WE INVITE YOU TO AN EXCLUSIVE ISLAND RETREAT
A RETURN TO THE ESSENTIALS
A retreat designed to relax, recharge, reconnect, reset and retrain for life
23rd - 30th September 2024
Breathing Science
Sleep Science
Movement
Yoga
Breathwork
Nervous System
Take a moment to pause and be fully present at the #1 Eco Resort in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
More than a retreat, this is a one-of-a-kind island experience. This is your invitation to explore wellness through the lenses of present-moment awareness, the breath, body and nature. To connect, feel and grow surrounded by nature, cocooned within our artistically built eco-friendly accommodation.
Join us and discover the perfect blend of experiential learning, relaxation, and connection to self and others.
Together we'll deepen our intellectual knowledge of how the breath, sleep, movement and nervous system interact and impact our experience of life in each moment. We'll develop an embodied felt sense of how to navigate naturally through our human states of being.
Your experience includes:
Personal Breathing Assessments
Advanced Capnography testing to help us and you understand your base respiratory levels.
Functional Breathing Coaching
Be guided through functional breathing practices to optimise your human performance & well-being.
Conscious Connected Breathwork Sessions
Experience a series of progressively deeper transformative breathing sessions.
Functional Movement Practices
Explore functional movement practices to support overall strength & mobility in life.
... learned knowledge and experiences that are yours to take with you wherever you go.
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Imagine arriving at this amazing beach
Experiencing a truly unforgettable Filipino welcome and 7-days in paradise.
Where together we'll explore and experience...
Filipino Blessings
Our opening ceremony will be led by Batara Gat Baya, a traditional Filipino healer and mediator of the spiritual and physical worlds. A beautiful welcome to the Island and an opportunity to connect with its traditions.
Breathing Science
We'll dive deep into the science behind our breathing, exploring the differences between respiration, and ventilation, understanding what's going on biochemically, biomechanically and Psychophysiologically, and perhaps for the first time, you'll experience a personalised capnography session to test your baseline CO2 levels prior to any other breathwork activities.
Movement & Mindfulness
We'll explore the very simple act of movement but in a more embodied, connected and playful way, keeping our bodies and minds young.
Mindful awareness enables us to be in the moment, with a sense of calm and alertness. All while paying purposeful attention.Mindfulness regulates your nervous system by flushing out stress hormones creating balance in body and mind.
Nervous System Mastery & Flow States
Something we're never told we can learn to regulate but by doing so we can alter our experience of life. We'll learn how to use many different 'levers' to shift our state.
We'll explore Flow... described as "when you are deeply immersed in an activity." It’s the secret to happiness, according to psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, who coined the concept.
Sleep Science
Exploring the science of sleep we'll begin to understand how this along with our breath impacts our ability to focus, concentrate and perform. Gaining valuable insights into how we can improve and optimise our sleep patterns.
Circular Breathing
Through Circular breathing and the practice of Vivation, we'll experience the power of our breath, and the expansiveness of our bodies, discovering what it means to integrate our feelings in the present moment and to meet life with less resistance and judgement.
Embodiment
What does it mean to embody something? We'll explore the feeling of embodiment through each one of our experiences over these 7-days and move towards a fuller, richer more authentic experience of life.
Filipino Massage
Receive a 60-minute full body massage to promote deep restoration, release tension and relax fully.
This holistic healing practice has been passed down through the generations in the Philippines.
Excursions
Exploring and experiencing the uncertain and unknown stimulate growth, enjoyment and connection, so we'll be taking time to see what this magical island has to offer.
And so much more!
Your hosts and guides for this once-in-a-lifetime experience
Dr. Peter Litchfield
President of the School of Behavioural Health Sciences and world leader in Capnography and Breathing Behaviour
Martin McPhilimey
Founder of School of Breath Science. Martin is a well-known, leading voice in the world of Breathing Science
Marilyn Deguire
Founder of Embody Rising, Marilyn is a Certified Vivation Breathwork & Integrative Body Psychotherapy Coach
Ollie Frost
Ollie is a former professional rugby player & specialises in States of Flow, Movement & Nervous System Regulation
VJ Odedra
Co-founder of BreathingPlus, VJ is an entrepreneur who has trained with the world's best teachers across many transformational modalities
Pete Craig
Co-founder of BreathingPlus, Pete is an established Business Coach integrating Human Performance, Breath & Awareness into his core practices
Batara Bat Gaya
A traditional Filipino Shaman, Batara Bat Gaya brings traditional practices to the masses.
Just look at these stunning beachfront homes
You choose which one you want to make yours for the week ; )
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No matter how you arrive you'll leave with...
Increased Knowledge
Understand your breath, nervous system and physiology better
Greater Awareness
Develop greater awareness of and ability to change your unconscious behaviours
Powerful Practices
Learn and embody tools, techniques and practices to build resilience
Friends for Life
Meet, and connect with others on a more intimate level based on shared experience
"Give us your body, mind and spirit from 23-30th September 2024 and we'll transform your experience of life forever!"
* Note: To allow for a personalised selection of accommodation types, all bookings will be redirected to our resort partner Dryft Camp for processing.
Getting to the Retreat...
In the event you are unable to make the 1 pm shared shuttle, the DRYFT team can help you arrange a private taxi, approx. $40
