Deep Exhale
November 11–15, 2026
Imagine arriving at the edge of Kootenay Lake, setting down everything you've been carrying, and having five days to feel more stable, nourished and alive.
Deep Exhale is a 6-week immersive experience — rooted in neuroscience, somatic practice, and the quiet intelligence of your own body — for women who are ready to reconnect with themselves and discover a new way of being.
Expand through ease.
Unhurried and nourished.
Rest, receive, return.
Our time together will gently expand your capacity for sustainable growth and ease. First we learn together online; then we settle into a spacious 4-night retreat; followed by gentle, supported integration.
Would you like to join us?
Our Walk Together
Online Foundations (pre retreat)
Our four online sessions will prepare you to arrive at the retreat feeling grounded and ready. We will meet weekly to settle in, build connection with the group, and begin noticing the small signals of safety and ease your body already knows how to follow.
In-Person Retreat
Spacious immersion at The Sentinel in Kaslo, BC. Includes a heart-opening medicine ceremony to quiet the mind and awaken the senses.
*See complete retreat schedule below
Online Integration (post retreat)
Two post retreat sessions give what emerged at The Sentinel somewhere to land. We will gather to share, reflect, and find ways to weave retreat takeaways into everyday life.
Group Size
Intimate, limited to 12 participants
Investment
The full 6-week experience includes all sessions, lodging, and nourishing onsite meals.
- Shared room – $3,200 CAD
- Private queen – $3,500 CAD
- Private king – $3,750 CAD
*Payment plans are available.
Testimonials
"Paula and Alannah have an incredible way of holding space. I felt so safe and cared for throughout. My experience in Deep Exhale has changed my life in a potent and beautiful way." — JD
"The weaving together of teachings ahead of time with the medicine retreat created a powerful container for growth and transformation. There was room for everything and everyone in this gracefully held container. I came in struggling with a challenging family situation. I left with greater inner peace, a more regulated nervous system, and specific tools for maintaining the changes. A one-of-a-kind experience." — RC
"The Deep Exhale experience was such a gift to myself. Paula and Alannah are such thoughtful guides. I felt so safe in their support. It was the most elegant and sweet experience I have ever been a part of." — EP
The Location
Unwind and recharge at The Sentinel — a quiet and private lakeside setting nestled on the serene shores of Kootenay Lake in Kaslo, BC. The property is vibrant with life: walking trails, lakeside benches, hot tub, cedar sauna, inspired art.
Guests can expect simple, cozy, and elegant guest rooms with stunning lake or mountain views. Nourishing meals cater to all dietary preferences. At the heart of the property is the Maloca, a breathtaking timber-framed roundhouse where we will gather for connection, deep learning, and transformative experiences together.
Retreat Itinerary
Wednesday, Nov 11
3pm arrival
Welcome Circle, Dinner, Ceremony Prep
Sauna, Cedar Tub & Sleep Well
Thursday, Nov 12
Medicine Ceremony in the Maloca
Friday, Nov 13
Integration Circle, Individual Support
Space for Rest, Reflection, Nature, Creativity
Saturday, Nov 14
Personalized Human Design Sessions
Somatic Practices & Nervous System Tools
Sunday, Nov 15
Closing Circle: What We're Carrying Forward
Noon departure
Curious to learn more?
Book a Discovery Call to explore whether this experience feels like a good fit. We'd be delighted to connect with you.
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Alannah Hillstrom is a certified Human Design Guide and Organic Intelligence® Coach with a practice rooted in the belief that sustainable change begins with self-understanding. She helps clients live with greater ease and alignment with who they really are.
"My own healing journey taught me how to honour my energy, embrace my emotional experiences, and live with a deeper sense of purpose. It's an honour to offer that same support to others — helping you navigate life's intensities with compassion and care."
Alannah Hillstrom
Human Design Guide and Organic Intelligence® Coach
Paula Pensiero is a Relational Somatic Practitioner and Psychedelic Facilitator whose work centers around the idea that healing doesn't require force — it requires safety. She brings deep training in trauma-informed somatic therapy and medicine work to every space she holds.
"Everything I offer is rooted in my own lived experience — a weaving of personal practice, deep study, and a lifelong passion for what it means to be fully alive. It's an honour to hold attuned, nurturing space where my clients can feel free to be fully themselves."
Paula Pensiero
Relational Somatic Practitioner and Psychedelic Facilitator
Ready to join us?
Reserve your spot with a $500 deposit and begin the registration process.
If you're new to Deep Exhale we will be in touch for a short intake call.
Registration deadline is October 1, 2026.