21 Day 220-Hour Breathwork and Trauma Awareness Teacher Training in Goa, India
Transformative Breathwork and Trauma Awareness Training in India
Dive deep into the healing power of breath with AtmaBreath's 23-day breathwork and trauma awareness teacher training in Goa, India. This immersive 220-hour program blends ancient breathwork techniques with modern trauma healing approaches, designed for seekers, healers, and aspiring facilitators ready to transform themselves and others. Learn to hold safe, compassionate spaces and guide powerful breathwork journeys, while experiencing personal growth, nervous system regulation, and gaining the practical skills needed to launch your facilitation career.
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Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- Daily meditation and yoga classes to support mind-body balance
- 6-month online practicum for ongoing mentorship and integration after graduation
- Comprehensive curriculum covering breathwork, trauma healing, and holistic experiential practices
- In-depth theory lessons complemented by sharing circles for community connection
- 20 nights of comfortable accommodation
- Daily nourishing meals (breakfast and dinner) are provided for your convenience and well-being
- Guidance from highly experienced teachers and masters in the field
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
19 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 9
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Garden
- Smoke-free property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Wireless internet
You will be accommodated in Nalanda Retreat with full use of resort amenities, including two swimming pools, relaxation areas, gardens, private beach access with sun loungers, and Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas. The cozy, bright garden view standard rooms are thoughtfully designed, keeping heritage, space, and grace in mind, and come with your private balcony. Bed linens, bath towels, hand soap, and housekeeping services are provided.
Program
Welcome to an enriching and transformative journey that blends the wisdom of ancient practices with modern techniques, coupled with essential knowledge in trauma awareness. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of breathwork as AtmaBreath extends a warm invitation to join their exceptional training.
Taking place in the serene landscapes of Goa, this training 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 with trauma awareness and gain practical experience in facilitating sessions.
As you engage in this transformative training, you will not only expand your professional skill set but also embark on a personal journey of self-discovery and growth. Through a harmonious blend of theory, experiential learning, and hands-on practice, develop a profound understanding of the breathwork process and its potential to bring about transformative shifts in consciousness and well-being.
Join AtmaBreath for this extraordinary training, where you will embark on a journey that empowers you to create lasting change, both within yourself and in the lives of those you have the privilege to serve. By combining trauma awareness with breathwork in the lush setting of Goa, they believe you will not only harness the transformative power of your breath but also become a more empathetic, informed, and resilient breathworker, capable of holding a safe space for yourself and others with grace, knowledge, and compassion.
Enroll in this breathwork-intensive training in Goa now to commence a transformative journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment through the unique synergy of breathwork and trauma awareness amidst the enchanting landscapes of Goa.
Why attend their breathwork retreat and teacher training in Goa?
Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment by attending their breathwork intensive and teacher training in the breathtaking setting of Goa, India. Wondering why you should be a part of this transformative experience? Here are compelling reasons to attend their breathwork teacher training with a special emphasis on trauma awareness:
1. Expert guidance in a tropical paradise
Immerse yourself in the serene and rejuvenating atmosphere of Goa, where their renowned breathwork master, breathwork teachers, and a clinical trauma healing specialist, will guide you through an intensive breathwork training. Benefit from their wealth of knowledge against the backdrop of Goa’s natural beauty.
2. Comprehensive foundation
This retreat is a solid foundation for those looking to deepen their understanding and expertise in breathwork and trauma healing. It’s an opportunity to gain comprehensive insights into the therapeutic potential of breathwork and its intricate connection to mind, body, and spirit.
3. Multifaceted exploration
Dive deep into a multifaceted exploration of breathwork, gaining profound insights into its therapeutic potential. Understand the relationship between breath and trauma healing through effective techniques and tools. Learn to support individuals on their transformative journey to healing and empowerment.
4. Personal and professional growth
This transformative training isn’t just about expanding your professional skill set; it’s a holistic experience that encourages personal growth. Through a blend of theory, experiential learning, and hands-on practice, you’ll develop a profound understanding of the breathwork process and its potential to bring about transformative shifts in consciousness and well-being.
5. A unique retreat experience
Join AtmaBreath in Goa for an extraordinary retreat that goes beyond conventional training. In the lush and vibrant setting of Goa, you will experience a unique synergy of breathwork and trauma awareness, fostering lasting change within yourself and enabling you to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
What is the aim of this course?
The course will equip 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, incorporating trauma awareness and somatic tools, while gaining practical experience in facilitating sessions.
This module serves as a prerequisite, guiding participants to explore various practices and techniques, fostering a deep familiarity with the transformative power of breathwork. At the same time, this retreat is also meant to be guidance to those who are on a spiritual path or are just starting to get familiar with the spiritual world.
Breathwork modalities:
- Multistyle breathwork
- Holotropic style breathwork
- Rebirthing breathwork
- Breathwork water therapy
- Partner and mirroring breathwork
- Chakra healing and balancing breathwork
- Breathwork as therapy
- Touch and breath
- Spiritual aspects of breathwork
- Structure of a breathwork session
- Music in breathwork
- Breathwork experiences
Trauma awareness and healing:
- How trauma affects brain physiology
- Dissociation and six steps of integration
- Psychosomatic bodywork (with demo)
- Attachment styles and their impact
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
- Trauma's effects on family dynamics (with demo)
- Assessment tools: GAD, Depression, PTSD
- Post-traumatic growth (with exercise)
- Mindfulness and grounding practices
Self-compassion tools
- Somatic exercises for the nervous system regulation
- Complementary and alternative approaches
- Shame and learned helplessness
Facilitator development:
- Facilitator ethics and boundaries
- Creating safe spaces for healing
- Breathwork class structure and flow
- Selecting and using music effectively
- Managing group dynamics and trauma responses
- Student-led classes: Design and facilitate your Session (with guidance and feedback)
Daily schedule
- 07:00 Morning practice (meditation and yoga)
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Theory class
- 11:30 Experiential practice (Breathwork, trauma healing, somatic therapy, etc.)
- 13:30 Rest and self-study
- 15:30 Theory class
- 17:00 Experiential practice (Breathwork, trauma healing, somatic therapy,y etc.)
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:00 Sharing circle, singing circle, sound healing, cacao ceremony, 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.
Mayoori
Mayoori is a Mantra Mystic and Healer; an energy alchemist with 25+ years in Sanskrit and Meditation Healing practices. She is a classically trained Hindustani Music Practitioner and Dancer of the form “Kathak” and has created an energy module of dance- “Mantra Dance”. She learned Energy Healing from an internationally renowned Master for more than 7 years. She has certifications in A2B coachin, Reiki, Pranic Healing, Crystal Healing, Sacred dance and other modalities. She has spent time in Ashrams since early childhood and has influenced of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Sri Yogananda Paramahamsa.
Retreat location
Located directly on Goa's Mandrem Beach, between green gardens and the blue of the Arabian Sea, is the Nalanda Retreat. The coastal town of Mandrem is located on the central west coast of India in the state of Goa. Due to the climate and the harmonious rhythm of life, which is characterized by balance and tranquility, the region is suitable for relaxing yoga sessions, breathwork, and Ayurveda treatments. Those seeking relaxation and healing will find here a peaceful place that invites inner contemplation.
Distances
- Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) (GOI) - 90 minutes drive
Food
Daily buffet breakfast and dinner are included. Buffet lunches are available at an additional cost. They also provide filtered drinking water and hot drinks, including lemon ginger and chai (full day). The menu is designed to complement your wellness journey by offering wholesome, organic, and locally sourced food and beverages.
They take pride in minimizing food wastage while ensuring the freshness and organic quality of their produce. Their restaurant will serve you delicious meals throughout your stay. They cater to vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diners, and they are always happy to accommodate other dietary requirements upon request.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Lactose Free
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- Training
- 20 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Filtered drinking water and hot drinks, including lemon ginger and chai (full-day)
- Bed linen, bath towels, hand soap, and housekeeping services
- Full use of resort amenities, including two swimming pools, relaxation areas, gardens, and private beach access with sun loungers
- Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas
- Pool towels
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Buffet lunches
- Beach towels
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)
34 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Manohar International Airport
17 km away from your destination
Arrival by taxi
You can get a taxi from Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) (GOI) from the "pre-paid taxi" counter, which is a government taxi counter that has fixed rates, and is safe.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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