Cleansing in the Catskills: A Holotropic Breathwork® and Detoxification Retreat
About this Retreat
Details of this retreat
You are invited to join us to experience the remarkable healing potential and therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork®, a powerful breathwork practice that allows for self-exploration and healing. With eyes closed and lying on a mat, you will use your 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.
In this retreat, you will have the time and space to slow down, rest and relax and experience what your body may be holding physically, emotionally and psychologically that may no longer serve you and your health. During the retreat, Dr. Tom will be incorporating herbs and nutrients with special teas and smoothies to facilitate detoxification and transformation.
In this retreat you will experience:
Four Holotropic Breathwork® Sessions (Two as a breather and two as a sitter)
Guided Shamanic Journey
Three Vegetarian/Vegan Meals daily with many foods and herbs from the Menla organic garden
Dr. Tom’s Detox Tea and Detox Smoothies daily to support cleansing in your liver, kidneys, and digestion
Integrative Writing Practice
Mandala Drawing
Sharing Circles
Evening Campfire and S’mores Celebration with Storytelling
Wellness discussions led by Dr. Tom where you will learn about:
The art and science of detoxification
Creating healthy food choices
Herbal tonics and longevity nutrients
The microbiome and gut health
Neuroplasticity and brain health
Optional:
Schedule an appointment at the Menla Dewa Spa to further enhance your detox:
Sauna, Cold pool plunge, massage, bodywork and healing arts services.
The therapeutic benefits of Holotropic Breathwork® can include release and healing of trauma and grief, improving anxiety and depression, supporting recovery from addiction, higher insights of spiritual understanding, increased connection to self and others, and opening to compassion and love.
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.
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.
*Contraindications: pregnancy, serious heart conditions, epilepsy, glaucoma, retinal detachment, history of severe mental or emotional disorders, acute infectious disease and recent injury or surgery.
For more information or to register please email drmcglynn6@gmail.com.
Schedule:
Sunday, August 8
3 pm Check-In Begins
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:15 - 8 pm Opening Circle
8 - 10 pm Talk: Introduction to Holotropic Breathwork
Monday, August 9
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:15 am - 12:15 pm Holotropic Breathwork #1 – Please arrive by 9:00 to set up
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 5 pm Program: Detoxification, Healthy Diets and Naturopathic Healing
5 - 6 pm Self-Care Time/Spa and Pool Open
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:15 - 8:15 pm Sharing Circle
8:30 - 9:30 pm Guided Shamanic Journey: Exploring Perinatal & Biographical influences on food choices and self-care
Tuesday, August 10
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9:15 am - 12:15 pm Holotropic Breathwork #2
12: 30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 5 pm Holotropic Breathwork #3
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 pm Sharing Circle
Wednesday, August 11
8 - 9 am Breakfast
9 am - 12 pm Holotropic Breathwork #4
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 - 3 pm Sharing Circle
3 - 5 pm Program: Enhancing longevity, health, and happiness
5 - 6 pm Self-Care Time/Spa and Pool Open
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Campfire and Stories
Thursday, August 12
8 - 9 am Breakfast and Check-Out of Room
9: 15 - 11 am Integrative Writing Practice and Integration Talk
11 am - 12 pm Closing Circle
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch
2 pm Departure
*Please note this schedule is subject to change at any time
Getting Here
Accommodation
Deluxe Queen
Standard Single - Shared Bath
Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath
Customer Reviews
Unforgettable Experience of the Soul
One Note, that is just a personal suggestion and not to be seen as a criticism or judgment in any way. It would be nice to feel a presence of the great history, tradition, and culture of Menla, the Tibet House and the entire amazing project connected to the life work of Robert Thurman and his lifelong dedication exploring, educating and sharing the beauty of the Tibetan culture in all its facets. The stories of the Naga and Dalai Lama, the historical evolution of the area are all such unique elements that create the wonderful base of energy that permeates the experience of being there. The walks along the paths, discovering improvised shrines all create a magical experience that would be only honored by a bit more of a historical / cultural backdrop for visitors that may or may not know the deep importance of the work behind it all.
Thank you once again and can't wait to visit next year!!
Life Force Academy Kundalini Yoga 5 day Immersion
The pacing of all of the programming lends itself to allow for in depth class experiences, time for rest, hiking, socializing, and enough time for meals which are prepared with love and care with the freshest ingredients and interesting choices.
The LFA Kundalini retreat was excellent and inspiring in content and delivery. Jai Dev is a master in his work designing material that is relevant to all levels of practitioners. The addition of live music was the icing on the cake.
I look forward to my next visit.
So much fun coming from hard work
I have participated in over 1000 Kundalini Yoga sessions over the last three or four years and two of the classes offered at this retreat are in the top 1% of the peak experiences I’ve ever had.
A Great Retreat Experience
Many of the attendees I spoke with felt the same way. Thank you!