Deep Breathwork Ceremony with Wahsonti:io

The Deep Breathwork Ceremony with Wahsonti:io is an evening breathwork gathering at For-rest Retreat in Salmo, British Columbia, in the Kootenay region about thirty minutes south of Nelson. It is led by Wahsonti:io and is meant for people who already have some experience with deep breathwork or over-breathing and want to practise it in a ceremonial group setting.

What to Expect

The ceremony runs for two hours, from 6:15 to 8:15 in the evening. It is a deep breathwork session, the kind of practice that uses sustained, intentional over-breathing, held here as a ceremony rather than a class. It is not a beginner introduction. If you are newer to the practice, Wahsonti:io offers a separate beginner-friendly workshop on the fundamentals and the home practice, which is a different event from this one.

Because the evening is a ceremony for people who have breathed this way before, it suits those who know how the practice feels and are ready to go into it more fully with a group.

Who It Is For

The ceremony is open to anyone who has practised some form of deep breathwork or over-breathing at least once. That includes Wim Hof style breathing, the blended breathwave style, and other approaches to over-breathing. One earlier session is enough. You do not need to be an experienced practitioner, but you should have tried it.

The Setting

For-rest Retreat sits in Salmo, a small town in the Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, about thirty minutes south of Nelson. The retreat centre hosts yoga, wellness and women's retreats, community soul sessions, sound journeys and concerts, and its yurt is often used for evening gatherings. Nelson is the closest larger town for anyone planning travel from the area.

Before You Go

- Have at least one previous experience of deep breathwork or over-breathing, in any style.
- Expect an evening session of two hours, beginning at 6:15.
- If you are new to the practice, look for a beginner-friendly breathwork workshop first and come to the ceremony once you have some experience.

For questions about what to bring, the number of places or anything else practical, ask For-rest Retreat directly before the evening.