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."
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.
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 one live breathwork workshop facilitated by Asana Breathwork & complete case studies.
- •Observe embodied facilitation
- •Experience group dynamics
- •Deepen personal embodiment
- •Facilitate case studies
Immersion Training
~28 HoursA 3-day All-inclusive retreat focused on experiential learning and facilitation practice.
- •Gorgeous Retreat space 2 hours drive from Perth
- •24th to 27th of November 2026
- •Deep breathwork journeys
- •Exam & Certification process
DEEP IMMERSION RETREAT
The Immersion
The training culminates in a powerful 3-day 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
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-weeks 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.
THE ASANA EXPERIENCE
Testimonials
Real words from people who've experienced the work.
In their own words
“This training changed how I show up — for myself and for others.”
A short reflection from a graduate of the Practitioner Training — press play to hear what the 100 hours gave them.
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.
"This is where knowledge transforms into lived experience."
Inside the Training
Step Into
the Room
Moments from the training... the practice, the people, the work.
Your Commitment
Investment
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-day All-inclusive retreat (~28 hours)
- Asana Breathwork Certification upon successful completion
- Join a supportive Perth-based community of breathwork facilitators
Payment plans may be available upon request.
All applicants require a personal call with João before enrolment.
Questions
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