Mandala Breathwork & Atma Prema Holistic Present
Awaken to "The Expanded Self," a transformative 4-hour immersion. Through the heart-opening synergy of ceremonial cacao, powerful breathwork techniques, and deeply resonant sound healing, you'll be guided to illuminate your inner landscape and unlock new levels of vitality. This journey is intentionally designed to help you release what no longer serves—dissolving physical tension and quieting internal chatter—ultimately empowering you to access and embody profound relaxation, foster mental clarity, and connect with your most authentic, expanded consciousness.
About the Experience:
"The Expanded Self Journey" is a half-day immersive experience thoughtfully woven from three distinct and powerful modalities. Below, discover how Ceremonial Cacao, our unique Breathwork method, and integrative Sound Healing each play a vital role in your journey of transformation.
Ceremonial Cacao:
The first step on our path together will be to connect with Ceremonial Grade Cacao. Revered for centuries as a sacred plant medicine, cacao gently opens the heart space, fostering a sense of warmth, compassion, and heightened intuition. This beautiful elixir helps to ease the mind and prepare your entire being for deeper exploration, creating a safe and loving container for the work to come. It allows for a more profound connection to yourself and the experiences that unfold.
Breathwork:
For centuries, people have embraced focused breathing techniques for profound well-being and insight. This therapeutic experience begins with guidance in a specific circular breathing technique. You are then invited on an inner journey, where an emotionally evocative music set helps you move beyond common mental chatter and access deeper states of awareness. This powerful process works directly with your body's natural responses to help soothe your nervous system (partly by engaging the calming vagus nerve) and can gently quiet the part of your brain often busy with routine thoughts (the Default Mode Network or DMN). By fostering fresh perspectives and the release of stored tension, this practice supports neuroplasticity – your brain's remarkable ability to adapt, learn, and create new, positive pathways. The entire session is held within a carefully prepared, safe, and supportive space.
Sound Healing:
Sound baths are a whole-body listening experience that nurture and ground the mind, body, and spirit. Sophia from Atma Prema Holistic curates sound journeys that support deep rest and relaxation using crystal bowls, Himalayan bowls, drums, gongs, and other sound healing instruments. These sound frequencies invite you into a deeper state of consciousness, allowing your brain waves to slow down and shift from an active state to a more calm or dream-like state. In this reflective space, participants can experience clarity of mind, creativity, and a heightened sense of intuition.
The Alchemical Weave: Cacao, Breathwork & Sound Synergy
"The Expanded Self" isn't just a sequence of practices; it's a carefully orchestrated symphony where each element enhances the others, creating a profoundly deeper impact than any single modality could alone:
This intentional layering allows for a holistic journey that addresses mind, body, and spirit in a uniquely potent and nurturing way, guiding you towards a more integrated and expanded state of being.
Benefits & Outcomes:
About the Space:
A distinctive Cary sanctuary, Cosmic Access is devoted to the art and practice of sound healing. The studio itself is uniquely enriched by its deep connection to a wide array of high-quality sound healing instruments and a clear focus on vibrational well-being. This synergy fosters an exceptionally resonant and peaceful atmosphere, purposefully designed to support transformative workshops, deep introspection, and journeys into inner harmony, such as "The Expanded Self." Check out the venue website below. Cosmic Access
A true digital detox, inviting you to disconnect from external distractions and deeply connect with your inner world.
Experience the journey within a supportive smaller group container, ensuring a sense of connection and personalized attention.
Knowledgeable and compassionate guidance from your facilitators, deeply attuned to your unique experience and needs.
Full permission to be your authentic self, express freely, and let go of what no longer serves you in your own way.
Feel held, seen, and free to unfold authentically in our confidential, non-judgmental container.
A dedicated sharing circle (sharing optional) concludes our time, offering a supportive space to integrate through reflection and connection.
Parking:
You can park anywhere in the shopping center lot.
Logistics:
For detailed information on arrival, what to bring, and other logistical details, please click on the button below to access the full preparation guide. This guide can be printed out for your convenience.
Registration & Tickets:
Advance tickets are required for this workshop and can be purchased using the "Purchase Ticket" button below. Please note that tickets will not be sold at the door.
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Accessibility:
We believe that transformative experiences like "The Expanded Self" should be welcoming and accessible to all individuals who feel genuinely called to participate. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that honors diversity in all its forms.
Community-Supported Access: Scholarship Program
As part of this commitment, we offer a limited number of partial scholarships for individuals from marginalized communities and/or those experiencing significant financial barriers that would otherwise prevent attendance. We warmly invite you to apply if this support would make your participation possible.
To apply for a scholarship, please complete our brief application form:
Please submit your scholarship application by July 3, 2025 to allow for timely review.
Important Considerations:
Breathwork and sound healing can be profoundly transformative and serve as powerful complements to your personal growth. They are not, however, a substitute for traditional therapy or medical treatment. The beauty of these experiences lies in their personal nature; each journey is unique, and as such, specific outcomes will naturally vary from person to person.
To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, as one of our team members has a severe nut allergy, we kindly request that no snacks containing nuts be brought into the workshop space. We sincerely appreciate your cooperation with this. If you have any severe allergies you'd like us to be aware of, please list them on your registration form.
Immersive Sound for Your Journey
An integral part of your breathwork experience is our custom-made music set, specifically designed to help quiet the mind and support your deeper exploration. This music will be played at a significant, enveloping volume. The intentional use of this powerful sound is a key element in accessing profound states of awareness.
For those with strong sound sensitivities, bringing new, unopened earplugs is an option. Please note that using earplugs will naturally modify the intended immersive quality of the sound journey.
Medical Contraindications:
Please be aware that deeper styles of breathwork can elicit intense physical and emotional releases. For this reason, certain medical conditions may preclude participation. These include, but are not limited to: epilepsy, high blood pressure not controlled by medication, cardiovascular disease, recent surgery, pregnancy, and severe unmanaged mental health conditions.
If you have asthma, please bring your inhaler to the session. For more detailed information or a complete list of medical cautions, please refer to the FAQs section on our website or reach out if you are unsure.
If you have any concerns or questions about whether this workshop is suitable for you, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly—we are here to support you in making an informed decision.
We genuinely look forward to sharing this transformative experience with you!