Relaxing and activating breathwork techniques in a safe virtual container.
Please read all of the information below before registering!
A monthly evening of guided breathwork, named for where the year is turning. Come as you are. Sliding scale, 12 spots.
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY BREATHWORK WORKSHOP
“Your breath is the first thing you meet when you are born and the last thing you do before you go…it’s constantly with you, the friend and ally you didn’t know held the wisdom you were longing for…”
-Mari, Awakened Roots
In deep winter, Minnesota is white and still. The lakes close under ice, the land goes quiet, and most of us pull inward as an automatic response to the cold.
But under the ice, the lake is still alive. The warmest water sinks to the bottom and stays there all winter. Our lakes never freeze completely solid. Fish move slowly through the dark. Life slows its cadence and waits.
Our bodies know this rhythm. Our fast-paced culture often resists it. This evening is a chance to embrace the season instead, and to find what is still warm and moving beneath the frozen surface.
Together we will:
Open in circle with names, a quick check-in, and an intention for the night’s inner work
Learn about intentional breathing, and how our breath is one of the fastest paths to calm, focus, and ease
Breathe together for about an hour, guided, with music to match the season
Rest in stillness as the breath settles and the body integrates
Close with optional sharing, warm tea, and the company of kindred souls who came for reasons similar to your own
Our group breathwork sessions are a powerful catalyst for change, bridging the inhale and exhale with deeper levels of consciousness. This is your invitation to awaken profound presence with the ally that has always been there - your breath.
By consciously learning how to control your breath, you can reduce stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation and inner calm. Breathwork brings a myriad of benefits for physical and mental wellbeing. Physically, it can improve energy levels, sleep quality, and boost the immune system. Mentally, it can sharpen focus, increase concentration, and facilitate emotional release.
The benefits are often amplified in a group setting, fostering enhanced self-awareness and resilience. Breathwork is a simple yet powerful tool to improve your overall health, quality of life, and connect with source energy.
DATE/TIME
Thursday, January 7th
6:30-8:45 pm Central Time
The Hidden Sanctuary in Minnetonka, MN.
*An email will be sent with the location address the day of the event.
*Doors open at 6:15 pm for settling in - Please be on time or a few minutes early!
Registration closes one hour before the event starts.
**This event is capped at 12 participants. Must be 18 years or older to attend.
Pay at the level that feels honest for you. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
PRICE
Sliding scale: $20 supported · $35 sustaining · $50 community supporter
Pay at the level that feels honest for you. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Two to three gift spots are offered each month, no questions asked: email info@awakened-roots.com to request one.
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Arrive a little early. Doors open at 6:15, and those first quiet minutes in the group room help your body land before the breathing begins. Cushions are laid out and waiting for you. Choose your place, settle in, and let the day fall away before we start.
You’ll breathe lying flat on your back, which lets the breath move fully through the body. Most people find it best without a pillow to allow their airways to open, though a folded blanket or bolster beneath the knees can ease the lower back. Greg and Mari move through the room during the breathwork, watching each person breathe and offering quiet guidance, a hand of support, or a gentle adjustment whenever it helps.
The body often cools as the breath deepens, so bring a blanket you love and wear soft, loose layers you can add or shed. Keep a water bottle, lip balm and a journal close by. We encourage participants to write down any new insights that surfaced right after we finish breathing.
Opening your eyes during the breathwork can pull you out of the experience, so we recommend wearing eye masks (we have some these available), an eye pillow, a scarf, or a soft cloth.
On the day of the session, drink plenty of water and eat lightly, finishing your last meal 1 to 2 hours before we begin. Please come free of alcohol and recreational substances, so your body can meet the breath clearly.
Once you’re settled, silence your phone and set it aside. Everything you need for the evening is already in the room.
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Your safety and wellbeing are our priority! Please read the contraindications below to see if breathwork is appropriate for you.
Although breathwork is used for healing purposes, in some cases people have experienced adverse effects and, as a result, breathwork is contraindicated (not recommended) for those with:• A personal/family history of severe mental illness, psychosis, personality disorders, hospitalization for psychiatric conditions/emotional crises, suicidality, or drug/alcohol addiction.
• Seizure disorders or epilepsy.
• A history of cardiovascular disease, myocarditis, heart attack, high blood pressure, or other heart conditions.
• Glaucoma or retinal detachment.
• Bone or muscular disorders, severe arthritis, osteoporosis, herniated discs.
• A personal or family history of aneurysms.
• Significant physical injuries, illnesses, or recent surgery.
• Persons with a cold, flu, COVID-19, or other respiratory illness are advised against doing breathwork until symptoms have cleared.
• Persons with asthma should bring their inhaler.
• Those with other respiratory conditions.
• Pregnant individuals are advised against practicing Breathwork.
• Persons on medications that affect the respiratory or cardiovascular systems.Note: All individuals with any of the above conditions must consult with their healthcare provider for approval before attending a breathwork session and notify Awakened Roots in advance by emailing info@awakened-roots.com. If there are any other significant health concerns not listed, please consult your healthcare provider in advance.
If you have any questions about contraindications or participation, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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6:15 · Doors open: tea, mats, settling in
6:30 · Opening circle: welcome, land acknowledgment, names, intention setting
6:50 · Preparation: guidance on the breath, safety, what to expect
7:00 · Breath journey: about 60 minutes of guided breathwork with music
8:00 · Integration: rest, then optional sharing
8:25 · Closing: water and tea
8:30 · End
Afterward, you’ll receive an email with aftercare guidance and a link to the evening’s playlist, so the music can stay with you.
Greg and Mari are present and supporting you from the first breath to the last. -
If you need to cancel or reschedule , kindly give us 48 hours notice. We can provide a refund or transfer you to a future group event within this window. No shows or less than 48 hours notice will not be refunded.
There are no refunds on breathwork services that have already been provided.
A monthly evening of guided breathwork, named for where the year is turning. Come as you are. Sliding scale, 12 spots.