Altered State of Consciousness Breathwork
About this Event
Conscious Connected Breathwork • Full Moon Journey
"The breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness." — Thích Nhất Hạnh
Join us for an evening of Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) under the energy of the Full Moon—a time traditionally associated with illumination, release, and renewal. Through a continuous circular breathing practice, you'll be guided into an expanded state of awareness where many people experience greater emotional openness, insight, creativity, nervous system regulation, and a deeper connection with themselves.
No prior experience is necessary - just bring a yoga mat, and an open mind.
How it works
During Conscious Connected Breathwork, we intentionally move beyond our ordinary waking state into an expanded state of awareness. Breathwork helps the brain shift from "thinking mode" (beta) toward "feeling and awareness mode" (alpha and theta), creating a state where the mind becomes quieter and the inner experience becomes more accessible. We cannot always find new solutions from the same state of consciousness that created the challenges. By shifting our state of awareness, we create space to access deeper intuition, insight, and our own inner healing intelligence.
As your breathing deepens, thoughts, emotions, memories, and physical sensations that have been held beneath the surface may be amplified, and we can practice going towards them.
Your only job is to: Trust. Stay open. Let go. (and, of course, to breathe!).
What You May Experience
Every breathwork journey is different. Although, it may help you:
- Releasing stuck emotions or stress
- Reconnecting with creativity or a sense of aliveness
- Cultivating a renewed sense of connection to yourself or others
- Supporting nervous system regulation and a sense of calm
- Listening to your intuition
- Cultivating your spirituality
- Finding new insights or shifts in perspective
All experiences and emotional expressions are welcome. There is no "right" experience.
This Is Not a Calm Meditation
While many people leave feeling lighter and more peaceful, the breathwork itself is not a mindfulness meditation designed simply to relax you.
It is an active practice that can temporarily intensify emotions, bodily sensations, and inner experiences, because it is inviting you to let it go through magnification. Many people describe the experience as similar to psychedelics, or as entering a dreamlike, liminal state.
Throughout the journey, remember: You are always in control.
You are free to slow your breath, pause, return to normal breathing, open your eyes, or ask for support at any time. We encourage you to honor your body and move at a pace that feels right for you.
As facilitators, we are not here to fix or change your experience. We are simply two regulated nervous systems holding a safe, grounded space while you explore your own inner landscape.
Event Details
When: Wednesday, July 29th • 6:30–9:30 PM
(Doors open at 6:15 PM. Please arrive a few minutes before 6:30pm to settle into the space.)
Where: Amenity Room, Coal Harbour
(Location details will be shared after registration.)
What to Bring
Required:
- Yoga mat
Optional:
- Blanket (body temperature might shift)
- Pillow
- Eye mask (it helps to go inwards)
- Water bottle (mouth might get dry during breahtwork)
- Lip balm
- Comfortable clothing
- A meaningful object for the community altar - any object that feels important, grounding and/or reminds you of your intention (i.e: crystal, picture, feather, watch, etc.)
Before You Arrive
- Wear comfortable clothing.
- Avoid eating a large meal within two hours of the session.
Although we will do this as a group too, but before joining us, think about an intention that you'd like to set for the journey. This can act as an anchor for the process.
Examples:
- I want to cultivate more inner peace.
- I want to let go of something I've been carrying.
- I want to reconnect with myself.
- I want to open my heart.
- I want to trust myself more.
Contraindications
Pregnancy, cardiovascular problems, severe hypertension, severe mental illness (i.e. bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders, severe PTSD), recent surgery or fractures, glaucoma, retinal detachment, osteoporosis, acute infectious illness, epilepsy, seizures, or use of blood thinners. If any of these apply to you, please reach out to your doctor beforehand. If you have asthma, bring your inhaler.
Structure of the session
- Grounding/Meditation/Somatic Release
- Check-in
- Intention setting with Cacao
- Breathwork explanation
- Ceremony: 1 hour of breathwork with carefully curated music
- Sharing circle
There will also be oracle cards available for those who are interested.
Facilitators
Lead Facilitator: Trini Vergara (she/her)
Trini works as a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Vancouver and has her own private practice, Intention Lab Counselling. She specializes in couples, sex, psychedelics, trauma, and the intersection of all those topics. She is originally from Chile and has made Vancouver her home over the last 6 years. She is also deeply interested and has studied topics such as tarot, dream analysis and meditation. Her mission is to connect with herself and others through love and presence, while supporting others to do the same.
Counselling pratice: https://intentionlabcounselling.com/
PS: This breathwork session is NOT therapy.
Assisting Facilitator: Arushi Gupta (she/her)
Through years of personal growth, nervous system regulation work, and transformative experiences, Arushi has developed a deep appreciation for the ways healing can emerge through presence, curiosity, and connection. Her own experiences with meditation have profoundly shaped her understanding of consciousness, integration, and the importance of creating safe containers for exploration. As someone currently training in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Arushi brings both lived experience and a grounded, compassionate presence.
Where is it happening?
CAD 20.07 to CAD 38.74
