'Breathe to Release' Day Retreat

Sunday 21 January 2024, 10.00-16.30

“Some doors only open from the inside. Breath is a way of accessing that door.” 

~ Max Strom


Conscious breathwork practiced with focus and intention has a calming effect, but we can also go deeper with specific breathing exercises to help shift old and stubborn thoughts/energies that have got trapped within our lungs.

These powerful breathwork practices help to access the subconscious memory and unexpressed emotions with the aim to bring them into our consciousness. By doing this we can understand them, cease to fear them and then heal them so stress and anxiety can be released.

To breath with consciousness allows us to access our inner world where emotions have been hidden or trapped. Cathartic breathing opens those doors to our inner world.


This 'Breathe to Release' Retreat will provide you with the opportunity to:

  • Explore the ‘Breathe to Release’ techniques that can alleviate anxiety, depression, stress,
  • Create physical space in the body and a calmness of mind through gentle, mindful yoga,
  • Experience a deeply grounding yet energising drumming circle with chanting and dance,
  • Celebrate the New Year and balance your own energies with the rhythm of Nature,
  • Receive some well-deserved inner nourishment and deep rest.


No experience necessary, just a readiness to journey inwards.

This day with be co-hosted by Louise and Tracy Maunder, an experienced vibrational energy healer, to bring you a unique day to explore the healing power of the breath and welcome the New Year. 

Trained by Max Strom,  a global breathing teacher, author and TED speaker, Tracy uses his ground breaking system of breathing techniques that are designed to have a calming effect on the nervous system and help move stagnant energies.

Tracy also specialises in balancing and re-energising the chakra system of the body via conscious breath work and guided meditations using her Tibetan Goddess bowls.

 

The day will look something like this:

10.00-10.15 – Arrival at the Kinsbourne Barn where you'll be welcomed with warming tea,

10.15-10.30 – Welcoming circle to set intentions, ground and become present,

10.30-11.30 – ‘Breathe to Release’ techniques to calm the nervous system,

11.30-12.30 – Gentle, mindful yoga practice focusing on the breath led by Lou,

12.30-13.45 – Plant-based, homemade nourishing lunch (provided),  

13.45-14.45 – Meditative Drumming circle with chanting and dance led by Tracy,

14.45-15.45 – Restorative/yin yoga led by Lou and accompanied by Tracy with her healing Goddess bowl and related sounds,

15.45-16.15 – Conscious Breath for everyday life led by Tracy

16.15-16.30 - Closing circle and contemplations, Q&A


Location

Our Breathe to Release Retreat will take at The Kinsbourne Barn in Harpenden AL5 3PZ, a beautiful, brand-new, light filled space set within the stunning Hertfordshire countryside.

Soak up the peace and quiet of this unique location and allow it to bring you home to yourself.

 

Investment Options

Earlybird Offer of £131.00 available until 3rd December - £147 after this date. Places are limited and sell out quickly so do book your space if you'd like to join us.

Payment Plan of £36.75 x4 is also available to spread the cost over 4 months (available when booking before 21st October).

'Supports mental health'

by Finola McManus

'What I love best about your teachings is that they not only give the benefit of a yoga practice but also deliver simple and practical ways to apply the teachings in every day life and help support mental wellbeing which is especially important at this time.'

Your Teachers

Meet your experienced teachers that will guide through a unique yoga, conscious breath and sound healing day

Tracy Maunder

During my 30 year career as a physiotherapist, I was always fascinated by helping patients with breathing conditions. The regular practise of deep breathing enabled people to live their lives more fully as conscious breathwork enhances the oxygenation of every cell within the body from head to toe. Conscious breathwork helps to bring about our best potential for concentration, sense of well being and increases ability to deal with stress. I then expanded this work by doing the Breath to Heal facilitators course with Max Strom who is a global breathing teacher. His specific deep breathing techniques aim to help move stagnant energies that may be held in the lungs and has a calming effect on the nervous system. So feelings of anxiety and stress related symptoms can be managed and sometimes even alleviated with daily practise.

'Helped me enormously'

by Amanda R

Tracy taught me the breathing techniques from Breath to Heal and they have helped me enormously! I hadn’t realised that I tend to hold my breath and breathe shallowly when I concentrate and when I’m upset. The conscious breathing helps me to concentrate more effectively and I have better energy levels to be more active!”

Louise Neicho

Having spent the first 20 years of my professional life working in and with Nature I feel a deep connection to the natural world that has promoted numerous benefits in my life. Combining this with a love and appreciation of yoga and mindfulness that spans over two decades has enabled me to share practices that help us connect more deeply with Nature and ourselves. I have completed over 1000hrs of yoga and mindfulness teacher training and in 2023 I received a distinction for my master's degree in Mindfulness where my thesis focused on the wellbeing benefits of connecting with Nature. I can honestly say that yoga and Nature has saved my life on more than one occasion, and I don’t think I would be the person I am today if it wasn’t for my practice. To bring all of this together is simply a dream come true and I hope you will join me and our like-minded community soon.

'A priceless gift'

by Liza Timpson

Louise has a gift at transferring a real sense of inner calm and peace, in what has been very challenging times. Her lessons are creative and extremely useful in understanding how to cope in challenging situations. I informed a friend quite simply attending online has been a game changer for me. I feel ready to conquer my day or week ahead. A priceless gift.'

This day retreat will be filled with:

  • 'Breathe to Release' techniques to relax, calm and heal the body

  • Conscious breath techniques to take into everyday life

  • Energising gentle mindful yoga

  • Meditative drumming circle with chanting and dance

  • Unique restorative/yin yoga session with healing Goddess singing bowl sounds

  • Delicious healthy homemade plant-based lunch

  • An opportunity to journey inwards and find deep rest and nourishment

'Unique experience and highly recommended'

by Belinda R

"I love going to Tracy’s breathwork and drumming circles and always feel completely refreshed, grounded and calm afterwards. The breathwork, chanting and movement help clear any tensions from the day and allow me to connect inwards. Tracy is so friendly, warm and welcoming. The blending of breathwork, drumming, dance and meditation is a unique experience and highly recommended!”

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'A unique approach to yoga and mindfulness'

by Liz Hobman

'Louise has a very unique approach to teaching yoga and mindfulness, drawing learning from nature, neuroscience and nourishing spiritual teachings! I love the variety in her programmes, which combine mindfulness practices, movement and postures, readings and poetry, with wisdom and warmth. I am learning so much about how the mind, body and spirit can work together to cultivate compassion, strength and resilience for ourselves and those around us.'

  • Connections

    Connect deeper with yourself and beautiful like-minded souls that will ensure you leave feeling grounded and calm but at the same time energised and awakened.

  • Location

    The Kinsbourne Barn, Harpenden, AL5 3PZ. Full directions will be sent once you are booked.

  • How to Prepare

    Wear comfortable clothes that you can move around and relax in. Bring your own yoga mat, blanket pillows or bolster as well as a lidded coffee mug and drinking water.

'Louise is so kind and caring'

by Emma Scinaldi

'I started as a complete beginner and was worried I would not be able to follow the moves, but Louise is so kind and caring, plus really knows her stuff so is able to give very clear, supportive guidance. There is never any pressure as Louise always offers alternatives. With care and kindness she has encouraged me to really develop my practice. I always feel really energised after a session with Louise but I am also starting to notice a higher level of peace and tranquility in my day to day life. I feel strong and calm at the same time!

T&C's

Once payment is made your space is guaranteed for that particular retreat. Bookings are non-refundable and not transferable. By purchasing this retreat you are agreeing to these terms. Read full t&c's HERE.