Laurie is passionate about breathing together in a favorite place on Earth. Just being in this special spot is life-enhancing; add “The Power of Breath” and it becomes life-transforming.
This retreat/training is for you if:
You desire to learn and embody ‘Breath Literacy’ for yourself as your superpower
You are a professional who desires more skills to help others to heal or reach their highest potential
You are open to a magical and nurturing experience of a lifetime
You long to be part of a growing global family of wellness providers and peace builders
Why Breath Literacy?
Breath Literacy = The wisdom and knowledge of how to breathe optimally, (wholistically) moment by moment, breath by breath. When we work with the breath, we work with the heart
Why Now?
The world is now acknowledging the importance of breath & wanting to know more and embody more. Qualified instructors are in demand.
Meet Your Guides
Laurie Ellis Young
“Laurie teaches with mastery and heart like I’ve not experienced before.” ~Retreatant
Laurie Ellis-Young is impassioned with sharing how to harness the superpowers in our breath. Her mastery is derived from 40+ years of studies and practices of eclectic techniques of well-being: master’s degree in Therapeutic Counseling emphasizing breathwork (MTC), Senior Yoga Teacher (SYT) 1000+ hours (UK Yoga Alliance), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), instructor among other wellness certifications.
As founding-director of Breathe The Change LLC, co-founder of nonprofit Breath Logic, and a Shift Peace Ambassador, she is a pioneer in sharing “Breath Literacy” as an empowering and healing modality in centers of wellness, education, leadership, and humanitarian sectors.
Her heartfelt, fun-loving facilitation is honed by work with diverse populations across six continents: those desiring personal and professional empowerment along with those experiencing stress, trauma, illness, grief, poverty, war, trafficking.. (UN, OSCE, Pocket Project, NESA, many NGO’s etc.) Having lived years on Lake Atitlan, Laurie includes unique cultural insights and experiences.
Annemarie Couture
For nearly 40 years, Annemarie has been a supportive presence for children, families, and those who support them. Her approach brings together Polyvagal Theory, sensory awareness, and body-based practices to foster a deeper sense of inner safety, co-regulation, and connection—supporting calm, vitality, presence, and joy.
Her journey includes the enriching experience of collaborating with Deb Dana, a pioneer in the clinical application of Polyvagal Theory. As a co-trainer for the Foundations training in 2021, Annemarie was inspired to continue making Polyvagal Theory accessible, lived, and meaningful in everyday life. Annemarie offers workshops, creating gentle and supportive spaces to better understand the nervous system, support flexibility and resilience, and reconnect with oneself.