Full-day breathwork retreat

september 7th 2024

As living, breathing human beings, our wisdom and true power live within our own bodies. We are always whole. Given the space to go within and to truly slow down and tune-in, we gain access to an infinite fountain of clarity, innate pleasure, creativity and deep knowing.

In this nourishing full-day Breathwork Retreat, we will use specific breathwork and embodiment techniques to re-tune the body-mind-spirit. The practices we work with are simultaneously practical and profound, and offer opportunity for deep connection to the source of our power.

The one-day retreat

at the topa institute in Ojai, CA

The Practices: 

We will use several breathwork and embodiment techniques designed to give you access to information stored deep within the subconscious. Through these practices, we are able to see our internal landscape more clearly, release stagnant energy and emotion, and experience multi-level healing. By connecting to the power of our instincts, we reawaken our desires—the root of creativity. You will leave this retreat feeling clear, revitalized…and inspired!

The Location:

Our sanctuary for the one-day retreat is the gorgeous Topa Institute (formerly the Ojai Foundation) in Ojai, CA. It is a retreat center and land sanctuary set atop a tranquil, awe-inspiring ridge in the Upper Ojai Valley. Deep spiritual and community work has been done here for decades, and as such, this land is potent as it is beautiful. Access to the vast serene grounds are available to all participants from 9am-5pm throughout the day of the retreat.

The food:  

Enjoy a delicious and nourishing organic meal prepared and served by private chef, and Ojai local, Chase Elder. Chase has 25 years of experience and a strong commitment to working with high vibe food and supporting local farmers with her work. She will be preparing our lunch with the intention of this retreat in mind. Much of the produce will be sourced from local organic farms.

The Practices

Learn how to create a unique self care program for yourself using simple and powerful practices. These practices help nourish the nervous system, detoxify the body and mind and bring harmony to the energetic body to help release tension/trauma, and in some cases, offer profound insights and peak experiences.

Connected Breathwork 

Breathwork is a powerful yet accessible self-healing tool. It offers clarity and inspiration, as well as emotional healing and cellular detoxification. If you have worked with me before, this is the core breathwork practice that I teach.

In the Connected Breathwork technique, we use a circular, amplified breathing pattern, which alkalizes the body and temporarily shifts the brain chemistry to allow for flow state and emotional release to naturally occur.

This profound and transformative guided conscious breathwork practice may allow for a natural release of dimethyltryptamine (DMT) into the brain, which can create spiritual breakthroughs and peak experiences of oneness. This is the chemical set up for “flow state” in the brain.

*This technique is not appropriate for pregnant women or those with a history of seizures or severe heart conditions.

Embodiment Practices

reimagined osho active meditation

Embark on the the fascinating and effective journey that is Active Meditation: a sequence of 5 movement phases that follow a specific musical playlist, originally created by the Indian mystic Osho, but in a reimagined format that I have crafted to compliment our breathwork-focused day retreat.

Body scan meditation

This is a guided Tantric meditation technique used to get you IN your body (and out of your head), by scanning through each area of the body and deeply listening to what it has to say. It is an ideal “primer” practice for our deep Connected Breathwork session.

FreeDom movement

In this practice, we merge with the body’s innate wisdom and natural movement patterns to release physical pain and repetitive thought patterns that do not serve us.

the wisdom of Community

interpersonal connection: 

It is easy it is to connect with the hearts of others in a short period of time when we come together for a shared purpose. We will be held by sacred land and a beautiful practice space that has been used to community and spiritual work for many decades. It is a true sanctuary for connection.

nourishing high vibe food:

Our highly experienced and committed chef for the retreat is Chase Elder. She catered my previous Ojai retreat and is a true master when it comes to food, and is also deeply committed to supporting local organic farmers. Participants are always wowed by her offerings. I am so excited that she will be returning to offer us a beautiful nourishing lunch.

time in nature 

Little needs to be said about the healing power of being close to nature. At the Topa Institute, we are surrounded by the the hills of Upper Ojai and graced with sweeping views of the magical valley that will be our home for the day.

To Register:

$275 for the Full-Day Breathwork Retreat.

**Retreat registration includes all programming, catered lunch on-site and access the vast grounds all day.

A $100 deposit is required to secure you spot. Full payment is due by August 15th.

Payment cal be made by Venmo (@chantal-peterson) or Paypal or Zelle (use email address: mypenlives@gmail.com).

Contact me directly for other payment options.

testimonials from past retreats

Madgi

“Chantal is an embodied goddess and I loved her breathwork retreat deeply, can't wait for the next one! Her presence invites tranquility and openness, allowing those around her to feel safe and understood. She listens with her heart and responds with wisdom, creating an environment where transformation can occur. Her gentle guidance encourages self-discovery and growth, revealing layers of potential that might have otherwise remained hidden.”

Norah

“Chanti is a born healer. The breathwork retreat was such a beautiful and powerful experience, a chance to reset and explore in a safe and guided environment among other women. I have been to other breathwork events hosted by Chanti in the past and while each one is truly unique and impactful, spending the entire day, set against such a peaceful backdrop, was game-changing. I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with Chanti and the transformative and healing work she does.”

Jenny

“An empowering experience that made me feel deeply connected to and proud of my feminine. Chantal leads you through the dark spots and breathes light into spaces that need illumination. While doing the breath work she asked us to associate what we were feeling in tangible ways like color and texture. I immediately saw blackness in my womb...but with each strong power inhale I began to slowly see sparks of warm light filling my womb”

paula

"I loved the combo of movement then breath. Slept soundly that night, which is always so rejuvenating. The prayer was really powerful for me. It's the first time I'd taken the action of drawing my circle of women in to my heart (instead of my mind) Fabulous!"

grace

"Seven months postpartum this work got me feeling so reconnected to my self and so empowered! Chantal has a gift for balancing a space for intellectual and intuitive exploration, holding a space where women can drop freely into mourning process and/or raw celebration - whichever is calling them."

quinsi

“Chantal is incredible, her presence and teaching style is instantly calming and she led us through a unique and powerful yoga class - I will definitely be back! Left this class feeling so empowered and peaceful." 

Nuria

"Womb Yoga with Chantal is a wonderful way to reconnect with your inner sense of well-being and vitality. The sessions are by turns relaxing, transformative and deeply healing. I highly recommend!"