Our Philosophy

You cannot safely guide another person somewhere you have never learned to go yourself.

The Open Path Apprenticeship is designed as a progression.

We begin by learning to regulate ourselves.

Then we learn to create safe, restorative spaces for others.

Only then do we begin the art of deep trance facilitation.

The result is a practitioner who is grounded, ethical, confident, and deeply present.

IMMERSION ONE

October 2–4, 2026

Breathe

The Foundation

This opening weekend introduces the philosophy of The Open Path while diving deeply into the first and most important practice—the breath.

Together we explore:

• Functional breathing

• Nervous system regulation

• Somatic awareness

• Meditation and mindfulness

• Presence and co-regulation

• Ethics and holding safe space

• The relationship between breath and altered states

• An introduction to thermal practice and deep trance

Students leave with a daily breath practice and the confidence to begin sharing simple breath sessions with others.

TERM ONE

October – January

Weekly Open Path Circle

Every Monday evening we continue practicing together through live mentorship, breath sessions, partner work, discussion, reflection, and community.

IMMERSION TWO

January 15–17, 2027

Thermal Facilitation

Creating Transformational Spaces

This weekend explores the traditions, science, and artistry of thermal practice.

Together we learn:

• Sauna traditions from around the world

• Contrast therapy

• Safety and contraindications

• Music and rhythm

• Breath within thermal practice

• Ceremony and ritual

• Scent and Sound

• Group facilitation

• Designing meaningful thermal experiences

Students begin facilitating simple thermal experiences with confidence and care.

TERM TWO

January – May

Students continue weekly mentorship while integrating breath and thermal facilitation into their personal and professional lives.

IMMERSION THREE

May 14–16, 2027

See a Red Bird

Deep Trance Hypnosis

Now that students have spent months cultivating presence and learning to hold safe space, we enter the world of deep trance.

Together we explore:

• The imagination as the doorway

• The Red Bird induction

• Deepening techniques

• Symbolic language

• Asking meaningful questions

• Ethical facilitation

• Integration

• One-to-one hypnosis sessions

• Students leave prepared to begin supervised practicum sessions.

SUMMER PRACTICUM

June – September 2027

The summer becomes your season of practice.

Supported by weekly mentorship, students begin working with real people while receiving guidance and feedback.

Practicum includes:

• Guided practice sessions

• Reflective journaling

• Peer supervision

• Case sessions and discussions (25+ sessions)

• Community offerings

• Ongoing mentorship

• Knowledge becomes experience.

• Experience becomes confidence.

IMMERSION FOUR

October 1–3, 2027

Launch

This final gathering is not the end of your apprenticeship.

It is the beginning of your practice.

Together we celebrate the year, reflect on our growth, and prepare to confidently share our work with the world.

Topics include:

• Practicum reflections

• Live demonstrations

• Advanced coaching and mentorship

• Building a sustainable practice

• Pricing and packages

• Websites and branding

• Client intake and documentation

• Professional ethics

• Continuing education

• Graduation celebration

Students leave not only with new skills, but with a clear path forward.

Weekly Open Path Circle

Monday Evenings

7:00–9:00 PM (Eastern)

Throughout the year, our online gatherings provide:

• Live teaching

• Guided practice

• Partner exercises

• Case discussions

• Meditation

• Breath practice

• Questions and answers

• Business mentoring

• Community support

This is where learning is integrated into everyday life.

Investment

Four Immersive Weekends

$888 per weekend

($3,552 total)

Weekly Open Path Circle

$177 per month

Founding Cohort

Limited to 12 apprentices to create an intimate learning environment where every participant is known, supported, and encouraged.

If you can see a red bird...

perhaps you've already found the doorway.

Today is the day.

Autumn — Breathe. Build your foundation.

Winter — Gather. Learn to create warmth, ritual, and community through thermal practice.

Spring — Awaken. Open the doorway into deep trance.

Summer — Practice. Walk the path with real people.

Autumn — Launch. Return to the circle, celebrate, and step confidently into your work.