Recover your peace, one breath at a time.

Welcome to a space designed for renewal. I'm Cari Bourquin, founder of Chaparral Gardens Breath & Sound, offering conscious connected breathwork and sound healing on our organic farm on California's Central Coast.

Here, overlooking the forest and fields, we invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself, with the earth, and with the quiet power within.

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In session with Cari Bourquin.

Why Breathwork
& Sound Healing?

Breathwork and sound are simple, natural tools with profound effects. Together, they help you:

✓ Release stress and tension stored in the body

✓ Process and let go of trauma or emotional blocks

✓ Restore balance to the nervous system

✓ Spark creativity and inner clarity

✓ Feel lighter, calmer, and more connected to yourself and the world around you

Each session is a chance to reset: body, mind, and spirit.

Join Us.

Join Us.

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 Book a private session

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 Join a group class

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  • "Cari is a truly gifted guide. With her intuitive, sweet presence, she has created a safe, sacred space for deep self-discovery. Her sessions are more than just a moment of peace, they are a gateway for renewal. I highly recommend this experience for anyone ready to return to their own inner clarity—it’s truly magical!"

    —Mary F.

  • "If you have the chance to experience breathwork, a sound bath, or a retreat with Cari, consider yourself blessed and do it. She brings so much warmth, care, intuition, and thoughtfulness into everything she offers. Her heart centered, ethereal presence truly shines through."

    —Megan A.

  • "If you’re in the Atascadero area and looking for something truly transformative, I cannot recommend Chaparral Breath and Sound Studio enough. It was an unforgettable experience, and I can’t wait to return!"

    —Cathy M.