Altered States Experience | BREATHWORK DAY RETREAT | Sydney

From Calming Anxiety to Self-Realisation — Discover How Your Breath Transforms Every Area of Your Life

Nearly 200 workshops. 10,000+ participants. 400+ 5-star reviews.

After years of guiding thousands of people through powerful breathwork experiences, the team behind the Altered States Experience are excited to introduce our newest and most comprehensive workshop yet:

The Ultimate Breathwork Deep Dive.

A deeply experiential full-day journey into the science, psychology and full potential of breathwork — from nervous system regulation and emotional healing to altered states, self-discovery and self-realisation.

In the first part of this special one-day retreat, you'll discover practical ways to use your breath to:

• Reduce stress, stop overthinking and build emotional resilience

• Regulate your nervous system, build better habits and reclaim your energy

• Sleep better, improve performance and enhance your everyday wellbeing

In the second part of the day, you’ll explore the powerful role breathwork can play in emotional healing and discover how it can help you to:

• Release trapped emotions, break free from self-sabotage and shift the patterns that keep you stuck.

• Learn what works, what can be dangerous and how to use breathwork for emotional healing the right way.

• Feel lighter, freer and more connected to yourself and the people around you.

• Accelerate your personal growth and cultivate greater happiness and emotional wellbeing.

But the potential of breathwork extends far beyond emotional healing…

In the final part of the day, you’ll discover how breathwork can become a gateway into altered states of consciousness — opening the door to profound experiences that take us beyond the limits of the everyday mind.

• Journey beyond the boundaries of your normal identity and explore the deeper dimensions of who you are.

• Gain new perspectives and greater clarity about your life and what truly matters to you.

• Explore what altered states can reveal about consciousness, ourselves and the nature of reality.

• Discover why ancient traditions have sought these experiences for thousands of years — and what modern research is now teaching us about their profound and lasting impact.

But This Isn’t Just a Day of Learning...

Through a progressive series of guided breathwork practices, you'll experience first-hand the full spectrum of what breathwork can do, culminating in a powerful, extended breathwork and live sound journey into the altered-state experience.

Your Day at a Glance

9:30 AM — Doors Open, Arrival & Live Music

Arrive, settle into the space and ease into the day with live music from Joshua Tree.

10:00 AM — Breathwork Foundations: Taking Control of Your State

Discover how simple changes to your breathing can influence your nervous system and shift your physical, mental and emotional state — before experiencing the effects for yourself in your first guided breathwork practice.

Mid-Morning — The Art & Science of Breathwork

Discover why breathwork is never one-size-fits-all — and learn how to adapt proven techniques to meet your needs, when you need them.

Late Morning — Breathwork for Emotional Healing

As our day unfolds, we move beyond everyday wellbeing into emotional healing, exploring how our formative experiences shape the way we think, feel and relate to the world — and how breathwork can help us begin to change the patterns they leave behind.

1:00 PM — Lunch

Time to eat, recharge and connect before we return for an afternoon exploring breathwork, consciousness and altered states.

2:00 PM — Beyond the Everyday Mind: Exploring Altered States

Enter the fascinating world of altered states of consciousness, exploring why humans have sought these experiences for thousands of years, what modern research is revealing about their transformative potential — and how to access and navigate these extraordinary states for yourself using breathwork.

3:00 PM — The Ultimate Breathwork & Live Sound Journey

This is where everything comes together. Guided by Gene Kelly and immersed in the extraordinary live music of Joshua Tree, you’ll embark on an extended version of their signature psychedelic-inspired breathwork and sound journey — moving beyond the thinking mind and opening yourself to the mystery of altered states.

5:00 PM — Integration & Closing Circle

Return gently from the journey with time to ground, reflect and integrate your experience before gathering for our closing circle at sunset.

The day will conclude at approximately 6:00 PM.

You’re in Experienced Hands

Master breathwork facilitator Gene Kelly has spent more than 18 years studying breathwork, health, neuroscience, human behaviour, mindfulness, spirituality and altered states of consciousness — bringing that knowledge together to help you understand and navigate your experience with confidence.

Alongside Gene is renowned multi-instrumentalist Joshua Tree, whose extraordinary live music creates an evolving soundtrack to the day from beginning to end — responding intuitively to the energy of the room and helping you move beyond the thinking mind and immerse more deeply in the experience.

Together, Gene and Josh have spent years travelling Australia, continually developing and refining their unique combination of breathwork and live music, with a shared passion for creating an exceptional experience for every participant.

But Don’t Just Take Our Word for It...

Here’s what people are saying on Google:

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“I have had previous experience with breath work, but this one went far beyond my expectations. The music aligned with the process seamlessly. Highly recommend tapping into these altered states experiences and opening your mind for a better life.”

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“Having attended a number of breathwork and sound journey events over the years, I really appreciated the way Gene approached this experience. What stood out to me most was the amount of time he dedicated to explaining the process before we even began. That level of preparation made me feel safe, informed and fully present.”

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“Gene and Josh were incredible. It was my first time working with them and I felt completely safe, supported, and respected the whole way through. They both have a calm, grounded presence that makes it easy to relax and trust the process.”

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“Life transforming experience. It’s pretty intense but, Absolutely amazing results. Personally processed a lot of emotional baggage and left feeling brand new! 💕”

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“Was a totally amazing experience and I can’t wait to do it again. I felt safe, which was important as a beginner. I’m struggling to find words to describe the experience to my friends. Highly recommended that you try this.”

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“Wow and wow!! Gene and Josh are amazing facilitators. The atmosphere and music with Genes guidance was the deepest and most heartfelt breathwork session I have ever experienced. Thank you for an incredible evening I will never forget!!”

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“Definitely altered my state! Loved the experience, particularly the live music. The rhythms and deep vibrations shifted something. Feel lighter. Highly Recommend!”

Is The Ultimate Breathwork Deep Dive For You?

Whether you’re completely new to breathwork or already have years of experience, this day is for anyone who wants to understand and experience the full spectrum of what breathwork can do — from improving health, vitality and everyday wellbeing to supporting emotional healing, exploring altered states and discovering the deeper dimensions of who we are.

You don’t need to believe in anything. Just come with an open mind and a willingness to try.

And The Experience Doesn’t End When You Leave...

TAKE-HOME BONUSES

You’ll also leave with a collection of practical resources designed to help you integrate what you’ve learned and continue your breathwork practice at home, including:

🎧 Guided Breathwork Recordings — a collection of guided practices you can return to at home for relaxation, energy, focus, sleep and everyday wellbeing.

🫁 Your Breathwork Toolkit — a simple reference guide to help you remember what you’ve learned and choose the right breathing practice for different needs and situations.

📅 28-Day Breathwork Practice & Habit Tracker — a practical tool to help you put what you’ve learned into practice and make breathwork part of your everyday life.

Everything You Need to Know

📅 Sunday, 13 September 2026

📍 Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club

🚪 Doors Open: 9:30 AM with live music from Joshua Tree
🌬️ Workshop: 10:00 AM – approximately 6:00 PM
🥗 Lunch Break: 1:00 PM

What to Bring

Come dressed in warm, comfortable clothing that you can move and relax in.

Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, eye cover, notebook and water bottle, along with anything else you may need to make yourself extra comfortable throughout the day.

🥗 Lunch: Please bring your own lunch, or take your pick from the many cafés and food options just a short walk from the venue.

And most importantly, bring an open mind and an open heart.

Ready to Take the Deep Dive?

If everything you’ve read has left you excited about what you might discover, then you're invited to join us and experience it for yourself!

Book your place at The Ultimate Breathwork Deep Dive.

We'll see you on the other side!