, or rejected you, you'll tend to attract partners that'll do the same.
Do you know that 91% of children who grow up with divorced parents, end up divorcing their partners as adults?
So how do you Love yourself and others if you didn't get the Love you needed or have a healthy relationship modeled to you?
We work with the inner foundations and blueprint to connect you to the Well of Love that is already inside of you. It's what you're made of but is covered over by your ancestral and life experiences.
Even if you're not ready to be in a relationship, this program will open you to greater self-Love and connection with those you care about and attract a healthier mate. Opening to the Essence of Love is important for your own happiness and well-being and for the well-being of our country.
That may seem like a big jump to make….but it’s not. When I was going through my two Master in Divinity programs exploring the theme of “Holy Families” and wondering what that meant for modern times, I started to understand how vital a role families play in the well-being of our societies. Families are the fabric of society. When families are thriving so does our society. When families are not thriving, well....you can’t create a thriving society with people who are wounded or traumatized by their home life. It's nearly impossible to have the compassionate caring society we know possible. That stuff carries into your adult life unless you have the proper support and tools to heal. It all begins with you and the work you're willing to do to shift your internal world. As more and more individuals align with their internal blueprint for Love, they'll experience healthier relationships and automatically help create a better world.
When I was 14, I made a vow to break the cycle of abuse in my family. I didn’t know how I was going to do that, but over the years trainings and life experiences showed me the way. I can honestly say the cycle has been broken. My life is better in many ways. And, my now grown son was welcomed into the world in a way I never was, has both parents in his life, and he’s happy with his life. And it works the other direction, my mother is enjoying her retirement and is happily remarried.
In breaking destructive cycles and patterns in my life and later, my clients, I knew there had to be a way to disrupt the breakdown of relationships and families.
During my second Master’s in Divinity practicum our teachings point to the sacredness women carry. It became clearer to me that women are the heart of families and that the more they're supported the more Love can flow. Through the ages of witchhunts and trying to fit into a patriarchally based model where women have had to squelch, hide, compromise their inherent knowing and being, I wanted to find a way to help us realign with our true nature where the patriarchal and matriarchal wisdoms compliment each other. I worked with five women and experimented with getting to the core of wholeness and Health within us; the blueprint for having healthy relationships and true Love.
Here's what happened:
One single woman who had been alone for years, despite her amazingness, was wanting a relationship. There weren’t any prospects in sight and her biological clock was ticking. She found someone within months after our “experiment”.
Another woman wanted to bring her young and grown children from different marriages together so they could know each other as a family. She not only got that but she effortlessly became closer to her mother with whom she had a difficult relationship and previously kept her distance.
Another woman had a disappointing relationship with her father. It was hard for him to show up physically and emotionally. She got to spend a month with him and has felt closer to him.
I can’t tell you how going through this program will change your life, but I do know it will make a positive difference. I’ve seen insecurity replaced with a deep self acceptance, others get past invisible barriers and step into their life’s work, and couples on the brink, stay together. And yes, this program works for men as well.
It’s a powerful program.
What normally takes many years to possibly get to the surface of most core deeply buried issues, can be worked through in a short amount of time.
You begin to embody a deeper sense of calm, trust, and connection.
You don’t have to drag everyone you have an issue with into counseling. We’re working with your inner world which will naturally change your outer world. It’s much easier than trying to change another person.
The changes that happen are permanent AND help past and future generations.
Going through Opening to Love is like changing the grooves on a record and a different song effortlessly plays afterwards.
You may have a whole slew of “tools” to work with much of your own issues and heal. That’s great and more power to you. However, we all have blind spots and as humans we need to heal the deeply buried stuff within relationship to another. There’s something about being held, witnessed, and reflected that no self healing can reach.
You may have already done a LOT of work and don't want yet another program. I get it. Who wants to spend their life constantly "fixing" themselves? This program shifts your foundation so you start living from a different place right after the retreat completes. If you're not where you want to be yet with intimate partners and living your life, I highly encourage you to sign up especially if you're experiencing any of the following:
Maritza brings a quiet strength and depth. As a spiritual counselor & healer, family constellation facilitator, pre & perinatal practitioner, & bodyworker, Maritza Luz Vega, M.Div. has developed profoundly transformative experiential programs that empower single or coupled individuals to break through unconscious patterns and blocks so they can live their lives in True Love and help create a better world.
Determined to live her life in Love, Maritza vowed, at the age of 14, to break the cycle of abuse that started in her family. She thought she healed enough to marry and have a child, but her divorce opened the doors for a 17+ year healing journey that revealed little commonly known causes toward the breakdown of relationships. Out of that healing journey, she has two Master in Divinity degrees, a bachelors in Foundations for Regenerative Family-Centered Living, and a “knowing” without a doubt that it’s possible to reclaim our birthright to profound Love, relationships, strong families, and living our true purpose on a healthy thriving planet.
In 2006 she was made a Sufi spiritual teacher by her spiritual Guide from Jerusalem and was later given the mission to help families. This ancient lineage embraces the core message and teachings of all paths. She loves connecting people to the Source of Love. She brings a unique integrative perspective that addresses all stages of family from preconception through life.
You did a great job listening to your intuition and guiding the process once we were engaging in the constellations, tuning into subtle energies and assisting nonviolently with the dynamics that arose (redirecting, holding, making space for, allowing, containing...) ~M.A.
I thought this series of classes was incredibly powerful and beautifully facilitated. Your intuition as a spiritual coach is incredible! ∼ R.P
I found trust in my inner impulses. I didn't experience mental attachment or learn 'lessons' from the work. It seemed to be taking place on another level. My self-trust has grown. It was different from my expectations because most other work I've done has been so 'heady'. This was different and I couldn't have expected it.
What a treasured time in my life. I will take this trust in a connection with myself and my promptings....they can be trusted ~ T.A.
Honestly, I didn't know what I was signing up for other than experiential family work, so I didn't come in with many expectations. That said, it far surpassed my expectations, as the material and enactments that came out of it were so right on and reflective of my experiences, both internal and in relationship, that it blew me away. ∼ A.M
So…..here’s what going through Opening to Love looks like.
We’ll spend 3 days together,
March 21 - 23, 2025 (Friday-Sunday) 10am - 6 pm
Must attend all three days
Held by the Wholeness within Nature
There's something profound about being held by the wholeness within nature as you do this deep inner work. The ancient rhythms of the forest, the constancy of the ocean, the vast expanse of sky—all remind us of the greater wholeness of which we are part. In this natural setting, transformation happens not by force but through gentle reconnection with what has always been true.
Your Oak Wood Haven
During this transformative retreat, you'll create your own personal sanctuary beneath the quiet beauty of oak trees, their sprawling canopies offering natural shelter. As you walk the dappled paths between sessions, notice how the forest itself seems to invite deeper breathing and presence.
From our elevated position, breathtaking views of the Ventura coastline unfold before you—turquoise waters meeting golden shores, with Channel Islands shimmering on the horizon. This stunning backdrop becomes both metaphor and medicine for your inner journey.
The Perfect Setting for Transformation
The oak forest creates a natural container for deep work—these trees have witnessed decades of seasons, a reminder of resilience and the cycles of growth. The coastal views offer perspective, helping you see the bigger picture of your life journey.
In this space where earth meets sky and forest meets ocean, held by the wholeness within nature, you'll find the perfect environment to reconnect with your authentic self, release old patterns, and open to the essence of love that awaits within.
You bring your tent and sleeping gear, we'll provide the transformation. Option to arrive Thursday, March 20 to set up your campsite.
This camping experience becomes a powerful metaphor for the journey itself—creating your own sacred space within nature, stepping away from modern conveniences to discover what truly matters, surrounded by natural beauty that reminds us of our place in something larger.
Note: If you have concerns about camping or need accommodation recommendations for nearby lodging, please contact us before registering.
Typical therapy at $180/week for 12 weeks is $2,160. It usually takes many years to start scratching the surface of the deeper stuff. A year of therapy will cost about $9,000. I know many who have been working at it with traditional and holistic approaches for over 20 years and still haven’t felt they’ve reached the end of the tunnel - like, be the person or live the life they know possible. You can do the math on that…
It’s really hard work to change inherited or learned behaviors without the right "tools", understanding, and awareness.
What makes Opening to Love unique is that it combines three super powerful modalities (and plus) so that the underlying issues can be safely witnessed and supported that allows for greater resolution. It's mindblowing!
(Partial scholarship or payment plan available. We can go over that when we talk.)
OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE CONSTELLATIONS BEFORE YOU DIVE IN:
Want to experience constellations first? I am offering introductions to constellations in Ojai twice a month or online once a month. These are currently on a sliding scale. Click here for more info
Want Extra Support?:
When you register for the Opening to Love Retreat, you'll have the option to add two private sessions that can be used before or after the retreat for additional support. These are a minimum of 90 - 120 min sessions that will most likely include spiritual healing - healing with Divine Light. They are profoundly transformative on a soul level. Sessions may include some constellation work depending on what's needed. When you register by March 10, the price for the two private sessions will be $350 (normally $600). Feel free to schedule a "Let's Talk" session if you have any questions.
**Please note: Because of the nature of the repatterning work we’ll be doing partipants agree to refrain from recreational, medicinal, and “spiritual” use of drugs including tobacco, alcohol, CBD, marijuana, vape, etc. 48 hours BEFORE start of retreat and throughout the duration of the retreat.
Woman
Giver of Life
Condemned throughout the ages
No wonder chaos persists
Woman
Restored to the arms of Love
Heart of the world
Man
Dominator of Life
Life compromised
Man
Protector of Life
Love reigns
The union of the two
in their wounded selves
Hell-ish.
The union of the two
in their surrender to Love within
Heartful flow to children, community, nation.
Come come in all our imperfections and dance in the Dance of Love within.
Maritza Luz Vega, M.Div. Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved.
This option is for everything in the August 5-7, 2022 retreat except the two 1:1 follow up sessions for extra support.
It'll still be a lifechanging experience.
Extra support would still be available on a case by case assessment & for an extra fee.
No Thanks, I will skip