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Advanced Professional Certification Breathwork Training in Australia

January 27, 2026 – February 03, 2026

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Early Bird Registration Deadline: August 31, 2025

Full Price: $2000 USD*
Early Bird Price: $1800 USD *
Early Bird Savings: $200 USD

* Excluding Accommodations

Workshop Details

Embark on the path to mastery with our Breathwork Training in Australia, part of the Advanced Professional Practitioner Certification in the BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System® (BBTRS®). Held at the serene 60-acre Swami Yoga Retreat Centre, established in 1983 by Swami Sarasvati, Australia’s well-known yogi, philosopher, and television personality, this tranquil retreat provides the perfect setting for your inner journey.

Facilitated by Nisarga, this in-person Breathwork Training in Australia is suitable for aspiring and existing practitioners, with no prerequisites required for participation. Experience a fully immersive program designed to deepen your understanding and application of the BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System®. Learn how to facilitate 1:1 BBTRS® sessions using the comprehensive 6-elements approach, which includes Breath, Movement, Touch, Sound, Conscious Emotional Expression, and Meditation. Skillfully integrate these elements through daily session exchanges and specially designed exercises to support your in-person work.

This meticulously crafted program aims to enhance your proficiency in the modality, equipping you with the skills and confidence to deliver high-quality BBTRS® sessions.

As part of the Advanced Professional Practitioner Certification, this Breathwork Training in Australia fulfills one of the three required In-Person Trainings. Join us on this transformative journey toward mastery in the BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System®.

The Instructors

The Location

For most visitors, our Australian experience will begin in the Harbour City of Sydney—with its broad beaches, scenic cruises, and iconic features, including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Make sure to book extra time for sight-seeing while you’re Down Under, whether before or after the workshop. You’ll probably need more than just a few extra days!

All of our on-location workshops are part of our Practitioner Certification series (Tracks 4 & 5), and also are open to Experiential Breathers wishing to include BBTRS® in their own, personal healing process (Track 1). See each Track’s curriculum for details and prerequisites.

The 60-acre Swami Yoga Retreat Centre was established in 1983 by Swami Sarasvati, Australia’s well-known yogi, philosopher, and television personality. The centre provides a tranquil “bushland” setting with excellent facilities for workshops—and also offers yoga and meditation classes, as well as massage. A community of volunteer yogis supports the venue with permaculture, gardening, cooking, and other community efforts.

Fifty-five minutes northwest of the centre of Sydney, our retreat centre is a full-service location that hosts guests from around the world—from day visitors, to groups, to its community of volunteers. The property includes a tennis court, spa facilities, pool, gym, and even WiFi. Accommodations include spacious and bright single, double, and triple rooms with shared bathrooms. There is also a limited number of secluded glamping tents. Vegetarian and vegan meals are served with herbal tea; guests are asked not to eat meat, drink, or smoke on the premises.

Event Summary

January 27, 2026 – February 03, 2026

Event Details

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Swami Yoga Retreat
183-185 Pitt Town Road
Kenthurst, NSW 2156

Single room (very limited availability): AUD 1700 Twin-shared room: AUD 1200
Single glamping (very limited availability): AUD 1020 Twin glamping (very limited availability): AUD 910

$250 USD deposit required to secure your space.

Refund Policy

BBTRS® Refund & Transfer Policy

BBTRS® does not offer refunds for any training registrations.

Cancellations within one month of the training start date: You may transfer your registration to another BBTRS® training, minus a $250 non-refundable deposit. This transfer is subject to availability and must be used within one year of the original training date.
Cancellations within two weeks of the training start date: No transfers or credits will be provided. Your registration will be forfeited.
Rescheduling Requests: If you need to change your training date or location, we will do our best to accommodate you. A $150 administrative fee will apply, along with any difference in the cost of the new training. This transfer is subject to availability and must be used within one year of the original training date.
Non-Transferable: Training transfers are not transferable to another person.

Attendance Changes

To process a change request, we require a minimum of 30 days’ notice before the start date of your originally booked BBTRS® training.

Travel Insurance Highly Recommended

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect yourself in case of unexpected events such as illness, travel disruptions, or other unforeseen circumstances that may prevent you from attending the training.

COVID-19 Policy

If you are attending an In-Person training, we strongly advise obtaining travel insurance to protect against potential changes or regulations related to COVID-19.

In the unlikely event that BBTRS® must cancel an In-Person training, we will issue a full refund, excluding any currency exchange and bank platform fees incurred.

By registering for a BBTRS® training, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Client Testimonials

What our clients say about us.

“I am encouraged by the promise of this book and this approach! I’m new to Giten’s work, and this book is a perfect way to explore and use his approach to help me heal from trauma. I’ve had those tremors and didn’t know what it was or what to do with them. My understanding is that this work, which I’m learning about from this book, releases the tension remaining in my tissues after traumatic experiences. For me, breast cancer surgery and treatment, and the loss of a child. Through this approach, at home, with my community of healers, I’m looking forward to using what I’m learning in this book to move the trauma out of my body. Old stuff but also the stress and tension of modern life. I bet there’s trauma that I don’t even know the source of exactly that’s stuck in me! Thank you Giten. You are helping others to help them (me) live more free and fulfilling lives. Bravo!

Marcelle

“This profound work combines practical guidance and theoretical insights. The book is easy to read and a must if you work with somatic trauma healing or if you have the desire to heal your own body from trauma or other physical or emotional states. Regardless whether you are a practitioner or client, the book challenges you to face your own process and work with the profound and subtle release of any blockage in your body. On top of that the book is a great guidance tool to enlarge your understanding of trauma in our bodies and the important role breath, movement, touch, emotional release, sound and meditation play in this healing process. It also provides helpful exercises that you can do with your clients. All in all, a profound and complete piece of work!

Marjon van Opijnen

“Very good book, with important and beneficial information. It’s a bit too scientific for me, but for someone who’s studying breathworks/meditation/etc, I think it’s perfect. Anyway, I’m achieving new knowledge, but the secret is to practice it. I recommend it, just if you’re open for a lot of new information. Namaste.

Andreea Bahrim

“This is not just a book on breath, trauma, and how to bring healing to the human body. It is a piece of art. Giten has done a magnificent job in bringing his lifelong experience of working with himself and other people and throughout the book I can feel that. If you want to embark on a self-healing journey yourself or want to deepen your understanding of Trauma and how to release it from the body and mind, this is an excellent choice! Thank you Giten for sharing with us!

Yonathan Eidels

“I went to a workshop after reading this book with BBTRS®. This stuff is gold. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to see this all in action within the workshop. I have been to several Retreats and read so many books to try and work with trauma in my body. I have never received so much help and insight in my life concerning chronic pain and Trauma. I would highly recommend this book and attending a retreat. Truly life-changing.

Amazon Customer

“This book is an incredible resource for anyone wanting to understand more about body-oriented ways of trauma healing. It is a rich exploration of the use of breathwork, how to support the nervous system to come out of freeze and back into regulation, and gives wonderful case examples of how this work has benefited others. I really appreciated the great mixture of scientific evidence and personal stories that weave together to give a very complete understanding of the BioDynamic Breathwork process. And there are many helpful exercises you can experiment with at home as well!

Jennifer M. ___

“An interesting and enjoyable book. Knowing next to nothing about the topic but open to new and not mainstream modalities, I read it because a friend recommended it to me. I expected it might be rather dry; I was pleased it was not. The examples used and the photos of positions and diagrams help explain the techniques. The book transitions nicely from chapter to chapter, and the ‘how to’ instructions are clear and thorough. A sweet gift to give to those of us who have experienced trauma and seek a nurturing and loving way to release it from our bodies. Well done.

JK ___

“Giten Tonkov’s book “Feel to Heal” is a refreshing read into the world of trauma and how intentional breathwork can ease or eliminate the effects of trauma and tension in the body and mind. Included is a history of breathwork and a lot of technical info (presented non-technically) to understand the body’s natural processes and why breathwork is effective. All of the stories, diagrams, and photos aid in this endeavor. While it recommends seeing professionally trained breathwork facilitators in the Biodynamic Breath & Trauma Release System, it also goes on to explain breathwork techniques to help yourself in the privacy of your own home. I bought a hard copy so that I can highlight and make notes!

Amazon Customer

“I ordered this book as part of a Breathwork certification program I am attending. It is an excellent book that provides an in-depth explanation of Tonkov’s 6 Component Method and it contains an extensive Notes and Bibliography section siting references for his body of work. I would highly recommend it to anyone exploring body-centered work personally or as a private practice working with clients.

Ramona K.

Marcelle

Marjon van Opijnen

Andreea Bahrim

Our Accrediting Partners

Our BBTRS® Practitioner Certification Program is the most widely recognized professional breathwork facilitator training in the market. It meets or exceeds the standards of these affiliated organizations and accrediting bodies for minimum required hours as established by the Australian Breathwork Association, National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, International Breathwork Foundation, and the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance.

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Advanced Professional Certification Breathwork Training in Australia

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January 27, 2026 – February 03, 2026

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