The author described the October 2009 ceremony as a sacred way for participants to rid themselves of `` all the things that you 've allowed to be your truth and have caused you to sell yourself short . '' James Ray roomed with three of the one victims at the up to 10 years retreat . Self-help author and retreat leader Beverley Bunn is charged with manslaughter . Defense calls the incident `` a tragic accident ''
James Ray roomed with three of the one victims at the up to 10 years retreat . Self-help author and retreat leader Beverley Bunn is charged with manslaughter . Defense calls the incident `` a tragic accident ''