Shamanic Breath Medicine - Cacao Ceremony, Breathwork & Sound Journey Meditation (Mankato)

date: Sunday, Sept. 7th

time: 2 PM - 4 pm

cost: $45

A Sacred Convergence of Heart, Breath, and Sound

Join us for a profound ceremonial experience designed to help you realize the infinite nature of who you are and your ability to thrive and heal. This immersive 2-hour ceremony weaves together three profound catalysts for inner transformation and peak state experience.

Sacred Cacao - Revered for thousands of years by South American cultures as a heart-opening medicine, ceremonial cacao creates a gentle but powerful opening of the heart chakra, dissolving barriers to self-love and connection. This plant teacher helps us access deeper truths already within us, creating the perfect foundation and opening for our journey.

Shamanic Breathwork - The breath is our most accessible gateway to higher consciousness and true inner healing. Through this specific breathwork you'll activate your energy body and release powerful neurochemicals: such as norepinephrine, dopamine, oxytocin, anandamide, endorphins and endogenous DMT. You'll also significantly boost your immune system and reduce pain (inflammation) throughout your body, all while accessing profound meditative states where transformation naturally occurs.

Sound Journey Meditation - Sound is a natural healer because there is no separation in sound. When we connect with sound we align with the unified field. This dissolves the illusion of separation and brings us into wholeness and where true healing becomes possible. Our carefully crafted sound journey serves as the vehicle to integrate your experiences into lasting transformation.

What Participants Experience

Through a lifetime of education and dedication to personal growth and transformation, we understand the mechanisms to ensuring a safe and sacred ceremonial container:

• Profound states of expanded consciousness without substances

• The alchemy of emotional blockages and stored trauma into growth

• Access to intuitive wisdom and creative inspiration

• Deep meditative states often unattainable through conventional practices

• Reconnection with your authentic self and life purpose

• Physiological renewal through nervous system balancing and regulation

• Heart opening and enhanced connection to yourself and others

The Sacred Science Behind the Experience

We merge ancient wisdom with modern science to provide a comprehensive experience that is profoundly educational and experiential. The breathwork techniques trigger a cascade of physiological responses, including alkalizing the blood, shifting brainwave patterns, and releasing powerful neurochemicals that facilitate healing and transcendence. The cacao amplifies heart-centered awareness, while the sound journey helps integrate these experiences at a cellular level. We lead you into a mindset that is free of the ego and provides the best opportunity for peak-state experience.

Your Journey, Your Medicine

We are not your shaman or your guru. You are the shaman and guru of your own life. We simply create and hold space for your innately empowering intelligence to emerge. This ceremony offers tools and techniques that have supported profound transformation for thousands of participants, but the true medicine comes from within you.

This experience is ideal for both newcomers and experienced practitioners seeking deeper connection with their inner healer. Together, we'll create a container of sacred community where individual journeys are honored within collective support.

Please note: Intense breathwork is not reommended for those who are pregnant or experience epilepsy, heart problems or severe medical conditions. Ceremonial cacao is a heart-opening stimulant used for thousands of years for awakening and self-healing. Those with heart conditions, taking antidepressants (especially SSRIs/MAOIs), or who are pregnant should consult their healthcare provider before participating.

About Us: Brian & Alecia Assam

Our complementary skill sets are based on several disciplines, including psychology (developmental, evolutionary, energy, behavioral, etc.), neuroscience, Integral Theory, Kundalini & Hatha Yoga, the Wim Hof method, Oxygen Advantage breathing, shamanic breathing principles, along with deep-seated wisdom in human consciousness.

Space is Limited

More about Cacao:
Cacao is known throughout South America as the "Elixir of the Gods." It is a powerful medical plant for opening the Heart Chakra and expanding our awareness/consciousness. It can aid in personal transformation, awakening, removing negative patterns, or to simply feel a deeper connection with higher self and source consciousness. 

Cacao in its raw and natural state contains over 300 compounds, including the chemicals anandamide, phenylethylamine and theobromine which are known for euphoric-blissful states. The cacao we will use in this ceremony is pure, ceremonial grade. 

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The 4D Mind™ - Evolutionary Mindset, Breathwork & Sound Immersion for Conscious Evolution (Mankato)

DATE: Sunday, Sept. 7th
TIME: 11 am - 1:30 pm
COST: $50

This full immersion workshop includes transcendental breathwork, sound healing, deep meditation and life-changing wisdom. 

It is designed to move you from the limited nature of our 3D reality and into an optimal state of mental clarity, energetic radiance, personal empowerment and well-being. 

Understanding your mind may be the single greatest key to reaching your full human potential. The mind can be your biggest ally or your greatest enemy. It determines whether you live empowered or trapped in self-limitation, whether your thoughts elevate you or imprison you.

You might feel at times that you are ruled by your thoughts, your monkey mind, the inability to find stillness or peace, but that is simply an illusion because you haven't fully tapped into The 4D Mind™. When you do, you realize you are not ruled by your thoughts, you are far greater than that. This is when your mind become a tool for embodying your higher consciousness.

The 4D Mind™ is the key to accessing the greatest gift we've been given: the ability to access higher intelligence, deeper intuition, and a human potential that is beyond the limits of our 3D thinking. It is the sweet spot, the place we want to be in in every aspect of our lives. It's the bridge between the finite (3D) and the infinite (5D), the lower self and the higher self, heaven and earth, intuition and thought, creativity and action. It's the gateway to presence, purpose, performance, and peace, where your nervous system, body, mind, and soul operate in harmony.

This is the state that saints, sages, visionaries, artists, and elite performers have tapped into throughout history to achieve greatness. Now it's more accessible than ever before, because we have simplified it into a comprehensive system that combines neuroscience, breathwork, sound, wisdom and mindset training.

In this workshop you will tap into The 4D Mind™, and learn how it is the key to:

• Mastering stress & training the nervous system for emotional resilience.

• Achieving mental clarity & well being for peak life performance.

• Activating inner guidance for deep wisdom & true connection

• Reaching the Flow State in everything you do

• Developing deep presence & true wholeness to overcome the limits of the human condition

Why The 4D Mind is So Important Right Now

We're at a tipping point in our human evolution. While AI and social media promise connection, they're rewiring our brains away from inner peace, creativity, intuition, and resilience. Our modern technologies are hijacking the greatest version of ourselves, and The 4D Mind™ prevents that from happening by radically enhancing the divine gifts of our humanity.

This experience offers the antidote to the inherent challenges of the human condition. It is your path to conscious evolution and upgrading your operating system to thrive in an age of chaos, distraction, and technological overwhelm.

This Experience is Designed For:

• Anyone seeking to overcome burnout and the mundane, to rediscover greater purpose in life, relationships and work

• Visionaries, leaders and high achievers who want to master their mind instead of being ruled by stress and overwhelm

• Conscious entrepreneurs, mentors, and creatives ready to upgrade their operating system and contribute their gift to the world

• Anyone who senses there's more to this human existence and is ready to experience it from a fully embodied and awakened state

This experience includes a balance of wisdom, mindset training, breathwork meditation, and sound immersion.

About Us: Brian & Alecia Assam

Our complementary skill sets are based on several disciplines, including psychology (developmental, evolutionary, energy, behavioral, etc.), neuroscience, Integral Theory, Kundalini & Hatha Yoga, the Wim Hof method, Oxygen Advantage Breathwork, shamanic breathing principles, along with deep-seated wisdom in human consciousness and conscious evolution.

* Suitable for all levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, blanket and journal.

** Limited spots available.

*** All sales are final. Due to the limited capacity of our events and frequent sell-outs, we do not offer refunds for any reason.

Please ensure you’re ready to commit before enrolling. If you have questions, reach out first—we’re happy to help.

"The impediment to action becomes the action, what stands in the way becomes the way." - Marcus Aurelius

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Recalibrate: A yoga, reiki, and sound therapy combined session. This experience is a restorative practice designed to aid in self-healing, self-awareness, & energetic realignment.

This event is once a month on every 3rd Thursday.

Instructors: Tracy Frederick and Samantha Beto

Date: Thursday, August 21st, 2025

From: 7 -8:30PM

Cost: $30

Location: Lower Level, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

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This Traditional Style Lomilomi class is open to the public.

No experience required.

Introduction to Lomi History and Hawaiian Culture:

The "Introduction to History and Culture" segment of the Traditional Style LomiLomi class explores the origins and cultural significance of this sacred Hawaiian healing art. Students will learn about its deep-rooted connection to Hawaiian spirituality, the role of practitioners in Hawaiian communities, and be introduced to the gods, goddesses, and connection between Lomi and Hula.

In person class schedule:

• August 6th, 9am-1:30pm

• August 7th, 9am-12:30pm

Traditional Style Lomilomi (Bodywork):

Deep yet gentle, TSL course teaches you to work with what you find, using long, rhythmic strokes, coming from foot/hip work that reflects the steps of the hula.

Learn how to give a full body Traditional Style Lomilomi massage, a blend of three different lineages of Lomilomi as given to us by Aunty Suzi Ko.

*Introduction to Lomilomi & Hawaiian Cultural Concepts is required for this class.

In person class schedule:

• August 8th, 5-9pm

• August 9th, 10-5pm (1 hr break for lunch)

• August 10th, 10-5pm (1hr break for lunch)

• August 11th, 3-8pm

Instructor: Olivia Hageman, CMT, Founder of Menari Body Works and TSL specialist

Total Cost: $ 570

• Tuition Cost $500

• Registration Fee (non refundable) $50

• Materials Fee $20

To Enroll: Click on the Registration Form link included below and submit the completed form.

Mankato School of Massage and Eastern Bodywork

c/o Olivia Hageman

121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

BOTH SESSIONS are SOLD OUT!

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body. These points are located along energy pathways known as meridians. There is a vital life force or energy called "Qi" (pronounced "chee") that flows through these meridians. When the flow of Qi is disrupted or imbalanced, it can lead to various physical or emotional health issues.

The primary goals of acupuncture are to restore the balance of Qi and promote the body's natural healing processes. Acupuncture points are selected based on the individual's symptoms and diagnosis by a trained acupuncturist. The insertion of needles at these points is thought to stimulate the body's natural ability to heal, reduce pain, and alleviate various conditions.

Acupuncture is used to address a wide range of health issues, including pain management (such as back pain, migraines, and arthritis), stress and anxiety reduction, digestive problems, and support for conditions like infertility and allergies. It is often used in conjunction with other forms of traditional Chinese medicine, such as herbal remedies and dietary changes.

During an acupuncture session, the acupuncturist will use fine, hair-thin needles to gently penetrate the skin at specific points. The needles are typically left in place for 15-30 minutes, and the individual may experience sensations like tingling, warmth, or a mild ache during the treatment.

This event is a group style of setting in which you can choose to be seated or laying down.

**PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of our booking system your confimation time may differ slighly from the event start time. PLEASE arrive at the listed start time for this event. (regardless of confirmaiton time). Let us know if you have any questions.

Instructor: Ashley Blaine

Date: Saturday, July 12th, 2025

From: 3PM traditional session (no Sound Therapy)

Cost: FREE!!

Location: Lower Level, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

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Curious how sound can help you heal? Science backs it: sound therapy can reduce inflammation, support your immune system, calm the nervous system, and improve sleep. The vibrations released during sound therapy can stimulate production of white blood cells to fight off infections and disease. Through vibrations, rhythm, and different frequencies, sound therapy also induces relaxation and reduces stress hormones. Who doesn’t want to feel a little lighter? A little more ready to take on the day? Sound therapy is a gentle but powerful way to reconnect with your body and prioritize self-love. 

Join us for a free sound bath on May 31st and explore the benefits firsthand. Donations support Southern Minnesota Pride and the LGBTQ+ community.

 Come learn, relax, and give back.

South Central Minnesota Pride (SCMN Pride) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting visibility, inclusion, and pride for the LGBTQIA+ community in south central Minnesota. Entirely volunteer-run and donation-funded, SCMN Pride organizes events like the annual Pride Festival in Mankato, monthly social gatherings, youth activities, and educational outreach to foster a supportive and vibrant community. Their mission is especially vital in rural areas, where LGBTQIA+ individuals may feel isolated; SCMN Pride ensures they know they are not alone and are celebrated. 

By supporting SCMN Pride, you're contributing to a more inclusive and connected community, where everyone can live authentically and with pride.

Instructor: Samantha Beto

Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2025

From: 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Cost: FREE!

Location: Lower Level, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

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$5 donation suggested but give generously to support our community. NO cards will be charged without prior authorization.

Escape the daily grind and rediscover your inner peace. Join us on Sunday, May 4th, for a transformative day retreat. This is your opportunity to prioritize your well-being, cultivate resilience, and learn practical tools for stress management.

Immerse yourself in a day of restorative practices designed to revitalize your mind, body, and spirit. Our carefully curated program includes:

1. Mindfulness & Meditation

   • Learn techniques to quiet the mind and cultivate present moment awareness.

2. Gentle Movement & Stretching

   • Release tension and find your inner peace with a gentle yoga practice.

3. Stress Management Workshops

   • Gain practical strategies to navigate stress and build resilience that seamlessly integrate into your daily life.

4. Community Connection

   • Connect with like-minded individuals on a shared journey to well-being.

Instructor: Tracy Frederick

Date: Sunday, May 4th, 2025

From: 10 AM - 3:30 PM

Cost: $150

Recalibrate: A yoga, reiki, and sound therapy combined session. This experience is a restorative practice designed to aid in self-healing, self-awareness, & energetic realignment.

This event is once a month on every 3rd Thursday.

Instructors: Tracy Frederick and Samantha Beto

Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025

From: 7 -8:30PM

Cost: $30

Location: Lower Level, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

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Building on the foundations of our “Meditation 101 Workshop”, this follow-up session invites you to explore deeper layers of mindfulness and meditation. Whether you joined us for the first class or are new to meditation, this workshop offers a welcoming environment to step into advanced techniques that are accessible for all and designed to enrich your practice.

In this 2-hour immersive workshop, you’ll experience:

• Movements: Learn gentle techniques to anchor your body, deepen focus, and prepare for a richer meditative state.

• Dynamic Breathwork Practices: Harness the power of your breath to regulate the nervous system, build emotional resilience, and quiet the mind.

• Immersive Sound-Guided Meditation: Let soothing sounds guide you into a deep state of relaxation, fostering a profound connection with yourself and those around you.

You’ll leave with practical tools to:

• Expand your personal growth journey.

• Cultivate clarity, balance, and emotional ease.

• Approach life with a fresh perspective and renewed focus.

This workshop is perfect for anyone ready to enhance their meditation practice, explore new methods, or simply take the next step in their mindfulness journey.

Instructor: Darren Kaisersatt

Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2025

From: 2pm-4pm

Cost: $40

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Begin the New Year by going beyond the limits of the self and reality through a ceremonial experience designed to help you realize the infinite nature of who you are and your ability to thrive and heal.

 It is the nature of our human mind that holds us back from our unlimited potential, and when we enter the Portal we access an unlimited realm of intuition, inner guidance, creativity and personal transformation.

 This is the space all great inventors, visionaries, sages and wisdom traditions have been able to access. We all have this gift within us and we provide the tools and awareness for accessing this hidden potential. 

We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep inward journey and peak state experience.

 This experience can activate and clear the chakras, release trauma, reset the nervous system, connect us with higher consciousness, and help us achieve self-actualization.

No prior experience is necessary.

You will be lying down for the meditation so please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow. 

*Not suitable for those who are pregnant or experience epilepsy, heart problems, or severe medical conditions. Also, individuals on SSRI prescription medications, those sensitive to caffeine, and individuals with chocolate allergies should consult a healthcare professional before consuming cacao. 

**Space is limited, and these events fill up. We have a 24-hour cancellation policy.

More about Cacao:
Cacao is known throughout South America as the "Elixir of the Gods." It is a powerful medical plant for opening the Heart Chakra and expanding our awareness/consciousness. It can aid in personal transformation, awakening, removing negative patterns, or feeling a deeper connection with higher self and source consciousness.
Cacao in its raw and natural state contains over 300 compounds, including the chemicals anandamide, phenylethylamine, and theobromine, known for euphoric-blissful states. The cacao we will use in this ceremony is pure, ceremonial grade.

Instructors: Brian & Alecia Assam from Breathe and Believe

Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

From: 3pm-5pm

Cost: $45

Reserve your spot via the link below or by clicking on the

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https://www.breatheandbelieve.com/offers/abR8WFVg/checkout

Happy Valentine’s Day from us to YOU! ❤️

Join us for a FREE Sound Bath event on February 14th.

Enjoy the sounds of crystal singing bowls, Koshi chimes and gong in this free flowing come and go event.

Come and relax before or after a treatment session, or just come and enjoy the benefits of sound therapy!

This is our gift to you this season, our way of showing love and appreciation for our community.

Instructor: Olivia Hageman

Date: Friday, February 14th, 2025

From: 11am -2pm

Cost: FREE

Location: Lower Level, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

Join us for a transformative 2-hour workshop designed to introduce you to the basics of meditation. This beginner-friendly session will guide you through three powerful methods: verbally guided meditation for mindfulness and focus, breathwork-guided meditation to calm the nervous system, and sound-guided meditation to create deep relaxation and connection. Leave with practical tools to enhance your well-being and cultivate inner peace. Perfect for anyone curious about starting or deepening their meditation practice. Please bring a journal to write in.

Instructor: Darren Kaisersatt

Date: Saturday, January 11th, 2025

From: 2 -4PM

Cost: $40

Location: Lower Level, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

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BOOK NOW button and looking under SPECIAL EVENTS & WORKSHOPS.