Carlos Navarro

Pronouns: He/Him

His Role

Carlos serves as a facilitator, drawing from his vast life experience to offer
participants a sense of trust through caring grounding presence.

His Story

Carlos trained as a medical doctor* and, for three decades, served as a physician
and public health expert supporting communities affected by epidemics, famine and
catastrophes in Africa (Doctors Without Borders, the Red Cross, UNICEF). In the
process, he witnessed immense suffering and structural injustice, developing
compassionate leadership and presence in crisis situations. Through the years, he
led and mentored complex teams through critical situations, developing adapted
approaches in partnership with local communities and global leaders.

Carlos is a student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in the “Plum Village” tradition of
Interbeing. He has developed a personal practice in Psychedelics Facilitation
(Synthesis Institute), Psychedelic Integration (ICEERs), and Holotropic Breathwork
(Groff). He is also an Integration and self-development Coach (Aletheia) focusing on
“parts work” and exploration of the depths of being. During retreats he offers guided
meditation, voice activation and music, as well as individual support with a focus on
trust and safety.He is fluent in Spanish, English and French.

‍His Why

Carlos close contact with suffering and crises situations was transformed by
mindfulness meditation, psychedelics and breathwork. He holds the firm belief that
everybody is already whole. He believes that when met with total presence and love,
wholeness unfolds spontaneously, bringing new and unimagined possibilities to life.

*Beckley Retreats Facilitators who are certified therapists, psychologists, or
physicians do not serve in a formal medical capacity on our programs/retreats.