Join us for an evening of coming together to heal in community. The event will begin by enjoying a cup of fresh cacao to open your heart and relax your mind. Ryan is the founder of Cacao de Luca, he sources his cacao beans ethically from Honduras and roasts and refines them locally in Grand Rapids. Cacao offers a variety of physical and emotional benefits, and when used intentionally it becomes a tool that connects you deeper to your emotions and to your life.

SOMA Breath is a breathwork practice that involves rhythmic breathing and breath holding. These ancient techniques have been used by yogis for thousands of years and offer numerous benefits on physical, emotional, and neurological levels. Rhythmic breathing regulates the nervous system, bringing the heart and brain into a state of coherence. When this occurs, the body's systems (digestive, endocrine, lymphatic, hormonal, etc.) function more effectively. 

Even more, when we breathe in a rhythm as a group, we create a collective coherence where the entire group's energy field syncs up and amplifies, and positively impacts the group as a whole. This workshop is more than just breathing for yourself, you're breathing for your brothers and sisters in the room, and the collective consciousness we're all a part of.

Additionally, many people unconsciously over-breathe or under-breathe based on conditioning and past traumas. Rhythmic breathing helps restore the natural and ideal breathing pattern. Breath holding, the real magic of this practice, creates a gentle positive stress response in the body, enhancing emotional and physical resilience to everyday stress. Physically, breath holding can improve oxygen efficiency, activate stem cell proliferation, and promote neurogenesis. It can also induce a deep state of meditation and presence. Intentionally holding the breath triggers the release of "feel-good" hormones such as endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin;  improving our mood and relaxing both body and mind. Many participants report feeling a deep sense of peace, tranquility, hope, and excitement after SOMA sessions.

Ryan, a certified SOMA Breath instructor, will guide you through this transformative SOMA Breath journey. High frequency music developed by the founder of SOMA Breath will enhance the experience, along with embodied movement, vocal toning, and additional breath techniques.