This retreat is guided in French and English
Read this page in FrenchLiving Inspired!
Breathwork | Movement | Embodiment | Connection
8-14 March 2025
At Pachalegria in Zipolite, Mexico
A journey of integration and a fully embodied life
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Breathwork
Movement
Nervous System
Connection
Take a break and enjoy an immersive experience at the Pachalegria center in the magnificent Zipolite region of Oaxaca, Mexico.
More than just a retreat, 'Living Inspired' is designed to help you focus inwards, to tap into your innate creativity and enable you to discover new levels of vitality, connection, deep peace and joy for life.
It's a unique experience that combines Breathwork, Movement and Embodiment practices surrounded by Nature to help you experience a true, felt sense of renewal: in body, mind and spirit, to inspire you to live life to the full!
The Centre Pachalegria, located on a hilltop overlooking the sea, just 5 minutes from the beach, it's both a community and a place of healing and retreat for people who want to evolve in consciousness. The project, anchored in support of the local economy, was founded by Martin Bilodeau, where community life lies at the heart of daily activities, providing a beautiful opportunity to integrate into and experience the local culture.
Join us and learn a Unique, Integrative Breathwork practice, experience deep relaxation and connect with yourself and others to live a more empowered life.
Your experience includes:
Breathwork
Discover, learn and implement various progressive breathing practices and processes.
Movement
Explore simple, Movement practices and dance rhythms to connect to and feel your body.
Vivation
Explore the 5 elements, incl. Warm Water practices to develop the ability to feel & integrate more.
Nervous System
Discover practices to regulate your nervous system, promoting relaxation and resilience.
... each element creating knowledge you can take home with you, allowing you to be fully autonomous with your personal practice.
Located in the heart of a tropical paradise, our retreat offers you the perfect setting for the relaxation and rejuvenation needed to expand.
You'll enjoy comfortable accommodations, delicious meals and breathtaking scenery... all while immersing yourself in a transformative experience.
Together, we'll explore and live...
Breathwork
Each day, we'll explore different conscious breathing techniques to deepen our connection with our breath, and experience powerful processes of integration of our feelings/sensations/emotions.
These practices will help reduce stress, increase our vital energy and improve our overall well-being.
Vivation
We'll learn and practice the 5 elements of Vivation, including in water to develop our capacity to feel.
Vivation is a powerful method that combines circular breathing, body awareness and integration principles.
These elements help us to integrate our feelings/sensations/emotions in the present moment and encounter life with less resistance and judgement.
Movement | Embodiment
We'll explore what it means to “be in your body” through each of our experiences over these 7 days, to experience a more embodied, richer and more authentic life.
Through movement, body expression and dance exercises, we'll cultivate a deep-rooted presence, allowing our spontaneity and joie de vivre to emerge.
Nervous System
We'll explore specific practices to learn how to regulate our nervous system, promoting relaxation and resilience.
By integrating these techniques into our daily lives, we can better manage stressful situations and maintain a lasting state of well-being.
Connection and Fun
We'll have time to enjoy the beach, explore the local culture and connect with other participants.
This retreat offers not only activities for self-development, but also moments of fun and discovery in a warm and friendly environment... to leave with precious memories and a supportive community.
And lots more!
BOOK NOWMeet your retreat hosts
Hey! I'm Marilyn
I am a certified Breathwork facilitator with extensive training in integrated body psychotherapy, functional breathing and connected conscious breathing. My background in professional dance for over 20 years has enabled me to uniquely integrate movement and breath to now create holistic and transformative experiences.
In this retreat, I'd like to share these integrative tools with you, so that they can support you in your journey towards your own autonomy, and radiate the life that is present in each and every one of us.
I'm Pete
A trusted advisor, coach, catalyst for growth and the fulfilment of potential.
A meditator for 20+ years, I’ve studied ancient wisdom, explored the Vedas, the Sutras, and other texts in addition to modern science, and found my greatest teacher in the silence, in awareness, in deep listening and truthful, sometimes challenging conversations.
A lifelong student of awareness, and presence I utilise tools and techniques such as coaching, breathwork, communication, Circling and an understanding of the Nervous System to support personal transformation, the recovery of genius and the reaching of potential.
However you arrive, you'll leave with...
More knowledge
A better understanding of your breathing, nervous system and physiology
Self-awareness
The ability to see unconscious behaviour in order to bring about change.
Powerful practices
Integrate new tools, techniques and practices to build resilience.
Friends for life
Meet and connect with others on a more intimate level through this shared experience.
A complete support package
Our retreat goes beyond the on-site experience. We offer you support before and after to maximize the benefits of your journey.
Pre-Retreat
Take part in our preliminary Zoom calls:
- Familiarize yourself with the program
- Meet other participants
- Get all your questions answered
- Start the journey of transformation
Post-Retreat
Benefit from group follow-up to:
- Continue to put into practice what you've learned
- Share your experiences and challenges
- Stay connected with our community
- Deepen your practice in daily life
With this ongoing support, your retreat experience extends well beyond your stay in Mexico, ensuring daily application.
Book Your Place with Our Flexible Payment Options & Early Bird Rate
Note: All prices are in Canadian Dollars
Pay A Deposit Now
$500
Secure the Early-Bird Savings & Reserve Your Spot Today. Balance due by December 31st 2024
BOOK NOWSpecial Bonus
Work with Marilyn or Pete
Bonus ends December 21st 2024
Not included:
Transport: Flights, ground transportation and airport transfers are at your own expense. We can recommend a travel agency to book your flights and we will help you book the shuttle from the airport to the center.
Zipolite is about 40 minutes from Huatulco airport.
Dinners : To support the local economy and the opportunity to explore the local gastronomy, dinners (evening meals) will be taken outside the center and at your own expense. Expect to pay around twenty dollars per meal.
Don't miss this unique opportunity and join us for an unforgettable trip to Mexico!
Reserve your place today and take the first step towards a renewed and vibrant state of being.
