Workshops & Retreats
Immersive Experiences for Healing & Transformation
Sometimes the most profound changes happens when we step away from the demands of daily life and enter intentional, supportive spaces. A Way Forward workshops and retreats are designed to help you pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself in community.
What You’ll Experience
Our gatherings weave together mind-body healing practices to support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deep self-discovery:
Somatic Breathwork
Clinical Hypnosis & Guided Journeys
for release and renewal
to reprogram the subconscious
Integration Practices
HeartMath® Practices
for resilience and coherence
including journaling, meditation, and reflection
Community Connection
with like-minded individuals on a similar path
Why Join a Workshop or Retreat?
These experiences are designed to:
Reduce stress and bring your nervous system into balance
Support grief, transitions, and emotional overwhelm
Build tools you can carry into everyday life
Connect you with a safe, heart-centered community
Offer time away from distractions to focus fully on your healing journey
Who It’s For
Our workshops and retreats are for anyone seeking:
Healing and release from stress or emotional weight
Clarity during life transitions
A deeper connection to themselves and others
Spiritual growth and personal empowerment
No prior experience with breathwork, hypnosis, or HeartMath® is needed. Just bring your openness and willingness to explore.
Partnered With
Collaborating to Bring Healing Into More Communities
At A Way Forward, we’re honored to partner with studios, organizations, and retreat hosts who share our commitment to holistic healing and personal transformation. Together, we create immersive experiences that blend science-backed tools with heart-centered guidance.
A Safe Guided Experience with Shannon
Every workshop and retreat is guided by Shannon Rollins, founder of A Way Forward. With training in Clinical Hypnosis, Breathwork, and trauma-informed care, Shannon creates a grounded and compassionate space where participants feel supported throughout their journey.
Her approach blends science-backed techniques and intuitive guidance, ensuring each experience is held with care, clarity, and emotional safety. Whether you’re new to this type of work or have explored healing practices before, Shannon meets you where you are and gently leads you forward.
Upcoming Offerings
Stay connected for announcements on half-day workshops, full-day intensives, and multi-day retreats.
Group Breathwork Journeys
Somatic Group Breathwork Journey for Empowerment
Offered Monthly
Community group sessions with music and powerful themes for release & personal power.
$50
Breathwork + Hypnosis Program
Our 4-week transformational program combining breathwork, subconscious work, and group support.
Coming Soon
Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation
Take Your First Breath Toward Healing
In this complimentary call, you’ll have the space to share your intentions, ask questions, and explore how a group program can support you. Whether in person or online, this first step helps you feel safe, supported, and ready to begin your journey.
When the way isn’t clear, we help you find peace, clarity, and a path forward.
Sessions are available both in-person and virtually to meet you where you are.

