Embodied, Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitation Training
Our retreats provide immersive breathwork training for practitioners, facilitators, yoga teachers and anyone working with people who is ready to experience deep somatic and trauma healing and also learn to guide trauma-informed breathwork safely and ethically.
The Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release System teaches you technique, while also giving you the intuitive guidance and nervous-system literacy to work safely with what actually shows up in your clients.
The BBTRS Six Elements (Breath, Movement, Sound, Touch, Emotion and Meditation) and associated learned somatic techniques deepen with each training retreat, giving your capacity and embodiment of this work a greater depth and effectiveness, both in your own nervous system, and in your capacity to guide others in one-on-one sessions.
Become a Grounded, Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator
In this Training Retreat you will:
- Build real embodied capacity to guide trauma-informed breathwork safely, resulting in an intuitive based nervous-system framework that lives in your body, not just your head
- Develop genuine confidence in your facilitation which is grounded in competence, confidence and healing of your own trauma
- Experience this work in your own system first, because you can only take others as far as you've gone yourself
- Release what you have been carrying, so you can hold others without it getting in the way
Leave ready to bring this work to people with integrity, safety and intuitive nervous system awareness
A restful space near Montreal
Accommodation
The Venue
Just 90 minutes north of Montreal, the Kio-o retreat center is set on 125 acres of peaceful lakeside land in the Laurentian Mountains. Surrounded by forest and hiking trails, it offers a quiet, meditative atmosphere ideal for deep inner work. The venue includes dedicated practice spaces, a dining hall, and cozy shared double rooms with limited private options. Daily vegetarian meals are provided, and the environment supports clarity, connection, and nervous system regulation.
Most participants begin their journey in Montreal, a vibrant cultural hub known for its historic Old Town, architecture, festivals, and exceptional dining. Many choose to arrive early or stay after the training to explore the city before transitioning into the natural stillness of the Laurentians.
The Venue
Just 90 minutes north of Montreal, the Kio-o retreat center is set on 125 acres of peaceful lakeside land in the Laurentian Mountains. Surrounded by forest and hiking trails, it offers a quiet, meditative atmosphere ideal for deep inner work. The venue includes dedicated practice spaces, a dining hall, and cozy shared double rooms with limited private options. Daily vegetarian meals are provided, and the environment supports clarity, connection, and nervous system regulation.
Most participants begin their journey in Montreal, a vibrant cultural hub known for its historic Old Town, architecture, festivals, and exceptional dining. Many choose to arrive early or stay after the training to explore the city before transitioning into the natural stillness of the Laurentians.
Secure your place
Choose your tuition option and secure your space with $250.
Accommodation starting at $1268 CAD
Accommodation for 7 nights is in addition to the retreat fee and includes meals and refreshments. At our Canada venue, guests can choose from a variety of rooms to suit requirements. Available accommodation options will be provided after application.
Financial Aid
If you need financial support to participate, please apply here. You’re welcome to share your motivation for joining, your current circumstances, and what kind of support would make it possible for you.
Deposit
A transformative journey awaits you. Secure your spot with a deposit of just $250 before places sell out.
Your Facilitators
Jennifer McKeever
Jennifer McKeever is a somatic psychotherapist, trauma educator, and BBTRS® Instructor with over 30 years of experience in body-based healing. Known for her compassionate presence and deep insight, she gently guides others into embodied awareness, where healing, truth, and transformation can unfold.
Neil (Niten) Ferguson
Neil (Niten) Ferguson is a Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release practitioner, a Registered Therapeutic Counselor (RTC), and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). With a focus on addressing trauma, particularly early developmental, Niten operates a compassionate private practice where he guides individuals toward healing and empowerment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? Here are some of the most common things people want to know before joining—especially around safety, certification pathways, and logistics.
Yes. Sessions are intentionally gentle and paced. You’ll always stay within what feels safe and supportive for your body — no force, no breath holds.
Yes. This immersion fulfils one of the three required in-person trainings for the Advanced Professional Practitioner Certification (for those on the practitioner track). Participants seeking an experience focused on their own personal development are also welcome and encouraged.
BBTRS® does not offer refunds. Limited transfers may be possible depending on timing. Pease review the full policy before booking. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Not necessarily. BBTRS® avoids forced catharsis; we work within your capacity using pacing, consent, and titration. Strong sensations can arise, but we let the body lead so change integrates rather than overwhelms your system. You can always slow down, observe, or pause—no force, no breath holds.
Take the next step toward certification.
Whether deepening your healing or training professionally, BBTRS® offers a clear, supported next step.