September Breema Bodywork Retreat Weekend
Experience a new posture for life at Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center during our Breema Bodywork Retreat weekend!
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About this retreat
Why this retreat
Join us at Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center and experience a new feeling of mutual support and no judgment as you work with others on bodywork sequences and self-care exercises. Feel your nervous system balanced and discover a new posture for life. We move through life tending to our bodies and external obligations—our jobs, families, and relationships. Yet, we often overlook the most vital relationship of all: our relationship with ourselves. This weekend retreat introduces you to Breema’s transformative approach to self-understanding through body-mind connection. By experiencing Breema bodywork, Self-Breema exercises, and the Nine Principles of Harmony, you’ll explore how to nurture a relationship with yourself that brings greater meaning, vitality, and balance—not only to your life, but to your relationships with others and the world around you. Whether you're new to Breema or a long-time student, this immersive weekend offers an opportunity to reconnect, reset, and remember who you are.
Highlights
- Daily Meditations
- Daily Breema Bodywork Workshops
- Free Water/Coffee/Tea/Snacks with Class
- Beautiful Accommodations
- Camping
What's included
- Complimentary Water, Tea and Snacks during class (Shared Kitchen is available to make meals, there are also local restaurants nearby)
Not included
- Meals
Accommodation
Our package accommodations include Private Room at Guest House, Private Rooms at Clinic, Camping, and Shared Vintage Trailers. The Guest House and Clinic has separated bathrooms and Wi-Fi, and everyone staying onsite has access to the Shared Kitchen in the Guest House. All guests also have access to the Pool and Hot Tub area on site, including a Bathhouse with a Sauna. Camping and Shared Vintage Trailers areas are away from the main property, so accessing the kitchen, bathrooms, and pool/bathhouse area require a small hike or to be ferried by staff.
Optional upgrades
Upgrades and extras can be added to any booking — ask us what's available.
Food
N/A
Location
Hummingbird Valley, 1690 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
The closest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) which is about 30 miles from the property. San Francisco Ariport is 60 miles from our location. We recommend renting a car, taking an Uber/Lyft, or booking a shuttle from there to reach the venue. If coming from the Bay Area, take 17 South and take the Mount Hermon exit. Turn right at Mount Hermon and then take your next right at Glen Canyon Road. Take this about 2 miles down and then the property will be on your left hand side. If coming from the South, take 1N to 17N. Take the Mount Hermon exit, then make a right on Glen Canyon Road. Take this about 2 miles down and then the property will be on your left-hand side.
About the retreat leader
Alexandra R. Johnson, MD, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician practicing integrative and functional medicine in Oakland and Santa Cruz, California. She trained in Family Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, completed a fellowship in obstetrics, and served as teaching faculty for the University of Colorado and Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. She has also worked at a refugee clinic in rural Colorado and developed physician wellness curricula. Her clinical practice integrates Breema bodywork, hypnosis, and nutrition with functional and conventional medicine to create a personalized plan for each patient. Areas of focus include perimenopause and hormones, gut health, chronic fatigue, burnout recovery, and nervous system regulation. Alexandra R. Johnson, MD has been studying and teaching Breema bodywork for over 25 years and has found this approach invaluable in working with any health condition. Her work supports the connection between body, mind, and feelings — bringing insight into how unconscious conditioning affects health. She has used Breema’s universal principles extensively in prenatal care and labor and was featured in the 2016 film Why Not Home?, discussing physiologic birth practices and collaboration between home birth and hospital birth providers.
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- San Jose Mineta International Airport
- Socks for Class
Cancellation & policies
RetreatBird retreats include free cancellation with a 72-hour grace period, and the retreat leader's full cancellation terms are shared before you confirm.
Packages & dates
Meet the team
Jon Schreiber, D. C., director of the Breema Center and Breema Clinic in Oakland, California, has been teaching Breema in the U.S. and internationally since 1980. He has presented Breema at medical, psychology, bodywork, exercise, holistic health, and personal growth conferences. His numerous articles and books focus on the universal and practical philosophy of Breema. In his clinical practice, Dr. Schreiber uses Breema, Self-Breema, and the Nine Principles of Harmony to help patients discover the real meaning of health.
I am a Family Physician, and have been a Breema Practitioner and Instructor for over 25 years. I have found Breema's non-judgmental atmosphere to be invaluable in working with any health condition. I am consistently amazed at the effect of Breema bodywork, Self-Breema exercises, and the Nine Principles of Harmony in increasing vitality, addressing acute concerns, and offering new templates for relating to body, mind, and feelings. I began working as a Practitioner at the Breema Clinic in 2002, and since 2017 have offered Breema bodywork at the Clinic in conjunction with Integrative Family Medicine. I instruct Breema workshops for doctors, healers and other groups internationally. I have clinic hours at the Breema Clinic in Oakland and Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, California.
Kevin is a Breema and Self Breema instructor, and has been studying Breema for over 20 years. After searching for years, and trying other mind-body practices, he discovered Breema. The mutual support from other Breema practitioners has benefited him greatly on his path of self-understanding.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days is September Breema Bodywork Retreat Weekend?
September Breema Bodywork Retreat Weekend runs for 3 days in Santa Cruz, California, USA. Exact arrival and departure dates are confirmed with the retreat leader when you book.
Where does September Breema Bodywork Retreat Weekend take place?
This retreat takes place in Santa Cruz, California, USA. The retreat leader shares full directions and travel guidance once your booking is confirmed.
How much does September Breema Bodywork Retreat Weekend cost?
Prices start from USD 230 per person, with a USD 46 deposit to reserve your spot. Your final rate depends on the package, dates, and group size you choose — the retreat leader confirms the exact total before you pay anything.
What's included in September Breema Bodywork Retreat Weekend?
Your stay covers complimentary water, tea and snacks during class (shared kitchen is available to make meals, there are also local restaurants nearby). The retreat leader confirms the full list of inclusions, meals, and any optional extras after you book.
How do I book September Breema Bodywork Retreat Weekend?
Send a booking request with your preferred dates and number of guests — no payment is taken upfront. The retreat leader reviews availability and confirms final pricing with you directly, with no RetreatBird booking fees.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. RetreatBird retreats include free cancellation with a 72-hour grace period, and the retreat leader's full cancellation terms are shared before you confirm.
Who leads September Breema Bodywork Retreat Weekend?
September Breema Bodywork Retreat Weekend is led by Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center, based in USA.
