SOMA Breath Rave: Breathwork & Ecstatic Dance w/ Kyle Espenshade

A multi-sensory ecstatic dance experience that combines SOMA Breath techniques with proprietary music technology using hypnotic music and tribal dance rhythms to take you into peak experiences.

Note: All breathwork techniques should ideally be done on an empty stomach, or at least 1-2 hrs after eating a full meal. All levels are welcome. Please see contraindications at the bottom of the description. 

An ecstatic ceremony for the nervous system — where ancient breath practices meets modern music.

Through rhythmic breathing, bass-driven soundscapes, and uninhibited movement, the SOMA Breath Rave opens a doorway into ecstatic states, emotional release, and deep embodiment. A space to shake, sweat, surrender, and reconnect with your body’s natural bliss. The experience flows between our signature SOMA Breath sequences and free-form ecstatic dance, allowing energy to move, integrate, and express itself organically.

No expectations. No substances. Just breath, sound, sweat, and presence.

Boosts & Improves: Oxygen efficiency, respiratory & cardiovascular health, immune system, bodily coherence, blood sugar levels, vitality, stamina, endurance, tissue/muscle/cell repair & production, flow of cerebrospinal fluid, directed neurogenesis, concentration, cognitive function, memory, emotional & hormonal balance, confidence, growth & circulation of stem-cells for the ultimate healing & regeneration

Releases & Relieves: Asthma, arthritis, aches & pains, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, nasal blockages, addictive behaviors, past traumas, anxiety, depression, resentment, anger & other negative thoughts & emotions

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Slow rhythmic breathing techniques of SOMA Breath are safe to be used for anyone, and can be beneficial for all individuals. Forceful mouth breathing, prolonged breath holds and extended intense fast breathwork/hyperventilation for more than 5 minutes, should NOT be practiced in the case of any of the following:

  1. Severe/critical diseases or infections (Esp. if it impairs your ability to breathe)
  2. Heart issues such has uncontrolled hypertension (usually after a heart attack), a pacemaker, or irregular heart beat (Exception: your doctor gives you specific permission).
  3. Organ failure or late-stage terminal illness
  4. Pregnancy
  5. Epilepsy

Some conditions (Eg: Tinnitus, hernias) may be aggravated by prolonged breath holds and hyperventilation and careful attention to technique is required.

For more info on Kyle and SOMA Alkhemy: please visit his website here. He teaches donation-based Qi Gong weekly on Saturdays from 1:30pm-2:30pm.

Cost: $30
Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email Kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.

Refund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: 

  • A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.

    • If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided. 

    Please create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, or financial aid, please email Kelsey at  kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org 

    Late Policy: Doors will close at the workshop start time. We encourage you to arrive at least 15 minutes before the workshop start time to ensure there is ample time to park, check in and settle in to your space. We do have a 10 minute grace period, and we encourage you to call the studio to let us know if you are running behind. If you are later than 10 minutes after the start of the workshop, there is a chance you will not be able to enter and no refund will be given. 
    Capacity: Please note: Some workshops will fill to capacity of 28 students.

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