Our local community is largely white, and it's possible to move through our daily lives without ever pausing to consider whose land we inhabit or whose wisdom has been preserved through tremendous resilience and sacrifice. This evening is an invitation to do just that.
Together, we'll explore what it means to honor Indigenous wisdom with humility, gratitude, and respect. We'll sit in curiosity rather than certainty, asking how we can cultivate appreciation without appropriation, deepen our relationship with the land, and become more thoughtful stewards of the healing traditions that have influenced so much of our work.
Through teaching, somatic contemplation, and authentic community, we'll consider how reverence can become a lived practice rather than simply an idea.
After a brief discussion, we’ll move into a live-music breathwork ceremony, creating space to embody our prayers through breath, presence, and deep listening. Following the ceremony, you're invited to stay for a simple salad potluck and community connection.
May this evening deepen our appreciation for the wisdom that has been so generously preserved, inspire us to walk with greater humility and respect. May it remind us that healing is something we cultivate together.
For those who wish to receive hapé, it will be offered from 5:15–5:50 PM. The breathwork ceremony begins at 6:00 PM and concludes at 9:00 PM.
We would be honored to share this evening with you.
All the Details
Investment
Early Bird $55.00 (available until 10/18)
$75.00 (after 10/18)
Scholarships are available. Please inquire through our foundation HERE.
When
Wednesday, November 18th
Hapé service: 5:15–5:50pm
Ceremony: 6:00 - 9:00pm
Location
Sparta, MI
Exact location to be provided upon registration
What To Bring
Please bring a blanket, a small pillow, a water bottle and journal/pen. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.
*Please arrive 10 minutes early to set up your nest. You’re invited to stay after hours for community integration time. Connect over a light meal and enjoy the hot tub, cold tubs + sauna! If you plan to stay for dinner, please bring a salad topping (chicken, feta, nuts, etc.)
*To ensure that this class is right for you, please take a moment to scroll down to read more about the contraindications of breathwork.
*Please note the contraindications for breathwork are:
Pregnancy, severe asthma, severe heart disease, untreated high blood pressure, history of psychotic breaks, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, epilepsy/history of seizures, severe or unregulated diabetes.
If you are unsure if breathwork is right for you, please reach out to us for a conversation. We offer many unique adaptations and modifications to meet your needs.
This ceremony is trauma-informed. Participant safety is of the utmost importance as we dive deep into our body and psyche to empower you with tools to create a life of liberation and ease.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact support@somaticinst.com
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*Space is limited. If you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible, as there is often a waitlist. Cancellations will be refunded with a $50 processing fee, if you notify us in writing prior to 14 days before the event. Within 14 days of the event, refunds will not be given due to health reasons, weather, or winter road conditions, unless your space is able to be filled (minus $50 processing fee). Please plan accordingly.
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Pregnancy, severe asthma, severe heart disease, unmedicated high blood pressure, mental illness, epilepsy and/or history of seizures, acute physical injuries, severe or unregulated diabetes
*If you are unsure if breathwork is right for you, please reach out to us for a conversation. We offer many unique adaptations and modifications to meet your needs.