About Us

The Fasting Path is the culmination and manifestation of Patrick O’Connor’s calling to guide others into a space of peace, love and a deeper understanding of who they are and why they are here.  The purpose of The Fasting Path is to create a safe space of transformation, using fasting as a catalyst to clear the body, open the heart & quiet the mind… awakening a BRILLIANT expression of DIVINE LOVE within you!

PATRICK O’CONNOR

In his 20’s, Patrick seemed to have it all. An MBA graduate, with a great career, close friends/family, charisma & charm… but what the world could not see was Patrick’s lifelong struggle with suicidal depression. It wasn’t till June of 2000, that Patrick recognized one of the many  gifts of his darkened days. While sitting on his hotel room bed, he experienced a profound spiritual emergence that forever changed his life. Since that evening, Patrick has devoted his life to understanding, integrating and deepening his awakening in order to guide others with theirs.

Patrick’s interest in health was ignited through a love of strength training and body building at the age of 20. However, over the last 10 years, his passion has evolved into a deeper study of human evolution, spiritual transformation and the exploration of expanded states of consciousness. The Fasting Path is the result of this evolution.

Patrick has traveled extensively throughout the US & Southeast Asia while studying with various masters in the field of personal/spiritual development in order to awaken higher consciousness. His travels have included the exploration of yoga, meditation, fasting, channeling, hypnosis, dance & plant medicines. As a professional speaker, best selling co-author, yoga teacher, spiritual guide and workshop facilitator, Patrick has shared his experience, love and guidance with thousands of individuals throughout the world.

In 2008, Patrick was called to Sagada Philippines, where he assisted St. Theodore’s Hospital set up a Therapeutic Juice Fasting Program to treat cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Now on the beautiful island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, Patrick is facilitating unique spiritual fasting retreats and workshops with conscious explorers from around the globe. His ability to embrace the extremes (light and dark), enables Patrick the to live & share a message of unconditional love, acceptance and appreciation wherever he goes.

AURELIA GEZYNSKA

Aurelia is originally from Poland and has resided in Vienna, Austria for the last 8 years. Aurelia coordinates all the workshops and retreats and will be your main contact person regarding your visit or during your stay. She has a Masters Degree in Business and Management and had been working for an international corporation in Vienna before coming to Koh Phangan to explore yoga at Agama Yoga School. Aurelia speaks fluently in Polish, German and English and is an AMAZING culinary ‘artist.’

Aurelia came to Koh Phangan over a year ago when she answered her calling to grow spiritually and share her gifts with others. Always enjoying working with people from different parts of the world, Aurelia has an amazing ability to see joy and wonder everywhere she goes. Because of this, she adds so much beautiful energy to each and every retreat.

Aurelia can be reached by contacting her @ aurelia_gezynska@yahoo.com.

PETER WRIGHT

Originally from the UK, Peter has been walking the mystic path of healers and yogis in recent years. Currently residing in Thailand, Peter passionately teaches a healing art called ‘Abdominal Chi Massage’ which guides people to realize how emotions have manifested problems in their internal organs. People from all walks of life enjoy his calming presence and unique treatments which cultivate higher states of awareness through which you can free yourself from the bondage of modern emotions and toxins.

Peter studied many healing arts in Asia including Thai Bodywork, Reiki, Breema, Chi Nei Tsang, Cranial Sacral and Shiatsu. In the past Peter has been a freelance branding designer and since the great shift, he spends his time living a Hatha yoga practice whilst endlessly searching for the hidden harmonies in Tantrism and Saivism.

He is looking forward to adding his compassionate touch and consultations to your experience with The Fasting Path. For more about Peter, you may visit his therapy project at www.unitybody.com.

TONYA DOWDING

Tonya Dowding is a shining example of a Goddess in love with life and in the flow of her divine essence. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, she is working on her masters degree in Psychology. While enjoying her studies in Canada, Tonya felt that something was missing. It was during her travels through Asia that she discovered the spiritual path, in particular yoga and meditation.

Tonya has since studied natural healing methods such as abdominal massage, reiki and nutritional healing, and is now looking to combine the wisdom of both eastern philosophy and western knowledge, in a treatment offering the best of worlds. Tonya also loves nature, photography and music, and enjoys working with people from any corner of our beautiful earth.

Tonya had the opportunity to work with The Fasting Path in 2009 and will be sharing her healing hands and infectious energy during the retreats in 2010. For more about Tonya, you may contact her @ tonyadowding85@yahoo.com.

TAMMY MCCAFFREY

Tammy is a gifted artist, healer and adventurer of the outer world of travel to foreign lands and the inner world of spirit. Since 2005 Tammy has lived, worked, traveled and studied in South East Asia. Prior to the move from the West to the East Tammy was a professional graphic designer and photo art director. In her spare time her passion for sports and the outdoors kept her busy swimming, biking, running and sailing. This passion led to a career in the outdoors, leading outdoor adventures in southern China, hiking the foothills of the Himalayas and rock climbing limestone karsts. Tammy is a certified rock climbing instructor, outdoor guide and certified in wilderness first aid.

Delving deeper into the spiritual side of life Tammy has spent the last two years in Thailand studying yoga, meditation, healing modalities and focusing on healing herself. With a strong belief in holistic medicine and the ability to heal thyself, Tammy has experienced a multitude of natural healing modalities as a way to heal herself from injuries and health complications that accompanied a car accident in 2003. Now enjoying a renewal of health and energy Tammy is now a certified Theta Practitioner, Reiki Healer and Practitioner of Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga.

If you have any questions for Tammy, you may contact her @ tammy.mcc@gmail.com.

If you have questions regarding fasting, retreats, workshops or personal cleansing getaways, Contact us today.