Workshop
Move deeply, breathe fully, and grow together.
INNER ODYSSEY
A Journey Through Yoga & Breath
Co-Facilitated by Renee Koczkodan & Dr. Karestan Koenen
Inner Odyssey is an immersive movement and breathwork experience designed to strengthen the body, regulate the nervous system, and expand awareness through the power of the breath.
This workshop follows a clear and intentional arc — guiding participants from grounded embodiment into expanded breath states, and then into quiet integration.
It is both structured and spacious. Both physiological and experiential.
A training of the breath — and a journey inward.
The Arc of the Experience
Each Inner Odyssey Workshop Unfolds In Five Phases
Alignment-Based Movement (~30 minutes)
Movement rooted in experiential anatomy prepares the body and respiratory system for deeper work.
Sequencing is intentional and steady, building awareness, stability, and breath capacity.
Supported Downshift
One to two supported postures allow the nervous system to settle and transition from activation toward stillness.
Savasana
A brief pause to recalibrate before breath practice begins.
Guided Psychedelic Breathwork Journey (~60 minutes)
An immersive breathwork experience led by Dr. Karestan Koenen.
Integration (10–15 minutes)
Time for quiet self-reflection, journaling, or silent processing before we close the circle together.
The Progression Is Deliberate
prepare → regulate → expand → integrate.
The Breathwork
Psychedelic Breathwork / DVRM
The breathwork practiced in Inner Odyssey is rooted in DVRM (Dynamic Variable Resistance Modulation), taught by David Magone, and is also known as psychedelic breathwork.
This method combines structured breathing patterns, breath retention, variable pacing, and subtle resistance techniques to influence respiratory chemistry and nervous system states.
From A Physiological Perspective
This Work Can
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Improve respiratory efficiency
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Increase carbon dioxide tolerance
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Support vagal tone
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Strengthen stress resilience
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Enhance emotional regulation
From An Experiential Perspective
This Work Can
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Heightened internal imagery
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Emotional release
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Altered sensory perception
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Deep introspection
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Expanded awareness
The Experiance Is Deliberate
These altered states are self-generated through breath — no substances involved.
The experience can feel powerful, illuminating, grounding, or cathartic. Each person’s journey is unique.
The breath becomes both anchor and portal.
Who This Workshop Is For
Inner Odyssey may be supportive for those who:
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Are curious about psychedelic breathwork
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Want to build breath capacity and nervous system resilience
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Appreciate intentional, alignment-based movement
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Are open to internal exploration
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Value both scientific grounding and experiential depth
Who This Workshop Isn't For
Due to the intensity of psychedelic breathwork, this workshop is not appropriate for individuals with:
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Bipolar disorder
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Schizophrenia or psychotic disorders
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A history of psychosis
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Active, unmanaged severe mental health conditions
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Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease
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Severe respiratory illness
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Pregnancy
Preparing for Your Practice
Participants should feel comfortable with moderate movement and guided breath practices.
Psychedelic breathwork can induce strong physiological and emotional shifts.
If you have medical or psychiatric concerns, please consult your healthcare provider before participating.
If you are unsure whether this experience is appropriate for you, we encourage you to reach out prior to registering.
Safety and informed participation are essential.
What Participants Often Leave With
Increased clarity and steadiness
Greater connection to breath and body
Emotional insight
Renewed resilience
A deeper relationship to their inner landscape
Inner Odyssey is an invitation to move with intention, breathe with awareness, and explore the terrain within.
