Begin with Breath: Learn to Breathe to Support Your Mental Health

Learning to breathe is one of your body's best kept health secrets and the most important thing you can do to support your physical and mental health.
Join Esther Kalaba, registered psychotherapist, art therapist, and breathwork expert, for a rejuvenating weekend retreat @ the SEED Lodge. Surrounded by nature’s beauty—fields, forests, fresh air, and peaceful silence—experience the transformative power of breathwork. You will experience the profound therapeutic effects of breathwork on reducing stress, anxiety, emotional regulation and strengthening your nervous system. Best of all, you will leave with a tool box of breathwork practices that you can turn to in times of stress... all while having a lot of fun (laughter is included in the curriculum!).

Throughout the retreat you will be guided step by step through various techniques from the Begin with Breath program so that you deepen your body awareness and learn the breath basics.
It's time to take a break from all of your responsibilites to re-connect to yourself and your life force energy through your breath.
This weekend getaway is an opportunity to be nourished and find inner balance with a supportive community. There is plenty of time for nature walks on the 50 acre property, art therapy, journaling, and deep rest.
This retreat is suitable for beginners or more experienced meditation practitioners. It is a wonderful self-care activity for people who work in health care or social service positions. Please contact us if you have any questions about whether this retreat is right fit for you.

This course is for you if:


You are looking for simple, effective and natural ways to chill out NOW.


You get overwhelmed by stress and anxiety or work a high intensity job. You are looking for ways to strengthen and support your nervous system, or recover from long-term stress, burnout, or chronic anxiety.


You are a therapist or healthcare practitioner, or a yoga teacher seeking to deepen your understanding of breathwork and incorporate it into your professional practice.


What's Included:


10 hours of in-class time to teach you how to breathe and a comprehensive manual to support your process


Early morning yoga classes


Meals throughout the weekend*, as well as teas, beverages, & snacks throughout the weekend (*please note that only lunch is included for day guests)


The retreat is available with your choice of onsite accommodation at the SEED lodge or not (pick what option suits you best). Lunch is included for everyone. All other meals are provided for overnight guests only.


Early bird pricing available until January 1th, 2024


2 months of People of the Prana Wake up & Breathe Morning Sessions included in registration


The Practical Details:


Suitable for absolute beginners and more experienced practitioners


The Seed Lodge is located right outside the small town of Rocklyn (2 hours north of Toronto near Blue Mountain). Car pool is available (please be sure to indicate if you are able to offer a lift or if you need a lift in the form)


There are 50 acres of farm and forest for you to explore & snow shoes are available in the winter months


All healthy and yummy meals, snacks and drinks are provided during your stay (organic and local if possible). Please be sure to inform us of dietary needs ahead of time


This is a drug and alcohol free event


We encourage all guests to refrain from using their phone or computer during their stay to allow the nervous system to take a break from screens


Insurance receipts available for psychotherapy in Ontario and Quebec (please inquire). If you require this please fill out the application form


Please be sure to read through our refund policy and the terms & conditions of the SEED Lodge.


You will have access to the online Begin with Breath online course to support your practice after the course and manual at a reduced additional fee