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ABOUT THIS RETREAT
This 2-nights retreat consists of Holotropic Breathwork sessions with music, focused bodywork, Mandala drawing, as well as group sharing. Orr HotSprings is an ideal setting to access deep self-exploration in a safe environment and enjoy the integration of the experience in the healing waters of the hot springs. (see the picture gallery on this website)
WHERE: ORR HOT SPRINGS, Ukiah, (2.5 hours North of San Francisco). Northern California
WHEN: Friday October 31 to Sunday November 2d, 2025
Begins on FRIDAY AT 5PM, and ends SUNDAY around 1pm. You are welcome to eat lunch after 1pm and leave the property after your meal. You won't be able to return to the tubs unless you purchase a day pass directly with ORR Hot Springs for that Sunday, November 2d..
INVESTMENT: Will depend on the lodging of your choice. The availability of double and single occupancy is limited. Signing up soon will ensure your preferred option.
*THE WORKSHOP: $495 (Does not include lodging) You won't be able to sign up only for the workshop. Therefore, one choice of lodging is required to be part of this workshop.
*LODGING
SINGLE-ACCOMMODATION (1 queen bed) $555 ( 2 nights) + Workshop $495 = $1050
DOUBLE ACCOMMODATION (1 queen bed) (for couples/ friends wanting to share a single accommodation) $440 (2 nights) + Workshop $495 = $935 per person
*COMMUNAL ACCOMMODATION ( 5 persons max). $360 (2 nights) + Workshop $495 = $855
*MEALS: Participants will cover their own meals. However, throughout the weekend, we will offer a variety of snacks (fresh fruits, nuts, boiled eggs, cheese, and dips, crackers, and various cookies), as well as an ample selection of teas. On Saturday night, we'll provide a veggie soup.
These fees include the workshop + lodging on Friday and Saturday night + access to the mineral baths on Friday and Saturday when we are not in session, as well as Sunday morning until 10am. Snacks will be available throughout the retreat. However, participants will bring their main meals. There is a fully equipped kitchen to store and warm your meals.
REGISTRATION: Full registration is the only way to secure a space in these workshops. 1) Phone conversation with Sonia Telle if it is the first time you are coming to one of her workshops. 2) Fill out the 2 registration forms (will be sent to you via email) 3) Return them with full payment of the workshop fee unless otherwise specified.
TO REGISTER OR FOR + INFO: soniatelle@yahoo.com USA +1 415 651 1067 WhatsApp +15103953824
SCHEDULE/FORMAT
* FRIDAY 10/31/25 (5PM -8:30PM) Meditation and opening circle + Introduction to the theory and practice of Holotropic Breathwork. We will give an overview of Stanislav Grof's life and his map of consciousness based on his work with psychedelic therapies.
We'll also introduce the various elements of Holotropic Breathwork (breath, inner healer, the role of the breather, the role of the sitter, the bodywork as well as the music and mandala drawing). - You can arrive at ORR Hot Springs **no earlier than 12:30 pm on Friday** and register at the front desk. Orr will let you know when your room will be available and you will be able to access the hot springs prior to our gathering at 5pm.
* SATURDAY 11/1/25 (all day): 2 Holotropic Breathwork sessions where each person will breathe and sit once.
* SUNDAY 11/02/2025 (10am-1:30pm aprox.) Sharing circle + Practices of integration + Talk on the importance of integration following the work with NOSC (Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness) + Lunch (around 1pm).
Note: Everyone will be leaving the property after lunch unless you have purchased a Sunday daylong pass directly with ORR Hot Springs.
*We'll offer a Zoom follow-up and INTEGRATION SESSION the week after the workshop (dates to be defined)
Sonia Telle, M.A. from CIIS, is a licensed Somatic Psychotherapist. She enjoys working in private practice with individuals and couples. She has a passion to work with expanded states of consciousness to deepen and support the therapeutic process of her clients or for those on a quest for self-discovery.Sonia also offers integration sessions and consultation to those wanting to integrate their psychedelic sessions or to support clinicians training in various psychedelic- assisted therapies.She offers Holotropic Breathwork workshops in Northern California, Spain, and the UK. She has worked closely with Stan Grof for over 2 decades in the US and Europe and translated some of his books.Therapy /workshops can be held in English, Spanish and French.THERAPY:Mindful and Somatically Oriented Psychotherapy Certified in Trauma work - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Certified Bioenergetic TherapistCouples work based on EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples) WORKING WITH EXPANDED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS (Groups/Individually)Certified Holotropic Breathwork FacilitatorGrof-certified Facilitator (Grof Legacy)Certified MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy by MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies). HYPNOTHERAPYGuided imagery and hypnotherapy can be used independently or as an adjunct to therapy to address certain issues such as anxiety, working towards goals, or fears. It is different from therapy, as this is not a therapeutic relationship with ongoing sessions. It can be a way to support momentarily, as needed, a moment or a cycle in our personal lives.
Orr HOT SPRINGS, Ukiah, Northern California.
Payment Policy
Payment necessary to save a space and your participation
Cancellation Policy
No Refund if retreat/workshop is canceled up to 15 days before the workshop. There is a $150 non- refundable processing fee for all cancellations.