BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chapel of the Flowers//Public Events//EN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shefa Breathwork Ceremony DTSTART:20250416T010000Z DTEND:20250416T040000Z DTSTAMP:20261031T005701Z UID:66981cd03a5f52af76cad885ba33493c@chapeloftheflowers.love CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Join us for a breathwork experience rooted in Jewish wisdom an d tradition\, offering a space to explore expanded states of consciousness through breath.\nWe will be practicing a simple yet powerful breathwork t echnique inspired by Holotropic Breathwork\, infused with Jewish spiritual frameworks to help support the inner movement of the Passover season--fro m narrowness to expansion\, from despair to joy. This practice has the pot ential to evoke altered or ecstatic states\, similar to those described in Jewish mystical traditions.\n\nOur evening will begin with an introductio n to the practice\, exploring its connection to Jewish mysticism\, sacred breath (neshima)\, and soul (neshama). We will review the breathwork proce ss and what to expect. We will set intentions and ground into Jewish sacre d time.\n\nThe breathwork session itself will last about an hour and a hal f. We will conclude with group sharing and integration\, tapping into the power of communal reflection to ground our experience.\n\nThis is an oppo rtunity to connect with yourself\, your breath\, and the divine in a safe and sacred container. This gathering is rooted in Jewish tradition and wel comes everyone with an open heart.\nThe Circle will take place on Tuesday \, April 15th from 6:00-9:00pm at 3049 Adeline St\, Berkeley\, CA 94703\n \nCost: $150\nIf cost is a barrier to you attending\, please reach out to flow@shefaflow.org\, there are limited scholarships available ($75)\nThis session will not be recorded.\n\nAbout Our Guide:\n\nHagit Cohen is an Isr aeli-born artist and breathwork facilitator based in Berkeley\, Californi a. In addition to her visual art career\, Hagit integrates her deep conne ction to nature and spirituality into her role as a cannabis / breathwork facilitator and guide. Through CannabisJourneyWork\, she guides individu als and groups\, supporting people in accessing altered states of conscio usness for healing and personal growth. In her practice she creates sacre d setting that can be deeply transformative\; physically\, emotionally\, a nd spiritually. \nHagit has been credentialed in psychedelic guiding and breathwork facilitation by the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness and the Psychedelic Sitter school in Boulder CO. Her training includes Advanced transformational practices\, Trauma resolution strategies\, Cannabis-assis ted breathwork and Cannabis-Assisted Somatic Psychotherapy. Hagit had als o trained in Indigenous Shamanic Wisdom and Visioning\, which masters the organizing principles of shamanic ways of the Andean Tradition as well a s contemporary life. She holds an MFA in Imaging Arts from the Rochester Institute of Technology. \nHagit is currently training with Relational S omatic Healing\, a modality that fully immerses the client in a healthy\, authentic\, real\, loving relationship with themselves and the world. \n \nImportant Safety Note: \nYou should NOT practice breathwork if any of th e below apply. If you have any questions please reach out to flow@shefaflo w.org. Every participant will need to sign a health questionnaire certifyi ng that they understand this information. \nCardiovascular & Blood Conditi ons\nHigh blood pressure not controlled with medication\nCardiovascular di sease and/or irregularities\, including prior heart attack\nHistory of ane urysms (personal or more than one immediate family member)\nHistory of str okes\, seizures\, or TIAs\nTaking prescription blood thinners/anti-clottin g medications (e.g.\, Coumadin)\nNeurological & Eye Conditions\nEpilepsy\n Detached retina\nGlaucoma\nMental Health Conditions\nDiagnosis of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia\nHospitalization for any psychiatric condition o r serious emotional crisis in the past 10 years (e.g.\, attempted suicide \, nervous breakdown\, psychotic break)\nPTSD with severe current symptoms (ensure you have a strong support system and are willing to process emoti ons that arise)\nOther\nUnder the age of 21\nPregnant\nSevere osteoporosis \nRecent head injury or other unhealed physical injuries that could be agg ravated by movement\nAny other medical\, psychiatric\, or physical conditi on that could impair your ability to engage in intense physical/emotional release\nAsthma\nYou are welcome to practice breathwork\, but must have yo ur inhaler available\nIf you are unsure whether any of these apply to you \, please reach out to us before participating.\n\nhttps://www.shefaflow.o rg/programs/p/breathwork LOCATION:Chapel of the Flowers\, 3049 Adeline Street\, Berkeley\, CA 94703 URL:https://www.shefaflow.org/programs/p/breathwork END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR