Globally Recognised AccreditationBreathwork Practitioner Training
Transform your own healing journey into a career that serves others. Perth’s 100-hour breathwork facilitator training — science-backed, trauma-informed, heart-led.
Who This Is For
For Those Ready
to Go Deeper
Individuals wanting to deepen self-awareness and reconnect with their intuition
People feeling stuck in overthinking and seeking a more grounded, embodied life
Those who feel called to support others but do not know where to begin
Therapists, coaches, and wellness practitioners wanting to integrate breathwork into their work
You do not need prior experience. Only openness and willingness to explore.
"The breath is the bridge between the mind and the body. When you learn to guide it, you learn to guide yourself."
Your Guide
Meet Your Facilitator
João Soares
Breathwork Facilitator & Certified Counsellor
"The world doesn't just need more facilitators; it needs grounded, trauma-informed guides who can hold deep & safe spaces. This 7-week journey moves you beyond the 'how-to' and into true embodiment, training you to lead from a place of deep, heart centered somatic presence."
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Lives Impacted
Dedicated to serving the community, João helps people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and live with greater presence and authenticity. Over the past years, he has guided thousands of participants through breathwork experiences, workshops, and transformational programs.
His approach combines modern neuroscience, somatic psychology, and heart-centred facilitation to create spaces where people feel supported, seen, and safe to explore deeply.
More Than a Certification
When I began this journey, I realised that knowledge alone wasn't enough. What truly transformed me was practising alongside people committed to growth.
That's why Asana isn't just a certification. It's a community of practitioners who continue learning, supporting one another, collaborating, and walking this path together long after graduation.
Because healing happens in relationship, and the best facilitators never stop being students.
Globally Recognised Accreditation
This program is accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM), a globally recognised accreditation body for holistic and complementary training providers.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“This training changed how I show up, for myself and for others.”
Graduates on what the 100 hours actually did.
The facilitator training was so much more than just learning techniques. It was a really powerful experience of self-discovery, healing, and growth, run with professionalism, kindness, and integrity. As a practitioner, I now feel confident, supported, and ready to hold space for others in a meaningful way. The training gave me practical skills, knowledge, and the confidence to facilitate with authenticity and presence.
Michael Gillespie
Now facilitating workshops and 1:1 sessions
Google Review · Practitioner Training
The practitioner course is very in depth. João is thorough and very passionate about what he does, and the team is present, thoughtful, supportive and encouraging. This is not simply learning from a book, it is building a bond that gives you a sense of belonging. If you have a calling and want a purposeful career change, I highly recommend Asana Breathwork as your number one option.
Judy Tran
Google Review · Practitioner Training
João has a calm, grounded and genuine presence. He creates a space where I feel safe enough to be completely honest with myself. I have learned to sit with my emotions instead of running from them. Every dollar I have invested in this journey has been worth it, because what I have gained cannot be measured.
Monica Culque Salcedo
Google Review · Practitioner Training
After joining Asana's practitioner training, I am excited to begin sharing this work with others. The training was transformative, and João and Luma were incredibly supportive every step of the way. Grateful for the learning, the growth, and everything that comes next.
Vanya Shepherd
Now running her own workshops and retreats
Google Review · Practitioner Training
The practitioner training was truly special. João is as real as they come and wears his heart on his sleeve. We learnt a lot, not just for facilitating others but for guiding ourselves throughout day to day life. If you have an interest in transformational change, I can vouch that you will not regret getting to learn from Asana Breathwork.
M. Best
Google Review · Practitioner Training
Primarily I have found this to be a beautiful and safe space. The breathwork sessions, community events and facilitator training course all point to a genuine man, and support crew, giving of themselves to make a positive change to this world.
Adam Parker
Now running his own workshops and 1:1 sessions
Google Review · Practitioner Training
Inside the Training
Step Into
the Room
The practice, the people, and the room they did it in.
Curriculum
What You Will Learn
Science, embodiment, and facilitation skills for personal transformation and professional development.
Module 1: Know Thyself
- Nervous system regulation and emotional safety
- Endocrine system and the biology of stress
- Trauma awareness, fascia theory, and somatic psychology
- Shadow work and inner resourcing
- Human behaviour and self-leadership
- Developing presence, intuition, and inner stability
Module 2: Mastering Breathwork
- Breath anatomy and respiratory physiology
- Breathwork science and history
- Breathwork tools for regulation and activation
- Creating and holding safe spaces
- Somatic touch and trauma-informed facilitation
- Facilitating individual and group sessions
- Ethical and trauma-informed practice
Comprehensive Program
Course Structure
100 Hours
Live Online Training
24 HoursParticipants attend live Zoom sessions twice per week over 6 weeks.
- •Mondays and Thursdays
- •Starting 12 October 2026
- •6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Perth time
- •All sessions recorded for flexibility
Daily Self-Study & Embodiment
42 HoursApproximately 1 hour per day of personal practice throughout the training.
- •Guided breathwork exercises
- •Reflection and journaling
- •Reading and integration practices
Hands-On Workshop Experience
6 HoursAttend two live breathwork workshops facilitated by Asana Breathwork & complete case studies.
- •Observe embodied facilitation
- •Experience group dynamics
- •Deepen personal embodiment
- •Facilitate case studies
Immersion Training
~28 HoursA 3-night all-inclusive retreat: two full days and two half days of experiential learning and facilitation practice.
- •Ferguson Valley, two hours south of Perth
- •24 Nov 4:00 pm to 27 Nov 9:00 am, 2026
- •Deep breathwork journeys
- •Exam & Certification process
DEEP IMMERSION RETREAT
The Immersion
The training culminates in a powerful 3-night all-inclusive immersion retreat, where you'll eat, sleep, and breathe together as a group, allowing learning to become deeply embodied through shared experience.
Participants will engage in
What Comes Next
After Graduation
You'll leave with far more than a certificate.
Facilitate One-to-One Sessions
Guide safe and transformational private breathwork experiences.
Lead Group Experiences
Run workshops and group breathwork journeys with confidence.
Integrate Into Your Profession
Bring breathwork into counselling, coaching, yoga or other healing modalities.
Continue Growing
Stay connected with our facilitator community through ongoing learning and practice.
Collaborate With Asana
Access opportunities to assist and co-facilitate future Asana events and workshops.
Belong to a Community
Build meaningful relationships with like-minded practitioners across Perth.
The Science
Why Breathwork Works
Breathwork is one of the most direct ways to influence the nervous system.
Unlike purely cognitive approaches, conscious breathing works through the body, helping shift people from stress, anxiety, and overthinking into states of safety, calm, and clarity.
Research in Neuroscience shows that breathing patterns directly affect emotional regulation, resilience, and overall wellbeing. This is why breathwork is increasingly integrated into therapy, coaching, healthcare, and personal development practices worldwide.
"This is where knowledge transforms into lived experience."
Your Commitment
Course Cost & Payment Plans
Breathwork Practitioner Training
Asana Breathwork Certification
inclusive of GST
- All live training sessions (24 hours)
- Daily embodiment practices & materials (42 hours)
- Two hands-on workshop experiences (6 hours)
- 3-night all-inclusive retreat (~28 hours)
- Asana Breathwork Certification upon successful completion
- Join a supportive Perth-based community of breathwork facilitators
Applications close 27 September 2026. 4 spots left.
Payment plans may be available upon request.
All applicants require a personal call with João before enrolment.