Breath as Medicine
The Boulter Method Breathwork Teacher Training
A 100-Hour Certification in Therapeutic, Nervous System–Informed Facilitation.
Learn to guide breathwork with structure, containment, and embodied leadership.
Choose Your 2027 Training Path
Both pathways lead to the same 100-hour Boulter Method Breathwork Certification.
Kelowna • 4 Weekend In-Person Training
A spacious, progressive in-person journey at Pranify Yoga.
Ideal for those who want monthly integration and community over time.
Explore Kelowna Training → HERE
Costa Rica • Hybrid + Retreat Immersion
Online learning components before and after the retreat support preparation, integration, and certification.
Explore Costa Rica Training → HERE
The Lineage
The Boulter Method is a body of teachings passed down from Hal Boulter to Reanna Costa through over 2.5 years of one-on-one mentorship.
Hal, a somatic therapist trained in Rebirthing with Leonard Orr, the Hakomi Method, and Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP) with Jack Rosenberg, spent decades using breath as a tool for deep therapeutic transformation.
Through this work, he developed a unique and powerful way of being with people — a method of guiding others through breath that became distinctly his own.
This method was passed to Reanna with both sanction and encouragement to share it. It is now known as The Boulter Method.
What Is The Boulter Method?
The Boulter Method is a transmission — a way of meeting yourself through the breath.
It begins with doing your own work. Learning to listen to the intelligence of your body. Developing the capacity to stay present with sensation, emotion, and charge.
Only then does it expand into learning how to hold space for others.
While the full method is a complete therapeutic model, this training focuses specifically on its breathwork applications.
This is the foundational training in The Boulter Method.
It is required for those who wish to continue into the Somatic Therapy Training, and serves as the ground upon which all further work is built.
Kelowna • Format & Overview
This training unfolds over four immersive weekends (100 hours total), combining direct instruction, experiential practice, and structured at-home study.
Throughout the training, you will study, experience, and practice:
Anatomy
Deepen your understanding of breath mechanics and nervous system regulation.
History
Explore the roots of breathwork and its evolution within therapeutic practice.
Containment
Learn how to build, hold, and safely discharge charge through structured breath.
Altered States
Understand how breath shifts consciousness and how to guide these states responsibly.
Somatics
Study physical and psychological holding patterns and how to support release through presence and touch.
Integration
Learn how to help others process and integrate their experiences.
Facilitation
Develop the skills to teach and guide groups with structure, safety, and embodied presence.
Personal Practice
Establish breathwork as an ongoing tool for your own growth and transformation.
Weekend Themes
Each weekend builds upon the last, guiding you progressively deeper into embodied practice and facilitation.
Weekend I — Personal Experience & Foundation
Presence, embodiment, and containment
Preparing the body for charge
Learning to work with yourself
This weekend establishes the ground of the method. You begin with your own breath, your own nervous system, and your own capacity to stay present.
Weekend II — Deepening Understanding
Anatomy of the breath and breathing muscles
Nervous system and trauma
Physical holding patterns and tension
You begin to understand the physiology beneath the experience and how breath interacts with trauma and structure.
Weekend III — Psychosomatics
Foundations of Rebirthing
Psychological holding patterns
Altered states and neuroplasticity
We explore how the breath interacts with memory, patterning, and the psyche — and how to navigate altered states responsibly.
Weekend IV — Facilitation & Teaching
Teaching the Method
Holding space and hands-on support
Facilitation practice and certification map
You begin guiding others, integrating structure, presence, and discernment into your facilitation.
Training Structure
Schedule
Friday evenings · 5:00–9:00
Saturday · 10:00–6:00
Sunday · 10:00–6:00
2027 Dates
March 19-21
April 16-18
May 14-16
June 18-20
Location
Pranify Yoga
Kelowna, BC
What You Will Receive
This training is designed as a complete and supported experience. In addition to 100 hours of instruction, you will receive:
A comprehensive Breathwork Training Manual
Two private 90-minute breathwork sessions with Reanna
Eight guided group breathwork experiences
Structured at-home integration practices
A clear pathway toward certification
Access to alumni opportunities and future gatherings
Investment
$3,500
Payment Options
Paid in full — $3,500
2 monthly payments of $1,500
4 monthly payments of $750 (March-June)
8 monthly payments of $375 (January - June)
A non-refundable $500 deposit secures your space.
Full payment must be completed before the final weekend of training.
If you feel strongly called to this work and finances are a genuine barrier, please reach out.
Please be clear on all terms and conditions, refund and cancellation policies before registration
Whether you choose the Kelowna training or the Costa Rica hybrid retreat immersion, certification is required to share The Boulter Method publicly as a Breathwork Facilitator.
Costa Rica • Hybrid + Retreat Immersion
This hybrid pathway weaves supportive online learning before and after the retreat with an immersive in-person training experience in Costa Rica. Together, these components support preparation, embodied practice, integration, and certification.
Training Structure
Phase 1 • Pre-Retreat Online Preparation
Foundational teachings, personal breath practice, and preparatory integration work.
~ Zoom Call : Feb 10th 1-3pm PST
Phase 2 • Costa Rica Retreat Immersion
An immersive in-person training experience weaving practice, facilitation, embodiment, and group process.
~ Toji Nature Reserve, Feb 28th-March 6th, 2027
Phase 3 • Post-Retreat Integration + Certification
Online support for integration, supervision, practicum reflection, and certification completion.
~ Zoom Calls 1-3pm PST : March 17th, March 31st, April 14th + April 28th
What’s Included in Costa Rica
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6 nights accommodation at Toji Nature Reserve
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Daily gourmet meals
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All in-person training sessions
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5 Guided group breathwork journeys
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Supportive online preparation + integration calls
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A comprehensive Boulter Method Breathwork Training Manual
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Two private 1:1 90-minute breathwork sessions with Reanna
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Structured at-home integration practices
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Digital learning resources
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Certification mentorship, practicum, and review support
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Access to alumni opportunities and future gatherings
What’s Not Included
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Flights to and from Costa Rica
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Airport transportation to and from San Jose (Not included if flying into/out of Liberia)
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Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
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Personal expenses during your stay (massages, gift shop purchases, etc.)
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Gratuities for optional guest services and scheduled activities
Costa Rica Investment
Hillside Bungalow
Single Occupancy
$5,500 USD
Double Occupancy
$9,200 USD
($4,700 USD per person)
Container Villa
Single Occupancy
$5,300 USD
Double Occupancy
$8,900 USD
($4,450 USD per person)
Shared Accommodations
Shared Queen • Hillside Bungalow
$4,900 USD per bed
Shared Twin Room
$4,700 USD per bed
Deposit to Reserve Your Space
$500 USD
Flexible payment plans are available, with all balances to be completed prior to the retreat.
Whether you choose the Kelowna training or the Costa Rica hybrid retreat immersion, certification is required to share The Boulter Method publicly as a Breathwork Facilitator.
Certification Pathway
To share The Boulter Method publicly as a Breathwork Facilitator, certification is required.
This method is not a collection of techniques — it is a way of working with the body, psyche, and nervous system that requires presence, discernment, and embodied understanding.
Certification exists to support your integration as a facilitator. It offers structured mentorship, supervision, and feedback as you begin guiding others.
This is not about perfection. It is about learning to hold this work with skill, humility, and integrity.
Certification Requirements
Attend at least 2 of 3 monthly group supervision calls (September–November)
Complete one private 1:1 mentorship call
Complete one private review session after submission
Submit one recorded breath session
Submit three client feedback forms
Sign the Ethics Agreement
Complete the Certification Checklist
All certification requirements must be completed by the end of December.
Certification Fee
$500 CAD
Certification runs September–December (four months following the training).
Students who do not complete certification during this period may join the following year’s cycle.
Why Become Certified?
Listing on The Boulter Method website
Eligibility for referrals
Ongoing supervision and peer support
Opportunity to assist at future trainings
50% discount on future Breathwork Teacher Trainings
Access to alumni mentorship and gatherings
Certification signifies that you are recognized and supported to share this work with integrity, safety, and presence — and with Hal’s blessing.
Ready to Begin?
Book an inquiry call to explore whether this training is aligned for you.
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