Functional Breathing Retreat (7-Day BreathCamp)

Name: Functional Breathing Retreat (7-Day BreathCamp)
Start: 2026-05-10
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Alchemy of Breath
Rating: 5

5.001 review

Loc. Le Piane, 58034 Castell'Azzara GR, Italy

Up to 55 in group

May 10 - 16, 2026

Retreat Highlights

Deepen your embodied awareness: Explore the connection between your breath and physical sensations.
Unlock inner joy: Discover practices to cultivate happiness and positivity.
Break free from limitations: Release fear and self-doubt to step into your full potential.
Manage stress and anxiety: Learn powerful techniques to find inner calm.
Heal and grow: Transform past experiences into wisdom and strength.
Nourish your whole being: Practices for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Empower yourself: Develop tools to create lasting positive change.

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

Certified Functional Breathing Practitioner
Nervous System Reset & Professional Foundation

7 Days · ASHA, Tuscany

Restore your own regulation.
Train to guide others safely.
Leave certified and ethically compliant.

Who This Speaks To
You Feel Called to Help Others

But you want to do it properly.

A coach wanting somatic depth
A therapist expanding your toolkit
A yoga teacher seeking physiological grounding
A carer feeling burned out
A professional considering career transition
Curious about breathwork, unsure where to begin

You do not want something superficial.
You do not want something unsafe.
You do not want to disappear for three weeks without knowing if this path is right.

This week was designed for that exact stage.

The Training
What This Training Is

A professional certification in Functional Breathing and Nervous System Regulation. Practical. Structured. Scope-of-practice clear.

You will learn to:

Assess functional breathing patterns safely
Teach nasal breathing and diaphragm mechanics
Guide reduced breathing techniques
Improve CO₂ tolerance progressively
Facilitate resonance breathing for regulation
Structure a 10–15 minute professional session
Understand contraindications and referral boundaries

This is not a weekend intensive. It is a contained, seven-day professional formation in an environment built for deep work.

Certification & Ethical Compliance

Upon Successful Completion:

Certification in Functional Breathing & Nervous System Regulation

This qualifies you to:

Guide foundational conscious breathing practices
Support clients with stress regulation
Teach sleep-focused breath protocols
Deliver short nervous system reset sessions

Aligned with GPBA Standards:

Clear scope of practice
Contraindication awareness
Ethical language and boundaries
No over-claiming
Responsible client care

This protects you. It protects your clients. It protects the profession.

What This Training Is Not

There is confusion in the breathwork field. This training is intentionally bounded. Clarity protects everyone.

Week 1 does NOT include:

Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB)
Trauma catharsis work
Emotional release intensives
Altered-state breath practices

Those methods are powerful and require additional training and supervision. Weeks 2–3 of our Land-Based Facilitator Intensive address these areas.

Stability precedes intensity.

Week 1 builds regulation first. The foundation must hold before the depth can open.

The 4 Pillars You Will Master

01 — Mechanics
Nasal breathing, diaphragm function, ribcage movement, posture correction.

02 — Chemistry
Understanding over-breathing, anxiety physiology, CO₂ tolerance training.

03 — Cadence
Resonance breathing and autonomic balance for deep nervous system regulation.

04 — Application
Sleep improvement. Burnout recovery. Stress switching. Performance under pressure.

What You Leave With

A daily 12-minute regulation protocol
A 90-second rapid reset method
A structured client session framework
A clear ethical scope of practice
GPBA-aligned certification
Clarity about whether to continue into advanced facilitator training

You will not leave inflated.
You will leave competent.

Personal regulation and professional capability. Both. By day seven.

Why ASHA

ASHA is structured by design. Not by accident. Every element of the container serves the work.

This is not escapism. It is recalibration and professional grounding.

Small cohort — contained by intention
Phones parked — presence required
Nature present — environment as teacher
Daily rhythm — structure that supports
Accommodation & meals included

Pathway Forward

Week 1 stands alone as a complete professional certification. It is also the entry point into deeper facilitator training.

Option 01 — Standalone Certification
Complete Week 1 as your full professional qualification. Return to your work as a Certified Functional Breathing Practitioner. Scope clear. Ethics in place. Ready to practise.

Option 02 — Advanced Facilitator Pathway
Continue into Weeks 2–3 to train in Conscious Connected Breathwork, group facilitation, trauma-aware practice, and advanced practicum. Week 1 is the non-negotiable foundation.

Who This Is For

Ideal for:

Coaches
Therapists
Yoga teachers
Wellness professionals
Career changers
Serious beginners

Not ideal for:

Those seeking intense emotional catharsis
Those wanting rapid altered-state experiences
Those unwilling to work within ethical scope

Your Investment

Seven days. One formation. A practice you carry for life.

7 Days fully immersive
Professional expert-led instruction
Supervised hands-on practicum
GPBA-aligned certification
Full board at ASHA, Tuscany
Digital detox environment

Limited places · Contained by design

Alchemy of Breath
Outer Chaos, Inner Calm
info@alchemyofbreath.com
alchemyofbreath.com

Schedule

The schedule can vary*

Morning Practice
Breakfast
Breathwork / Workshops
Group Share
Lunch
Breathwork / Workshops
Dinner
Free Time / Evening Events

We will be sending a more detailed program guide and camp schedule soon, so watch your inbox as your camp date approaches.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Alchemy of Breath , Loc. Le Piane, 58034 Castell'Azzara GR, Italy

Directions

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Accommodation

ASHA offers a variety of comfortable accommodations to suit your needs and budget. Whether you crave privacy or prefer a social atmosphere, we have the perfect space for you to relax, recharge, and connect with nature.

Private Single Room Ensuite

Enjoy a private room with its own bathroom in the Main House. Its perfect for one person with its own single bed, and desk. In your own private oasis, rest, process, and be in your own space.

Twin Room Ensuite

With 2 single beds to a room, these rooms have a private bathroom that only 2 people share, with their own gender. This accommodation is rustic, unique, and cozy! Pricing is per person.

Twin Room Non-Ensuite

With 2 single beds to a room, they are shared with the same sex, in a private cottage. The bathroom is shared between 4 people that may be of mixed gender. This beautiful 3 bedroom cottage has its own living room and kitchen, and is newly renovated. Pricing is per person.

Shared Room Triple Ensuite

Each room with 3 single beds has its own private bathroom. The beds are typically a meter apart, and shared with the same sex. These rooms are located in either a private cottage, or in the Main House. Pricing is per person.

Single Glamping in ASHA Tent

Guests love our bell tents. Our single tents are furnished with a single mattress, and a sitting area. . They are lovely, and so very close to nature. Toilets and showers are located close to your tent. Please note: May and September weather can be variable, use at your own risk.

Twin Glamping in ASHA Tent

Guests love our bell tents. Our twin tents are furnished with two mattresses, and shared by two people. The tents are lovely, and so very close to nature. Toilets and showers are located close to your tent. Please note: May and September weather can be variable. Pricing is per person.

Come in a Camper

Campers are welcome at ASHA, we have limited space so we suggest booking asap, as this is one of our most popular options. You’re welcome to use all of our facilities. Like to bring a guest? See our FAQ’s for more information

Bring Your Own Tent

Pitch your own tent in our secluded woods. You’re welcome to us our facilities as well. Be sure to bring all your own bedding, tent, and whatever else you may need. Please note: May and September weather can be variable, use at your own risk as we don’t offer refunds.

Private Cottage for one

Food Included Friday night to Sunday lunch. Price per Person. Price for two nights : 800.

Private Cottage for two

We have 2 private cottages. One is a stand alone open studio with a double canopy bed from Bali. The other is a 2 room cottage in a private house that faces an open field. Both cottages have a cozy living room space, kitchen, and their own bathroom. This option is ideal for a single person, 2 people sharing a bed, and families. Both also have a double pull-out sofa bed.

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

Alchemy School of Healing Arts - ASHA - is a Retreat & Community Centre located at the edge of a medieval village in Southern Tuscany. This Centre is the cornerstone of an initiative to regenerate and revitalise the local village into a thriving Intentional Community. Our pilot project in Italy will become a land-based academy and healing centre dedicated to ethically, environmentally, and socially responsible living, commerce, and business.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Meals are prepared according to season and availability. The emphasis is on locally grown foods with plenty of fresh organic produce from our garden, when attending BreathCamp at ASHA.

What's Included

7 days of activities
Daily breathwork sessions
Bodywork training and personal development
Mind-body workshops
Personal development
6 nights accommodation
3x Daily meals

What's Not Included

Airport transfer available with request
Flights costs
Visa fee
Travel insurance
Airport transfer

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Gabriel • Jun 29, 2024

5.0

Verified

Beautiful environment, caring people

Felt great at ASHA from the time of arrival to leaving. It's a beautiful, spacious, quiet environment with excellent facilities. The attention to detail in every aspect (workshop spaces, pool, gardens, dining/ relaxing areas and accommodations) was apparent, and all the staff and volunteers I met there were kind and. helpful.
I attended a different kind of event there than their 'breath work' offerings, so can't comment on them. But I really appreciated that many of the staff/volunteers participated in what we were doing in an open and positive way. They were a diverse and delightful group of people with a clear commitment to honesty and caring in interpersonal relations.
The vegan food is prepared with care and beautifully presented. Those of us attending who wanted some 'additions' such as egg or cheeses were allowed to store them in a separate fridge in a separate 24 hr 'cafe' area where we could also make hot drinks as we wanted.