Breathwork Facilitator Certification in the Snowy Mountains

The Breathless Level 1 training splits into two parts: a self-paced 10-week online curriculum and this 4-day in-person intensive in the Snowy Mountains. The in-person piece is where the learning becomes real. You're not just absorbing information—you're facilitating actual breathwork sessions, getting honest feedback, and learning what it feels like to hold space for someone in a vulnerable state. It's the difference between reading about facilitation and actually doing it.

What makes this course different from other breathwork trainings is the depth of the science behind it. Breathless co-authored peer-reviewed research on breathwork published in Brain Sciences, and participated in a Macquarie University study across 505 participants that showed significant reductions in anxiety—some of the largest effect sizes recorded in breathwork research. That research underpins the curriculum, so you're learning from methods that have been measured, not just anecdotes.

The location is a huge part of the experience. Pender Lea is a classic Swiss-style chalet in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, known for its sauna, spa, open fireplaces, and underfloor heating. It's also home to wildlife—kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, and deer are regular visitors, and the birdlife is exceptional. In winter, it's a ski destination; in warmer months, it's prime hiking and mountain biking country. The setting is deliberately remote, giving you the chance to step away from your normal routine and focus completely on the training.

Johannes Egberts, the founder, brings over a decade of experience as a freediving instructor, Wim Hof Method instructor, Oxygen Advantage instructor, HeartMath trainer, and certified yoga teacher. He's facilitated breathwork for thousands of people, including the NRL NZ Warriors, David Goggins, and Ludovico Einaudi. But graduates consistently remember the warmth and presence of the teaching team as much as the technical expertise.

What's included

- 10 Week Online Curriculum - join anytime - 4 days of learning in the mountains including accommodation, food and cold immersion - Become part of a community of like minded individuals who aspire to become Breathwork Facilitators - Certificate upon successful completion - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Transfer from Canberra Airport available at extra cost (€62 per person)

What's not included

- Airport transfers (return transfer available for €62 per person) - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee