Retreats
Virtual Retreat in May
Embark on a journey where the transformative power of breathwork meets the convenience of an online retreat. At H.E.R.E., we understand the importance of providing not just a retreat but an experience that resonates with your innermost needs. Enjoy the luxury of internal healing with the assurance of personalized support and a diverse variety of sessions led by niche facilitators without the added hassle of travel. We go beyond the ordinary, offering you bonus gifts as tokens of appreciation and the flexibility to access your retreat with downloadable sessions. It’s more than a retreat; it’s a comprehensive journey toward holistic well-being, right from the comfort of your own space.
H.E.R.E is an all-inclusive retreat for everyone. No matter where you are on your journey, we welcome you to join our community of like-minded individuals seeking personal growth. Embrace a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, where you can confidently shed layers of guilt and shame, find your authentic voice, and learn to love and honor yourself.
This retreat will delve deep into the realms of breathwork and healing, fostering a sanctuary to shift and awaken. Our core themes resonate with the essence of:
- Confidence: Rediscover the strength within as you release self-doubt, embracing a newfound confidence that empowers every facet of your being.
- Authenticity: Peel back the layers to reveal your authentic self. H.E.R.E. is a space where masks dissolve, allowing your true self to be revealed.
- Letting Go of Guilt and Shame: Release the burdens of the past. In our nurturing environment, you'll find solace and safety, enabling you to let go of guilt and shame.
- Finding Your Voice: Through breathwork and introspection, discover the resonance of your unique voice. Speak your truth and be heard in a supportive environment.
- Learning to Love and Honor Yourself: Cultivate a profound sense of self-love and appreciation. H.E.R.E. is your guide on the journey to self-love.
- Activating Intuition: Tap into the wisdom that resides within. Our practices are designed to awaken and strengthen your intuitive abilities.
Meet Your Facilitators
Our diverse group brings a wealth of expertise, each contributing a unique perspective to enhance your experience. Get ready to connect with compassionate souls who are committed to guiding you through breathwork and healing practices, providing the support you need on your path to personal growth and well-being. Learn more about the individuals who will be your companions on this enriching adventure.
Amy Wilson
Amy is an Introspective Breathwork™ Therapy Facilitator certified by One Breath Institute. Additionally, she is certified by Life Changing Energy for Sound Healing with Quartz Crystal singing bowls.
Amy has been practicing breathwork for a few years now and has received extensive trauma-informed training. She understands the potential impact of trauma on each of her clients. Breathwork has been an essential part of her own healing journey, and she is passionate about sharing its benefits with others.
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Amy’s approach to breathwork is centered around creating a safe and supportive space for her clients. Through a variety of techniques, she helps her clients release stress, anxiety, limiting beliefs, and other negative emotions by going Introspective.
Amy uses Sound Healing to complement Introspective Breathwork™ Therapy. She confirms from experience that the Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls are very effective at releasing toxins in the body. Amy is passionate about facilitating healing from past traumas and is committed to providing compassionate support. She believes the best healers are wounded healers, guiding from experience.Dr Heidi Kharbhih
Heidi’s specialty is human behavior, which she draws upon to help people find unshakable inner peace and purpose.
Heidi leverages her 30+ years of coaching and mentoring experience to unveil invisible behavioral patterns that shape every thought, way of being, and action. She guides her clients to find happiness, confidence, clarity, strong boundaries and remember how awesome they are.
Heidi enjoys hosting experiential retreats to bring conscious awareness and attunement to the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies.
Lisa McNett
Lisa, a relentless explorer, fueled by a lifelong curiosity in human behavior and self-discovery, embodies a visionary leader bridging ancient wisdom with a New World vision. Her transformative journey, marked by triumph over trauma and addiction, is guided by faith and an unwavering life purpose.
At her core, Lisa is dedicated to helping individuals heal and integrate adverse experiences, with a strong focus on trauma recovery. Over 17 years, she’s assisted diverse groups, including incarcerated individuals and at-risk US Veterans, believing that healing trauma ripples across generations and contributes to global healing.
As the founder of One Breath Institute and co-developer of Introspective Breathwork™ Therapy, Lisa’s life purpose blooms, fostering a global network of trauma-informed practitioners. Her work also extends to The Guest House, a trauma and addiction treatment center, where she serves as a Clinical Breathwork Practitioner.
Vane Rincón
Vane is a Breathwork facilitator, Family Constellation facilitator, and Transpersonal Coach. At One Breath Institute, she has the joy of serving as a Student Support, a role that I hold close to my heart. She says that creating a safe, nurturing space for others to support their personal growth is a profoundly rewarding job.
Vane usually incorporates all her modalities to craft personalized and one-of-a-kind sessions. These sessions are designed to help individuals embody their emotions, connect with their most authentic selves, and undergo a transformation in how they perceive themselves and their bodies, fostering a sense of safety and belonging, and allowing individuals to flourish on their unique path of self-discovery.
Christen Cerrito, “CC”
Christen, also known as “CC,” is a trauma-informed Breathwork facilitator, reiki master, tarot reader, and shamanic guide. After being diagnosed with a brain injury in 2021, she left her role as an environmental scientist and dedicated her time to learning spiritual and holistic healing practices to heal herself and others. Through breathwork, she was able to manage her brain injury symptoms and evolve into an authentic version of herself.
CC is passionate about the benefits of Introspective Breathwork™ to obtain guidance and access self-healing. She recognizes that various practices can be necessary at different stages of healing and integrates a variety of approaches in her work. Her goal is to assist her clients in finding their inner voice and to empower them to take control of their own lives. She is committed to being patient with her clients throughout their healing process so that they can explore their inner world in a trusted and safe environment.
Emma Greenslade
Emma is a skilled practitioner adept at navigating life’s challenges, specializing in guiding individuals through transformative processes. As an intuitive empath, she holds expertise in Trauma-Informed Introspective Breathwork™ Therapy, Global Akashic Energy Healing, Reiki Mastery, Kinesiology, and innovative coaching techniques rooted in neuroscience.
Her dedication lies in empowering women prepared to embrace a life filled with love, discovering daily inner peace and joy. Emma assists in liberating individuals from conditioned beliefs and past experiences, allowing them to uncover their true treasures within.
Aysu Sinman
Aysu is a mom and enthusiast of art and life who loves growth and learning. She is a trauma informed Introspective Breathwork™ Therapy Practitioner. She is the lead teacher of “The Personal Journey” program at One Breath Institute.
She is a certified Pilates and Yoga instructor with over 15 years of experience. In addition to her expertise in movement and mindfulness, she has delved into the world of holistic healing, and has acquired certifications in Advanced Pranic Healing and Emotional Freedom Technique.
Aysu loves to support individuals as they explore the depths of their being through breath on their transformative path of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. In addition, she leads group, in-person sessions and workshops in collaboration with sound healers and voice coaches. Her niche is helping parents discover self-love and foster profound, meaningful connections with their children. Her mission is to empower parents to embrace mindful parenting and improve their relationship with their children.
Brittany Brdecka, “Bird”
Brittany Brdecka, also known as “Bird,” is a breathwork facilitator with a background in traveling internationally as a coach for adult children of high achieving parents experiencing acute mental health challenges; this includes not-for-profit addiction and crisis management work, and songwriting.
Bird is also working towards a Master of Divinity degree, building a Chicago-based nonprofit, and Comprehensive Trauma Informed Yoga training. She says trauma resolution is the most important work she can do on a personal level, and assisting the collective is a privilege.
H.E.R.E Schedule
*Please note that times are in Eastern Standard Time
Friday, May 17th –
10:00 AM: Welcome
10:10 AM: Integration – Stretching
10:20 AM: Remember Who You Are Introspective Breathwork™
11:35 AM: 20 Minute Break
11:55 AM: Integration – Art? (VANE)
12:17 PM: Changing Habits Meditation
1:25 PM: 20 Minute Break
1:45 PM: Integration – ? (Lisa)
1:57 PM: Sabotaging Patterns of Not-Enoughness Introspective Breathwork™
3:10 PM: 20 Minute Break
3:30 PM: Integration – Grounding
3:42 PM: Q&A
Saturday, May 18th –
10:00 AM: Welcome
10:10 AM: Grounding Presence Techniques
10:20 AM: Option of Self-Trust and Sacred Rage for Women Introspective Breathwork™ -OR- All Inclusive Introspective Breathwork Breathwork™ (INSERT TITLE OF LISA’S SESSION)
11:50 AM: 20 Minute Break
12:10 PM: Mandala Artwork
12:35 PM: (INSERT VANE’S SESSION TITLE)
1:30 PM: 20 Minute Break
1:50 PM: Integration – ? (Emma)
2:05 PM: Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls Sound Healing
3:15 PM: 20 Minute Break
3:35 PM: Integration – Grounding
3:47 PM: Q&A
Sunday, May 19th –
10:00 AM: Welcome
10:10 AM Integration – Movement
10:20 AM: Community Nature Walk
11:35 AM: 20 Minute Break
11:55 AM: Sacred Heart Meditation
12:15 PM: (INSERT AMY’S NONBREATHWORK TITLE)
1:20 PM: 20 Minute Break
1:40 PM: Integration – ? (Sophia)
1:55 PM: (INSERT AYSU’S BREATHWORK TITLE)
3:05 PM: 20 Minute Break
3:25 PM: Integration – Grounding
3:42 PM: Q&A
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