About this Event
Zion ~ Monthly Women's Breathwork Circle
Through guided breathwork sessions, we aim to promote healing, self-discovery and empowerment. No experience is necessary, just an open heart and a willingness to explore. Join us for a journey of self-care :-) May's group will be open to men.
The gentle method of Breathwork Gracie uses for the most part is non-invasive. HOWEVER, breathwork is not for everyone. Breathwork can bring up emotions and release hidden traumas, so perhaps a group setting is not for you. Please contact Gracie for information about private breathwork sessions. This powerful healing modality is safe if properly performed with a trained practitioner.
More about the facilitator...
Gracie is a native of Canada. She is a mother of 2 and Modern Medicine Woman. Gracie has spent the past 15 yrs in the health and fitness realm and has helped hundreds of people connect to their physical bodies through fitness. During her twenties Gracie led a revolution in the sport of Powerlifting, breaking records, facilitating international events and Co Founding California Elite Training Center, San Diego's largest Powerlifting training facility. She’s now retired from Powerlifting and living in the California Bay Area with her 2 boys.
As a young teen Gracie battled with drug addiction and spent 15+ yrs in the rooms of 12 step recovery programs. She continually seeked, never feeling enough- until the day she attended her first plant medicine ceremony. Plant medicine gave her the tools to experience more self love, forgiveness and compassion than ever before. She celebrates 17 years of sobriety and has always been passionate about helping folks around her get clean.
In 2022 Gracie co-founded a non-profit church, Sunyata Soul, in which plant & earth medicine ceremonies are facilitated through. For more information on the church please email [email protected].
Gracie spends part of the year in Canada alongside her two identical triplet sisters, Erin & Bonnie. The sisters own Odiyanna, a private island in Western Quebec that houses a temple where community gatherings and retreats are held. You can find her facilitating Ceremonial Breathwork in Wakefield, QC during the summers.
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What people are saying :-)
"Gracie holds a wonderful space for self discovery with love and light through her breathwork ceremonies. I didn't know what to expect during my first ceremony but I was quickly overcome with gratitude and such a fierce emotional release. It is a practice I plan on incorporating more into my routine and is one I can whole heartedly say makes a difference in my life. Thank you for being you, Gracie, and sharing this safe, sacred space with us. Looking forward to more ceremonies with you!"
“I experienced Breath Work for the first time under the guidance of Gracie Vanasse recently and I went in having no knowledge of what it was or entailed.
Gracie explained everything clearly and methodically, described what to do and assured us that we go at our own pace and to be open to how we may feel during the practice. We were guided every step of the way and she made sure we were all comfortable and felt safe. The opening and closing of the practice prepared us as well as completed the experience we had as we were encouraged to write what we felt, saw...ete in journals she provided. I was pleasantly surprised at this new experience and very happy I participated. Gracie was generous with her time, committed to making this a positive experience for all and sensitive to each individual's comfort level."
“My breath journey with Gracie was like nothing I had experienced before. It pushed me to find forgiveness and grace with others and most importantly myself. It resparked a fire to dive deeper into my spirituality after becoming a mother and brought peace, power and purpose to my everyday life. Gracie is highly skilled at her craft and brought me so much guidance and safety. I can’t wait to do it again.”
The breath session with Gracie was amazing . I have done yoga based breathwork before but this was on another level. I was able to reach a clarity I seldom reach during my meditation practice and will absolutely be attending another session. I recommend it to all beginners and experts without hesitattion. Thank you Gracie for holding the space, and supporting those around you.”
“I thought I had done breathwork before and it turns out I truly hadn’t. The space held for me was beautiful. I felt safe to feel all things, to let go and to take myself to a deeper place than I have ever been with Gracie. She was an incredible guide. I felt held through my journey, reminded of my breath and my strength while also being my most vulnerable self. I cannot wait to do more work with her.”
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Angel Heart 4 You, 1st Street, Benicia, CA, USA, United States
USD 30.00
