Breathwork Fundamentals Course

Koh Phangan, Thailand

Breathwork Fundamentals

A 3-Day Course on Breath, Somatics, and Nervous System Regulation

Discover the profound connection between your breath, body, and emotions in this immersive 3-day course. Designed for individuals seeking deeper self-awareness, inner connect and personal growth, this program offers a unique blend of science-based morning lectures and experiential afternoon breathwork journeys. Explore how breathwork integrates with somatic practices and nervous system regulation to create lasting transformation. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your existing practice, this course provides the tools and knowledge to tailor breathwork to your needs, ensuring a safe, empowering, and deeply restorative experience.

Format: 15-hour program over 3 days

This course is ideal for:

Breathwork enthusiasts looking to deepen their practice.
Individuals seeking tools for emotional integration, stress relief, and personal growth.
Yoga teachers and facilitators wanting to incorporate breathwork into their sessions (this is NOT a breathwork teacher training).

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What You’ll Learn

Morning Lectures: Build Your Foundation
Each morning features engaging, educational lectures combining science, somatics, and emotional healing practices:

Breathwork Fundamentals: Understand the physiology of breath—inhale, exhale, and breath holds—and how different breath patterns influence your body and mind.
Foundations of Somatics: Learn to connect with your body through sensation awareness, grounding practices, and body mapping.
Nervous System Basics: Explore Fight, Flight, Freeze states and how the nervous system shapes your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Breathwork for Nervous System Regulation: Techniques to shift between stress and calm.
Breathwork for De-Stressing: Recognize stress patterns and restore balance with intentional breathing.
Emotional Processing with Breathwork: Understand suppressed emotions and how breath supports safe emotional release.
Inner Child Integration post-Breathwork: Use breath to reconnect with and soothe wounded parts of yourself.

Afternoon Breathwork Journeys: Explore & Apply
The afternoons focus on Spinalgetic Breathwork—a unique, trauma-informed approach blending somatic principles and nervous system regulation:

Common Misconceptions & Challenges: Learn why breathwork can feel overwhelming and how to navigate it safely.
Overactivation vs. Regulation: Master techniques to balance energizing and calming practices.
Discomfort vs. Re-Traumatization: Differentiate productive discomfort from harmful overwhelm.
Emotional Processing: Use breathwork techniques to access, process, and liberate suppressed emotions.
Inner Child Healing: Explore guided breathwork to bring resources to younger parts and create safety within.
Personal Practice Building: Learn tools to sustain and deepen your breathwork practice at home.

Course Highlights

15 hours of immersive learning and practice

Day 1 – Breathwork & Nervous System Foundations

Morning Lecture: Breathwork Fundamentals, Somatics, and Nervous System Intro.
Afternoon Breathwork Practice: Breathwork 101 with somatic techniques, regulation, grounding, and addressing misconceptions.

Day 2 – Somatics & Emotional Processing

Morning Lecture: Basic of Somatic Experiencing, Nervous system regulation, and Emotional integration.
Afternoon Breathwork Practice: Emotional processing, completing incomplete nervous system response through breathwork

Day 3 – Somatic Parts Work for Integration & Your Breathwork Practice

Morning Lecture: Somatic parts work for post-breathwork integration, Somatic techniques, and Designing your personalised breathwork routine.
Afternoon Breathwork Practice: guided breathwork, and creating a personalized practice plan.

Dates:

January 6–8, 2025 (Monday to Wednesday) @ Orion
Schedule:
Morning Lectures: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (2.5 hours X 3 days)
Afternoon Breathwork Practices: 2:45 PM – 5:15 PM (2.5 hours X 3 days)

January 24–26, 2025 (Friday to Sunday) @ Private Location, Koh Phangan
February 28–March 2, 2025 (Friday to Sunday) @ Private Location, Koh Phangan
More dates in 2025 to be announced

Price:

Training ONLY €480
Training + School Bus Pick up around the island* €520 *Pick up around the island within 20mins drive from the venue at 10:30am and drop off at 5:45pm
Training + Pick up + Hotel €900

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6 Common Misunderstanding Breathwork Practitioners Make and What’s Actually Happening in the Nervous System

"Breathwork is too intense for me/I have anxiety from breathwork"

What’s happening in your nervous system: The breath pace is too fast, pushing the nervous system into a fight-or-flight state, causing overwhelm and anxiety.

Lobster Hands (involuntary cramps)

What’s happening in your nervous system: A fight or freeze response is triggered by an imbalance in oxygen and CO2 levels, signaling distress and nervous system overactivation.

Falling Asleep During Breathwork/Don’t Know What Happened

What’s happening in your nervous system: The session is too intense, causing the nervous system to dissociate and move into a freeze or shutdown state.

Intense Emotional Flooding

What’s happening in your nervous system: The nervous system is overwhelmed by unprocessed emotions surfacing too rapidly, bypassing safe integration and leading to emotional overload.

Hyperventilation and Dizziness

What’s happening in your nervous system: Excessive breathing lowers CO2 levels too quickly, destabilizing the nervous system and causing lightheadedness or disconnection.

Feeling Numb or Detached Post-Session

What’s happening in your nervous system: Overactivation during the session leads to nervous system shutdown, leaving the practitioner feeling disconnected or emotionally flat.

These common misunderstanding highlight the importance of trauma-informed breathwork practices that align with the nervous system’s capacity. By working within your unique window of tolerance, you can ensure a safe, effective, and transformative experience.

Why Learning Somatics & Nervous System Regulation Deepens Breathwork

Understanding the nervous system is key to unlocking the full potential of your breathwork practice. The nervous system operates across distinct states, including Fight, Flight, Freeze, and rest, which are influenced by past experiences, current triggers, and individual capacity for stress. This capacity, often referred to as the window of tolerance, varies from person to person and determines how much stimulation we can handle before becoming dysregulated.

Fight/Flight State: When the sympathetic nervous system is activated, the body prepares for action. This results in shallow, rapid breathing as the body gears up to respond to perceived threats.
Freeze State: If stress becomes overwhelming, the body may shut down into a freeze state. This can manifest as immobilization, dissociation, or emotional numbness, often accompanied by shallow or irregular breathing.

Breathwork isn’t a universal solution because individuals begin in different nervous system states. Tailoring breath practices to your current state ensures safety and maximizes the healing potential.
This session explores how somatic and nervous system education enhances breathwork by:

Tailoring Techniques: Learn to recognize your nervous system state and select breath practices that align with your current needs.
Expanding Your Window of Tolerance: Use trauma-informed approaches to gradually increase your capacity for handling stress.
Fostering Emotional Processing: Safely access and process suppressed emotions by working within your body’s natural rhythms.
Creating Safety: Build confidence and stability with somatic tools that prevent overwhelm and ensure a grounded experience.
Developing Long-Term Resilience: Equip yourself with skills to maintain a sustainable breathwork practice that evolves with your personal growth.

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I did 3 private Spinalgetic Breathwork sessions with Ebe, and I highly recommend it. Ebe carefully tailored each session, combining a unique mixture of breathwork, somatic experiencing, movement, card readings, sound, and music. Each time, I was able to switch my thinking mind off and connect with the present moment, which is very rare for me.
The journey was very therapeutic, and I was able to release unwanted trauma-induced energy and emotional blockages stored in the body. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I will continue doing breathwork at home.

Caryl Jones

In previous Rebirthing Breathwork sessions, I found it challenging to express my emotions. However, during a Spinalgetic Breathwork session with Ebe, I discovered the incredible potency of combining Rebirthing with music and movement. In this particular session, my limiting belief that 'I am wrong and wasn't authentic' was completely dissolved. I had a profound realization that my authentic self is inherently free, and there is no such thing as wrong or false expression. Following this revelation, a multitude of suppressed emotions that I had held within for an extended period finally found the opportunity to be released.
Thank you, Ebe, for a very freeing experience, and I gained valuable insights from this wonderful experience.

Aiken Strobel

This form of breathwork was new to me, but a very emotional and wonderful experience in which I was able to let myself go completely.
Ebe looked after me very sensitively and encouragingly and not only supported me appreciatively, but also knew exactly the right tips and techniques to guide me through an emotional situation that arose through the breathing technique.
Since then I've been able to feel and let go of a lot of sadness within me and I am incredibly grateful for this experience and the way Ebe supported me.

Jennifer Diener

This session introduced me to a profound connection with myself, encouraging spontaneous movement that resonated with my body. This experience of connectedness surpassed prior meditation experiences of mine, leading to an unexpected and profound emotional release. Ebe’s intuitive guidance and reassuring presence were instrumental, offering touch and support precisely when needed.

Days later, I'm more mindful of emotions, aiming for a mindful approach to negative feelings and allowing them to pass naturally.

Given the chance, I would explore breathwork further, particularly for deep emotional release, with Ebe. Many thanks for the eye-opening session and care provided ☺️

Sara Nebreda

It was my first breathwork session. Ebe took us by the hand and introduced us to the various breathing techniques. She accompanied us the whole time with her gentle manner. Ebe radiates an immense love and warmth, which helped me personally to surrender to her and trust her.

I could never have imagined my body reacting in this way. After a short time, I fell into a trance, and all the emotions and feelings I had suppressed until then burst out of me. For many years, I kept my emotions bottled up and repressed them. Thanks to Ebe, I feel liberated, as if I have shed a huge piece of ballast.

After the session, Ebe also shared her impressions of my body. It's incredible how she can look inside you in just 2 hours and pinpoint the issues that are bothering me. Ebe will be a must-visit as soon as I am back in Ko Phangan.

I attend the 4-day Quest to your Inner Self Breathwork retreat. Let me just say I will never be the same. Ebe has a way of helping you look at yourself clearly and honestly. The retreat taught me how to love myself, accept myself, and really begin on an authentic journey of healing. I am no longer a chronic people pleaser and workaholic. I have a new freedom and the breath work and all of the other healing techniques that were interwoven throughout the retreat were absolutely phenomenal. Amazing daily yoga and breathwork sessions along with a beautiful setting in nature and healthy vegan food. Now, I start my morning with breathwork every day. Thank you so much, Ebe. You are an amazing practitioner and facilitator. I am seen. I am heard. I am worthy. I am deeply loved. Most of all, I love me <3

Mohanne Charles

The Breathwork session with Ebe brought me to bliss and harmony. She beautifully guided us through the whole process and created a safe space for us to open up and being able to fully release. It was a combination of gentle movement followed by a breathwork session. I emerged feeling peaceful and hopeful, resonating with messages from my guides. I loved it and am truly grateful I attended ❤️

Ana Furlan

Had an absolutely magical breathwork session with Ebe. She guided us through a journey intertwining both rebirthing & conscious connective breathing. I loved how warm, welcoming & comfortable she made the space feel; her energy is so loving & spirited you can feel how much she cares.
She is also very intuitive, knowing how to best help you whether it be your body placement or specific emotional release. I highly recommend her workshops to anyone wishing to try breathwork for the first time or skilled practitioners!

Devynne Launchner

I attended Ebe's 4 Day 'Quest to Inner Self' Yoga & Breathwork Retreat in Pai, Thailand and it far exceeded my expectations.

Ebe is an amazing facilitator and teacher and her workshops were game-changing for me. I signed up for the yoga and breath work but received so, so much more than I expected with somatic practices and tools to help me continue my journey post-retreat.

Ebe puts so much genuine care into her workshops and retreat, and is such an authentic soul. I'm very grateful I found this retreat and hope to come back again soon!

Jessica Foss

I’m at the beginning of my breathwork journey and am so grateful to have found Ebe. She really put me at ease, asking me to complete a questionnaire prior to the session so that we could focus on what was important to me in my journey. Her energy and passion for the work are clear, and I felt so comfortable and safe in the space she held for me. I’m so glad I had an opportunity to do this here on this beautiful island. Thank you so much!

Vicki W

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Founder of Spinalgetic Breathwork: Ebe Breathquest

Trauma-informed Breathwork Facilitator, Somatic Practitioner, Nervous System Educator, Retreat Facilitator, E-RYT®500, YACEP®, Shadow Constellation Facilitator, Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Wellness Entrepreneur

In Ebe’s past chapter of life, she had a high-flying international career at Fortune 500 companies in China, Singapore, London, and Amsterdam. She felt like a corporate zombie, trapped in a cycle of burnout and feeling lost in life, numb to her emotions. Ebe had navigated the competitive landscapes of the corporate world and intimately understands the pressures and demands - grappling with the relentless pace, the constant drive for success, and the toll it takes on mental and physical well-being. Due to chronic stress, Ebe suffered from migraines, anxiety, insomnia, autoimmune disease, and ultimately three burnouts.

Despite years of contemplating quitting or changing her job, Ebe found herself stuck in a vicious shame cycle. She didn’t understand why she couldn't find the courage to change until she became educated on how her nervous system was stuck. She has spent the last 5 years studying breathwork and nervous system education. It started with using SOS breathwork to ease her anxiety at work, and now she's fully unstuck and reset her nervous system. She then finally made the courageous decision to quit her corporate job and become a wellness entrepreneur dedicated to spreading the power of breath.

Disappointed by the aggressive approaches of traditional breathwork, Ebe envisioned a new path—a gentle, trauma-informed approach that prioritized long-term nervous system healing. Thus, Spinalgetic Breathwork was born, a holistic practice blending breathwork, somatic experiencing, and nervous system education. By combining her firsthand experience with her expertise in breathwork, Ebe offers a unique pathway to transformation, empowering individuals to break free from the constraints and unlock their full potential.

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Why may I cry or laugh during Breathwork?

- The science behind somatic & emotional processing -

Unprocessed emotions, overwhelming feelings, or trauma often become 'trapped' in the body when they exceed our immediate capacity to process them. As described in 'The Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk, our body tucks them away, like secrets in a Pandora's box, allowing us to move forward with life. However, when these unresolved emotions linger unprocessed, they can manifest as physical or emotional symptoms that impact our well-being.

Example 1: Imagine a childhood wound where no one was there to hold space for your emotions, leaving you feeling utterly alone and unworthy of love. This emotional trauma manifests as a persistent heart area contraction. It significantly affects your breath, making it shallow and constricted. In breathwork, you revisit the sensation of aloneness, giving it space to breathe, to process the somatic and emotional feelings.

Example 2: Picture the stress of an overwhelming job. Over time, chronic stress may lead to a sense of disconnection from your body, numbing you to your surroundings. In breathwork, you create a safe space to allow the anxiety and frustration to flow through you.

Body-centered Breathwork like Spinalgetic Breathwork provide a nurturing environment for you to revisit these trapped emotions. Crying, screaming, and laughter during breathwork offer pathways for your body to somatically process and release these emotions from the Pandora's box. This release is often experienced as a profound lightness in your body and a deeper connection to yourself.

Why 'Breathwork is too Intense for me’ might not be because of you

- The science of your nervous system -

It breaks my heart every time to hear ‘Breathwork is too intense for me.’ It’s really important to understand that 99% of the time, it's not about you; it's a sign of an unskilled facilitator or the wrong type of breathwork!

When traumatic events occur, our natural response is to tense our muscles, hold our breath, and freeze our bodies. During a breathwork session, when we touch upon the edge of these traumatic memories, reintroducing breath to the body can become a powerful mechanism for self-healing. However, when individuals feel that "Breathwork is too intense for me," it often indicates that their nervous system is overwhelmed, and flooded by past sensations and emotions. Rather than facilitating healing, this overload can stress out the body and nervous system further.

The main reasons why 'Breathwork is too Intense for me' are typically twofold:

1. Not All Breathwork Facilitators Are Trauma-Informed

Being a breathwork facilitator isn’t just about leading specific breath patterns; it’s about acknowledging the unique nature of each client's nervous system, akin to fingerprints, with varying sensitivities.

For clients in a state of functional freeze or numbing, a more intense breath pattern may be needed to awaken sensations.
For clients with suppressed emotions for years may find gentle, conscious connected breaths enough to unlock deep emotional release.

In today's stress-filled culture, many breathwork clients inadvertently dissociate during sessions, drifting away from their bodies when trauma is touched upon. This underscores the necessity of a trauma-informed facilitator, equipped with advanced knowledge to recognize signs of nervous system dysregulation and guide clients back to bodily sensations. By re-centering clients, these facilitators ensure that the breathwork journey fosters lasting transformation instead of fleeting relief.

2. Different Breathwork, Different Intentions

Not all breathwork practices share the same goals. Some aim to transcend the body, pushing participants beyond consciousness. While these methods often prioritize intensity over emotional processing and long-term nervous system reset.

Holotropic Breathwork: Originated during the LSD ban, employing an aggressive style to propel individuals beyond consciousness.
Wim Hof Method: Utilizes strong breathwork to invigorate the body, often preceding exposure to extreme cold.
Psychedelic Breathwork: Aims to induce altered states akin to plant medicine experiences.
In contrast, Spinalgetic Breathwork focuses on anchoring participants in their bodies, promoting regulation and emotional healing.

By understanding the diverse intentions behind various breathwork practices, participants can make informed choices that align with their needs for holistic well-being.

In conclusion, if you've ever felt overwhelmed during breathwork, remember, it's likely not about you – it's about finding the right support and approach for your unique journey towards wellness.

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