Breathwork Retreats
Breathwork retreats use legal, substance-free consciousness practices and are widely available in Australia and internationally. They sit outside the regulatory questions that apply to substance-based retreats, but screening and facilitator experience still matter — breathwork is not risk-free for everyone.
Find an operator
Compare the listings below, read each operator's vetting checklist, then visit their site or send an enquiry from the listing page. Run the 12-question vetting checklist before you commit to anything.
Listings
Altered States Experience
Port Stephens, NSW (also weekly classes in Sydney), Australia
Holotropic Sydney
Sydney (Strathfield), NSW, Australia
Inspired Breath — The Breath Gateway
New South Wales, Australia
- 7 days
Melbourne Breathwork
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- 2 days
Rise Temple Retreat
Upper Burringbar, NSW (Byron Bay hinterland), Australia
The School of Breathwork
Gymea Retreat, Uki (Byron Bay hinterland), NSW, Australia
- $3,000–$6,000 AUD
- 7 days
The X Breath
Byron Bay region, NSW, Australia
Wild Heart Psychotherapy
Brunswick, VIC (also Lorne, Surfcoast; telehealth), Australia
Frequently asked questions
Is breathwork legal in Australia?
Yes — breathwork involves no controlled substances and is legally offered by wellness practitioners across Australia.
Who should avoid intensive breathwork?
People with certain cardiovascular conditions, epilepsy, pregnancy, or a history of psychosis are commonly advised to avoid intensive breathwork techniques — this is general information, not medical advice; check with a health professional and the retreat's own screening process.
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