Holotropic Breathwork uses the power of breath, evocative music and a type of bodywork that allows participants to release emotional blockages, gain insight and explore the psyche.
Description:
In this workshop participants will work in pairs as a breather and as a sitter while supported by trained holotropic breathwork facilitators. Each participant will have two sessions as a breather and two as a sitter followed by integrative artwork and community sharing circle. Each participant will have their own private cabin and access to acres of beautiful woodland trails and water views to reflect and deepen into the integration process.
Number of participants: Minimum 8, maximum 16
Schedule:
Friday, August 30th:
- 7 pm: Opening circle
- 8:30 am - 8:30 pm: breathwork and art integration
Saturday, August 31th:
- 8:30 am - 8:30 pm: Breathwork and art integration
Sunday, September 1st:
- 9 am to noon: Integration talk and closing circle
- 1 pm: departure
Biography:
Nicole Ferris is a psychedelic facilitator and counsellor with a particular interest in non ordinary states of consciousness. Trained and certified in Holotropic Breathwork and transpersonal psychology by Dr. Stanislav Grof and has also trained under Ralph Metzner PhD. She has also studied and trained with the traditional Mazatec, Bri Bri and Rastafarian cultures.
Riley Smith is a Certified Men's Coach and Apprentice Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator. He's passionate about personal and collective transformation, supporting both individuals and groups. With a deep commitment to creating a safe and welcoming container, Riley supports individuals on their unique healing journeys and ensures they are equipped with the tools to integrate their experiences. His grounded and open-minded approach, combined with knowledge in breathwork and space holding, empowers others to reach their highest potential.