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Advanced Professional Practitioner Certification

Embark on the path to mastery with our Advanced Professional Practitioner Certification, designed to elevate your practice and expand your capabilities. This advanced level of certification empowers you to offer BBTRS® sessions both online and in person, providing greater flexibility in serving individual clients.

To attain Advanced Professional Practitioner Certification, you’ll undergo comprehensive training that builds upon the foundation of the Professional Practitioner Certification. This includes three immersive 8- or 11-day In-Person Trainings held at stunning locations across the globe. These practical experiences are meticulously crafted to deepen your proficiency in the modality, equipping you with the skills and confidence to deliver high-quality BBTRS® sessions.

Advanced Professional

Practitioner Certification Curriculum

509 Hours of Study | 18 – 24 Months

Below is a comprehensive roadmap outlining the pivotal milestones on your journey to becoming a certified Advanced Professional Practitioner of the Biodynamic Breathwork Trauma Release System (BBTRS®). Each milestone is meticulously crafted to provide you with the skills and knowledge essential for conducting BBTRS® sessions effectively, whether online or in person.

You have the flexibility to choose how you begin your certification journey, whether by starting with the immersive experience of In-Person Module 1, held at stunning locations worldwide throughout the year, or by opting for the convenience of Online Module 1, tailored to your local time zone.

Toggle below to explore our Online and In-Person journeys and discover upcoming start dates for each.

In-Person Module 1

In-person workshops provide the most enriching experiences BBTRS® has to offer. Participants work many hours per day, share opening meditations, learn group exercises…

21 - Day Meditation Challenge

Students are required to complete a 21-day meditation challenge using meditation(s) of their own choice. Benefits of this practice include developing i…

BBRTS Recorded Webinars

Live instruction is supported by pre-recorded webinars that are accessed by students on their own time. These materials provide “deeper dives” into topics informing the foundations of BBTRS…

35 - Online Practice Sessions

Similar to the 35 required Online Practice Sessions, students must provide 35 additional In-Person Practice Sessions. These are documented sessions, and often are shared with friends…

21 - Day Meditation Challenge

Students are required to complete a second 21-day meditation challenge using meditation(s) of their own choice. Benefits of this practice include…

21 - Day Meditation Challenge

Students are required to complete a second 21-day meditation challenge using meditation(s) of their own choice. Benefits of this practice include…

Marketing Training Workshop

Embark on a transformative journey with our Marketing Training Workshop designed to elevate your BBRTS Professional Practice. Gain invaluable insights and skills…

Online Module 1

The first of three primary educational modules provides the foundations of trauma, including the basics of how the body works when under stress.

7 - Part Guided Breathwork Journey / Home Practice

In this online, home-practice course, BBTRS® founder Giten Tonkov guides you on a personal journey with the Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System…

Online Module 2

This six-day module is a compilation of live Zoom classes, group sharings, and student “buddy pod” meetings; additional recorded study sessions support the content.

In-Person Module 2

Since students from various stages of training participate in all in-person BBTRS® workshops, all workshops follow the same general structure and approach—as described in In-Person Module 1.

In-Person Module 3

Since students from various stages of training participate in all in-person BBTRS® workshops, all workshops follow the same general structure and approach—as described in In-Person Module 1.

35 - In-Person Practice Sessions

Similar to the 35 required Online Practice Sessions, students must provide 35 additional In-Person Practice Sessions. These are documented sessions, and often are shared with friends…

In - Person Module 1

In-person workshops provide the most enriching experiences BBTRS® has to offer. Participants work many hours per day, share opening meditations, le…

Online Module 1

The first of three primary educational modules provides the foundations of trauma, including the basics of how the body works when under stress.

21 - Day Meditation Cycle

Students are required to complete two 21-day meditation cycles using meditation(s) of their own choice. Benefits of this practice include developing i…

7 - Part Guided Breathwork Journey / Home Practice

In this online, home-practice course, BBTRS® founder Giten Tonkov guides you on a personal journey with the Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release Syst…

BBRTS Recorded Webinars

Live instruction is supported by pre-recorded webinars that are accessed by students on their own time. These materials provide “deeper dives” into topics informing the foundations of BBTRS…

Online Module 2

The second module, the longest of the three, is a blend of theory and practice. Theory covers the ways in which trauma impacts 7 different segments of the…

35 - Online Practice Sessions

In - Person Module 2

Students are required to complete a 21-day meditation cycle using meditation(s) of their own choice. Benefits of this practice include…

21 - Day Meditation Cycle

Students are required to complete a 21-day meditation cycle using meditation(s) of their own choice. Benefits of this practice include…

In - Person Module 3

Students are required to complete a 21-day meditation cycle using meditation(s) of their own choice. Benefits of this practice include…

21 - Day Meditation Challenge

Students are required to complete a second 21-day meditation challenge using meditation(s) of their own choice. Benefits of this practice include…

35 In - Person Practice Sessions

These are documented sessions, and often are shared with friends, family, other students, or professional clients. These sessions support the stu…

Marketing Training Workshop

Embark on a transformative journey with our Marketing Training Workshop designed to elevate your BBRTS Professional Practice. Gain invaluable insights and skills…

509 Hours of Study | 18 – 24 Months

$7,700 – $8,150

Advanced Professional Practitioner Certification requires three 8- or 11-day In-Person Trainings held throughout the year at stunning locations worldwide. Below are the start dates for our upcoming In-Person Trainings, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with lead faculty and fellow students in person. This immersive experience enriches your learning journey and deepens your understanding of the BBTRS modality as you work towards becoming a certified BBTRS Advanced Professional Practitioner.

We have answers for you!

Embarking on a new career path and training as a BBTRS® Certified Practitioner requires a significant commitment, to yourself, the training, and the clients you’ll be serving. We promise you, it’s worth it. Yet, we understand that you may have some questions or concerns about whether this is really right for you.

That’s why we offer both free 30-minute consultation calls with members of our team, as well as live Q&A Sessions with fellow prospective students and BBTRI team members. These opportunities are designed to address any questions you may have and help you make the right choice.

Our next live Q&A will be hosted on Sunday July 14, 2024 at 8:30pm CET / 2:30pm EST. Click “Free Q&A Sessions” below to learn more.

Client Testimonials

What our clients say about us.

“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

“Loved “Feel to Heal” book. Super complete explanation. Excellent exercises. Totally worth it. Great author. Easy to read and comprehend.

Lorena S.

“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.

“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

“I can’t recommend this course enough! Each session was meticulously designed, leading me to profound realizations about myself. Giten’s approach is both compassionate and effective, making this journey a true gift to myself.

Andrew J.

“The Home-Practice Breathwork Journey has been a beacon of hope during a challenging time in my life. Giten’s gentle guidance helped me navigate my emotional landscape, and I feel more at peace than ever before.

Olivia B.

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.