The Forest Refuge: The Art of Getting Lost in the Woods - A Holotropic Breathwork and Nature Immersion Retreat

Explore the healing potential of Holotropic Breathwork, nature, art, sound and expressive movement ​

Holotropic Breathwork™ is a powerful experiential breathing process that allows for self-exploration and healing. With eyes closed and lying on a mat, each person uses their own breath and the music in the room to enter an expanded state of consciousness. This state activates the natural inner healing potential of the breather, or “inner healer”, which guides the experience.

The Forest Refuge is a four-day immersive retreat that integrates Holotropic Breathwork, mindfulness, sound healing and nature-based practices to work with the physical, emotional, relational and spiritual aspects of the human experience.

We access and utilize both conscious and unconscious paths of exploration and self-discovery to support people in moving toward health and healing. Some of the processes offered at the Forest Refuge
Retreat include interactive lectures, 4 Holotropic Breathwork sessions, sharing circles, sound healing, reconnecting with the healing potential of nature, therapeutic writing, group processes, focused release work and artistic expression.

The Retreat is suitable for a wide range of issues including chronic medical issues, chronic pain, relationship issues, professional or personal burnout, feeling stuck or trapped, loss of meaning and purpose, significant life transitions, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, and support for those in recovery from addictions.

To register, please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com

​*Contraindications: pregnancy, serious heart conditions, epilepsy, glaucoma, retinal detachment, history of severe mental or emotional disorders, acute infectious disease, and recent injury or surgery.

This workshop is open to new breathers, experienced breathers, those in the Grof Transpersonal Training community, Grof Legacy Training community, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, or anyone interested in Holotropic Breathwork, Sacred Geometry or the healing nature of mandalas. This workshop is approved by Grof Transpersonal Training for completion of the double breathwork requirements for the online training modules. It is also approved by Grof Legacy Training to meet the breathwork requirements for their training program.

Schedule

Sunday, May 18

• 3 – 6 pm Arrival and Check-in
• 6 – 7 pm Dinner
• 7:15 – 8 pm Opening Circle
• 8 – 9:30 Talk: Introduction to Holotropic Breathwork

Monday, May 19

• 8 – 9 am Breakfast
• 9:15 am – 12:15 pm Holotropic Breathwork #1 – Please arrive by 9:00
• 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
• 1:30 – 2:15 pm Break
• 2:30 – 5:30 pm Holotropic Breathwork #2 – Please arrive by 2:15
• 6 – 7 pm Dinner
• 7:15 – 8:45 pm Sharing Circle
• 8:45 – 9:15 pm Sound Healing Session

Tuesday, May 20

• 8 – 9 am Breakfast
• 9:15 am – 12 pm Holotropic Breathwork #3
• 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
• 2:30 – 5:30 pm Holotropic Breathwork #4
• 6 – 7 pm Dinner
• 7:15 – 8:30 pm Group Sharing Circle
• 8:45 – 9:45 pm Expressive Movement/Community Fire Gathering (Time/Weather Permitting)

Wednesday, May 21

• 8 – 9 am Breakfast/Room Check-Out
• 9 – 10:45 pm Creating Art Altars in Nature
• 11 am – 12 pm Integration Talk/Closing Circle
• 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change.