Meet Benny Saint James

Meet Benny Saint James - a radiant guide whose joy is as grounded as his journey.

The Guru Behind Full Bloom at 1884 On The Bluff

When Benny Saint James arrives at 1884 On The Bluff this August, he brings more than experience - he brings presence. A former professional dancer turned healer, Benny's journey weaves movement, breath, and sound into something deeply restorative and soulfully human.

On Saturday, August 2nd, Benny will lead Full Bloom: A Day of Renewal & Nourishment—a soulful, high-summer retreat rooted in yoga, sound healing, and seasonal intention. And, we are honored to welcome him and share the story of this teacher.

A Journey That Moves Like a Dance

Benny’s connection to the body began when he was just six years old and fell in love with dance. That love turned into a career that carried him across stages around the world for over two decades. But behind the performance was something even more compelling: a deep curiosity about healing, movement, and how the body holds—and frees—what we carry inside.

At 22, Benny traveled to India, where he completed 500 hours of yogic study, immersing himself in the roots of the tradition. By 25, he became a Reiki Master. And shortly after retiring from professional dance, he completed an extensive 1,000-hour massage therapy certification, specializing in pain reconciliation, neuromuscular therapy, and intuitive healing.

Today, Benny is a guide, a healer, and a generous presence. He’s trained in over 15 therapeutic modalities—including acupressure, reflexology, cupping, shiatsu, gemstone therapy, and sound healing. But more than his resume, what sets Benny apart is how he listens. How he holds space. And how he invites you to feel fully—without pressure, performance, or expectation.

The Gong & The Ground

One of the most powerful tools Benny brings to the Bluff is his silver sound healing gong—an instrument forged in the Tibetan tradition, symbolic of clarity, moonlight, and emotional release. It doesn’t crash—it clears. It doesn't shout—it shimmers. When he plays, the sound rolls across the land like breath from the earth itself. Pair that with zinnias, a warm August sun, and the grounding beauty of 1884, and what you have is not a yoga class—it’s a ritual of presence.

An Invitation

You may have seen yoga classes before. You may have joined sound baths, or walked through flower fields, or taken time to journal and rest. But you’ve never experienced them quite like this—woven together, led with deep intention, and offered in a space designed to hold soul and story.

Full Bloom: A Day of Renewal & Nourishment

Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 8 AM – 2 PM

Led by Benny Saint James of Primal Origin Holistics

1884 On The Bluff | Montrose, Iowa

We hope you’ll join us - where movement meets sound, and healing happens in ways words can't quite reach.

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