Bottom of the Breath
A Manifestation, Sound Healing, Astrology Retreat
Grand Canyon + Antelope Canyon, AZ
January 7th – January 12th 2026
Special Sacred 1/11 Activation in Antelope Canyon to Open the Gateway of Abundance
Learn how the energy stamped into your natal chart can lead to clarity over confusion, and a true North Star alignment with your life’s purpose. Tap into the powerful vortex energy of The Grand Canyon + Antelope Canyon and your unique cosmic signature during this consciousness-shifting retreat.
You’ll explore your astrological energy as you learn on how to read the most important points on your natal chart, specifically your Midheaven (MC), the point that reveals your soul’s aspirations, career path, and life legacy.
By understanding this highest point of your chart, you’ll gain insight into what you’re meant to accomplish and how to do it with the utmost ease. You’ll understand the energy surrounding your highest calling and how to overcome challenges. Your Midheaven becomes a guiding light, a cosmic compass, helping you course-correct with confidence and courage.
Alongside astrology, you’ll also be introduced to Sound Bowl Healing 101, an experiential workshop where you’ll discover the basics of sound bowl healing and how vibrational frequencies can restore balance, reduce stress, and deepen meditation. You’ll practice simple techniques with crystal and metal bowls so you can harness this healing art long after the retreat.
This retreat invites you to harness the awe-inspiring energies of the Grand Canyon and the sacred lands of Antelope Canyon for a profound journey of manifestation and self-discovery.
Through celestial astrology insights, manifestation rituals, and the natural vortex energy of these powerful sites, you’ll release what no longer serves you and align with your highest timeline.In this alchemical process, you will uncover your soul’s blueprint, awaken your cosmic connection, and learn to co-create with the universe. By working with planetary guidance and elemental energy, you’ll step into clarity, purpose, and magnetic manifestation—calling in love, abundance, health, and new possibilities with grace and power.
During this retreat you will experience:
Cosmic Astrology Mapping
Discover how your natal chart—especially your Midheaven (MC)—illuminates your soul’s true calling, career direction, and legacy. Learn to interpret this powerful point so you can navigate life and career choices with clarity, align with your highest destiny, and manifest abundance through purposeful living.
Sound Bowl Healing 101
Learn the basics of sound bowl healing and how vibrational frequencies can restore balance, reduce stress, and open pathways to deeper meditation. You’ll practice simple techniques with crystal and metal bowls so you can continue this healing art at home.
Manifestation Ceremony
Step into sacred ritual within the breathtaking canyons. Release old fears into Grandfather Fire, set powerful intentions under the desert sky, and open yourself to receiving the limitless flow of universal energy.
Crystal Grid Activation
Select crystals that resonate with love, prosperity, health, and joy. Arrange them in a sacred grid and charge them with canyon energy to magnify your manifestation power.
Canyon Energy Meditations
Tap into the awe-inspiring vortex of the Grand Canyon and the mystical chambers of Antelope Canyon. Through guided meditation and visualization, you will re-pattern limiting beliefs, awaken cosmic wisdom, and embody the frequency of your highest manifestations.
Includes: Daily Breakfast, Five Night/ Six Day Shared Luxury Double Accommodations, All Yoga, Meditation, Astrology, Sound Bowl, and Manifestation Workshops, and two Sacred Ceremonies.
**Airfare and transportation to hotel not included
Early Registration ends October 13th. (Save $500)
Interview Required to Register
Meet Your Facilitators
Jennifer Grace
Jennifer Grace is an acclaimed mindset coach, Hay House author, and celebrity coach honored as New Times’ #1 Life Coach in Miami. A sought-after keynote speaker and corporate trainer, Jennifer developed the research-backed CIJ Clarity Catalyst program based on Stanford University’s prestigious Creativity in Business Master’s curriculum.
As lead Train-the-Trainer under Stanford Professor Dr. Michael Ray, Jennifer translates these proven emotional intelligence techniques into transformative coaching. Her goal-oriented mindfulness approach has empowered leaders at top companies including Facebook, Turner, and Prada, where she served as the luxury brand’s inaugural mindset coach.
Jennifer is also a seasoned facilitator of purpose-driven retreats across 15 global destinations over 12 years. Through these trips focused on mindfulness, self-discovery and community aid, Jennifer has helped retreat-goers raise $50,000 for charitable causes worldwide.
Jennifer’s acclaimed 2019 TEDx Talk “Why Mindfulness Should Be As Important As Math In Our School Systems” stems from her passion for youth education. In 2016, she adapted her mindfulness curriculum specifically for children and teens under the CIJ Insight for Life banner.
An influential voice in mindfulness, emotional intelligence and motivation, Jennifer has been featured in Huffington Post, Ocean Drive, mindbodygreen and on NBC 6, Lifetime TV, and SiriusXM Radio.
As the founder and CEO of JG Enterprises, Jennifer has built her business to over 7 figures in annual revenue by empowering people worldwide to maximize their potential. Her inspirational reach continues to change lives.
Jayne Mills
Jayne Mills has always been a storyteller at heart. Her top-selling debut novel, Bottom of the Breath, was released in 2025. During her career as a financial advisor, she honed her voice through Financial Wellness Monthly, a newsletter blending finance, yoga, and meditation, and developed The Wealth-Wellness Connection, a program exploring the emotional side of money.
Jayne holds degrees in journalism and finance and is a registered yoga teacher. She is an avid astrology lover and has shared her knowledge in workshops and speaking engagements around the country. When she’s not writing or gazing at the stars, she’s hard at work on her quest to visit every national park. She lives and writes in the peaceful surroundings of St. Augustine, Florida.
Gwen Alyssa Gaydos
Sound healer, best selling author, and keynote speaker, Gwen Alyssa Gaydos, began her professional journey as a pharmacist over two decades ago. Naturally drawn to holistic practices, she became a health and life coach, Reiki Master, yoga teacher, and meditation guide. In 2011, she attended her first soundbath, and found her calling as a Sound Healer.
Gwen is passionate about teaching mindfulness and sound, and coaching her clients to help release stress and stored trauma, rebalance the body, refresh the mind, and connect with the heart. She believes that you are your own greatest healer, and connecting with yourself through your intuition is the key to access vibrant health, happiness and joy!
Gwen is based on Los Angeles, and currently leads Soundbaths and Sound Healers’ Trainings online and in person worldwide. Gwen has worked with companies such as Google, Universal Music Group, Ogilvy and Mather, Carolina Herrera, Rare Beauty, The Fairmont, Terranea Resort, The Soho House, The International Association of Women, The Olive Tree People, The Wonderful Company, Santa Monica College, and Crossroads School. Gwen has worked with numerous celebrity clients, and can also be found on multiple mindfulness apps: Unplug Meditation, The Mindry, and Yoga Wakeup.
Her vision is to live in a world filled with peace, harmony, and love, where the earth and all beings are happy, peaceful, and free, and are treated respectfully and equally.
To learn more about Gwen please go to www.gwengaydos.com or IG @glowwithgwen_