SoulFlow Breathwork Retreat

Join the Collective Awakening and Mahsa Ghafourian for a day retreat where you can connect deeply with your inner healer, awaken your soul, and integrate profound experiences while connecting with like-minded souls.

The SoulFlow Breathwork Retreat is a transformative experience designed to promote healing, elevating consciousness, and personal growth through breathwork, music, bodywork, and integration. It also aims to build a SoulFlow community, fostering lasting connections and mutual support on our spiritual growth journey.

The Experience

• Awaken your spirit with rhythmic breathwork, harmonizing with the natural vibrations of the mountains.
• Engage in restorative yoga, meditation, a soundbath, and journaling and sharing sessions. This integration

The Details

• Saturday, November 2
• 10:00am - 7:00pm
• 760 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City

To Join

• $325 by Oct 19
• $350 starting Oct 20

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Breathwork is the use of a specific breathing pattern, accelerated Breathing: Participants engage in deep, rapid breathing to alter their state of consciousness. This hyperventilation technique helps to bypass the ordinary mental filters and defenses, allowing access to deeper layers of the psyche. By increasing the intake of oxygen, this method stimulates the autonomic nervous system, leading to heightened emotional and psychological states. This altered state of consciousness facilitates the emergence of repressed memories, unresolved emotions, and previously inaccessible aspects of the self. Participants often experience a profound sense of clarity, insight, and emotional release as they journey through these deeper realms of their psyche. The process is both cathartic and enlightening, enabling individuals to confront and heal past traumas, gain new perspectives on their life experiences, and connect with their inner wisdom and intuition.

Music serves as an essential component of the experience, guiding participants on their inner journey and enhancing the depth of their exploration. A structured sequence of music is carefully selected to support and enhance the breathwork experience. The music typically progresses from dynamic and intense to calm and integrative, mirroring the natural arc of a transformative journey. This progression helps participants to navigate through various emotional and psychological states, providing a supportive sonic backdrop that aids in releasing pent-up emotions and accessing deeper layers of consciousness. The rhythmic drumming and resonant instruments used in the music further amplify the breathwork process, creating a cohesive and immersive experience that facilitates profound healing and self-discovery.

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Physical expressions and body movements are often integral to the breathwork experience. Upon the breather's request, facilitators may offer gentle physical support or guidance to help release physical tensions or blockages. This support can involve light touch, applying pressure, or assisting participants in moving through physical expressions that arise during the session. Facilitators are trained to respond to the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that any physical intervention is respectful and consensual. By providing this tailored support, facilitators help participants to deepen their breathwork journey, facilitating the release of stored energy and emotions, and enhancing the overall healing and transformative experience.

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Integration is a critical component of Holotropic Breathwork, helping participants make sense of their experiences and incorporate them into their daily lives. After the breathwork session, participants often gather in a sharing circle to discuss their experiences. This communal space provides emotional support, validation, and valuable insights from others, fostering a sense of connection and shared understanding. Additionally, creative activities such as drawing, painting, or journaling are encouraged to help participants process and integrate their experiences. These artistic expressions serve as powerful tools for reflection, allowing individuals to explore and articulate their inner journeys in a tangible form. By engaging in these integrative practices, participants can more effectively assimilate the profound insights and healing gained during the breathwork session, ensuring that these transformative experiences have a lasting impact on their personal growth and everyday lives.

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Building a supportive community is a fundamental aspect of the SoulFlow Breathwork Retreat. Various activities are designed to foster connections and create a sense of belonging among participants. Sharing circles provide a safe and open environment for participants to share their experiences and support one another, deepening their bonds. Outdoor activities such as hiking and beach picnics offer opportunities for relaxation and connection with nature, enhancing the sense of camaraderie. Participants can also engage in cold plunge swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding, which not only promote physical wellness but also encourage teamwork and mutual support. These community-building activities create a nurturing environment where individuals can connect with like-minded people, forming lasting relationships that extend beyond the retreat and enrich their personal growth journeys.

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