This isn't a passive retreat; it’s a full facilitator certification course that runs from morning to evening most days. Mornings begin with a holistic yoga and pranayama session to prepare your body and mind. After breakfast, the focus shifts to practical breathwork, where you’ll both experience and later lead others through conscious connected breathing cycles. Afternoons are spent on the science of breathwork—understanding the nervous system, trauma responses, and how to create safe containers for emotional release.

What sets this training apart is its trauma-informed approach. You will learn how to recognize when a participant is overwhelmed, how to support them safely, and how to guide integration after a session. The program dedicates significant time to your own healing, understanding that you can't guide others through places you haven't visited yourself. This is not just theoretical; you'll be assisting Shiva in real group breathwork sessions on Thursdays and Sundays, getting hands-on facilitation experience under supervision.

Shiva, your lead trainer, is known for his compassionate, down-to-earth style. He's not teaching from a script; he's passing on methods he uses daily at Divine Circle, where drop-in classes and sound baths happen year-round. The location itself—Tapovan, Rishikesh—is a hub for yoga and healing, with cafes and the Ganges just a short walk away, which makes integration time feel meaningful.

The course structure is intense, with a clear reason: there are nine modules to cover in fifteen days. But a day off mid-training gives you space to integrate what you've learned, and evenings after dinner are free. You'll also get step-by-step guidance on setting up your own practice, including marketing, ethics, and client management. By the end, you'll have the credentials and the practical experience to start teaching immediately.

What's included

- 14 nights accommodation (if selected) - Welcome drink - 3 daily nutritious vegetarian and vegan meals - Teacher training course and certification - Specialized workshops - Holistic yoga and pranayama classes - School bag - Course manual - Sound healing session (only when booking through us) - Tote bag, notebook and pen (only when booking through us) - Post-retreat integration support (online retreat, $200 value, only when booking through us) - Free wifi

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Optional extra nights - Any personal expenses

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