Breathwork is a powerful experiential practice for journeying into expanded states of consciousness and to support deep healing.
These workshops are offered in an intimate small group setting over two afternoons, welcoming both first-time explorers and experienced breathers alike.
2026 Breathwork Sessions
Breathwork sessions are held in San Geronimo and Berkeley, in small groups, over the course of two afternoons.
There will be two sessions of "breathing", one in which you will "breathe", and one in which you will hold space for another participant as their "sitter".
This practice involves a beautiful partnership between the breather and the sitter. Both roles are a profound part of the experience.
Friday
4:00pm Arrival
4:15pm Opening Circle
5:00pm Breathwork #1
7:30pm Art Creation
8:30pm Group Sharing Circle
Saturday
2:30pm Arrival
3:00pm Breathwork #2
5:30pm Art Creation
6:30pm Group Sharing and Closing Circle
Typical Schedule
Our Approach
Before: Preperation
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Pre-workshop phone consultations for new breathers
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Clear explanation of what to expect
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Consent and medical screening
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Community agreements
During: The Container
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Opening Circle (60-90 min): Grounding, intention-setting, guidelines
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Two Breathwork Journeys (2.5-3 hours): Deep breathing with evocative music in a supported environment
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Mandala Creation (45-60 min): Artistic integration immediately following breathwork
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Closing Circle (60-90 min): Witnessed sharing, collective integration
After: Integration
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Written integration prompts sent within 24 hours
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Optional follow-up zoom integration circle
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Reading recommendations
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Ongoing community for repeat participants
Meet the Team
Tamara Wolfson
Tamara Wolfson, MS, LAc, is a PhD candidate in Depth Psychology & World Mythology at Pacifica Graduate Institute, where she also earned a Certificate in Psychedelics and Depth Psychology. Additionally, she completed her MDMA training with MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) and holds a Certificate in Psychedelic Therapy and Research from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). She trained at the Zen Hospice Project in San Francisco and holds certification in Death Midwifery from Sacred Crossings. With over 35 years of clinical experience in natural medicine, she brings a unique integrative perspective to transpersonal healing. Tamara weaves clinical practice with retreat leadership and wellness consulting. Her work explores the intersection of traditional healing modalities, depth psychology, and consciousness studies, with particular focus on supporting transformative life passages, somatic trauma release, and spiritual emergence experiences. Tamara is dedicated to fostering safe, creative spaces for deep and profound process work.
Rebekah Wheeler
Rebekah Wheeler is a nurse, a practicing midwife and a trauma specialist. She has a private practice in Sonoma County supporting people to process and heal traumas. She has been a birth worker for over 20 years, and her love of and commitment to Breathwork draws from her experiences in sitting with people through all of life's challenging transitions and experiences.
Christopher Tonry
Christopher comes to this work via an unconventional path. With a background in design and visual arts, he has spent years as a problem solver, organizer, and creative practitioner navigating the worlds of aesthetics and business. Currently training in the Grof Legacy Training program, he brings a perspective to the field of expanded states exploration that is informed by curiosity. He finds particular meaning in organizing people for transformative events and creating art from experiences that transcend language.
Some Questions, Answered
A powerful modality that uses three elegantly simple tools to unlock profound states of awareness: accelerated breathing, evocative music, and focused bodywork
Individuals best suited for this work are those with a genuine curiosity about deep psychological and spiritual exploration who possess both a stable support system and baseline mental health. They should be willing to encounter difficult material while understanding that this is neither a quick fix nor a wellness trend, and must be prepared for the possibility that symptoms may temporarily intensify as unconscious material surfaces. Additionally, they need the capacity to commit to the full workshop duration.
Breathwork is a transformative experience designed to facilitate deep self-exploration and healing. Due to the intense physical and emotional nature of the practice, certain health conditions may pose risks during breathwork sessions.