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May 3 | $150

Carabella Spa
Optional sunset integration to follow

A Somatic Breathwork + Spinal Flow Experience

Free and Fully Alive

A mini retreat

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There’s a lot of messaging out there about “letting go”
and “breaking through.”

But the truth is
your body doesn’t open through force.

It opens through safety.

This experience is designed to create the kind of environment
where your body can actually let its guard down…
and begin to process what it’s been holding.

At your pace.
In your way.
With guidance you can trust.

What’s really happening in your body

Most people are carrying more than they realize.

Stress. Emotions. Tension.
Experiences that never fully processed.

That doesn’t just go away.
It stays in the body.

Sometimes it shows up as tightness.
Sometimes as patterns you can’t quite shift.
Sometimes as a constant feeling of being “on” or disconnected.

This work gives your body the space to finally move through it.

To release what’s been building.
To settle.
To come back into balance.

What makes this experience different

Before we guide you into anything, we focus on one thing first:

You feeling safe in your body.

You’ll be supported with:

  • clear guidance on what to expect

  • understanding what sensations may arise

  • tools to regulate yourself in real time

  • full permission to move at your own pace

Nothing is forced.
Nothing is rushed.

We create the conditions—and your body leads.

Why You’ll Leave Free and Fully Alive

  • Intentional Structure

    This experience is designed with care.

    We guide you step-by-step so you understand what’s happening in your body, what you may feel, and how to support yourself throughout.

    There’s a balance of guidance and space
    so you feel held, but never controlled.

  • Collaborative Energy

    This isn’t a space where you have to sit quietly.

    It’s a space where you’re allowed to be human.

    There’s power in being in a room where others are also choosing to slow down, feel, and reconnect.

    You’re not doing this alone.

  • Attuned Facilitation

    We are actively holding the room the entire time.

    That means reading the energy, supporting your nervous system, and meeting you where you are—moment by moment.

    You are not pushed.
    You are supported.

  • A Space That Feels Safe

    Safety isn’t something we assume—it’s something we create.

    Through clear guidance, consent-based support, and a grounded presence, this space is designed so your body can soften instead of brace.

    Because when your body feels safe…
    everything changes.

 

Somatic Release Breathwork

This is a form of conscious, connected breathing that works beyond the thinking mind.

It allows you to access deeper layers of your body where stress, emotion, and memory are stored.

For some people, this looks like:

  • emotional release

  • physical sensations (tingling, movement, warmth)

  • or quiet internal shifts

There is no “right” experience.

You are guided the entire time.

 

Spinal Flow

Spinal Flow works with the nervous system through the spine.

When your body feels safe, it naturally begins to:

  • release tension

  • restore communication within the system

  • and shift toward regulation

This isn’t something you need to figure out.

It’s something your body responds to.

A full nervous system journey

This experience follows a natural rhythm your body already understands:

  • Grounding → feeling supported and safe

  • Activation → energy and emotion begin to surface

  • Release → the body completes stored stress responses

  • Integration → a return to calm, clarity, and balance

This is how your nervous system is designed to function it just doesn’t always get the space to do it.

What you might feel

(and why it’s okay)

This is one of the most important things to understand:

your experience is your own.

Some people feel a lot.
Some people feel very little.
Both are valid.

During the session, you may notice:

  • tingling in your hands, feet, or face

  • changes in temperature (hot or cold)

  • emotional waves (tears, laughter, or nothing at all)

  • the urge to move, stretch, or make sound

  • moments of stillness, calm, or even resistance

All of this is normal.

These are simply signs that your nervous system is activating and processing.

And if anything ever feels like too much—
you will have tools to slow down, ground, and return to safety.

You are always in control of your experience.

Meet Dori

Her approach centers around safety, trust, and allowing each person to move at their own pace—so the experience feels grounded, not overwhelming.

Through breathwork and somatic awareness, Dori supports the body in releasing stored stress and emotion while helping clients feel more connected, present, and regulated within themselves.

She is known for her compassionate, steady presence and her ability to hold space in a way that helps people feel safe, supported, and at home in their bodies.

Make It

Meet Heather

Heather Hopkins is a skilled massage therapist with over five years of experience helping clients reconnect with their bodies and restore balance.

She brings a deeply intuitive and nurturing approach to her work, blending therapeutic touch with nervous system awareness to create safe, restorative experiences.

Heather is also trained in Spinal Flow, a gentle modality that supports the body in releasing stored stress and reconnecting to its natural state of ease and flow.

Her work is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and a deep belief in the body’s innate ability to heal.

Make It

This space is held with:

  • trauma-informed awareness

  • deep nervous system sensitivity

  • and genuine care for your experience

Our role is not to take you somewhere

but to create a space where your body feels safe enough
to lead itself.

Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.

I really enjoyed the experience and I will definitely do it again as it opened me up to release emotions that were held deep in side. I left feeling relaxed.

-Dawn

“The step-by-step structure and encouragement made all the difference.”

— Former Customer

I came into Dori’s breathwork session feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Her clear, calming guidance made every step easy to follow. With gentle cues and soothing music, I was able to fully relax. I left the mat clear-headed, uplifted, and in a much better mood. Highly recommend her sessions!


-Laurie

“The mix of video and written content makes everything feel accessible.”

— Former Customer

  • "What I love most is the flexibility. I can go at my own pace, revisit lessons, and keep learning whenever it works for me."

    Former Customer

  • "Even as a total beginner, I never felt lost. The step-by-step structure and encouragement along the way made all the difference."

    Former Customer

  • "This has been such a worthwhile investment in myself."

    Former Customer