HEAL WHAT HURTS
Embodied Healing for the Soul
Supporting your journey to loving presence, emotional freedom, and personal growth.
Maria’s Philosophy
HEAL WHAT HURTS
Maria Toso’s signature process for releasing tension, restoring presence, and remembering the body’s wisdom.
“Heal What Hurts is more than a method—it’s a healing process, a spiritual philosophy, and the foundation of every workshop, retreat, and gathering I offer…”
About Maria
Maria Toso, E-RYT 500, is a master teacher and healer with over 30 years of experience guiding transformation through yoga and somatic healing. Creator of The Heal What Hurts Process, she helps individuals release deep-seated pain, break free from emotional reactivity, and reconnect with their true selves. Whether through workshops, retreats, or teacher trainings, Maria’s offerings provide a path to profound healing and growth.
Featured Retreat
Featured Retreat
Awaken the Goddess Within: A Women’s Retreat in Greece
May 26–June 1, 2025 | Crete, Greece
Come home to your body, your voice, and your power in this sacred 6-night retreat on the Greek island of Crete. Surrounded by ocean, olive groves, and ancient goddess energy, we gather in sisterhood to rest, reconnect, and awaken what has long been waiting.
"The yoga teacher training that I took with Maria has done more for my mental health than any therapist or self-help book." – Alexandrea K.
"Maria is a person of awesome empathy, compassion, and wisdom. She literally saved my life a few years ago, and I am eternally grateful for her intervention." – Jeff Linzer
"I personally testify to her as a sincere, authentic, and righteous healer—this chaotic world is a good measure better for having her in it." – Path Haven
"The yoga teacher training that I took with Maria has done more for my mental health than any therapist or self-help book." – Alexandrea K. "Maria is a person of awesome empathy, compassion, and wisdom. She literally saved my life a few years ago, and I am eternally grateful for her intervention." – Jeff Linzer "I personally testify to her as a sincere, authentic, and righteous healer—this chaotic world is a good measure better for having her in it." – Path Haven
"Maria’s teachings live within me as I move through life. I hear her voice in my yoga practice and when I lead classes."
"Every time I come to one of her classes, I realize some new internal reality or make a connection to something else I have learned on my spiritual path."
"A class spent with Maria pays dividends into the rest of my life. If you have the opportunity to take any sort of class with her, I'd highly recommend it." – Nicole Kronzer
"Maria’s teachings live within me as I move through life. I hear her voice in my yoga practice and when I lead classes." "Every time I come to one of her classes, I realize some new internal reality or make a connection to something else I have learned on my spiritual path." "A class spent with Maria pays dividends into the rest of my life. If you have the opportunity to take any sort of class with her, I'd highly recommend it." – Nicole Kronzer
"Maria has a deeply compassionate energy that oozes out of her in anything she teaches. She brings with her an invitation to share in an energetic and emotional experience." – Emily
"Maria’s deeply intuitive and loving approach is quite powerful—she helps each of us find our own inner teacher and guides us back to ourselves when we struggle in that search." – Dave Schelter
"Maria has a deeply compassionate energy that oozes out of her in anything she teaches. She brings with her an invitation to share in an energetic and emotional experience." – Emily "Maria’s deeply intuitive and loving approach is quite powerful—she helps each of us find our own inner teacher and guides us back to ourselves when we struggle in that search." – Dave Schelter
Free Resources
Meditations
Guided practices for relaxation, healing, and self-awareness, rooted in yoga philosophy and energy work
Blog
Reflections on yoga, healing, and personal transformation. Maria shares stories and thoughts.
Talks
Maria’s musings on life, healing, and personal growth, shared with depth and authenticity