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Azores Breath-Body-Mind Weekend Workshop


  • Quinta Minuvida Rua de São João, 48, Rabo de Peixe, 9600-095, São Miguel, Açores Portugal (map)

Live Breath-Body-Mind (BBM) Fundamentals immersion weekend.

A unique opportunity to enjoy a weekend of breathwork in the beauty of the Azores.

Each day runs from 10am-5pm with an hour to enjoy a three course lunch together at the Quinta (included in the price).

Mandy is a Senior Level 4 BBM teacher and will be facilitating this weekend. Spaces are limited to just 9 people.

Your BBM Retreat Weekend includes:

What is Breath-Body-Mind (BBM)?

The core practice of BBM is coherent breathing, an evidence based practice that will optimise your nervous system. Coherent breathing is simple and safe - you will be guided to breathe at about 5 breaths a minute, gently and without force.

You will practice a host of other breathing practices that help you to get ready for coherent breathing and enhance the benefits. They are also wonderful practices in their own right.

BBM includes simple movements with breathing and guided relaxation.

All of the practices can be modified to different levels of mobility and capacity.

The program has been developed over many years and continues to evolve and is a trauma informed practice.

You can read more about the founders, Drs. Gerbarg and Brown, and dip into some of the science at https://www.breath-body-mind.com.

Recommended reading and listening:

Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg, The Healing Power of the Breath.

Audio tracks can be downloaded at Shambhala.com.

Your BBM Retreat Weekend includes:

Is this a teacher training?

This fundamentals retreat weekend is a practical immersion into BBM. It is not a breathwork training and you do not need to want to become a teacher to attend.

However, for those wishing to pursue BBM teacher training, this is a pre-requisite to the Level 1 Instructor course. Mandy will be hosting a week long retreat Level 1 training in the Azores in November 2026!

Cost:

€333   – early bird before 1 April 2026

€388 – full price after 1 April 2026

Cancellations are subject to a €88 administrative fee.

Cancellations after 1 May 2026 are non-refundable.

The weekend is non-residential but you can enquire about staying on-site or book into one of the many places nearby.

Getting there:

Your weekend workshop will be based at Quinta Minuvida in São Miguel island, Azores.

Ponta Delgada is the airport.

Azores Airlines and TAP Portugal offer regular flights from Boston.

From Europe, Ryanair offers low-cost fares from London and Lisbon. Many other charter companies operate from Germany and other destinations, as does Azores Airlines

Transport Service

If you are interested in an airport transfer, please indicate when booking. The cost is 30€ each way (60€ total) as a maximum.

Alternatively you can take a taxi or hire a car and drive to Quinta Minuvida. Please note that unless also staying at Quinta Minuvida you cannot use their carpark and parking is on Rua de S. João only (the main street). We will provide directions.

What People Say about BBM Fundamentals, Retreats and Classes:

“I enjoyed the experiential learning pieces, and the coherent breathing was so calming and soothing thank you so much. Having two instructors was nice to be able to see different instruction types: as well”. GG

 

“Very deep connection and nourishment for your mind, heart and soul. Absolutely recommend it! Give yourself a gift of quality time with your true self”. JV

 

“The retreat was just what I needed to reconnect to my BBM practice. The exercises were presented in a well-paced and easy-going manner. I felt the retreat served as a much-needed time-out from daily distractions. I highly recommend it”. SS

 

“Having practised yoga for over 20 years and engaged with other eastern wellness practices, it is refreshing to find something that offers a simple connection to the breath which has always been such a powerful personal experience”. DSA

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