Awaken Somatic Wholeness with Breath

7414 Southeast Harrison Court,Portland OR 97215

11 December, 2021

Description

Breathwork is exploding in popularity. Combining both ancient and modern techniques this workshop offers the latest and greatest for health. Join us for a 5-hour journey (with lunch break) to cleanse your nervous system, activate your innate healing intelligence, and feel more alive and juicy! We will play with elements of Bioenergetics, Somatic Experiencing, Neurogenic Tremoring, Taoist Energy Arts, and Neo-Tantric Breathwork. In this workshop we will demystify and personalize healing breath practices with a playful, science-based, and trauma-informed approach. You will learn safe and potent methods releasing stress and trauma from your nervous system, as well as activate inner power and pleasure. Prepare to unlock healing and uncork your inner magic! We will be requiring proof of vaccinations or a negative covid test, as well as taking everyone's temperature before the event. We will also be keeping windows open for ventillation as this event will be indoors. Please dress for warmth accordingly. What to Expect: Learn new tools for self-regulation of your nervous system.Drop deeper into your body and emotions.Shake out and digest old stress and trauma.Discover the physiologic mechanisms of breathwork (and dispel common myths!).Awaken life force and inner stillness with Xi Breathing (“Taoist Wim Hof”)Activate healing and Trip-out with pleasure in a Pranawave healing breathwork journey.Your Co-Facilitators: David Lowenfels (Pranawave™ / FullSpectrumBodywork.com) Alexander Rosan (SomaSyn™ / alexanderrosan.com & somasyn.com) This group event will not be safe for you, if you have any of these contraindications: A history of epilepsy, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, heart attack, or strokeUncontrolled high blood pressure, or severe asthmaPregnancy (practices can be adapted, but better to play it safe)An active fever or viral infection (stay at home please!)Currently taking opiates or psychiatric drugs (mild antidepressants are okay)Severe psychological issues or complex PTSD (get permission from your therapist)What to Bring: proof of vaccination or negative covid test a scent-free body (no perfumed lotions or cosmetics please, including essential oils)a substance-free mind (you’ll receive plenty of endogenous mind-expansion!)comfy, loose-fitting clothes for movement and relaxationa water bottlea yoga mat or foam pad to lay ona blanket to stay warm during integrationa pillow if you would like extra comforta scarf or eye mask (recommended to block out light)optionally, a journal and/or art supplies (pencils, markers, crayons)We will have you sign a waiver for you to claim full self-responsibility for your experience. If you are pregnant or have severe osteoporosis, please let us know in advance so we can discuss appropriate safety modifications.