The Level Two Facilitation Practicum is an experiential immersion where you will learn and practice the skills to guide in-person breathwork journeys for individuals and groups.

In an intimate training environment, you will learn techniques for supporting your clients with hands-on, touch-based support (with consent), energy work, and verbal cueing and guidance. You will facilitate 1:1 sessions with a partner, as well as group sessions where you will assist several individuals throughout the course of one journey. In practice sessions, you will receive real-time feedback and guidance in assessing your client’s breathing pattern (and nervous system arousal and other somatic/energetic cues, etc.), and how you can respond to facilitate a safe, meaningful, and transformational journey.

In addition to breathwork sessions, the curriculum will build on the Level One training, going deeper into trauma-informed facilitation, how to navigate challenging situations that you might encounter, format considerations (in-person, online, 1:1, groups, corporate/festival, etc.), relevant physical and subtle body anatomy, energy hygiene (for you, your clients, and your groups), music curation and sound healing, and business considerations as a breathwork facilitator.

As a breathwork trainer, it is not my intention to offer a prescribed format for facilitation, but to share foundational knowledge upon which you can bring forth your own unique medicine, expression, and embodied wisdom. My intention is to provide you with the tools, support, guidance, and embodied confidence to share this powerful modality with your clients and community in an authentic expression of who you are and the unique medicine you carry.

CURRICULUM:

Training Schedule:

The Level Two training is offered as both a non-residential training that is typically four days, as well as a residential retreat experience that is typically 5-6 days. The curriculum is the same in both programs, with the residential retreats incorporating daily movement/integration practices, and a bit more downtime in the daily schedule.

Pre-Requisites & ALIGNMENT:

Completion of the Level One Foundations of Breathwork Facilitation is required (see Level One training page for upcoming dates). You can register and apply for Level Two if you have already registered for an upcoming Level One program (that will be completed before the Level Two). If you have not previously worked with Tai, a brief Zoom meeting may be required in addition to the application.

The Sword & Lotus breathwork facilitator training program is intended for those mature in their own journeys of healing and personal development, as that is the essential foundation for supporting others. This program will be well-aligned for healing arts practitioners (therapists, yoga teachers, life coaches, acupuncturists, coaches, shamanic practitioners, etc.) who would like to add breathwork to their toolkit, or to deepen their understanding and personal experience so they can make informed referrals.

Please note that while this program will inherently support individual healing and personal work, it is not appropriate for those currently in crisis or needing more individual therapeutic and healing support. Please contact Tai to explore 1:1 work in that case.

Required Reading: In addition to the Level One required reading (“Consciousness Medicine” by Francoise Bourzat and “Breath” by James Nestor), there will be three additional books of required reading for Level Two:

“My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resmaa Menakem, “Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma” by Peter Levine, and “Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness” by David Treleaven

Additional Recommended Reading: “Body Centered Psychotherapy” by Ron Kurtz, “The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe” by Stephen Porges, “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk, “The Breathing Book” by Donna Farhi, “Anatomy of Breathing” by Blandine Calais-Germain, “The Revelation of the Breath” by Sharon Mijares, & “The Holotropic Mind” by Stanislov Grof

INVESTMENT:

Breathwork Training Program Fee | Non-Residential: $1,775

Breathwork Training Program Fee | Residential Retreat: $1,775 + retreat center fees*

*Depending on the retreat center and room selection, all-inclusive rates generally range from $1,200-$2,400 / week.

APPLICATION & REGISTRATION:

To apply, a $300 deposit is required to hold your spot, as well as a brief application (sent upon payment of the deposit). If you are not admitted to the training, the deposit will be fully refunded. Prior completion of the Level One training OR registration for a Level One training prior to the retreat will be required.

Upcoming TRAININGS:

The Fall 2024 Level Two training will be offered as a residential retreat on Whidbey Island, Washington

Dates:

Thursday, September 19th - Tuesday, September 24th

Location:

Whidbey Institute, Whidbey Island, Washington

Investment:

$1,775 + retreat center fees (lodging/meals); $300 deposit due upon registration

Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy

• NON-RESIDENTIAL TRAININGS:

  • $300 of your program fee registration is a non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot in this limited capacity training. Balance payments are due 60-days prior to the training. For cancellations made prior to 60-days of the training, program fee payments will be refunded less the $300 deposit. No program fee refunds will be offered for cancellation within 60-days of the training.

• RESIDENTIAL TRAININGS:

  • $300 of your program fee registration is a non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot in this limited capacity training. The Retreat Center fee is due 120-days prior to the training, and the balance of your Tuition fee (less the deposit) is due 60-days prior to the training start. For cancellations prior to 120-days from the training start date, all payments will be refunded less the deposit; for cancellations made 60-120 days from the training start date, 50% of your tuition fee will be refunded, as well as any payments made towards the Tuition fee (less the deposit); for cancellations within 60-days of the training start, no refunds will be made.

• Sword & Lotus has the right to cancel the training due to low registration with minimum 60-days notice, and all payments will be refunded.  

• For residential trainings, travel insurance is recommended for all airline and travel purchases to cover any health and/or Covid-related cancellations.

By registering for the Level Two Training, you agree to these training Terms & Conditions.