Self Expansion
With Rachael Schneider, LCSW, BC Carter and Fawn Gonzales
October 9 - 11, 2026
Step into the wilderness with breath. This is an invitation for you to join us for a weekend of healing and rejuvenation. You will be led through a series of Introspective Breathwork sessions to deepen your connection with self. This is a space to heal the parts of you that were left behind in the challenges of life, and open to the expanse of who you have always been. You will be supported by a trained breath-worker and licensed therapists to support and guide you in this journey.
In this retreat, you will be led through guided meditations, breathwork sessions, introspective journaling prompts and holding space for one another. Through these experiential activities, you will be co-creating the container for yourself and others and be held by the loving environment of the hotsprings. This journey is a choice to heal and nourish yourself.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to give yourself the gift of healing and growing in a natural way in a remarkable place. With the assistance of the power of breath you will bring into awareness the parts of you that need healing and love. With the support of the forest and the hot springs ; you will integrate into wholeness in a way that brings lightness and peace.
Key Benefits
Increased personal awareness
Bringing a sense of I CAN into your daily life
Healing parts of self that otherwise get overlooked, ignored
Heal resistant and stuck patterns rooted in the body
Bringing more buoyancy and life to your body
Awakening to your true heart’s desires with Energy and Optimism!
Who Should Attend
Adults who are interested in becoming more of their authentic self, are ready to release blockages and old patterns, are willing to hold space for themselves and others without judgement. It is helpful for people to have support in their home environment and community for integration after the weekend.
What is Introspective Breathwork?
There are many types of breathwork. Conscious Connected Breath, or Introspective breathwork is a continuous breath cycle that takes you deep into your body and psyche and unlocks your internal wisdom & healing. This style is similar to Holotropic Breathwork in that it can be very activating and move a lot of energy through the body. Introspective Breathwork is designed to be a more tailored approach. It can span from very relaxing and integrating to invigorating and cathartic. This depends largely on the intentions of each participant.
Come breathe with us!
You may view the schedule here.
About the Leaders
Rachael Schneider, LCSW
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Trauma Therapist, Introspective Breathwork Certified, 300 Hr. Yoga Certified Born and raised in Homer, Alaska, Rachael has been a lover of nature since her early years. For over twenty years, she has pursued a career in helping others heal from trauma. She has worked with teens and adults in wilderness settings […]
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BC Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC (she, her) BC has a deep passion for helping people move through personal transitions, work on identity and belonging, and strengthen their nervous system responses. She supports people overcoming trauma, addictions, anxiety, mood disorders, and more. She loves working with neurodivergent folks. She blends a mix of psychoeducation and […]
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Fawn Gonzales
LCSW The embodiment of three generations of social workers, Fawn has spent the last 20 years as a helping professional. Our desire for connection, capacity to heal and the underlying humanity in our diversity shapes Fawn’s belief that our relationship(s) to ourselves and with one another can be rich and less difficult. Fawn has extensive […]
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