James Nestor will open with a multimedia lecture overview on the ancient history and modern science of why humans are the worst breathers – and how to fix it. We will close with a meditative breathwork session. 

17:45 - Registration - CLC Main Entrance

Attendees will check in, and pick up their wristband for the weekend! Tea and coffee will be provided.

18:30 - Doors Open - Princess Hall

19:00 - Opening Lecture - Princess Hall

20:00 - Breathwork for Sleep

20:30 - Book Signing - Reception Area
Bring your book, or purchase one from Hatchard’s pop-up shop on-site!

21:30 - Evening Concludes

Breathing Biomechanics and Qi Gong

Fancy breathwork techniques will do little unless you first know how to breathe properly. On Friday we will focus on how to assess respiratory dysfunctions and offer instructions on how to improve posture and breathing biomechanics to bolster sleep, mental focus, and athletic performance while decreasing symptoms of asthma, anxiety, panic, and more.

We will also be exploring some ancient (and secretive!) breathwork techniques that have been practiced for thousands of years to heat and heal the body.

9:30 - Group Breathwork - Princess Hall
Please make sure you come fasted for 2 hours prior. We will be meeting at the Princess Hall (NOT the New Gym, as previously written.) We will start promptly at 9:30am. Don’t forget your yoga mat, eye mask and any breathwork needs!

10:15 - 10:45 - Break

10:45 - Lecture by James Nestor - Princess Hall

12:30 - Lunch (On Own)
For those who purchased a lunch bag, you can pick those up at the dining area near the main reception.

13:45 - Doors Open - Princess Hall

14:00 - Breathing Biomechanics Princess Hall

15:00 - Afternoon Break - Dining Hall
Tea and coffee available

15:30 - Group Breakouts (Male / Female)

16:45 - Group Breathwork Begins - Princess Hall

18:00 - Day Concludes

Kundalini
Building on the fundamentals of proper breathing, it’s time to shift to a higher gear. On Saturday, we will be focusing on some more vigorous breathwork practices designed to quickly de-stress the nervous system and shift states of consciousness. The afternoon session will include an ancient, powerful group breathwork practice that cleanses the mind, body, and more!

9:00 - Lecture by James Nestor - Princess Hall

10:00 - Break

10:30 - Group Breathwork - Princess Hall

11:15 - Walk to New Gym | Changing Rooms

11:45 - Surprise Activity - Gym Fields
Make sure you bring your bathing suit, towel and flip flops if you plan to join the surprise!

12:30 - Lunch (On Own)
For those who purchased a lunch bag, you can pick those up at the dining area near the main reception.

13:30- Doors Open - Princess Hall

13:45 - Lecture by James Nestor - Princess Hall

14:45 - Afternoon Break - Dining Hall
Tea and coffee available

15:00 - Group Breakouts

16:15 - Break

16:30 - Group Breathwork - Princess Hall

18:00 - Day Concludes

Bon Buddhism Breathing & Respiratory Redux
This half-day will recap all of the techniques and tools you have learned over the weekend as we close with some practices from the Bon Buddhist tradition. 

9:15 - Doors Open - Princess Hall

9:30 - Lecture by James Nestor - Princess Hall

10:30 - Break

10:45 - Final Group Breathwork - Princess Hall

12:00 - Closing Remarks

12:30 - Close of the Breath Retreat