8-Day Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training in Costa Rica

This retreat is built around the idea that the best facilitators are the ones who can hold space from presence and intuition, not just follow a script. Each day, you'll meet for about three hours of practice, where you'll experience Conscious Connected Breathwork yourself and learn how to guide others. The training covers the science behind breathwork—polyvagal theory, nervous system regulation, neuroscience—but it's equally rooted in embodiment, spirituality, and the sacred feminine. Fern works with you personally, tailoring the experience to your strengths and intentions, whether you're starting fresh or expanding an existing practice.

The setting plays a big role in the experience. The retreat takes place at either Dragonfly Beach Retreat, a beachfront sanctuary in Punta Uva, or Siren Sanctuary, a jungle retreat in Playa Chiquita, just a short walk from the sea. Between sessions, you can swim in warm Caribbean waters, cycle through the jungle, or simply relax in a hammock with the sound of the ocean. The property is designed for rest and restoration, with a yoga shala open to the sea breeze and surrounded by tropical gardens.

Fern's background is unusual—she started in biomedical engineering and Wall Street finance before a health crisis led her to alternative healing. That blend of scientific rigor and intuitive practice is at the heart of the training. She has been leading retreats since 2013 and has developed her signature method, Embodied Voice Breathwork®, which integrates voice activation and sound healing into the breathwork practice. The result is a training that feels both grounded and expansive, where you learn to trust your own voice as much as any technique.

A typical day includes morning breathwork and theory, a long afternoon free to explore or rest, and evening practices like sound baths or cacao ceremonies. Meals are plant-based and gluten-free, with brunch and dinner options depending on accommodation. The group is small—often one-on-one or in intimate groups—so you get personalized attention throughout. By the end, you'll have facilitated sessions, received mentorship, and earned a certification that's as much about personal transformation as it is about professional skills.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation (depending on package) - Daily breathwork practices and theory classes - Course manual - Certificate upon completion (20-hour Conscious Connected Breathwork certification) - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Sound healing, vocal activation, and live music experiences - Daily brunch (plant-based, gluten-free), depending on accommodation - Lifetime access to online Embodied Voice Breathwork® Training Portal - Membership in the Embodied Voice Breathwork global facilitator community

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flights - Additional meals (if not included in your package) - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Additional treatments (e.g., Ayurvedic spa, personal tours) - Airport transfers (optional add-on)