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Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez of A Way Forward Hypnotherapy and Breathwork in Orlando, Florida.

Workshops & Retreats

Immersive in-person and virtual experiences for emotional healing, nervous system reset, and deep transformation, guided by clinical hypnotherapist Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez.

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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.

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What You’ll Experience

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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 trauma release, emotional healing, and nervous system reset

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to reprogram the subconscious and release old patterns

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Integration Practices

HeartMath® Practices

science-backed tools for stress resilience and heart-brain coherence

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journaling, meditation, and guided reflection

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Community Connection

shared healing with like-minded people on a similar path

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Why Join a Workshop or Retreat?

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Retreats provide structured environments designed to reduce stress at the source. A Way Forward workshops and retreats in Orlando, FL are specifically designed to:

  • Reduce stress, anxiety, and burnout by bringing your nervous system back into balance

  • Support emotional healing from grief, trauma, life transitions, and overwhelm

  • Provide somatic and subconscious tools you can carry into everyday life

  • Connect you with a safe, heart-centered healing community

  • Offer dedicated time away from distractions to focus fully on your healing journey

  • Experience the transformational combination of breathwork and hypnotherapy together

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Who It’s For

Our workshops and retreats are for anyone seeking:

Healing and release from stress, anxiety, or emotional weight

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Clarity during major life transitions, breakups, grief, career changes

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A deeper connection to themselves and others

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Spiritual growth, self-discovery, and personal empowerment

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Burnout recovery and nervous system regulation

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An introduction to breathwork, hypnotherapy, or somatic healing

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No prior experience with breathwork, hypnosis, or HeartMath® is needed. Just bring your openness and willingness to explore.

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Partnered With

Collaborating to Bring Healing Into More Communities

A Way Forward is proud to partner with wellness studios, healing centers, and organizations across Orlando and Central Florida to bring transformational breathwork workshops and wellness experiences into more communities. If you're interested in hosting a workshop or retreat with Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez, we'd love to connect.

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Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez, clinical hypnotherapist and breathwork facilitator in Orlando, Florida.
Contact Us About Partnerships
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A Safe Guided Experience with Shannon

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Every workshop and retreat is guided by Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez, founder of A Way Forward and a certified clinical hypnotherapist, QHHT Level 2 practitioner, and Pause Breathwork Facilitator based in Orlando, FL.

With training in clinical hypnotherapy, somatic breathwork, NLP, and trauma-informed care, Shannon creates a grounded and compassionate space where participants feel genuinely safe throughout their healing journey. Her approach blends science-backed techniques with intuitive guidance, ensuring each experience is held with care, clarity, and emotional attunement.

Whether you're brand new to this type of healing work or a seasoned practitioner, Shannon meets you exactly where you are and gently guides you forward.

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Upcoming Offerings

Stay connected for announcements on half-day workshops, full-day intensives, and multi-day retreats.

Group Breathwork Journeys

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Somatic Group Breathwork Journey for Empowerment

Offered Monthly

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Monthly somatic group breathwork journey in Orlando, FL, a powerful community healing experience with music, headphones, and intentional themes for emotional release, trauma healing, and personal empowerment. Open to all levels. No experience necessary.

$55

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Breathwork + Hypnosis Program

Our 4-week transformational program combining breathwork, subconscious work, and group support.

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Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation

Take Your First Breath Toward Healing

Ready to join a breathwork workshop or wellness retreat in Orlando? In this complimentary 15-minute call with Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez, you'll share your intentions, ask questions, and find out which upcoming experience is the right fit for your healing journey. In-person events in Orlando and Central Florida, with virtual options available worldwide.

When the way isn’t clear, we help you find peace, clarity, and a path forward.

Schedule My Free Consultation

Sessions are available both in-person and virtually to meet you where you are.