8 Day Conscious Connected Breathwork Certification Retreat in Costa Rica's Caribbean Jungle

The retreat is built around a 20-hour Foundations Certification in Conscious Connected Breathwork, but it's far more than a technique-based course. Fern Olivia's Embodied Voice Breathwork® method integrates Conscious Connected Breathwork, polyvagal theory, nervous system regulation, somatic healing, trauma-informed facilitation, neuroscience, voice activation, and sound healing. Each day includes roughly 3 hours of practice and theory, with generous free time to integrate and explore the surrounding nature.

The training is designed for those who want more than a certification. It's for coaches, therapists, yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, aspiring facilitators, or anyone called to deepen their relationship with breath. Unlike standardized programs, Fern mentors you one-on-one or in a small intimate group, adapting the learning journey to your experience and gifts. Her goal is to help you become a facilitator who holds space from presence, intuition, and genuine embodiment—not just memorize cues. You'll learn to create safety, regulate your nervous system, support emotional processing, and guide sessions that feel intuitive rather than rehearsed.

Alongside the breathwork training, you'll experience a rich immersion including yoga, Qi Gong, vocal activation, Yoga Nidra, sound healing, ceremonial cacao, guided meditation, aquatic breathwork, kundalini pranayama, breath retention (kumbhaka), and energy clearing practices. The retreat takes place at one of two intimate venues: Dragonfly Beach Retreat, a beachfront sanctuary in Punta Uva, or Siren Sanctuary, a jungle retreat in Playa Chiquita. Both are surrounded by lush gardens and designed to support rest and transformation.

Fern Olivia brings over fifteen years of experience guiding retreats and training facilitators. Her background includes biomedical engineering, yoga, trauma-informed facilitation, and integrative health. Since 2015, she has certified more than 100 breathwork teachers. Her own healing journey from chronic stress and burnout informs her work, and she emphasizes safety, softness, and honest presence. You'll leave with practical skills, a supportive global community, and a deeper trust in yourself.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation (depending on package) - 20-hour Foundations Certification in Conscious Connected Breathwork - Daily breathwork practices and theory classes - Course manual and certificate - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Sound healing, vocal activation, and live music experiences - Daily brunch (gluten-free, plant-based options) - Lifetime access to online Embodied Voice Breathwork® Training Portal - Membership in the global Embodied Voice Breathwork facilitator community - 1 complimentary pre-retreat online breathwork mentorship session - Concierge flights & travel assistance - Post-retreat integration support

What's not included

- Flights (international and domestic) - Travel insurance - Additional meals (beyond brunch or as per package) - Optional activities and treatments - Airport transfers (unless added as upgrade) - Personal expenses