ESSENCE BREATHWORK URBAN RETREAT
A Full-Day Immersion in Breath, Presence & Transformation
The breath is a living reminder of balance — between effort and ease, holding on and letting go, doing and being. Through conscious breathing, we are invited to reconnect with ourselves beneath the noise of everyday life and remember our innate capacity for healing, clarity, vitality, and presence.
This full-day urban retreat offers a unique opportunity to step away from the demands of daily life without leaving the city. Through movement, breathwork, authentic connection, voice work, and embodied exploration, we create a space for deep nourishment, self-discovery, and renewal.
Essence Breathwork is a somatic and trauma-informed approach to conscious connected breathing. It is based on the understanding that body, mind, emotions, and consciousness are deeply interconnected. By working with the breath in a safe and supportive environment, we can access the body's natural intelligence, release accumulated tension, and cultivate greater resilience, self-awareness, and inner balance.
Drawing from body-oriented therapy, neuroscience, trauma-informed approaches, relational group work, contemplative traditions, and years of therapeutic experience, this retreat invites you into a deeper relationship with yourself and the life moving through you.
During the Day You May Experience
Regulation of the nervous system and increased resilience
Release of physical, emotional, and mental tension
Greater vitality, clarity, and energy
Improved emotional awareness and self-understanding
A stronger sense of grounding and inner safety
Enhanced connection to your body and intuition
Greater confidence in expressing yourself authentically
Access to creativity, joy, and aliveness
Meaningful connection with others
A renewed sense of purpose, balance, and presence
The Retreat Experience
The day begins with grounding practices, intention setting, and a gentle arrival into the space.
Throughout the retreat, we will explore a variety of embodied practices designed to deepen awareness and reconnect you with your natural vitality:
Somatic Movement & Embodiment
Gentle movement practices help awaken body awareness, release tension, and create greater freedom of movement and expression.
Group Processing & Authentic Relating
Through guided reflection exercises and group processes, we explore how we show up in relationship with ourselves and others. These practices support self-awareness, connection, and the possibility of being seen beyond habitual roles and patterns.
Voice Activation & Expression
The voice is a powerful bridge between the inner and outer world. Through playful and experiential exercises, we explore sound, expression, resonance, and the liberating potential of giving voice to what lives within us.
Energy in Motion
Many of us have learned to suppress emotions, impulses, and life force energy. Through movement, breath, and awareness practices, we explore how energy naturally moves through the body when given space and permission. These practices can foster a deeper sense of vitality, creativity, freedom, and aliveness.
Essence Breathwork Journey
The central practice of the day is a deep guided Essence Breathwork session. Supported by music, facilitation, and a safe container, this conscious breathing journey can open the door to profound insight, emotional release, nervous system regulation, and expanded states of awareness.
Integration & Rest
The retreat concludes with time for integration, reflection, and sharing. We create space to digest the experience and support a grounded transition back into everyday life.
Included
Full-day facilitated urban retreat
Somatic movement and embodiment practices
Group processing and authentic relating exercises
Voice activation practices
Exploration of energy in motion
Deep Essence Breathwork journey
Integration circle
Vegetarian lunch
Organic snacks, tea, and refreshments throughout the day
Practical Information
Date: Sunday 7 June
Time: 10:00 – 18:30
Location:
Ryesgade 17 (back alley / basement)
2100 Copenhagen
Investment: 1200 DKK
The group size is intentionally kept small to create a safe, personal, and supportive environment for deep inner work.
No previous experience is necessary. You are welcome exactly as you are.
Contraindications
Essence Breathwork is safe for most people but is not suitable for those with:
Pregnancy
Epilepsy
High blood pressure
Cardiovascular disease
High inner eye pressure
Clinical anxiety or panic attacks
Psychosis
A history of stroke
Recent surgery (wounds, broken bones still healing)
If you are unsure whether this practice is appropriate for you, please reach out before registering.
Investment:
1200 KR (INCL VAT)
Text message 30265730 or email isaraimyoga@gmail.com for sign ups. Payment links will be sent upon registering.
Terms and Conditions for Workshop Registration
Registration and Payment
All registrations are final and binding.
Payments are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Missed Sessions
Due to the small group size, missed workshops, whether due to illness or other reasons, cannot be rescheduled or replaced.
Participant Requirements
By registering, you confirm that you:
Are at least 18 years old.
Are in good health and physical condition.
Do not have severe medical conditions or take strong medications.
Health Considerations for Breathwork
Breathwork is an intense practice and is unsuitable for individuals with any of the following conditions:Pregnancy or having given birth within the last six months.
Heart or cardiovascular conditions.
Glaucoma.
Asthma or epilepsy.
Severe mental health issues, such as psychosis.
Contagious or infectious illnesses.
If you have any concerns or are unsure about your eligibility, please contact us for clarification before registering.