2 Days to Reset Your
Nervous System
Release what's stuck, reconnect to yourself, and step into a new state — in the heart of Dublin.
Two Days of Deep Reset
This isn't a workshop. It's a full nervous system immersion — designed to help you release, reconnect, and return as a more grounded version of yourself.
Transformational Breathwork
Multiple deep breathwork sessions using the Phoenix Method — designed to move stuck energy, release emotional tension, and create lasting shifts in your nervous system state.
- Morning activation breathwork
- Deep release evening session
- Integration breathing practices
- Personal guidance throughout
Nervous System Education
Understand how your nervous system works, why you get stuck in patterns, and how to access regulation on demand — in life, not just in a retreat room.
- Polyvagal theory & practical tools
- Stress response & recovery cycles
- Building your regulation toolkit
- Real-world application techniques
Somatic Movement & Release
Guided movement sessions designed to release tension stored in the body, reconnect you to your physical self, and create space for deeper breathwork.
- Somatic movement practices
- Tension & trauma release exercises
- Body awareness development
- Guided relaxation practices
Phoenix Fire Night Experience
A full Phoenix Fire Night — an immersive evening of breathwork, music, movement and community that many describe as the most powerful event of the retreat.
- Full group breathwork ceremony
- Curated sound & music journey
- Facilitated emotional release
- Community connection & sharing
Retreat Schedule
Two full days immersed in practice, learning, and transformation. Each day is intentionally designed to build on the last.
Arrival, Foundation & Fire
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- 10:00 AM Arrival & Opening Circle Registration, nervous system check-in, introductions & intention setting
- 10:45 AM Foundations of Breath & Regulation Functional breathing, stress physiology, CO₂ tolerance & grounding tools
- 11:45 AM Somatic Connection Exercises Partner drills, co-regulation, attunement & embodied awareness
- 12:30 PM Lunch Break Rest, nourish, connect
- 1:30 PM Nervous System Education Workshop Understanding stress patterns, emotional states & practical regulation methods
- 2:30 PM Somatic Movement & Emotional Release Movement, shaking, sound, emotional fluidity & body awareness practices
- 3:30 PM Preparation for Deep Journey Breath mapping, intention setting, grounding & nervous system priming
- 4:00 PM Phoenix Fire Journey 🔥 90-minute immersive transformational breathwork experience with music, sound & guided facilitation
- 5:30 PM Integration & Closing Circle Grounding, reflection, journaling & nervous system settling
- 6:00 PM Close of Day One
Depth, Integration & Embodiment
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- 10:00 AM Morning Integration Circle Reflection, grounding & processing from Day One
- 10:45 AM Tools for Everyday Regulation Take-home breathing practices, stress regulation & nervous system mastery
- 11:45 AM Authentic Expression & Boundary Work Communication, emotional awareness & relational exercises
- 12:30 PM Lunch Break Rest, connect, integrate
- 1:30 PM Integration Workshop Future pacing, ritual design, lifestyle integration & embodiment practices
- 2:30 PM Preparation for Final Journey Breath priming, intention work & nervous system activation
- 3:00 PM Deep Release Breathwork Journey 90-minute transformational breathwork session focused on emotional release & integration
- 4:30 PM Final Anchoring & Reflection Journaling, grounding & embodied integration
- 5:00 PM Closing Ceremony & Next Steps Group sharing, gratitude, post-retreat guidance & community connection
- 6:00 PM Retreat Ends
The People Holding Space
An experienced team here to guide, support, and hold you throughout the full weekend.
James McCauley
Creator of the Phoenix Method — James has facilitated breathwork experiences for thousands across Ireland, the UK and beyond.
- Creator of the Phoenix Breathwork Method
- Facilitator of 100+ person live events across Ireland & UK
- Certified trauma-aware breathwork practitioner
- Founder of the Phoenix Practitioner Training Programme
An opportunity to work directly with James in an immersive, personal setting unlike anything you'll find at a larger event.
Su Corrigan
Su Corrigan is Phoenix's lead facilitator in Ireland, bringing over 20 years of experience in the wellness world through yoga, massage, breathwork, movement, and holistic wellbeing practices.
- 20+ years experience in yoga, massage, breathwork & movement
- Extensive Phoenix facilitator training
- Facilitated events and trainings across Ireland & the UK
- Background in yoga, bodywork, massage & breathwork
Known for her warm, calming, and nurturing presence, Su creates spaces where people feel genuinely supported, safe, and able to fully relax into the experience — blending deep care and intuition with strong facilitation skills.
Real Experiences
From people who have attended Phoenix events and programmes.
Reserve Your Spot
Limited spots available. Prices increase as the retreat fills. Secure your place today to lock in the best available rate.
Only available during early release phase.
- Full 2-day access
- Guided breathwork journeys (music + headsets)
- Regulation tools + integration
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Frequently Asked
Everything you need to know before you book.
The Phoenix City Retreat is a two-day immersive experience designed to help you reconnect with yourself through breathwork, movement, nervous system practices, connection exercises, and community.
Across the weekend, we blend practical tools with deeper experiential work in a grounded, welcoming, and supportive environment.
The retreat runs from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day.
We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes early so you have time to settle into the space before we begin.
No — accommodation is not included in the ticket price.
This is a non-residential city retreat, so participants are free to arrange accommodation that suits them if needed.
We'll provide light refreshments, tea, water, and snacks throughout the retreat.
Full meals are not included, so there will be time during the lunch break to bring your own food or explore nearby cafés and restaurants.
We recommend bringing:
- Comfortable clothing
- A yoga mat
- A blanket
- Water bottle
- Journal or notebook
- Eye mask (optional)
Most importantly — come as you are.
Absolutely.
Whether this is your very first breathwork experience or you've been exploring personal development for years, the retreat is designed to meet you where you are. Everything is guided step-by-step by the Phoenix team.
The retreat may include:
- Functional breathwork
- Transformational breathwork journeys
- Nervous system regulation practices
- Somatic and embodiment exercises
- Movement sessions
- Partner and connection exercises
- Group discussions and reflection
- Practical tools you can take into everyday life
Each day is designed to feel immersive, engaging, and deeply human.
Yes — the retreat includes immersive transformational breathwork journeys, including longer guided sessions designed to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and connection.
Some exercises may involve optional partner interaction or supportive touch.
Consent and personal boundaries are deeply respected throughout the entire experience, and you are always free to opt out of any exercise at any time.
Absolutely — many people come on their own.
The retreat is designed to feel welcoming, inclusive, and community-oriented, and people often leave having formed genuine connections with others.
No — this is an educational and experiential wellness event and should not be considered therapy or medical treatment.
If you have any significant cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, or mental health conditions, or if you are pregnant, we recommend consulting with a qualified medical professional before attending.
Ultimately, participants are responsible for deciding whether the experience feels appropriate for them.
Emotions can naturally arise during breathwork and somatic experiences, and everyone's experience is different.
Our team is there to help create a grounded and supportive environment, and participants are always encouraged to move at their own pace throughout the weekend.
There may be photography or videography during portions of the retreat for promotional and community content purposes.
By attending, participants acknowledge that they may appear in event media.
Yes — we plan to organize an optional community meetup around a month after the retreat, such as a group hike or social gathering, for anyone who would like to reconnect with the community afterward.
Not at all.
No previous experience is necessary, and the retreat is designed to be accessible whether you're completely new to this work or already familiar with breathwork and embodiment practices.
The atmosphere is grounded, welcoming, immersive, and community-focused.
While some experiences can feel deep and powerful, there is also plenty of space for lightness, laughter, connection, reflection, and enjoyment throughout the weekend.
Your Reset Starts Here
Two days. One complete reset for your nervous system. This is the retreat people come back to again and again.