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Breathwork and Voice Activation Retreat

June 6, 2025 - June 8, 2025

Breathwork and Voice Activation Retreat

Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8

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Join us for a weekend retreat combining the techniques of breathwork and voice activation. This program offers practical tools for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth through the integration of breath and sound.

Led by experienced facilitators, the retreat is designed for anyone interested in exploring the connection between breath, sound, and their authentic self—whether you’re a spiritual seeker, singer, or simply curious about these practices.

Recharge in the sauna, swim in the pond, enjoy nature walks and take in the sun, while our chef prepares a delicious selection of healthy meals to complement your rejuvenating experience at Peace Temple in the peaceful Catskill Mountains.

What you’ll learn

Breathwork

  • Breathwork Techniques: Learn a variety of methods for relaxation, energy, and healing.
  • Understanding Breath Physiology: Gain insight into how proper breathing supports your well-being and vocalizing.
  • Somatic Awareness: Develop an understanding of the anatomical structures involved in breathing and how to enhance your breath capacity.

Singing and Voice Activation

  • Voice Activation: Open your voice by cultivating a deeper awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual processes involved in singing, while practicing resonating techniques with greater intentionality.
  • Vocal Yoga: Receive training on pitch, tone, and vocal control using traditional and innovative techniques from Mongolia, India, and beyond to develop your voice and musicality.
  • Fun Vocal Exploration: Engage in exercises that inspire creativity and expression, including group improvisation and vocal play. The Synergy of Breath and Voice
  • Breath and Sound Integration: Explore how the combination of breath and voice supports creativity and mindfulness.
  • Esoteric Sound Exploration: Delve into the deeper, spiritual aspects of sound and music through the voice.
  • Meditative Sound Practices: Experience the powerful effects of breath and sound for meditation and self-exploration.
  • Authentic Connection: Use these practices to deepen self-awareness and creative expression.

Daily Schedule Highlights

Each day starts with gentle movement and breathing exercises to prepare for focused practices. Mornings emphasize breathwork fundamentals, while afternoons feature voice workshops and creative sound exploration. Evenings offer opportunities for reflection, group activities, or meditative sound baths.

Schedule

Friday, June 6

  • 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Arrival and Registration
  • 7:00 pm – Dinner
  • 8:00 pm – Opening Circle and Introductions
  • 9:00 pm – Sound Meditation
  • 10:30 pm – Quiet Time

Saturday, June 7

  • 8:30 – 9:30 am – Morning Stretching, Pranayama, and Meditation #1
  • 9:30 – 10:30 am – Breakfast
  • 11:00 am- 1:00 pm – Breathwork Fundamentals Workshop
  • 1:00- 2:00 pm – Light lunch
  • 2:00 – 3:00 pm – Optional Cacao Ceremony
  • 3:00 – 6:00 pm – Vocal Yoga Workshop
  • 6:00 – 8:00 pm – Central American Sauna
  • 8:00 – 9:00 pm – Dinner
  • 9:00 pm – Fire Circle with Group Singing and Improvisation
  • 10:30 pm – Quiet Time

Sunday, June 8

  • 8:30 – 9:30 am – Morning Stretching, Pranayama, and Meditation #2
  • 9:30 – 10:30 am – Breakfast
  • 11 am- 12 noon – Advanced Voice Activation
  • 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm – Breathwork and Sound Meditation
  • 1:00- 2:00 pm – Lunch
  • 2:00 – 3:00 pm – Closing Circle and Reflections
  • 3:00 pm – Departure

Reserve Your Spot: Spaces are limited. This retreat is an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in a supportive environment.

Facilitators

 

Josh Geisler is a veteran musician and multi-instrumentalist, who specializes in the bansuri flute. He was the bandleader of Cirque Du Soleil’s “TOTEM”, with whom he toured for 9 years, performing over 2650 shows in 45 cities around the world. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he continued his studies in India with the legendary flutist Pandit Raghunath Seth and 14th-generation sarod maestro Pandit Vikash Maharaj. Josh is the author of “The Chromatic Bansuri: a cross-cultural guide to the North Indian bamboo flute” and all of the flutes you hear on his recordings were crafted by his own hand.

Since 1997, intrigued by the flute’s intrinsic connection to breathing, Josh has immersed himself in exploring the profound connection between music, breath, and consciousness. This dedication, fueled by years of diligent flute practice, cultivated a robust foundation for his foray into the realm of breathwork. A pivotal week-long retreat with Wim Hof in 2018 marked the beginning of this exploration. Since that transformative experience, Josh has continued his studies, crafting a unique, evidence-based approach. By harmonizing the potent energies of breath and music, he guides individuals and groups towards exploring multifaceted states of consciousness.

Uyanga Bold – is a singer and musician known for her work in major productions by Sony, Marvel, Disney, BBC, Paramount Pictures, Telemundo, Harvard, Boston Ballet, Google, and Amazon, including Mulan, The Marvels, and the Spider-Man franchise. Her rich vocal palette draws from global traditions, incorporating the open-throat singing of Mongolian urtiin duu, Balkan folk, Hindustani classical ornamentation, operatic bel canto, and shamanic throat singing.

Uyanga has appeared internationally on television, radio, and in live concerts as a vocal soloist on tour with orchestras, reaching over 40 million views across various platforms. Hailing from Mongolia, her voice has been described by Forbes as one that “harkens back to ancient civilizations,” and she was nominated Female Singer of the Year by Cosmopolitan magazine.

Vladimir Kuperman is the creator of Peace Temple – a spiritual retreat center in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, devoted to creating and holding peaceful and inspiring community events, where creativity, spiritual growth, sustainability, respect for nature, and respect for each other are practiced. Besides hosting the retreat, Vladimir takes part in the sound bath sessions, leads nature hikes and facilitates Central American Sauna.

To register

You may send the complete payment, or a 50% deposit (the remainder is due one week before the retreat start date) and fill out the form below with the screenshot of your payment.

Early bird cost is $500 if you register before March 1, and includes all meals and camping (bring all your camping gear). After March 1st cost goes up to $600.

  • Add $50 for a two-night stay in our cozy dorm with a full-size bed (bring your own bedding). If sharing the bed with another participant, the second person pays $25 in addition to the retreat cost. When registering, provide the name of the person you are sharing your accommodation with to help us track available spaces.
  • Add $250 for a two-night stay in our private cabin with a queen-size bed (bedding provided). If sharing, the second person pays $50 in addition to the retreat cost. Cabins are available for a maximum occupancy of two people (please inquire for availability). When registering, please provide the name of the person you are sharing your accommodation with to help us track available spaces. Please note that cabins do not have private bathrooms; bathroom facilities are shared among guests.

Venmo or Zelle full payment OR a 50% deposit to 917 968 3214 to book your spot.

Please use the Friends and Family (keep purchases option turned off) option when making the payment, as avoiding the transaction fees helps us to keep the retreat cost lower for you.

VENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/Vladimir-Kuperman

You must write in the note part of the payment your full first and last name and email, and clearly specify what this payment is for.

This retreat is not yet sold out.

Refund policy

Peace Temple reserves the right to cancel a retreat at any time. If Peace Temple cancels a retreat, you will receive a full refund. Some retreats may have special cancellation policies; please see individual retreat descriptions.

Unless otherwise stated within program descriptions:

Full refunds are available up to thirty (30) days before your program or stay.

Nonrefundable credit toward a future Peace Temple retreat is available up to fourteen (14) days before your retreat, or you may choose to receive a 50% refund at this time. Credit may be applied to any Peace Temple retreat in 2024-2025.

No credit or refund is available if you cancel within seven (7) days of the retreat; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.

Fill out the form to complete registration

We will review your registration and get back to you with a confirmation.


Private Tiny CabinBed in our cozy dormsCamping (bring your own gear)

 

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Retreats provide time and peace away from your day to day routines. Going on a retreat helps to re-energize your body and soul, while providing you space to think creatively and time to reflect. If you truly want to be productive and effective in your daily life , then setting aside time to detox your body, being in nature, consider your life’s purpose and your personal values, vision and mission is vital.

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Please write to peacetempleretreats@gmail.com to inquire for details.