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
Jungle calm in Chemuyil
Accommodation
The Venue
Tucked away in the lush jungle just 20 minutes from Tulum, Dora Resorts offers a serene and magical setting for your BBTRS® Training — a true sanctuary where nature holds you every step of the way.
Nestled on 3.5 acres in Chemuyil, this tropical haven features two sparkling pools and a private cenote, inviting you to unwind with post-session dips or quiet moments of reflection. From the property, you can walk to hidden cenotes or take a few minutes drive to the pristine shores of Xcacel Beach, where the turquoise Caribbean meets soft white sand — an untouched paradise perfect for sunrise swims or sunset stillness.
Participants will enjoy nourishing, locally-inspired meals and the deeply restorative rhythm of the jungle. Every detail is designed to help you drop into your body, release tension, and reconnect with your natural vitality.
The Venue
Tucked away in the lush jungle just 20 minutes from Tulum, Dora Resorts offers a serene and magical setting for your BBTRS® Training — a true sanctuary where nature holds you every step of the way.
Nestled on 3.5 acres in Chemuyil, this tropical haven features two sparkling pools and a private cenote, inviting you to unwind with post-session dips or quiet moments of reflection. From the property, you can walk to hidden cenotes or take a few minutes drive to the pristine shores of Xcacel Beach, where the turquoise Caribbean meets soft white sand — an untouched paradise perfect for sunrise swims or sunset stillness.
Participants will enjoy nourishing, locally-inspired meals and the deeply restorative rhythm of the jungle. Every detail is designed to help you drop into your body, release tension, and reconnect with your natural vitality.
Secure your place
Choose your tuition option and secure your space with $250.
Accomodation starting at $616
Accommodation for 7 nights is in addition to the retreat fee and includes meals. Guests can choose from single and double rooms. 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
Giten Tonkov
Giten Tonkov is the founder of the Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System® and author of Feel to Heal. With over two decades of practice, he developed the BBTRS® six-element approach, emphasising pacing, consent, and nervous-system safety. Giten trains practitioners worldwide and continues to refine trauma-informed breathwork education.
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.