Somatic Breathwork.
Guided somatic breathwork sessions in the forest. A nervous system reset add-on layered into solo, couples, and group retreats.
Breathwork that meets your nervous system where it is.
Somatic breathwork uses conscious, connected breathing patterns to gently unwind stored tension and quiet an overactive nervous system. At Raven's Retreat, sessions run on the 24x24 ft forest platform, on our wellness trail, at the Art Bungalow, or in the Art Lodge, depending on weather and group size. Every session is guided and paced to the group.
One hour, guided end to end.
A typical somatic breathwork session at Raven's Retreat runs about 60 minutes and unfolds in three arcs: settling, breathing, integration. You lie down, or remain in a comfortable seated position while you close your eyes, and follow a breath pattern the guide holds throughout the session.
The session is safe for beginners and works well as a mid-retreat reset. Sessions can be private for one to two guests, or held as a group for up to 16 in the Lodge. With a full property buyout, groups of up to 18 can stay and breathe together. Bookable as an add-on to any retreat through Raven's consult flow.
- 60-minute guided session · suited to beginners
- Private (1-2 guests) or group (up to 18 with a full buyout)
- Forest platform, wellness trail, Art Bungalow, or Art Lodge
- Add-on to solo, couples, or group retreats
What a breathwork session includes
- A guided 60-minute somatic breathwork session
- Held on the forest platform, wellness trail, or indoors
- Mats and blankets provided
- Paced for beginners, no prior experience needed
- Solo, couples or full-group formats
- Can be layered with a sound bath the same day
What somatic breathwork typically feels like.
Quieter Nervous System
Guests routinely describe a distinct drop in mental noise within the first 20 minutes of the breath pattern.
Physical Release
Common somatic sensations include tingling and warmth as stored tension unwinds.
Emotional Processing
Sessions occasionally surface old emotional material. Raven or another facilitator holds space for this and helps integrate afterward.
Group Coherence
In group sessions, guests often describe a distinct group settling. A shared breath pattern draws everyone into the same nervous system state.
Better Sleep That Night
Post-session sleep tends to be deeper and easier. Sessions are often scheduled late afternoon so guests can flow directly into evening quiet.
I would recommend booking this to any and everyone.
Book your retreat. Start with a conversation.
Reach out to Raven with your dates and goals. Every retreat begins with a free 15-minute consult call, and every Somatic Breathwork inquiry gets a response within 24 hours.