The Winter Awakening: Create - Breathe - Move

Join us at Cross Park on February 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM for a rejuvenating experience. Let's shake off the winter blues and welcome the new season with open arms.

Inspired by the ancient festival Februa — a time of purification, cleansing, and preparation for spring — this 3-hour experience blends breathwork, expressive art, and movement/dance into a unique and uplifting journey.

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect for everyone. Come as you are and be ready to explore new ways to connect with yourself and the world around you.

Leave lighter, clearer, grounded, and re-energized. Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your spring with positivity and energy. See you there!

Timezone: Pacific Time (PT)

• Inclusive, supportive, substance-free space
• Perfect for 12-step recovery, yoga, wellness & drum-circle communities
• Guided by three experienced facilitators (breathwork, art therapy, movement)
• All materials included
• Gentle pacing, cozy vibe, grounding music
• Welcoming to both men and women; all experience levels

Perfect if you are:

• Seeking emotional release or stress reduction
• In or supportive of substance-free or 12-step communities
• Wanting a creative outlet
• Feeling stuck and longing for renewal
• Curious about breathwork, art therapy, or movement healing
• Looking for transformation without pressure
• Wanting community, connection, and play

All genders welcome. Beginners encouraged.

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

A day of cleansing, creation, and embodied renewal through breathwork, art, and movement.

**4:00 – 4:20 PM

• Opening Ceremony**
• Welcome
• Setting intentions
• Introducing your facilitators
• Establishing a safe, substance-free healing space

**4:20 – 5:20 PM

• Breathwork Journey**
• Guided deep breathwork
• Emotional release + gentle integration
• Supported by trained facilitators

Bio Break

**5:30 – 6:05 PM

• Art Integration Session**
• Expressive art focused on renewal
• All materials provided

**6:05 – 6:45 PM

• Movement & Dance Journey**
• Warm-up
• Guided then free-flow movement
• Embodiment + energy release
• Integration + calm stillness

**6:45 – 7:00 PM

• Closing Circle**
• Closing words and next-steps

Science-Backed Benefits

These benefits are supported by research in psychology, neuroscience, and integrative health:

1. Reduced Stress & Anxiety

Breathwork activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol and calming the body’s stress response.

2. Emotional Release & Clarity

Expressive art helps process emotions, integrate difficult experiences, and improve emotional regulation.

3. Improved Mood & Increased Joy

Movement and dance stimulate dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins — your natural feel-good neurotransmitters.

4. Nervous System Reset

Slow, deep breathing and meditation help shift out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest mode.

5. Enhanced Mind-Body Awareness

Movement + breath practices improve interoception (understanding internal sensations), increasing grounding and self-trust.

6. Boosted Creativity & Problem-Solving

Engaging the creative brain opens new pathways for insight, flexibility, and innovation.

7. Social Connection & Belonging

Group experiences reduce loneliness, foster connection, and increase oxytocin — which enhances feelings of safety and community.

Is this event for adults only?
Yes. This retreat is for adults 18+.

Are tickets refundable?
No. All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Transfers are not allowed without permission. Please contact the organizers before giving a ticket to anyone else.

Is parking available?
Yes, there is on-site parking and/or nearby street parking.

Is food provided?
No food will be served. Please eat lightly beforehand and bring water.

Do I need prior experience?
No experience needed! All modalities are beginner-friendly.

Is this a sober event?
Yes. This retreat is alcohol-free, cannabis-free, and substance-free. Ideal for 12-step and wellness communities.

What should I wear?
Comfortable, movable clothing. Cozy socks welcome.

What should I bring?
Bring a water bottle and an open mind. All art supplies are included.

Do I need to stay the whole time?
Yes. For safety and group cohesion, please stay for the full retreat from opening to closing circle.

Is this accessible for people with mobility limitations?
Yes. Movement is gentle, adaptable, and optional. Chairs are available.

Is breathwork safe for everyone?
Most people can participate, but we will send a brief pre-screening form to ensure safety.

What’s the overall vibe?
Supportive, inclusive, grounding, a little playful — a safe space to breathe, create, move, and renew.

Also check out other Arts events in Tacoma, Health & Wellness events in Tacoma, Festivals in Tacoma.