Healer Training: Breathwork Levels 1-5

with David Elliott

June 27 – July 5, 2025

Spirit Camp Retreat Center

Step into the magic of the redwoods and embark on a healing journey that will transform your life.

This summer, join renowned healer and breathwork teacher David Elliott for the Healer Training Levels 1-5 Series. This intimate training combines David's profound teachings, hands-on healing work, and the tranquil embrace of the redwoods for an unforgettable experience.

Created to provide full certification, this program blends wisdom, community, and transformation. With healthy meals, a range of cozy accommodations, and expert guidance from David, this is one of the most accessible ways to immerse yourself in the world of healing.

Why Attend?

  • In-Depth Training: Immerse yourself in the wisdom of David’s Healer Training Levels 1-5 in a serene, supportive environment.

  • Expert Guidance: Learn directly from David Elliott, whose teachings have inspired and transformed countless lives worldwide.

  • All-Inclusive Experience: Enjoy nourishing meals, onsite lodging, and the opportunity to deeply connect with yourself and others.

Meet Your Teacher: David Elliott

David Elliott is an acclaimed healer, teacher, and author with over 30 years of experience in energy healing and personal growth. Known for his compassionate and approachable teaching style, David is the author of The Reluctant Healer and HEALING, foundational texts in the world of energy work. He has guided thousands of students to unlock their potential, heal deep-seated wounds, and step into their power.

David’s unique breathwork method combines ancient techniques with modern insights, creating a deeply transformative practice. His ability to distill complex concepts into practical tools has made him a trusted guide for those seeking healing and growth. Learn more about David and his work here.

BREATHWORK TRAINING CERTIFICATION

A Complete 5-Level Healer Training with World-Renowned Healer David Elliott

June 27-July 5, 2025 | Spirit Camp Retreat Center, Mendocino, California

TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS

Imagine standing confidently in your power as a certified breathwork practitioner, equipped with profound healing techniques passed down directly from one of the world's foremost breathwork masters. In just nine transformative days, surrounded by ancient redwoods and supported by a community of like-minded seekers, you'll emerge not only deeply healed yourself but certified to facilitate healing for others.

This is not just another wellness retreat—it's a complete professional certification and profound personal transformation in one immersive experience.

LEARN FROM A MASTER: DAVID ELLIOTT

For over three decades, David Elliott has guided thousands through life-changing healing journeys. Author of the influential works The Reluctant Healer and HEALING, David combines ancient wisdom with modern understanding to create a breathwork practice that reaches the deepest layers of emotional, physical, and spiritual healing.

Sought after worldwide for his unique abilities and compassionate approach, David rarely offers his complete certification program in one intensive retreat. This is your opportunity to receive the full breadth of his teachings in a single, immersive experience—an opportunity that many practitioners wait years to access.

"David combines breathwork and his intuitive gift of clairaudient hearing to help you reveal deeply buried histories or beliefs that are holding you back." — Melody Woolford

YOUR COMPLETE BREATHWORK CERTIFICATION JOURNEY

This all-inclusive training represents the complete breathwork certification path condensed into nine powerful days. While others might spend years completing these five levels, you'll progress through the entire curriculum in one transformative journey, gaining both the credentials and the confidence to begin your practice immediately.

What You'll Receive:

  • Complete Level 1-5 Certification (64+ hours of official training)

  • Personalized guidance from David Elliott and supporting facilitators

  • Daily breathwork sessions that deepen your own healing journey

  • Comprehensive training materials and ongoing resources

  • Official certification recognized throughout the breathwork community

  • Business development guidance for launching your practice

  • Lifetime access to the graduate community network

  • Post-retreat integration support to ensure lasting results

By the retreat's conclusion, you'll possess the complete skill set needed to facilitate profound healing in both individual and group settings—a professional toolkit worth far more than the investment in this training.

THE FIVE LEVELS: Breathwork Certification Course

LEVEL 1: FOUNDATIONS OF BREATHWORK & SELF-LOVE

Master the Essentials

  • Learn the core 2-stage Pranayama Breathwork meditation technique

  • Develop your intuitive abilities through guided practice

  • Cultivate self-love as the foundation for all healing work

  • Practice partnered exercises and energy clearing techniques

  • Understand the ethics and responsibilities of healing work

LEVEL 2: SELF-WORTH, EXCHANGE, AND VALUE

Deepen Your Relationship with Abundance

  • Explore and transform your relationship with self-worth

  • Release limiting beliefs around money and energetic exchange

  • Learn to value your unique healing gifts

  • Develop a healthy relationship with receiving

  • Establish clear boundaries and energetic protection

LEVEL 3: GROUP BREATHWORK FACILITATION SKILLS

Expand Your Impact

  • Learn the art of holding space for collective healing

  • Master group dynamics and energy management

  • Create powerful healing themes for breathwork circles

  • Develop your unique facilitation style and voice

  • Practice leading sessions with supportive feedback

LEVEL 4: ADVANCED BREATHWORK HEALING TECHNIQUES

Elevate Your Practice

  • Deepen your intuitive abilities beyond the ordinary

  • Learn to create and use healing altars and sacred tools

  • Develop advanced awareness for complex healing scenarios

  • Integrate multiple healing modalities with breathwork

  • Enhance your ability to perceive energy patterns

LEVEL 5: TRAUMA INTEGRATION & EMOTIONAL RELEASE

Facilitate True Transformation

  • Understand the body's relationship to stored trauma

  • Learn techniques for identifying emotional blockages

  • Master methods for safe and effective emotional release

  • Develop protocols for supporting deep transformation

  • Complete your certification with confidence and clarity

A DUAL JOURNEY: BREATHWORK FACILITATOR CERTIFICATION & PERSONAL HEALING

What makes this transformation breathwork certification retreat extraordinary is its dual nature—while acquiring professional skills, you'll simultaneously undergo your own profound healing journey. Each day includes both technical training and experiential sessions where you'll:

  • Release years of accumulated stress and trauma through daily breathwork practice

  • Reclaim fragmented aspects of yourself through guided energy work

  • Break through limiting beliefs that have held you back personally and professionally

  • Connect with your authentic purpose as a healer and human being

  • Form lifelong bonds with a community of like-minded practitioners

This integration of personal healing with professional development creates practitioners who don't just practice techniques—they embody the work at a cellular level.

"I would say that this breathwork experience at the retreat was one of the most profound experiences of my own healing." — Heart Fire Healing

THE RETREAT EXPERIENCE: Breathwork Training Certification

Nestled among towering redwoods at the Spirit Camp Retreat Center in Mendocino, California, this immersive experience removes you from daily distractions and places you in an environment optimized for growth and transformation. The perfect environment for a breathwork teacher certification that empowers you to confidently start sharing this power healing modality. 

Your All-Inclusive Experience Features:

  • Daily breathwork sessions in both morning and afternoon

  • Comprehensive training modules covering all five certification levels

  • Nourishing, chef-prepared meals designed to support your healing journey

  • Comfortable accommodations amidst natural beauty

  • Community connection activities to deepen your experience

  • Integration practices to anchor your learnings

  • Nature immersion for grounding and perspective

  • Evening ceremonies to celebrate your progress

Every element of this retreat has been carefully designed to support your dual journey of becoming both healed and healer.

COMPARISON TO OTHER BREATHWORK CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

$3,497 — COMPLETE CERTIFICATION PACKAGE

This comprehensive investment includes:

  • All Level 1-5 training sessions and certification

  • 9 days/8 nights accommodation at Spirit Camp Retreat Center

  • All organic, chef-prepared meals throughout your stay

  • Complete training materials and resources

  • Ongoing community support

  • Post-retreat integration guidance

Compare the Value:

  • Completing these five levels separately: $5,000+

  • Equivalent professional certifications: $4,000-$7,000

  • The personal healing experience alone: Priceless

Payment plans available. Early registration discount of $300 until March 1, 2025.

Who this Breathwork Coach Certification Is For

This transformative experience is ideal for:

  • Yoga instructors seeking to expand their offerings

  • Therapists and counselors adding somatic techniques

  • Holistic health practitioners enhancing their toolkit

  • Wellness enthusiasts ready to start a healing practice

  • Existing breathwork practitioners deepening their skills

  • Anyone called to facilitate healing in individual or group settings

Most importantly, this retreat is for those ready to undergo their own healing journey while simultaneously gaining the skills to guide others.

"I would really like for people to know that they can heal themselves. If they apply the information they will heal." — David Elliott

LIMITED SPACE — SECURE YOUR TRANSFORMATION

With only 24 spaces available and David's trainings frequently selling out months in advance, we encourage you to reserve your place today.

Have questions? Schedule a call with our enrollment team to ensure this experience is right for you.

FAQ ABOUT THIS BREATHWORK CERTIFICATE TRAINING

Do I need prior breathwork experience? No prior experience is necessary. This comprehensive training begins with fundamentals and progressively builds to advanced techniques.

Will I be certified after this retreat? Yes! Upon completion of all five levels (totaling 64+ hours of training), you will receive official certification as a David Elliott Breathwork Practitioner.

What can I do with this certification? Graduates can facilitate both private and group breathwork sessions, integrate these techniques into existing healing practices, and lead workshops and retreats.

Is this just about the certification, or will I experience healing too? Both! This retreat is designed as a dual journey—you'll undergo profound personal healing while simultaneously gaining professional skills.

What makes this different from other breathwork trainings? This is one of the few opportunities to complete all five levels of certification in a single immersive experience, taught directly by master healer David Elliott in a retreat setting optimized for transformation.

TESTIMONIALS: One of the Best Breathwork Certifications Available

What Our Graduates Are Saying

Nathaniel Reagan, Breathwork Facilitator & Retreat Leader:

"This training had a profound impact on my path as a healing practitioner. David's certification equipped me with an incredibly powerful modality that transformed my confidence. In the three years since, I've facilitated breathwork for over a thousand individuals in large group settings—something I never would have been capable of without the comprehensive skills and deep knowledge this training provided."

Melody Woolford, Certified Breathwork Practitioner:

"David combines breathwork and his intuitive gift of clairaudient hearing to help you reveal deeply buried histories or beliefs that are holding you back. His training doesn't just teach techniques—it transforms you at your core, allowing you to guide others from a place of authentic healing."

Heart Fire Healing, Wellness Practitioner:

"I would say that this breathwork experience at the retreat was one of the most profound experiences of my own healing. The certification wasn't just about learning skills—it was about embodying the work so deeply that facilitation becomes second nature. Now I lead sessions with a confidence I never thought possible."

Sarah Johansen, Holistic Healer & Breathwork Guide:

"After years of searching for the right modality to add to my healing practice, David's breathwork training gave me everything I needed and more. The comprehensive curriculum, the emphasis on both technical skill and intuitive development, and the immersive retreat environment created the perfect conditions for deep transformation. Now breathwork is the foundation of my entire practice."

Michael Chen, Integrative Wellness Coach:

"The structure of David's 5-level certification is genius—it builds your skills progressively while simultaneously healing your own blocks and limitations. This dual approach means you graduate not just technically prepared but authentically embodying the work. Three years later, I still draw on these teachings daily in my practice."

Julian Cressman, Breathwork Facilitator & Retreat Leader:

"What transformed my career was the confidence this training instilled in me. After completing David Elliott's breathwork certification, I knew without a doubt I could hold space for groups of any size. In the past three years, I've facilitated breathwork for over 1,000 individuals in large group settings—an achievement directly attributable to the comprehensive skills and deep understanding I gained during this immersive certification experience."

From David Himself

David Elliott, Healer & Teacher:

"I would really like for people to know that they can heal themselves. If they take the information from this book, Healing, they don't even have to buy it, they can go to my website and download it for free…if they apply the information they will heal. This training is about empowering practitioners to carry this message forward—that true healing is possible, and we each have the capacity to facilitate it in ourselves and others."

Program Details

Location:
Spirit Camp Retreat Center, nestled in the coastal redwoods of Mendocino, CA—a 3-hour drive North from San Francisco. The journey through stunning countryside and majestic forests is a retreat in itself. Shuttle and carpool options are available to simplify your travel.

Dates:
8-nights / 9-days arriving Friday, June 27, and departing Saturday, July 5. Each day, classes begin promptly at 9:00 AM and end at 5:00pm with plenty of time for reflection, connection, and nature walks in the evenings.

Onsite Accommodations:
Choose from private cabins, luxurious glamping tents, shared cabins, a spacious bunkhouse, or tent camping. All lodging include shared bathrooms with private toilets and showers with hot water.

Meals All-Included:
Savor 23 delicious, nourishing meals tailored to fuel your body and support your healing journey.

Requirements:
Before arriving, please read David’s books, The Reluctant Healer and HEALING. Both are available on Amazon or Audible. HEALING is also available as a free PDF download HERE. Bring completed homework assignments to make the most of your experience.

Pre-Training Homework:

Study and journal the following in advance of the training. Bring your homework with you!

THE RELUCTANT HEALER - answer these exercises and/or pay close attention to these pages:

  1. History Exercise - pg. 25

  2. Pay special attention to - A Healing Session - pg 85 - 94 - and the time frames. I will be giving examples of “in person” and “remote” sessions.

  3. Chakra Blocks - pg. 167 – 181

  4. Sexuality and Second Chakra - pg. 197 - 224

HEALING exercises to answer:

  1. Answer these Exercises - 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

Cancellation Policy:
Please note that deposits are non-refundable due to the logistics of travel, lodging, and retreat operations. See Terms & Conditions for more info about cancellations.

Class Schedule

Each day focuses on Levels 1-5 of the Healer Training Series, culminating in a completion ceremony.

Plan your flights to arrive BEFORE 3:00 PM Friday, June 27, and depart AFTER 6:00 PM Friday, July 5.

If staying offsite plan to arrive by 8:30am Saturday morning.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are provided each day there is a full day of training from 9am–5pm.

Arrival Window: 1pm–9pm, Friday, June 27 (Dinner provided)

  • Saturday, June 28 – Level 1 - 9am–5pm (Lunch at 12:30/1:30pm each day)

  • Sunday, June 29 – Level 1 - 9am–5pm

  • Monday, June 30 – Level 2 - 9am–5pm

  • Tuesday, July 1 – Level 2 - 9am–5pm

  • Wednesday, July 2 – Level 3 - 9am–5pm

  • Thursday, July 3 – Level 3 & 4 - 9am–5pm

  • Friday, July 4 – Level 4 & 5 - 9am–5pm

  • Saturday, July 5 – Level 5 - 9am–12pm (Breakfast provided)

Departure Time: 12:00pm, Saturday, July 5 (Schedule flights to depart AFTER 6pm)

Travel & Transportation

If you’re traveling via air, we recommend flying into San Francisco Int’l (SFO), Oakland Airport (OAK) or Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and renting a car, carpooling, or booking the Shuttle add-on when registering. Pro Tip: Direct flights to SFO are recommended over flights to STS that require a layover.

As we get closer to the training, we’ll connect folks together for carpooling.

”Spirit Camp is an ideal setting for personal and collective transformation. Being there allowed ideas and conversations to unfold in a focused yet unhurried way. My time there felt incredibly rich.”

- Emerson

Jump on this opportunity to train with David Elliott in the breathtaking setting of Spirit Camp. Spaces are limited – a waiting list will be available once spots are full.