GAIA NOMAYA X WOOM CENTER Present:

WOOM BREATH JOURNEY

Arrival: 6:30pm

Experience: 7-9:30pm

A powerful voyage of self-inquiry, mystery and magic. We will explore the depths of the psyche through three different breathing patterns and a curated and evocative musical selection. Breathwork is the original endogenous psychedelic experience. It induces cellular memory and invites unconscious content into conscious awareness. This practice is an opportunity to meet unmetabolized emotional, mental and physical charge, and to begin a process of honest energetic release.

The breath is the portal between the physical and the metaphysical, it mediates contact between body and spirit. It is a tool to explore non-ordinary states of consciousness and access unprocessed trauma and emotions that often run the show from the shadows. Inspired by the work of legendary psychiatrist and psychedelic researcher, Dr. Stanislav Grof’s Holotropic Breathwork Technique, the breathing patterns explored in this session are designed to move us closer to the threshold of the great mystery, and as a way to play with reality’s infinite possibilities.

The session will include:

A short informative talk on what you should expect, the practice, the science, the benefits, and shared tips and techniques on how to maintain presence and make the most of the experience.

A guided contemplation

3 breathing patterns

A badass playlist

Relaxation + live sound/music

Journaling portions

Aromatherapy

Sharing circle

HOW TO PREPARE

Set aside 10-20 minutes and observe what comes up. Perhaps jot your feelings down.

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING

What would you like to let go of?

Attachments, unhealthy habits or thought patterns, fear, pain, grief, addictions, or anything that weighs heavy and doesn’t serve your greater purpose. What has ended? What is in the process of ending? Are you experiencing any resistance?

What would you like to welcome in?

Self-love, compassion, equanimity, discipline, pleasure, acceptance, or anything you believe might enhance your experience of being your best self. What is your vision for your resurrection?

What would you like to receive clarity about?

Relationships, work, the human experience, or the workings of the universe!

PREPARE YOUR VESSEL

To increase your sensitivity and openness, it is recommended that you refrain from alcohol intake and other substances for about 48-72 hours. Please, arrive on a fairly empty stomach (3-4 hours minimum).

WHAT TO BRING

Comfortable clothing (layers recommended)

Eye mask or a scarf (very important!)

A mat

Pillow and blankets to make the journey extra comfy

A refillable water bottle

A journal and a pen

About the Facilitator

Elian Zach is the founder of WOOM CENTER, New York's first multi-sensory yoga and meditation studio, based primarily on the therapeutic and psychedelic properties of sound vibration. She received her formal training in sound therapy under the guidance of world-renowned sound researcher, practitioner and ethnomusicologist, Alexandre Tannous.

An advanced, E-RYT yoga teacher, Elian completed her movement and breathwork trainings and continuing education in New York with a variety of master teachers from different yogic disciplines, including Nevine Michaan of Katonah Yoga, Colleen Saidman and Rodney Yee of Yoga Shanti, Leslie Kaminoff, Ramanand Patel, Sam Chase and Kevin Gardiner.

These days, Elian is focused primarily on being the voice, guide and mystic behind Lila Journey, an electro-acoustic voyage through extraordinary states of consciousness, which she co-creates all over the country and the world with masterful musician, Noah Katz-Appel.