Welcome to the 3rd Annual Breath of Life: Breathwork and IFS Retreat in Oregon!

6-Day Retreat in McKenzie River, Oregon

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of McKenzie River, Oregon, where nature's splendor invites deep reflection and renewal. This peaceful and powerful landscape offers the perfect setting for self-discovery and healing. During our retreat, you'll connect with a community of like-minded individuals, share in transformative experiences, and tap into the wisdom of the natural world. Through nature hikes, natural cold plunges, breathwork and internal work, you will reconnect with yourself and uncover a deeper sense of purpose and peace.

A Journey of Insight and Inner Transformation

This retreat is designed to facilitate profound inner transformation and self-discovery. Our program offers a unique blend of guided experiential practices, including morning and evening circles, somatic embodiment practices such as breathwork, movement, and nature-based activities. You'll engage in activities that promote deep connection, from invigorating hikes along the McKenzie River and natural cold plunges to community sharing and reflective internal work. Each day, you'll be immersed in nature and supported in uncovering deeper insights, fostering lasting change and personal growth.

Retreat Venue

Tucked neatly along the bank of the McKenzie River rests a row of historic cottages and suites with their own unique charm and personalities. The McKenzie River Cottages are perched over the river with brisk water flowing from Clear Lake. Each unit is connected to the wrap around patio overlooking the running river where we will do our breathwork, meditation, yoga and relaxation.

Intimate Group Setting

Our retreat creates space for meaningful connection, personal growth, and genuine community. In a welcoming and supportive environment, participants are encouraged to engage authentically, share openly, and learn from one another. Through shared experiences, we cultivate a sense of belonging, mutual support, and deeper connection with ourselves and those around us.

4 Facilitators

Together, Nick, Paulina, Aundi and Amanda bring a deeply integrative, heart-centered approach to healing and self-discovery. Blending breathwork, Internal Family Systems, yoga, mindfulness, somatic practices, and intentional community, their facilitation supports nervous-system regulation, emotional healing, and embodied self-leadership. Each facilitator contributes a unique lens shaped by years of clinical training, lived experience, and retreat leadership, creating a grounded and compassionate container where participants feel safe to explore, release, and reconnect with their authentic selves. United by a shared commitment to trauma-informed care, presence, and meaningful transformation, they guide experiences that invite clarity, resilience, and lasting inner change.

Food Experience

Each morning, you'll enjoy a continental-style light breakfast at home, creating a warm and communal start to the day. For lunch and dinner, you'll savor delightful meals catered by local eateries in the area. We are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions to ensure everyone's needs are met. Throughout the retreat, you'll also have access to coffee and tea, and snacks to keep you refreshed.

A Balanced Program

This retreat offers a harmonious blend of deep inner work and restful restoration. It's a dedicated time for you to step away from your busy life and focus solely on yourself. Experience rejuvenating activities such as guided nature hikes, invigorating cold plunges, and moments of relaxation by the river. You'll have opportunities to unwind with breathwork sessions and reflective group circles, ensuring a well-rounded experience that supports both personal growth and relaxation.

Digital Detox Option: While not mandatory, we strongly encourage our guests to disconnect from electronics as much as possible. If you're able to commit to a full digital detox, this retreat offers the perfect opportunity to embrace it fully.

The practice

Conscious Connected Breathwork.

Conscious Connected Breathwork will be a cornerstone of our retreat. This technique provides a safe and effective way to connect with your inner body wisdom, helping to activate and enhance the healing process. By soothing the rational mind and allowing emotions to emerge, this practice encourages deep emotional release and transformation. The breathwork process shifts your physiological state, enabling exploration of altered states of consciousness.

Combining IFS therapy with breathwork creates a powerful synergy for self-exploration and trauma recovery. Breathwork enables individuals to connect more deeply with their inner parts, facilitating access to Self-energy and releasing emotional burdens. Meanwhile, IFS therapy addresses and dissolves internal barriers and protective mechanisms, allowing individuals to surrender fully and tune into their inner guidance and bodily wisdom.

What to expect

During this IFS & Breathwork Retreat, you'll…

You'll be supported by four facilitators who each bring their own unique training, experience, and energy. Paulina and Aundi offer guidance through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Nick leads transformative breathwork experiences, and Amanda brings the grounding practice of yoga. Together, they create a well-rounded and supportive environment for exploration, connection, and personal growth.

You'll join a community who share your passion for holistic wellness and nature. Through IFS therapy exercises, Conscious Connected Breathwork sessions, outdoor movement, nature immersion, meditation, total relaxation, and more, you'll explore how parts work and breathwork can deepen your personal and professional practice.

Throughout the retreat, you'll have the time and support to look within, connect with your inner world, and build strong Self-to-part relationships that promote lasting transformation.