Join a Remarkable Community of Healers!

For a radical, heart opening and soul embodying exploration, immersion and training into the Heart of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels (8EV).

We are the lineage holders of the greatest healers that have walked the earth. Step fully into your sovereignty and let’s generate communities that are resilient, intuitive and compassionate.  

The Eight Extraordinary Vessels are an initiatory path into the very core of what it means to be human. Experience the inspiration, insight and clarity of aligning with the very essence of Chinese Medicine. Meet the complex challenges of our time with skill, responsive attunement and grace.

Three and half days of clinical education, embodiment exercises, meditations, breathwork, movement, deep inquiry, intuitive refinement and community to uncover the unique and needed gifts only you can offer the world.

Hear Yvonne and Luke’s 8EV Podcast Series

They are the pathways the soul feels through to discern its’ karmic lessons.

The Vessels are more than energy meridians in the body. They are energy flows within Nature.

The 8EV provide the energetic structure for undifferentiated, unified consciousness to differentiate into polarity, move through time and space, manifest into the here and now moment, and hold the pain and hurt that we accumulate along the way, as we stumble into the unknown.

They provide the potency and capacity for self-reflection, curiosity and deep insight to gain ground within our very own being in an embodied way.

Graduates Say,

Empowerment, Wisdom, Gratitude

I cannot recommend the 8EV training highly enough. This transformative experience has given me a profound understanding and deep embodiment of the subtle energies that shape my reality. Every aspect of the training was thoughtfully explored, shedding light on the darkest corners of my psyche and helping me reconnect with the most forgotten parts of my body.

What truly set this workshop apart was the beautiful sense of community created through the synergy of the group. Luke and Yvonne fostered a safe and nurturing environment where we could be vulnerable and authentic, encouraging open dialogue and genuine connection. I left feeling deeply supported by a network of like-minded individuals who feel like family, all united in our commitment to growth and healing.

I feel more empowered to step into my fullest potential with confidence. The wisdom I’ve gained is immense, and I am excited to see how it will continue to ripple through my work and my life. My gratitude to Luke and Yvonne is boundless for this remarkable offering and for guiding us on such a beautiful, unforgettable journey. This experience is truly a gift to humanity. Thank you!

Alla Pap L.Ac.

“What does one say of the—or certainly one of the—most profound transformative experiences of one’s life? The work in these embodiment workshops and practices had helped me easily and gently—but not without heartache and vulnerability—integrate the disparate parts of myself, but known and unknown, in the whole of my Being. (Key word here is “whole”.) As a result, I am a better practitioner, boss, father, partner, and Human Being. (Key word here is “Being”.) What a relief to finally know contentment in my heart.

Luke is a masterful facilitator and Yvonne is a generous fount of knowledge and wisdom, and both are as real as people can be. Together they create a container that is safe, fun, playful, welcoming, generous, and accepting. What they are creating through these workshops is profound and needed, and I am forever grateful.”

James Whitmore, L.Ac.

Breitenbush Hotsprings is an iconic holistic and spiritual retreat center in the heart of the volcanic old growth sanctuary of the Central Oregon Cascade Mountain range. As a guest at Breitenbush, everything is taken care of for you. The container they create holds you in so many ways, from the gentle support of the hot spring water to the delicious homemade organic meals three times a day. All around you, the natural beauty of the Willamette National Forest provides a cradle of wilderness to facilitate deep healing. The Breitenbush River cascades through the retreat site and brings life, moisture, and an icy freshness to the landscape.

As a profession we have defaulted to an allopathic model of community, many of us siloed in our individual practices, apart from the communal nature of our medicine.

We give our heart of hearts to our patients, yet we are disconnected from one another.

As providers, we know the grit it took to get here, and the challenges we face every day, as we practice an esoteric art and science in a world that does not fully understand it.

A deep intention of the Heart of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels Training is to integrate, connect and anchor as a community into the ancient lineage and tradition of our tried-and-true medicine, and deeply support one another in a world that needs our resourced and inspired presence.

Your Trainers

With nearly thirty years of meditation experience, he is a gifted teacher of various healing and spiritual practices for the novice and advanced practitioner.

FAQ:

Will all four retreats be offered this year?

Likely, we will offer 2-3 retreats a year. Frequency of the retreats will depend on our ability to secure retreat sites.

Do I have to attend all four retreats?

You do not have to attend all four of the retreats. You may participate in as many as you like.

What is the closest airport to Breitenbush?

The closest airport with the most flight options is Portland International Airport, PDX

Can I carpool with someone to the retreat?

Yes. 6 weeks prior to the retreat we will send out a ride share document for you to coordinate rides.

What is the refund policy?

Because Breitenbush is hosting the retreat we have to align with their refund policy which is:

Cancellation and refund requests submitted at least 14 days prior to the start date of this event will be accepted, and the full balance will be refunded minus a $100.00 service charge. Requests submitted less than 14 days prior to the start date of this event will be accepted, but a refund will only be applied if the space can be filled from our wait list. The $100.00 service charge will still be collected.