14 Day 130-Hours Breathwork Facilitator Training (Module 2) in Dilijan, Armenia
Transformative Breathwork Teacher Training in Armenia
Step into a transformative Breathwork and Trauma Awareness Retreat and Teacher Training with AtmaBreath. This immersive program blends time-honored practices with modern, trauma-informed approaches, guiding you into a deeper understanding, healing, and professional skill in the field of breathwork.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Meditation and yoga
- Breathwork experiential practice
- Theory classes and sharing circles
- Holistic spiritual practices
- Physical and energy practices
- Daily nourishing meals
- 13 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
13 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 9.75
Accommodation
Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
You will stay in a twin room at GreenWood Dilijan Hotel. The hotel offers bed linens, bath towels, hand soaps, housekeeping services, and Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas.
Program
Breathwork and trauma awareness intensive retreat and teacher training course
Facilitator Training (Module 2) equips participants with the tools, techniques, and confidence to guide others on their breathwork and trauma healing journeys. In this immersive training, we explore the art of holding space, guiding others through their breathwork experience, and understanding the nuances of trauma-sensitive facilitation. As facilitators, you become the bridges to healing, helping individuals navigate their emotions and memories with the power of conscious breathing. Module 2 is a masterclass in empathy, communication, and creating a safe container for profound healing to unfold.
This training offers a comprehensive exploration of breathwork as a powerful tool for healing and transformation, with a strong focus on trauma awareness and integration. Guided by experienced teachers, you’ll gain practical skills and a deep understanding of the connection between breath, mind, body, and spirit. Through theory, experiential learning, and hands-on practice, you’ll learn to facilitate safe, transformative spaces for yourself and others, empowering profound shifts in consciousness and well-being.
This course not only enhances your professional skill set but also supports your personal growth. By combining trauma-informed techniques with breathwork, you’ll become a compassionate and resilient practitioner, capable of guiding others on their healing journeys with grace and knowledge.
Becoming a breathwork facilitator
Module 2 is tailored for those who aspire to become certified breathwork facilitators. Building on the personal healing experiences of module 1, this module equips you with the skills, knowledge, and ethical principles needed to guide others through their healing and transformation. You’ll learn how to create safe, sacred spaces for clients to explore their breathwork journey and gain practical experience in facilitating sessions.
- Graduates of module 1 or any accredited breathwork teacher training
- Aspiring breathwork facilitators
- Therapists wanting to support clients with breathwork practices
For module 2: facilitator training, it is available to students who have completed module 1 or have done conscious connected breathwork training with other schools. The module 2 training is unique in that students will be creating, preparing, and facilitating breathwork sessions. By the time they graduate, they will be fully ready to start leading breathwork sessions.
Why take this course?
- Unlock healing potential - Use the power of breathwork to access and heal deep-seated wounds, fears, and traumas.
- Transform consciousness - Experience altered states of awareness, deepening your connection with your soul and the spiritual dimension.
- Comprehensive trauma knowledge - Learn from trauma-healing experts about different types of trauma, trauma responses, ptsd, and techniques for integration and nervous system regulation
- Practical tools for facilitators - Gain skills to create safe, non-judgmental spaces for self-discovery and healing, both individually and in groups.
- Personal growth and empowerment - Embark on a journey of self-discovery, shadow work, and inner transformation, unlocking your potential to live a purposeful life.
- Expert guidance - Learn from experienced teachers and practitioners in a safe and supportive environment.
- Community and connection - Engage in authentic conversations, meaningful connections, and shared growth with like-minded individuals.
- Professional development - Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to guide others on their healing journeys with compassion and expertise.
Course content
Breathwork
- Multi-style breathwork
- Holotropic style breathwork
- Rebirthing breathwork
- Breathwork water therapy
- Partner breathwork
- Mirroring breathwork
- Chakra healing breathwork
- Breathwork as therapy
- Spiritual aspects of breathwork
- Music in breathwork
- Structure of a breathwork session
- Breathwork experiences
- Physiology of breath
- Touch in breathwork
Trauma awareness & healing
- How trauma impacts the brain physiology
- Dissociation and the six steps of integration in the brain
- What is the psychosomatic body work(exercise to demonstrate)
- The styles of attachment and their impact on relationships
- Adverse childhood experiences and their impact on mental health
- The impact of trauma on relationships between parents and children(exercise to demonstrate)
- Assessment of generalized anxiety disorder, depression, ptsd
- Post-traumatic growth(will follow with an exercise)
- Self-compassion practice
- Mindfulness(exercises to practice grounding)
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Signs of a regulated nervous system (exercises that might help the regulation)
- Shame and learned helplessness
Facilitator development
- Facilitator ethics
- Creating safe spaces for healing
- Class structure and session flow
- Selecting and working with music in breathwork
- Facilitating group dynamics
- Managing emotional releases and trauma responses
- Student-led classes: As part of the facilitator training, students will design and lead their own breathwork class, from music selection to facilitating the session. Teachers will assist and guide the process, offering feedback and support to refine their skills.
Holistic and spiritual practices
- Mastering belief systems
- Authentic manifestation and alignment
- Structure of the mind and conditioning
- Shamanic journey meditation
- Active meditations
- Mantra healing
- Cacao ceremony
- Sound healing
- Singing circle
Physical and energetic practices
- Multi-style yoga sessions
- Walking meditation
- Chakra energy balancing
- Grounding techniques
- Body awareness practices
- Breath and movement integration.1
Daily schedule
- 07:00 Morning practice (meditation and yoga)
- 08:15 Breakfast
- 09:00 Theory class
- 11:00 Breathwork (experiential practice)
- 13:00 Lunch and self-study
- 15:30 Theory class
- 17:30 Experiential practice
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:00 Sharing circle (cacao ceremony, singing circle, etc.)
Instructors
Prem Luca Firewolf
Prem Luca Firewolf is a breathwork master with 40 years of experience in ancient spiritual teachings and 26 years of experience in breathwork. He has facilitated a series of darkness retreats, vision quests, Shamanic healing ceremonies, and sweat lodges. He spent a long time in India where he met Osho and became his Sannyasin. He studied breathwork with Stan Grof and Rebirthing with Leonard Orr. He has been following the Native American traditions and the Circle Way with his elder Manitonquat- Medicine Story.His journey has given him knowledge and experience about Shamanism and medicine plants
Kristine Kirakosyan
Kristine embarked on a self-discovery spiritual journey in 2015, leaving behind her corporate and academic duties to travel the world, experiencing meditation, yoga, shamanism, energy work, and different spiritual practices. After living in the monastery in Thailand with the monks, Kristine discovered her calling - being in service to people. One of the very important spiritual paths for her spiritual growth was the Wat Paa Sang Tham temple (Thailand), where she stayed to deepen her practice of meditation (Vipassana, Anapanasati). She has also been on Shamanic path for many years.
Keghani Mardikian
Keghani Mardikian, MSW, RSW, is a clinical counselor with extensive experience in trauma therapy. She graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada, and is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She also incorporates EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy to help clients develop self-awareness and make positive changes. Keghani recently moved to Armenia but continues to work for Camino Wellbeing and has a private counselling practice.
Samantha Kelsie
Samantha Kelsie is a 500YTT Yoga Teacher specializing in Yin Yoga Therapy, as well as a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, Chakradance facilitator, sound healer, and Reiki practitioner. Through workshops, retreats, and one-on-one sessions, she weaves together somatic practices, energy work, and ancient teachings to support people in reconnecting with their body, breath, and inner wisdom — creating space for healing, clarity, and deeper self-awareness.
Retreat location
Dilijan
Dilijan, often referred to as the “Green Heart” of Armenia, is a picturesque city nestled in the lush landscapes of the Tavush Province. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, Dilijan stands out as a haven of tranquility and wellness, with its pristine forests, clear lakes, and crisp mountain air. The city’s unique charm lies in its verdant surroundings, where dense forests of deciduous and coniferous trees carpet the slopes of the Dilijan National Park.
This abundant greenery not only paints the landscape in vibrant hues but also contributes to the city’s reputation for having healing air. This healing air is not only a delight for the senses but is also believed to have positive effects on physical and mental well-being. Breathing in the crisp, clean air while surrounded by the serene beauty of Dilijan can be a rejuvenating experience, promoting relaxation and a sense of inner peace.
Distances
- Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) - 2 hours drive
Food
During your training, AtmaBreath takes pride in offering a diverse and delectable array of vegetarian and vegan meals, carefully crafted to cater to a range of dietary preferences. Their commitment to providing wholesome and flavorful options is reflected in their menu, where they celebrate the abundance of locally sourced ingredients.
Armenia, renowned for its rich agricultural heritage, provides you with a bounty of fresh and high-quality fruits and vegetables. Their chefs draw inspiration from the vibrant colors and flavors that define Armenian produce, creating dishes that showcase the best of the region’s culinary offerings. Armenia’s fame for its water and abundant sunshine plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of its ingredients.
The pure mountain spring water and ample sunlight contribute to the robust flavors and nutritional richness of the produce they incorporate into their dishes. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, or simply someone who appreciates a delicious and health-conscious meal, the menu at the training promises a culinary journey that mirrors the beauty and vitality of the Armenian landscape.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
What's included
- Breathwork Manual
- Trip to Haghartsin: a 13th-century monastery located in Dilijan National Park
- 13 nights accommodation
- 3 vegan-vegetarian nourishing buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Hot drinks available throughout the day
- Wi-Fi in rooms and public Areas.
- Welcome bag
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Zvartnots International Airport
78 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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