Breathwork training, events, retreats and expeditions to unlock your potential
Go Where You Feel Most Alive
We all need a safe space to peel away the layers of armour we have built over the years, face our shadows and get back to the core of who we are.
It’s not easy, but it’s one of the most rewarding paths you can take.
From snowy peaks to the depths of the world’s largest coral reef systems.
Join us on a journey that will reconnect you with nature, your breath, and yourself.
Welcome to Breathless Expeditions
Breathless Expeditions is a carefully curated series of events, experiences and training programmes designed to help you harness the power of your breathing for better health, wellbeing and performance.
Our goal is to create space away from the noise of the world and empower you with practical tools and knowledge to promote mental well-being, build resilience, and achieve a more balanced and fulfilling life.
We hope you find something here that makes your heart beat faster.
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“The best of the best, when it comes to the breath.”
— Layne Beachley
Free 7-Day Breathwork
Online Course
The launchpad for your breathwork journey.
Learn the foundations of better breathing in this 7 day mini series with Johannes Egberts.
- 7 video lessons
- 14 guided recordings, visual animations & anytime access
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting a clear understanding of your goals and helping you map out your vision and direction moving forward are a big part of the breathwork teacher training. Our breathwork facilitator course is designed so that you can begin teaching breathwork, running workshops, and producing content as soon as you qualify.
Breathwork instructor certification will be granted upon completion of the training, including support with setting up insurance, liability, and indemnity. However, as part of the training, you will already be working with friends and family and the public at large as soon as you are ready.
Johannes: For everyone who trains as a Breathless breathwork instructor, your success is mine, and I will do my best to work with you to get you setup and teaching breathwork within your first few months of qualifying. This will include framing your unique position in the market, step-by-step processes on perfecting your offerings and helping assisting myself and other instructors in live workshops to build your confidence.
Finding the right breathwork instructor training for you is far more than a list of what you’ll get.
Is this a movement you want to be part of? Do you like the culture? Do the values resonate with you? Are these the sort of people you want to hang out with and learn with and from? Do you want to work alongside and be affiliated with this group or do you just want a fancy title? If something doesn’t feel right, then it probably isn’t.
But if the message, mission and values speak to you, then you will move mountains to become part of that tribe.
As part of the Breathless family, you will be a student of life, for life. Surrounding yourself with a tribe of likeminded individuals committed to growth and bringing this method to the world is as empowering as it is worthwhile.
This is not just another personal development seminar or self-help course that promises the goods just as soon as you buy ‘the next course’. Our breathwork facilitator training is of the highest standard, with the promise not only will this be the last breathwork instructor course you’ll ever need to take but also that you will be part of a movement and a tribe who share your goals, aspirations and determination to help people learn to help themselves.
Johannes: I obtained 10 breathwork certificates before starting Breathless. Travelling the world on a shoestring, always looking to get myself in the right room, at the right time, asking the right question, I learned more about the art and science of breathing and myself then I imagined was possible but what I really took away was the importance of culture and community.
The idea that certain methods or individuals are holding onto the key, the secret or the undivulged wisdom is outdated. We’re all looking at the same research papers, distilling the same principles into practices and drawing from the greats that have come before us.
What matters most is the people, the community and the connections.
At Breathless, we offer all that and world class breathwork instructor training.
A breathwork instructor is committed to sharing and developing the world of breathing exercises. Past students guide breathwork sessions for groups in the form of workshops, teaching in the workplace and schools, coaching sports teams and yoga practitioners and working with the general public. Other breathwork instructors incorporate breathing practices into their existing work as coaches, naturopaths, health practitioners and counsellors.
For some, becoming a breathwork instructor simply means a lifelong commitment to breathing the best they can.
For others, it’s about helping their families and loved ones make the most of every breath.
The 3 month breathwork instructor training program is broken down into three phases.
Upon signing up, you will create your profile and gain access to our training platform. There you’ll find study materials, including the instructor manual, our extensive resource library, guided breathing practices and so much more.
Phase 1 consists of 10 hours of pre-recorded lectures. These are to be viewed in your own time during the course.
Phase 2 brings us together for a 5 day immersion in person training. This unique retreat brings together the practice and theory through intensive workshops, stimulating discussions and adventures in nature as you connect further with yourself and your new tribe.
Phase 3 is where you apply everything you’ve learned through our 28 day Boundless Breathwork program. You’ll receive daily recorded breathing sessions, keep a breathwork journal and join the weekly calls or view recordings if you can’t make a session. You’ll also have a mentoring session to start mapping out your pathway as a breathwork instructor.
Sign up to one of the upcoming Breathwork Instructor Trainings through the booking platform. These are listed by the dates for the 5-day immersion, but as soon as you book in you’ll receive full access to the portal, books and practices. Create your profile on the Breathless.com.au learning portal and you’re all set.
In commitment to our long term vision, we’ve built the most comprehensive learning platform in the breathwork movement to date. Inside our rapidly growing resource library, there are lectures, guided breathwork sessions and online seminars to which you will have unlimited access as a Breathless breathwork instructor.
However, we are not here to push you into anything for which you are not ready for. The 10 hours of self study materials, which are prerequisite to breathwork certification, have been adapted to suit all learning styles. Complex lectures have also been recorded in conversational podcasts to suit those with limited time and busy lifestyles. The learning platform is designed to be highly practical and compelling so as to aid in your own transformation, build your confidence and enhance your competence to become the best breathwork instructor you can be.
We want this training to be accessible to anyone who feels drawn to this work which is why we offer our breathwork instructor training.
The growth of our community, the chance to help people transform their lives and opportunity to inspire excellence in this industry is way above any financial gain.
Whilst we provide the highest possible standard of training to all levels of breathwork facilitators, we are not interested in running an elite club. We’re in this for the long run.
Some instructors will go on to run a wildly successful breathwork businesses, others will simply reap the rewards of being part of a positive movement that supports all areas of life.
We believe is that any professional not teaching breath right now is missing out on having impact, purpose and profit. Those purporting to be breathwork instructors with little or no training are causing damage to the viability of this work.
What we need is a higher standard and those willing to invest in themselves will lead the way.
We will provide intricate guidelines on pricing and establishing the value of your work as well as business coaching, marketing advice and more.
Put simply, you can expect to earn your investment back within the first 2 months of teaching.
Johannes: I built a 6 figure business from scratch in my first year of teaching. I then
invested every single dollar straight back into my learning and development as a breathing instructor, and to this day, I still do. I am committed to your success as much as you are. For me, money has never been the driving factor behind my teaching. It became simply a by-product of building the lifestyle, tribe and purpose of my dreams.
10% of all our profits are donated towards the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef and the Amazon Rainforest. This means that you’re helping support two of nature’s greatest oxygen providers and protecting these wonders for future generations as well as equipping yourself to do transformational work in others’ lives.
The field of breathwork is one of the most rapidly expanding lifestyle practices today.
With the mindfulness, yoga and meditation movements already established, breath is the new movement and it is here to stay.
More and more people are waking up to the idea that conscious breathing is one of the most powerful remedies to our modern human condition.
We are at a unique point in time where science has finally caught up with spirituality.
This is an opportunity for breathwork instructors to connect the fields of ancient wisdom with modern applications and help people optimise every breath they take, take responsibility for their own personal healing, expand their consciousness and become more grounded, centred human beings.
Getting a clear understanding of your goals and helping you map out your vision and direction moving forward are a big part of the breathwork teacher training. Our breathwork facilitator course is designed so that you can begin teaching breathwork, running workshops, and producing content as soon as you qualify.
Breathwork instructor certification will be granted upon completion of the training, including support with setting up insurance, liability, and indemnity. However, as part of the training, you will already be working with friends and family and the public at large as soon as you are ready.
Johannes: For everyone who trains as a Breathless breathwork instructor, your success is mine, and I will do my best to work with you to get you setup and teaching breathwork within your first few months of qualifying. This will include framing your unique position in
the market, step-by-step processes on perfecting your offerings and helping assisting myself and other instructors in live workshops to build your confidence.
Finding the right breathwork instructor training for you is far more than a list of what you’ll get.
Is this a movement you want to be part of? Do you like the culture? Do the values resonate with you? Are these the sort of people you want to hang out with and learn with and from? Do you want to work alongside and be affiliated with this group or do you just want a fancy title? If something doesn’t feel right, then it probably isn’t.
But if the message, mission and values speak to you, then you will move mountains to become part of that tribe.
As part of the Breathless family, you will be a student of life, for life. Surrounding yourself with a tribe of likeminded individuals committed to growth and bringing this method to the world is as empowering as it is worthwhile.
This is not just another personal development seminar or self-help course that promises the goods just as soon as you buy ‘the next course’. Our breathwork facilitator training is of the highest standard, with the promise not only will this be the last breathwork instructor course you’ll ever need to take but also that you will be part of a movement and a tribe who share your goals, aspirations and determination to help people learn to help themselves.
Johannes: I obtained 10 breathwork certificates before starting Breathless. Travelling the world on a shoestring, always looking to get myself in the right room, at the right time, asking the right question, I learned more about the art and science of breathing and myself then I imagined was possible but what I really took away was the importance of culture and community.
The idea that certain methods or individuals are holding onto the key, the secret or the undivulged wisdom is outdated. We’re all looking at the same research papers, distilling the same principles into practices and drawing from the greats that have come before us.
What matters most is the people, the community and the connections.
At Breathless, we offer all that and world class breathwork instructor training.
A breathwork instructor is committed to sharing and developing the world of breathing exercises. Past students guide breathwork sessions for groups in the form of workshops, teaching in the workplace and schools, coaching sports teams and yoga practitioners and working with the general public. Other breathwork instructors incorporate breathing practices into their existing work as coaches, naturopaths, health practitioners and counsellors.
For some, becoming a breathwork instructor simply means a lifelong commitment to breathing the best they can.
For others, it’s about helping their families and loved ones make the most of every breath.
The 3 month breathwork instructor training program is broken down into three phases.
Upon signing up, you will create your profile and gain access to our training platform. There you’ll find study materials, including the instructor manual, our extensive resource library, guided breathing practices and so much more.
Phase 1 consists of 10 hours of pre-recorded lectures. These are to be viewed in your own time during the course.
Phase 2 brings us together for a 5 day immersion in person training. This unique retreat brings together the practice and theory through intensive workshops, stimulating discussions and adventures in nature as you connect further with yourself and your new tribe.
Phase 3 is where you apply everything you’ve learned through our 28 day Boundless Breathwork program. You’ll receive daily recorded breathing sessions, keep a breathwork journal and join the weekly calls or view recordings if you can’t make a session. You’ll also have a mentoring session to start mapping out your pathway as a breathwork instructor.
Sign up to one of the upcoming Breathwork Instructor Trainings through the booking platform. These are listed by the dates for the 5-day immersion, but as soon as you book in you’ll receive full access to the portal, books and practices. Create your profile on the Breathless.com.au learning portal and you’re all set.
In commitment to our long term vision, we’ve built the most comprehensive learning platform in the breathwork movement to date. Inside our rapidly growing resource library, there are lectures, guided breathwork sessions and online seminars to which you will have unlimited access as a Breathless breathwork instructor.
However, we are not here to push you into anything for which you are not ready for. The 10 hours of self study materials, which are prerequisite to breathwork certification, have been adapted to suit all learning styles. Complex lectures have also been recorded in conversational podcasts to suit those with limited time and busy lifestyles. The learning platform is designed to be highly practical and compelling so as to aid in your own transformation, build your confidence and enhance your competence to become the best breathwork instructor you can be.
We want this training to be accessible to anyone who feels drawn to this work which is why we offer our breathwork instructor training.
The growth of our community, the chance to help people transform their lives and opportunity to inspire excellence in this industry is way above any financial gain.
Whilst we provide the highest possible standard of training to all levels of breathwork facilitators, we are not interested in running an elite club. We’re in this for the long run.
Some instructors will go on to run a wildly successful breathwork businesses, others will simply reap the rewards of being part of a positive movement that supports all areas of life.
We believe is that any professional not teaching breath right now is missing out on having impact, purpose and profit. Those purporting to be breathwork instructors with little or no training are causing damage to the viability of this work.
What we need is a higher standard and those willing to invest in themselves will lead the way.
We will provide intricate guidelines on pricing and establishing the value of your work as well as business coaching, marketing advice and more.
Put simply, you can expect to earn your investment back within the first 2 months of teaching.
Johannes: I built a 6 figure business from scratch in my first year of teaching. I then
invested every single dollar straight back into my learning and development as a breathing instructor, and to this day, I still do. I am committed to your success as much as you are. For me, money has never been the driving factor behind my teaching. It became simply a by-product of building the lifestyle, tribe and purpose of my dreams.
10% of all our profits are donated towards the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef and the Amazon Rainforest. This means that you’re helping support two of nature’s greatest oxygen providers and protecting these wonders for future generations as well as equipping yourself to do transformational work in others’ lives.
The field of breathwork is one of the most rapidly expanding lifestyle practices today.
With the mindfulness, yoga and meditation movements already established, breath is the new movement and it is here to stay.
More and more people are waking up to the idea that conscious breathing is one of the most powerful remedies to our modern human condition.
We are at a unique point in time where science has finally caught up with spirituality.
This is an opportunity for breathwork instructors to connect the fields of ancient wisdom with modern applications and help people optimise every breath they take, take responsibility for their own personal healing, expand their consciousness and become more grounded, centred human beings.
You will need a wetsuit, weight belt, weights, mask, snorkel and fins. You can also bring a neoprene hoodie, gloves and socks if you want to keep warmer, but it’s optional. You don’t have any equipment? Not to worry! We’ve got you, we can lend you the equipment for the course.
The physical requirements for freediving are being in good overall health and having basic swimming skills. As for age requirements, there is a Junior Freediver certification available for children aged 10 to 14, and the regular Freediver certification is available for individuals aged 15 and above.
The different freediving disciplines include static apnea, dynamic apnea, free immersion, constant weight, and variable weight. The disciplines can be performed with bifins, without fins or with a mono fin.
During the course we will learn static apnea, dynamic apnea, free immersion with fins and constant weight with fins.
Our typical Freediving Level 1 course lasts 2 days. Our Try Freediving Experience is 1 day long.
If you decided to get your certification with us on a Freediving Retreat or Freediving Expedition, we will have between 4 to 6 days to complete the course, giving you more time to slowly develop the skills and get a lot more of practice time to master this beautiful sport!
- Being at least 10 years old for the Junior Freediver certification or 15 years old for the regular Freediver certification.
- Participants must have basic swimming skills and be in good health without any medical conditions that could pose a risk during freediving activities.
The progression typically includes the following certifications:
- Try Freediving: The entry-level experience for beginners, focusing on basic knowledge, skills, and safety practices.
- Level 1 Freediver: A more comprehensive course that covers techniques such as breath-hold dives, equalization, and safety procedures over two days.
- Level 2 Freediver: This certification delves deeper into advanced equalization techniques, increased depths, and more challenging training exercises.
- Theory and knowledge: Understanding the basic principles of freediving, including physics, physiology, and safety procedures.
- Breathing and relaxation techniques: Learning proper breathing techniques to optimize oxygenation and relaxation for breath-holding.
- Equalization techniques: Mastering different methods to equalize the pressure in your ears and sinuses as you descend.
- Proper diving techniques: Developing proper body positioning, finning techniques, and streamlining to maximize efficiency and conserve energy.
- Safety and buddy procedures: Learning essential safety protocols, including proper buddy communication, rescue techniques, and emergency procedures.
- Static apnea: Training in static breath-hold exercises to improve breath-holding capabilities and relaxation while stationary in the water.
- Dynamic apnea: Practicing breath-hold swimming techniques, including underwater swimming with fins, to enhance endurance and efficiency.
- Open water dives: Conducting supervised open water dives to apply the skills learned in the course, including proper diving and recovery techniques.
By the end of the Level 1 course, you will have a solid foundation in the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for safe and enjoyable freediving.
Freediving is safe when proper training, techniques, and safety protocols are followed. In our Freediving courses you will learn Freediving safety and protocols to keep you and your dive buddy always safe!
No, there are no additional fees or expenses… but just a heads up! Once you dip your toes into freediving, be prepared to kiss your money goodbye. Trips to breathtaking locations and shiny new equipment will become irresistible.
Breathless Expeditions is an adventure! It’s also an opportunity to learn breathwork practice or delve deeper into your existing knowledge of breath. Step away from a busy and demanding life, immerse yourself in nature whilst still having all the comforts of home. Feel invigorated, inspired and energised by the beauty of the Snowy Mountains.
Our packing list is a guide that considers the venue and the unpredictability of the weather. We want you to pack everything you need to make the most of this experience. Please discern what is suitable for you or contact us to discuss leading up to your expedition.
- 2-3 x Pairs wool/merino socks
- Beanie plus a cap or visor
- Comfortable warm clothing
- Easy slip-on shoes without laces (optional)
- Gloves
- Hiking boots or similar (*waterproof or leather ideal)
- Pen and Paper / Journal
- Reusable/Keep cup
- Snacks if required in between meals (optional)
- Swimwear (x2 minimum)
- Sun Protection SPF, Sunglasses and or goggles
- Towel (quick dry for outdoors) bathroom towels are supplied
Learn about breath whilst also igniting your sense of adventure. Swim in pristine glacial rivers, summit one of Australia’s highest peaks in minimal clothing and reach your highest potential during this unique weekend away. We will be there to guide and support you every step of the way, to help you make this your own well being journey. There will be meditation, breathwork, and lot’s of movement through the amazing snowy mountains.
Approx 2.5 hours south of Canberra, near the town of Jindabyne, is an area known as Crackenback. From here we explore the Snowy Mountains.
All delicious, healthy meals and snacks are provided throughout your stay. Most dietary requirements can be catered for and upon booking, you’ll be sent a registration form to let us know of any requirements you may have.
We stay at Pender Lea, classis swiss style chalets. They say home is where the heart is and Pender Lea is all heart. The chalets have sauna and spa facilities, open fire places, under floor heating, a kitchen and laundry facilities – you’ll be comfortable and cosy. Rooms are twin or loft triple share.
You don’t need a high level of fitness to participate in Breathless Expeditions. A reasonable amount of mobility and fitness is ideal as some aspects of the trip include walking uphill, crossing creeks, or walking on snow. However, be rest assured we move as a team – no one is left behind.
You will need to make your own way to the Crackenback, which is roughly 6 hours drive from Sydney. Please let us know in your registration form (you will receive this on booking) if you’d like to lift share or offer a ride. If travelling by air we suggest you fly into Canberra and then we do our best to arrange car pooling or worst case scenario car hire is available which may be an otion to share with other guests arriving at the same destination.
DISCLAIMER: Breathwork offers many potential benefits, but certain conditions may create risks for some individuals. It is essential to read all questions in Breathless Waiver above carefully before deciding if Breathwork is right for you, and let your health practitioner know about any concerns before participating. There are some contraindications including but not limited to pregnancy, glaucoma, high blood pressure not controlled with medication, cardiovascular disease, aneurysm in the brain or abdomen, uncontrolled thyroid conditions and diabetes, asthma (if you have an inhaler, bring it to the session), epilepsy, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia diagnosis or previous psychiatric hospitalisation within the last ten years; other medical or physical conditions that impair the ability to engage in intense physical/emotional release.
A positive answer does not necessarily exclude you from participating but may require medical clearance first. So, carefully reviewing all questions in the waiver and indicating any relevant personal situations before engaging in Breathwork activities is essential.
In our experience, this session is more appropriate for those that are aged 18 and above because adolescents may not have the emotional maturity or life experience needed to fully understand or benefit from the techniques. Please contact us to discuss under-18 years of age attendance as we assess on a case-by-case request. Please articulate the event date, venue and participant’s date of birth etc.
Johannes Egberts refused to let his difficult upbringing define him. With a thirst for self-discovery and a love of unconventional experiences, he unexpectedly discovered the power of breathwork that changed the trajectory of his life forever.
Johannes has led the breathwork movement since 2018 and is considered Australia’s leading breathwork instructor. He offers unique experiences designed to foster team building and life resilience to a portfolio of impressive clientele ranging from professional athletes, renowned authors and some of Australia’s high-profile companies. Since founding Breathless in, he has trained over 20,000 people in breathwork, published research into breathwork and trained more than 300 breathwork instructors.
Today, Johannes Egberts is a breathwork mentor for many and has trained hundreds of Breathwork Facilitators. Some of these facilitators are recognised by Breathless Expeditions as Master Instructors. In the event listing you will be advised who is facilitating the session that you are looking to join.
If Breathless cancel or reschedule a snow expedition you are entitled to a full refund less ticket fees if booked on Eventbrite which are non-refundable. All cancellations within seven (30) days of the event will receive a one time credit to redeem within twelve months of the event date.
Cancellations to confirmed bookings made between 30 days and 15 days prior to arrival will incur a 50% administration/cancellation fee.
Cancellations to confirmed bookings within 14 days of arrival will incur a 100% administration/cancellation fee
Tickets may be transferable between 30 days and 15 days and will incur a 10% administration charge by submitting a new registration form and waiver in addition to payment of the fee and contacting Breathless Expeditions in writing to request the change and documentation.
To breathe well in today’s world is a revolutionary act.
The better we do it, the better we are as humans on every level. So let go, look within, go beyond and join the revolution today.
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