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Your nervous system needs this... NOW.
Published 4 months ago • 3 min read
Dear Reader,
Imagine this:
You step away from the noise, the endless to-do lists, and your mind in a constant GO mode. You arrive in a place where the only thing you need to do...
is breathe.
Next weekend, we're gathering at the SEED Lodge for the Begin with Breath retreat — and I'd love for you to experience what happens when you give yourself the space to finally slow down.
Maybe you're wondering: What exactly happens at a "breathing" retreat?
After years of teaching people now to breathe, I’ve noticed the same pattern, again and again:
They arrive on the first day and say:
“My mind won’t stop racing.” “My body feels wired and exhausted but I can't seem to ever rest.” “I just don’t know how to slow down.”
(And if any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.)
Life when you live it only in your mind is amplified and on overdrive, not because there is something wrong with you, but because that is its nature. They yogis called this the monkey mind... and well, it is, monkey-ish.
Things can get difficult when that mind is stuck in a repetitive GO mode and responsibilities are tethered to DO-ing and BE-ing everything for everyone.
There are simply not enough hours to get everything done.
Just a thought:
We are not meant to be living like this.
Retreats give you something daily life rarely does: SPACE.
When you step away from routines, roles, and constant responsibility, your system finally has a chance to reset. You're not juggling tasks, managing others, or keeping up — you're just here. In this space, your nervous system can downshift, your mind can quiet, and you can reconnect with yourself and your body without distraction. It’s not escape — it’s perspective. And from that perspective, clarity, calm, and real change become possible.
Add some powerful breathing practices to the equation and a tried and true system that you can help you access this state DAILY... and something profound shifts.
One previous participant wrote:
I finally found calm.
This retreat was the first time that I was able to truly calm the racing thoughts in my mind and connect to my body as a source of support and healing. I had no idea that there were so many different ways to breathe and how important it was for mental health. Esther is a very experienced teacher with many years of working in the field of mental health. The lodge is beautiful and truly peaceful. Thank you.
Your nervous system remembers calm (because I believe this is our natural state). When you begin to practice this daily, it becomes something that you can experience IN daily life and share with all those around you who need it... (and let's face it, calm is something we all need now more than ever).
***By the way... this makes the PERFECT Mother's Day gift :)
BEGIN WITH BREATH: Learn to Breathe to Support Your Mental Health
May 2–4, 2025 (10 hours training) @The SEED Lodge, Meaford, Ontario Led by Esther Kalaba, a registered psychotherapist and breathwork expert (aka Lady of the Breath) this retreat is a deep dive into nervous system support, self-awareness, and therapeutic breath practices.
You’ll learn:
Breath basics: how to breathe in ways that calm anxiety and regulate your emotions
How to recognize and shift unhealthy breathing patterns & how to shift them
Techniques to soothe your nervous system and build long-term resilience
Tools you can turn to during stress, overwhelm, or burnout
Practices to deepen your body awareness, presence, and mental clarity
What’s included:
10 hours of in-class breathwork training + a comprehensive manual
Kundalini Yoga Classes to strengthen the body and mind
Art therapy, journaling, rest, and time in nature
Nourishing meals, snacks, and beverages throughout the weekend (lunch included for day guests)
For those of you who are not local, just a heads up that we will be offering a FREE intro to BEAT + BREATH class on May 12, 2025 @7:30-8:30pm EST. For more information, sign up here.
Give yourself this time to remember what it feels like to be fully present, fully grounded, and fully you.
In service,
Esther
We are the:
Our mission is to help you slow your breath down.
The slower you can breathe, the calmer you will feel.
The calmer you can feel, the happier you will be.
Join us to make the world a more peaceful place, one breath at a time.
Our mission is to help you slow your breath down. The slower you can breathe, the calmer you will feel. The calmer that you feel, the happier you will be. Happy people = Peaceful world.
We curate signature breathwork audio/video trainings offered live and online for people looking for natural and free ways to support their mental and physical health.
