SHIFT Breathwork is a conscious breath awareness process that offers a multitude of benefits for physical and mental well-being. When we SHIFT our BREATH, we shift our life. The benefits of breathwork include stress reduction, better sleep, strengthened immune system, reduction in chronic pain, and improved respiratory function. This transformative practice also promotes awareness, self-regulation and deep personal transformation, with the intention of enhancing inner peace, creating clarity and cultivating purpose and overall well being.

This two day workshop is an experiential training course in the transformative power of breathwork. Participants will develop confidence in their abilities in apply breathwork to themselves as well as integrate breathwork into other spaces (counseling, healing arts, yoga, wellness, coaching, etc.). 

• Deepen their personal practice and connection to self 
• enter the facilitator certification breathwork program 
•  integrate breathwork with other healing arts (therapists, yogis, educators, medical professionals, etc.)
• cultivate personal growth tools 
• release stuck patterns, trauma  and stress from the body
• create more clarity and purpose personally and professionally 
• enhance personal excellence 

1. Breathwork Foundations and Techniques

• Understanding the science of breath and its connection to the nervous system.

• Learning different breathwork styles (e.g., diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing, circular breathing) and how to apply them in various situations.

2. Stress Management and Emotional Regulation

• Techniques to reduce stress and anxiety by shifting the body out of a fight-or-flight state.

• Strategies for processing and releasing stored emotions using the breath.

3. Building Self-Awareness and Presence

• Developing mindfulness and body awareness through intentional breathwork.

• Enhancing the mind-body connection to identify patterns and triggers.

4. Energy Optimization and Performance Enhancement

• Using breathwork to increase energy, focus, and mental clarity.

• Balancing and regulating energy to avoid burnout and improve productivity.

5. Facilitating Personal Transformation

• Exploring how breathwork can support healing, clarity, and deeper self-understanding.

• Integrating breathwork into daily life to foster alignment, resilience, and purpose.

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Introduction & Overview of the Weekend

• Welcome and group introductions
• Overview of the breathwork journey ahead
• Setting intentions for the weekend

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Break

2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
The Science of Breathwork

• Understanding the physiological and psychological benefits of breathwork
• Exploring the science behind different breathwork techniques
• 10-minute Breathwork Exercise
  • Guided practice to experience the effects of breathwork firsthand

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
90-Minute Breathwork Journey

• Deep, transformative breathwork session
• Facilitated journey to explore personal insights, emotions, and healing

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Integration

• Reflecting on the experience
• Guided discussion on how to integrate insights into daily life
• Closing circle and grounding practices

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Integration Recap & Share

• Reflecting on the morning session
• Group sharing of personal insights and experiences
• Integration practices to carry forward the energy

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The Science of Breathwork

• Deep dive into the physiological and psychological effects of breathwork
• Understanding how breath influences the body and mind
• Exploring various breathwork methods and their benefits

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Break

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Breathwork Techniques

• Learning and practicing a variety of breathwork techniques
• Guided exercises to experience different styles and their effects
• Discovering which techniques resonate most with you

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Final Breathwork Journey & Closing Circle

• A deep, transformative breathwork session to close the retreat
• Collective experience and emotional release
• Integration through group reflection and a closing circle
• Sharing intentions for moving forward after the retreat