Increasing Energy in Daily Life Retreat | Alexandra Johnson, MD
A One-Day Retreat in Santa Cruz

Increasing Energyin Daily Life

How Breema supports health, vitality, and enthusiasm for life.

WhenSat, July 18
10am–5pm
WhereHummingbird Valley
Santa Cruz
Tuition$200
includes lunch
Breema bodywork session for chronic fatigue support

Access the inner vitality that lifts you up—anytime, anywhere.

We all have an innate supply of energy available to us. Sometimes, for whatever reason, we experience that our energy is easily depleted, and it can be a challenge to get back to feeling well. When we feel drained, we can also feel hopeless. This hopelessness is rooted in the fear that things will never improve.

Breema bodywork, Self-Breema exercises, and the Nine Principles of Harmony offer a new way of moving, thinking, and feeling—and an experience of positivity and vitality that effectively bypasses chronic fatigue, and lifts you up.

It is possible for you to access this inner vitality even in the midst of challenging times, and the more you practice and experience it, the more balanced you become. In this workshop, you will learn valuable tools for bringing more energy into your daily life.

Self-Breema practice for vitality and energy
A New Way of Moving

An experience of positivity and vitality that effectively bypasses chronic fatigue—and lifts you up.

Breema bodywork, Self-Breema exercises, and the Nine Principles of Harmony are practical tools you can return to anytime. The more you practice and experience this inner vitality, the more balanced you become.

The Day

What to Expect

10am–1pmMorning

Increasing Energy in Daily Life Workshop

An opening workshop with Jon Schreiber, DC and Alexandra Johnson, MD. Learn and practice a variety of somatic movement and partner Breema bodywork exercises designed to revitalize the body, calm the nervous system, and bring body, mind, and feelings into harmony.

  • Learn and practice somatic movement and partner Breema bodywork exercises
  • CEUs available for selected professions
1–2:30pmMidday

Lunch & Personal Bodywork

  • Catered vegetarian lunch in the gardens
  • Personal bodywork sessions with Jon Schreiber, DC
2:30–5pmAfternoon

Integrative Medicine & Expressive Arts

The afternoon brings together three approaches you can take home with you: integrative medicine, expressive arts, and Self-Breema exercises for ongoing self-care.

  • Diet, lifestyle, herbs & supplements for chronic fatigue with Alexandra Johnson, MD
  • Expressive arts to boost vitality with Dena Ehrlich, LMFT
  • Self-Breema movement exercises for mental, physical, and emotional balancing—to practice at home
See Registration Options
Your Teachers

Three Practitioners, One Day

Jon Schreiber, DC

Jon Schreiber, DC

Breema Bodywork

Director of the Breema Center in Oakland and senior Breema instructor. Has practiced and taught Breema internationally for decades, offering personal bodywork sessions and instruction in Self-Breema and the Nine Principles of Harmony.

Alexandra Johnson, MD

Alexandra Johnson, MD

Integrative Medicine

Family physician and staff Breema instructor combining western and integrative medicine with Breema bodywork. Practices in Oakland and Santa Cruz, and has an active international teaching schedule.

Dena Ehrlich, LMFT

Dena Ehrlich, LMFT

Expressive Arts

Trauma-informed somatic therapist and certified Breema practitioner and Self-Breema instructor whose integrative approach includes expressive arts, sandtray therapy, and herbalism.

The Essentials

Details

Date
Saturday, July 18
Time
10am–5pm
Location
Hummingbird Valley
1690 Glen Canyon Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Tuition
$200 · includes catered lunch
Format
In-person
CEUs
Available for selected professions

Please come ready to sit, move, and work on a well-padded floor, and to trade bodywork with others. Wear comfortable, loose clothing.

Registration

Two Ways to Join Us

Choose the option that works for you. Space is limited.

Half Day
10am–1pm

Morning Workshop Only

Join us for the opening Breema bodywork workshop with Jon Schreiber, DC and Alexandra Johnson, MD.

  • Somatic movement & partner Breema
  • CEUs available for selected professions
Register at Breema Center  →
Full Day · $200
10am–5pm

The Complete Retreat

The full day, including morning workshop, lunch, personal bodywork, and the afternoon integrative medicine sessions.

  • Morning Breema workshop
  • Catered vegetarian lunch
  • Personal bodywork with Jon Schreiber, DC
  • Diet, herbs & supplements with Alexandra Johnson, MD
  • Expressive arts with Dena Ehrlich, LMFT
  • Self-Breema for home practice
Reserve With Form Below  ↓

Questions? Call 510-455-8008 or email admin@alexandrajohnsonmd.com

Full Day Registration

Increasing Energy in Daily Life — Half-Day Retreat | Alexandra Johnson, MD
A Half-Day Retreat in Santa Cruz

Increasing Energyin Daily Life

A focused morning of Breema — supporting health, vitality, and enthusiasm for life.

WhenSat, July 18
10am–1pm
WhereHummingbird Valley
Santa Cruz
FormatHalf-day workshop
In-person
Breema bodywork session for energy and vitality

Access the inner vitality that lifts you up—anytime, anywhere.

We all have an innate supply of energy available to us. Sometimes, for whatever reason, we experience that our energy is easily depleted, and it can be a challenge to get back to feeling well. When we feel drained, we can also feel hopeless. This hopelessness is rooted in the fear that things will never improve.

Breema bodywork, Self-Breema exercises, and the Nine Principles of Harmony offer a new way of moving, thinking, and feeling—and an experience of positivity and vitality that effectively works with fatigue, and lifts you up.

It is possible for you to access this inner vitality even in the midst of challenging times, and the more you practice and experience it, the more balanced you become. In this half-day workshop, you will learn valuable tools for bringing more energy into your daily life.

Self-Breema practice for vitality and energy
A New Way of Moving

An experience of positivity and vitality that works with fatigue—and lifts you up.

Breema bodywork, Self-Breema exercises, and the Nine Principles of Harmony are practical tools you can return to anytime. The more you practice and experience this inner vitality, the more balanced you become.

The Morning

What to Expect

10–11:30amOpening

Breema Bodywork Workshop

An opening workshop with Jon Schreiber, DC and Alexandra Johnson, MD. Learn and practice a variety of somatic movement and partner Breema bodywork exercises designed to revitalize the body, calm the nervous system, and bring body, mind, and feelings into harmony.

  • Learn and practice somatic movement and partner Breema bodywork exercises
  • CEUs available for selected professions
11:30am–12:15pmPractice

Self-Breema for Daily Life

Self-Breema movement exercises for mental, physical, and emotional balancing—simple practices you can take home and return to any time your energy needs a lift.

12:15–1pmIntegrative Tools

Working With Fatigue & Closing Circle

Alexandra Johnson, MD shares an integrative-medicine perspective on energy and vitality—practical starting points in diet, lifestyle, herbs, and supplements—followed by a closing circle to carry the morning's experience into your daily life.

  • Diet, lifestyle, herbs & supplements for energy and vitality with Alexandra Johnson, MD
  • Expressive arts to boost vitality with Dena Ehrlich, LMFT
  • Closing circle and take-home practices
Reserve Your Place
Your Teachers

Three Practitioners, One Morning

Jon Schreiber, DC

Jon Schreiber, DC

Breema Bodywork

Director of the Breema Center in Oakland and senior Breema instructor. Has practiced and taught Breema internationally for decades, offering personal bodywork sessions and instruction in Self-Breema and the Nine Principles of Harmony.

Alexandra Johnson, MD

Alexandra Johnson, MD

Integrative Medicine

Family physician and staff Breema instructor combining western and integrative medicine with Breema bodywork. Practices in Oakland and Santa Cruz, and has an active international teaching schedule.

Dena Ehrlich, LMFT

Dena Ehrlich, LMFT

Expressive Arts

Trauma-informed somatic therapist and certified Breema practitioner and Self-Breema instructor whose integrative approach includes expressive arts, sandtray therapy, and herbalism.

The Essentials

Details

Date
Saturday, July 18
Time
10am–1pm
Location
Hummingbird Valley
1690 Glen Canyon Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Format
Half-day, in-person
Registration
Via the Breema Center
CEUs
Available for selected professions

Please come ready to sit, move, and work on a well-padded floor, and to trade bodywork with others. Wear comfortable, loose clothing.

FAQ

Questions About the Day

Could the morning be too much for me?

The half-day workshop is structured to support and increase your energy — not deplete it. Breema and Self-Breema are nurturing and supportive, not effortful, and much of the morning is seated and reflective. Many participants find the workshop actually replenishes their energy rather than draining it.

What if I'm having a low-energy day?

Participate at whatever level feels right. You can always take a break, modify the form, or simply rest at any point if needed.

Do I need any experience with Breema?

No experience needed. The morning workshop offers an introduction to Breema and the Nine Principles of Harmony, and is accessible for complete beginners as well as those with prior experience.

Is it physically demanding?

Breema bodywork is practiced on a well-padded floor, and movements are nurturing and supportive. You'll need to be comfortable sitting and moving on the floor, but the practice itself is designed to nourish rather than exert. The Principles of No Force and No Hurry/No Pause support you to discover your natural rhythm. When you move with the natural rhythm of the body, you receive energy as you participate.

Can I still work with Dr. Johnson or receive bodywork?

Yes. While the retreat itself is a half-day workshop, you can add a private integrative-medicine session with Alexandra Johnson, MD, and retreat attendees can book follow-up Breema bodywork with Jon Schreiber, DC at a 20% discount. Both are scheduled separately — see "Continue Your Journey" below.

What should I bring?

Comfortable, loose clothing you can sit and move in. You may want to bring water and a light snack for the morning.

Registration

Reserve Your Place

The half-day workshop runs 10am–1pm. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Questions? Call 510-455-8008 or email admin@alexandrajohnsonmd.com

After the Retreat

Continue Your Journey

Two optional ways to keep the momentum going, scheduled separately from the workshop.

Optional Add-On

Meet the Doctor

Go deeper with a private integrative-medicine session with Alexandra Johnson, MD—a personalized look at your energy, vitality, and next steps beyond the workshop.

  • One-on-one consultation with Dr. Johnson
  • A personal, integrative approach to working with fatigue
  • Scheduled at a time that works for you
Request a Session  →
Attendee Offer

Follow-Up Bodywork

Amplify what you experienced in the workshop with personal Breema bodywork sessions with Jon Schreiber, DC—offered to retreat attendees at a 20% discount.

  • Personal Breema bodywork with Jon Schreiber, DC
  • 20% off for retreat attendees
  • Booked separately, on your schedule
Inquire About Sessions  →

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