The Breathwork Apprenticeship is an experiential deep dive into the implicit nervous system through the lens of modern science and an exploration through the felt sense that the ancient yogis already knew what modern science is only recently learning.
We will explore:
- how the polyvagal theory maps on to yogic anatomy
- liberation practices through the lens of embodied philosophies
- work with samskaras (neural platforms) and granthis (overcoupling of patterns that bind us)
- the weaving and intersections of Vedic philosophies and Chinese Medicine with modern day interpersonal neurobiology
- a toolbox of breaths to navigate stuck physiology, support the completion of a thwarted threat response, move grief, organize rage; and remember your true nature
The apprenticeship is not a training, it's a sangha - a place to practice giving feedback, being different, saying no; and a place to be vulnerable, seen and deeply respected for our autonomy. We have a really sweet group forming of tender hearts who are doing their healing work right alongside laughter, connection and being held by each other. Feel free to reach out to explore mutual fit.
Previous Apprentices:
I cherish your presence and participation in my work. Many of you continue to repeat the apprenticeship. As you do, you continue to deepen my experience with the breath through your deepening experience. It's a catalyst for my own growth and learning. Thank you.
I will continue to offer the rate of $150/month ($750 for the 5 months) for this in person experience. This rate, includes the daily practice. As always, let me know if you need something different.
Additional Daily Practice
(60 hr optional add on)
With the five 10 hour weekends, you are encouraged to add on an additional 60 hours of live (and recorded), daily virtual practice:
Mon - Fri, 7:30 - 8 AM and Saturdays, 8 - 8:30 AM
The live, virtual (and recorded) daily practice emerges from the opening that interbeing offers. A practice of remembering our true nature through the exploration of our inner landscape as both the home of and the catalyst for liberation. I weave Somatic Experiencing, quantum physics with ancient practices that draw from Vedic philosophy, Chinese medicine, Buddhism and my direct experience with trees, fungi, bull frogs, and many other sentient beings that walk my path with me.
With the five 10 hour weekends, you are encouraged to add on an additional 60 hours of live, daily virtual practice: Mon - Fri, 7:30 AM - 8 AM and Saturdays, 8 - 8:30 AM
The additional daily practice includes:
- Weekly time for questions, discussion and integration (Thursdays 8-8:30 AM EST)
- Monthly RAINN practice with Quaker Share (1st Saturday) 8-9 AM EST
- 15 minutes of dancing every Tuesday following breathwork
More information about the investment is here.
I began this live, daily practice in 2021 and have been guiding it consecutively now for 4 years. This last year, I welcomed Carrie Dennison to co-lead with me after she spent several years in the apprenticeship learning my work.
It has been life changing in a way I never thought possible. The breath, the community, the commitment to show up no matter what and breathe together has been utterly profound. If you are considering the apprenticeship, you can try a two week practice to see if it is a fit for you. We start a new sadhana on the Full and New moons.
You can learn more about the daily practice here.
Apprentice yourself to the breath.
Warm Welcome,
My name is Alicia. I have been consciously practicing the breath for 20 years in my personal and professional practice as a psychotherapist, yoga therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I have used it as a tool to support people with symptom mitigation and root level healing.
I work with people as multidimensional beings to support liberation as a practice of unraveling our conditioning.
I combine Somatic Experiencing with breathwork to build a bridge between the subconscious and conscious mind - the implicit and the explicit - allowing longstanding patterns to emerge and be supported, held and felt in a new way - in relationship with the loving witness and the vast web of relations.
My work emerges from the intersection of science and spirituality as I weave modern science with ancient practices to create 30 minute daily practices that draw from quantum physics, Vedic philosophy, Chinese medicine, Buddhism and my direct experience with trees, fungi, bull frogs, and many other sentient beings that walk my path with me.
I have been offering a breathwork class that has been running live, daily on zoom since 2021. I also teach practitioners how to harness the breath for liberation and healing and I provide somatic based therapy (with and without psychedelics) and individualized breathwork sessions to harness the breath for personal and collective liberation.
I am committed to regenerative practices, local community resiliency and loving ourselves and each other back to wholeness as an act of collective liberation.
For more information about my work, click here.
"I can’t say enough about Alicia and about this program. To share this container and community is so incredibly special and I am so grateful! The apprenticeship is full of practical knowledge that I know I can take with me into not only my personal practice, but my practice as a therapist as well. Knowledge of the breath and regular practice has made me a better clinician, a better partner, and a more connected human. This program has been a breath of fresh air that I didn’t even know I needed. Thank you Alicia!"
Nicole Sparrow, Therapist, Reiki Master
"I don't think anything has been as impactful for my overall well being...like ever. Alicia's Breathwork Apprenticeship and the daily Breathwork practices have helped me better connect with myself and others. It's inspired me to work differently with my clients and students and honestly, Alicia is just really lovely to sit and listen to."
Carrie Dennison, Yoga Teacher Trainer and Rieki Master
"Alicia's Breathwork Apprenticeship has been revolutionary for me both professionally and personally. She has helped me safely explore and inhabit my body in a completely new way by helping me tap into our body's most powerful tool, the breath. Her incredible wisdom and tender guidance is soul quenching. It is so apparent that she takes incredible care when curating this apprenticeship. Her approach is gentle, thoughtful and trauma informed. It has been an honor to sit and breathe, laugh, cry and hold joy and grief alongside so many other beautiful humans during these last 6 months. I cannot recommend it enough!"
Amanda Phelan, LCSW-C
"I have been breathing with Alicia for 15 years a my partner. The Apprenticeship has helped me regulate in a new and deeper way. It's one thing to be mindful, it's another to know how to breathe functionally and use the breath to change the way I am feeling. This work is profound. Coming into deep relationship with my breath has been so incredibly useful. It has been life changing on every level."
Travis Wanner, SEP, Somatic Coach
"Alicia's daily breathwork and apprenticeship program has absolutely transformed my overall health and wellness. Thanks to these last six months, I now have a rich toolkit of breaths available when I'm fatigued, anxious, or need to work out the stiffness in my joints. More than that, though, I also have a community and a sense of belonging.
I have returned to my natural state of being thanks to this practice of attuning to my breath!"
Safrianna Loughna, LCPC
5 Month Breathwork Apprenticeship
The Empathy Partner’s role is one of non-judgement and empathy. It is not that of a cheerleader nor is it a role of holding anyone accountable. It’s more a mirror, an empathic witness as we move through the work together. Daily practice can bring up A LOT. Meeting our stuff day in and day out is hard and rewarding. The partner is there to reflect back your process no matter what it is...from unbearable grief to chronic illness to insomnia to patterns of addiction to bouts of the “fuck its”, and maybe even some joy and bliss. The vast human experience is welcome in all of its complexity and nuance.
*Monthly sangha (sacred community) Quaker shares first Saturdays 8:30 - 9 AM EST after RAINN practice (add on)
PLEASE NOTE THE CANCELLATION AGREEMENT BELOW.
Cancellation Agreement
Up to 30 days before start date: full refund (minus a $50 admin fee)
Between 14-30 days of the start date: 50% refund
Less than two weeks notice: no refund unless a replacement person can be found. (There are a specific number of slots for each training. If someone cancels at the last minute, that slot is not filled and impacts the sustainability of the training.)
An exception will be made for an unexpected illness and major life events: a refund of 50% or a full credit to attend an up-coming training can be issued.