BREATH RETREAT POWER WEEKEND
Retreat Schedule
Updated | October 24
James and the Breath Crüe are all staying on-site and will be available throughout the weekend to answers questions, chat, and breathe with guests.
Schedule times below are subject to change. The subject matter and flow of lectures may vary slightly depending on the dynamic and needs of the group.
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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
