Body-Based Breathwork Facilitator Training

Transformative Healing

Breathwork • Heart-Centered Facilitation Skills • Bodywork • Mindfulness and Inquiry • Movement

Next training begins in March 2025. For an application, email: [email protected].

For the past decade, we’ve empowered hundreds of people with the transformative and healing benefits of breathwork. Our participants have asked for more and we have responded with this in-depth training. We bring a new flavor to the field of breathwork through an integration of bodywork, mindfulness, self-inquiry, movement, conscious communication and heart-centered facilitation.

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Join the Community

In this 120+ hour training program spanning nine months, you will become part of a community of practitioners dedicated to making a positive impact in the world through the transformative practice of breathwork. Depression, anxiety, loss, uncertainty, disconnection from the body and feelings of discontent are epidemic in our society. Breathwork provides a path to a more balanced way of living. Throughout this training, you will master techniques to release emotional patterns and physical trauma stored in the body, paving the way for deeper engagement and a meaningful life.

A foundation of mindfulness

Mindfulness and self-inquiry practices are an integral part of our training, as we believe true healing begins with the self. Individual, partner and small group reflection activities are part of the program to foster introspection and cultivate more self-awareness and self-compassion. Increased skillful awareness allows you to support others more effectively in their healing process.

Safe space is an essential element in setting the stage for healing. We will provide you with tools to create safe space and more importantly, we will model it for you through our teaching and our presence during throughout the training.

You will learn the skills needed to offer one-on-one breathwork sessions and to facilitate group breathwork sessions as well as how to harness the power of breathwork for your own personal growth and transformation.

What impressed me the most was the gentle and loving leadership. The pure inner joy they radiated was evident in every session. I left feeling renewed, rejuvenated and grounded.

Yvette B., LMT in Carlsbad, CA

I loved the authentic and open space that was created for us to learn and experience in. It felt very safe to me.

Stephanie, LMBT in Raleigh, NC

The Details

This training offers:

Comprehensive 120+ hours training: 80 hours of in-person sessions, 15 hours of live webinars (via Zoom), and self-paced learning through meditation, reflective practices, group practicums and reading.
A powerful place to learn: We meet 4 weekends over nine months at Sanctuary Retreat Center near Charlottesville, VA, situated in the foothills of the Shenandoah mountains in Nelson County.
Immerse in community: Connect with individuals dedicated to personal and collective growth.
Master body-centered techniques: Acquire hands-on skills for effective breathwork sessions.
Develop nervous system regulation practices: Learn methods to manage mood and enhance overall well-being.
Create a healing environment: Gain the ability to foster a safe space that supports others in their healing journey.
Enhance insight, awareness, and self-compassion: Utilize tools that promote deeper self-understanding and kindness.
Strengthen professional boundaries and ethics: Work effectively within clear and ethical boundaries.
Guide transformative breathwork: Receive in-depth training to safely lead individualized and impactful breathwork processes.
Facilitate groups effectively: Learn a proven process for leading and guiding group sessions.
Expand your therapeutic practice: Integrate breathwork, meditation, bodywork techniques, and expressive movement into your practice.
Utilize music for transformation: Explore the art of using music to drive change and healing.
Participate in mentoring opportunities: Assist in our Breath, Body & Sound retreats and earn 18-21 continuing education hours for massage therapists, depending on location.
9-month training cost: $2650 early application price before 10/1 (price held with a $500 deposit) + accommodations/meals at Sanctuary Retreat Center, starting at $296.50 for each weekend. Final payment due 2/1/25.
Limited space: Join a select group of up to 18 participants for an immersive learning experience.

Professional Trainings

Prerequisite & Admission

Massage Therapists and Other Professionals

Prerequisite: One in-person Breath, Body & Sound retreat within the last 5 years.

Admission: By application only. To request application, email [email protected].

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everyone interested in the transformative nature of breathwork and meditation. It is not limited to any one background or profession although having experience with bodywork, yoga, counseling or energy work is helpful. This advanced training is designed to expand the understanding and experience of breathwork, deepen your relationship to the present moment and learn tools to help others thrive in the world.

Yes. Prior to applying for the program, you must have taken the in-person prerequisite course Breath, Body & Sound within the past 5 years. If you aren’t sure when you took your last Breath, Body & Sound course with us, please be in touch.

If you need to take the prerequisite course, we are offering it on the following dates. All of these locations meet the prerequisite requirement:

~~October 5-11 at LePianore in Tuscany, Italy~~ FULL, wait list available
~~October 27-November 2 at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa in Costa Rica~~ FULL, wait list available
December 28-31, 2024 at Sanctuary Retreat Center in Faber, VA
February 27-March 2, 2025 at Heartwood Retreat Center in Blue Ridge, GA
March 20-23, 2025 at Sanctuary Retreat Center in Faber, VA
April 19-25, 2025 at Ephesus Retreat in Turkey 2 spots left
September 18-21, 2025 at Sanctuary Retreat Center in Faber, VA
October 11-17, 2025 at Le Pianore in Tuscany, Italy
April 18-25, 2026 at Bagus Jati in Bali

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The in-person portion of the training will take place over four weekends:

March 27-30, 2025
June 26-29, 2025
September 25-28, 2025
December 4-7, 2025

Participants should plan to arrive at each weekend class between 1-3 pm on Thursday to get settled into their accommodations. You also have the option to arrive the day before on Wednesday. Each weekend class will end on Sunday at 3pm.

There will also be three five-hour Zoom live webinars on June 1, August 17 and November 9 from 10am-4pm with a one-hour lunch break.

Attendance is mandatory for all in-person and Zoom sessions.

Yes. Applications for the 2025 training are available by contacting Tracey at [email protected]

This residential training is being held at Sanctuary Retreat Center in Nelson County, Virginia situated in the foothills of the Shenandoah mountains. It is a place of depth, wholeness and presence – a beautiful mirror for this training. The Sanctuary Retreat Center has on-site wellbeing services available (massage, energy work, acupuncture and emotional balancing) as well as walking trails and meditation spaces.

$2,650 if application is received by October 1, 2024
$2,850 if application is received by December 1, 2024
After December 5, 2024 tuition is $3050

Space is limited to 18. A $500 deposit holds your price.

*Accommodations and meals are additional.

The cost for accommodations and meals begins at $292.50 per person for 3 nights, depending on your accommodations choice:

Couple, per person (queen bed) $292.50
Double, per person (two twin beds) $315
Small single $465
Large single $525

Extra nights prior to or after the training can be added for an extra fee (Wednesday and/or Sunday night – includes meals).

Couple or double per person, per night $100
Small single, per night $155
Large single, per night $175

Registration and payment for accommodations and meals will be made directly to Sanctuary Retreat Center through their online portal and will be due 30 days prior to each of our four weekend classes.

No. Whether you live nearby or have alternative accommodations, the residential community-based experience is a vital part of the training. All participants stay on-site with your choice of single or double accommodations.

Yes. A $500 deposit will be due at time of application acceptance. A second $500 deposit will be due on December 1, 2024. Final payment is due by February 1, 2025.

You are welcome to make partial payments towards the second deposit and final balance as long as you meet the deadlines.

To support those seeking NCBTMB-approved CE hours for massage license renewal and re-certification, we offer a mentorship program as part of our Body-Based Breathwork Facilitator Training. By participating as a mentee in one of our retreats, you’ll gain hands-on experience as a breathwork facilitator, including working with new groups and receiving guidance on retreat logistics. Each retreat attended will provide you with 18-21 CE hours. There is no additional fee for the mentorship program, though you will be responsible for your own accommodations and travel expenses.

Additionally, you can access our 3 CE hour Ethics: Cultivating a Mindful Practice live webinar at no cost within 18 months of starting the program.

Request an application for this training by contacting Tracey at [email protected]. Once your application is reviewed and accepted, we will send you a link to reserve your spot in the training with a $500 deposit.

Reach out to either Tracey at [email protected] or 919-907-0579, or Sharon at [email protected] or 919-410-6274. We’d be delighted to talk with you!

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Our basic work is to become full human beings, and to inspire full human beingness in other people who feel starved about their lives.

– Chogyam Trungpa

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