GATHERING
catharsis: a guided breathwork journey
No previous breathwork experience is necessary.
Lie down. Breathe. Let go.
Catharsis is a guided breathwork journey held with the intention of making space for whatever within you is ready to be felt, expressed, or released.
The word catharsis comes from the Greek word for cleansing. In modern psychotherapy and psychedelic journeying, it's analogous to “release.” When we create space for our full selves—including emotions, sensations, memories, truth, grief, joy, anger, and longing—what has felt stuck may begin to move. We may reconnect with our vitality, restore a sense of balance, and hear more clearly what is asking for our attention.
This is not about forcing an emotional breakthrough or trying to make something happen. Your experience may be powerful, quiet, emotional, physical, visionary, peaceful, or difficult to describe. All of these experiences are welcome.
what is active breathwork?
During the central portion of the evening, Elizabeth will guide you through a simple pattern of conscious, connected breathing through the mouth.
The practice invites you to shift out of your usual thinking mind and into a more direct experience of your body. As the breath builds, you may notice physical sensations, emotional movement, spontaneous imagery, memories, changes in perception, or a deep sense of presence.
Some people cry. Some laugh. Some feel energized, tender, peaceful, or surprised. Some experience cramping or contraction in the extremities or tingling in the face. Others have a subtle experience and simply feel more connected to themselves.
There is no correct way to experience breathwork. You will be encouraged to remain curious, listen to your body, and adjust or return to natural breathing whenever you need to.
a space for beginners
You do not need to know how to meditate, breathe “correctly,” or access an altered state.
Before we begin, Elizabeth will demonstrate the breathing pattern, explain what you may experience, answer questions, and offer ways to modify the practice. You are always welcome to slow down, rest, change positions, or stop the active breathing altogether.
You remain in choice throughout the entire journey.
This offering is limited to 10 participants to support an intimate, attentive, and grounded environment.
the evening
7:00 p.m. — Doors open. Arrive, settle in, build your nest, draw an oracle card, and ponder your intention.
7:30 p.m. — Welcome and instruction. We will review the breathing pattern, what to expect, ways to modify the practice, and any questions from the group.
7:45 p.m. — Active breathwork journey
8:30 p.m. — Rest, integration, and optional sharing
9:00 p.m. — Closing
To protect the safety and continuity of the container, no late entry will be permitted after 7:30 p.m. Please allow enough time to arrive and settle before practice begins.
health and safety considerations
Active breathwork can be physically and emotionally intense and may not be appropriate for everyone.
This particular experience is not recommended for people who are pregnant; are in the early days of their menstrual bleed and feel depleted, tender, or physically uncomfortable; experience asthma or significant breathing difficulties; become short of breath with ordinary exertion; or have a history of panic attacks that may be activated by changes in breathing.
Please contact Elizabeth (elizabeth@sacredpractices.org) before registering if you are unsure whether active breathwork is appropriate for you or if you have a significant cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, psychiatric, or other medical condition.
Breathwork is not a substitute for medical care, psychotherapy, crisis support, or mental health treatment.
By entering this space, you agree to remain responsible for your own well-being, communicate your needs, honor your limits, and stop or modify the practice when necessary. Participants will be asked to sign an informed-consent and release-of-liability form upon arrival.
Price: $10; All proceeds benefit Living Room.(Due to limited capacity, event tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.)
About your facilitator
Elizabeth Tuten is extensively trained in holding space for people in ordinary and expanded states of consciousness.
She is a certified life coach, a licensed psychedelic minister, an initiated diviner in the Dagara lineage, and a Master of Divinity candidate. Her approach brings together spiritual care, embodied awareness, careful preparation, personal responsibility, and deep respect for the intelligence of each person’s process.
Elizabeth offers guidance without prescribing what your experience should mean. Her intention is to create a supportive container in which you can encounter yourself more fully.