This 3-night, 20 hour Teacher Training Retreat was designed to help enrich your practice and teaching of Meditation, Breathwork & Pranayama.

Join Carolyn for an immersive 3-night training from Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, October 26th, 2025. This 20 hour Teacher Training has been designed to help guide you in enriching your practice and teaching of Meditation, Breathwork and Pranayama. Set in Carolyn’s old hometown of tranquil Whistler, at the Alta Lake Chalet, it’s the perfect environment to examine your practice and expand your teaching & facilitation skills. 

The program is tailored towards yoga teachers, fitness instructors, counsellours, and meditators in various industries. 

We begin at 5pm on Thurs Oct 23rd with a Welcome Circle, followed by dinner at 7pm. The training ends on Sunday Oct 26th with a 10am check out.

INCLUDED - RETREAT:

• Accommodation: Enjoy 3 nights of comfortable lodging (private washroom for each bedroom), with all linens and showering essentials provided.

• Meals: Daily brunch and dinner lovingly prepared by Chef Marika, featuring fresh, vegetarian nourishing ingredients.

INCLUDED - TRAINING:

• Comprehensive Meditation and Breathwork Teacher Training (TT) sessions guiding you through various techniques and teachings to help you enhance your practice and teaching style.

• 15 hours in person with Carolyn over 4 days in Whistler

• 2 hours virtual (Zoom intro session on Sunday Oct 12th at 10am PST prior to the weekend retreat training in Whistler - this will be recorded)

• 3 hours of personal study (pre training homework curated by Carolyn)

• Detailed training manual in printed format and a pdf copy

• Workbook and stationery

• Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits

LOCATION: 

Alta Lake Chalet, nestled in serene surroundings is one block from the park and dock at Alta Lake and a 20 minute walk from Whistler VIllage. This beautiful and spacious chalet offers a range of amenities designed for relaxation and rejuvenation, including:

• Beautiful yoga and meditation studio

• Scenic nature trails for mindful walking

• Two on-site saunas, a plunge pool and hot tub for relaxation

• Cozy common areas with fireplaces for reflection and connection

• Wi-Fi access, so you can stay connected as needed

• Comfortable, well-appointed guest rooms, each with their own washroom

WHAT TO EXPECT EACH DAY:

• Daily Meditation and Breathwork Sessions 

• Led by Carolyn, each session is designed to deepen your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork, combining practice with theory.

• Lectures and Workshops 

• Explore topics such as the history and science of meditation, the anatomy of breath, creating inclusive and empowering teaching spaces, and developing your unique teaching voice.

• Personal Reflection and Practice 

• Guided journaling exercises, discussions, and practice-teaching in a supportive environment.

• Time for Rest, Nature Connection and Village Exploration

• Optional Lake Plunges and Yin Classes

YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH:

• Understanding of all the curriculum topics 

• The ability to define and discuss keywords + basic research from the curriculum

• Experience in how to teach simple meditation & breathwork practices to various levels of students

• New tools for honing your voice and intuition as an instructor

• Skillful language for clear instruction with a trauma-informed lens

• Understanding your personal boundaries & rituals around self care

• A YA accredited certification for 20 hours of CE credits

INVESTMENT:

from $500.00

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Includes all training sessions, printed manual and other materials, accommodations, meals, amenities, gift bag and taxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is this course for?

  The program is tailored towards yoga teachers, fitness instructors, counsellors, and meditators in various industries. Anyone passionate about bringing the transformative tools of meditation and breathwork to their communities is invited to apply. There will be practice teaching in small groups as well as other opportunities to refine skills.

• What is included during the training?

  Comprehensive Meditation and Breathwork Teacher Training (TT) sessions guiding you through various techniques and teachings to help you enhance your practice and teaching style.

  • 15 hours in person with Carolyn over 4 days in Whistler

  • 2 hours virtual (zoom intro session prior to the weekend retreat training in Whistler)

  • 3 hours of personal study (pre training homework curated by Carolyn)

  • Detailed training manual in printed format and a pdf copy

  • Workbook and stationery

  • Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits

• What curriculum will be covered?

  • Lectures on:

    • The Narrative of Health and Wellbeing

    • The Nervous System and the Research on Meditation + Breathwork

    • Rest + Recovery

    • History of Meditation and Styles / Lineages

    • The Anatomy of Breath and Soothing Pranayama Practices

    • Timing, Planning + Theming

    • Guiding All-Levels of Students

    • Fundamentals as a Teacher: voice, authenticity, empowering, inclusive

    • Uncovering + Committing to a personal healing process (as teacher and student)

• What accreditation will I receive?

  Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits - 20 Hours

• What’s included in the accommodations?

  • 3 nights at the Alta Lake Chalet in Whistler in your room of choice, equipped with a full private bathroom

  • All training classes, practices and content led by Carolyn Anne Budgell

  • Full access to an onsite steam room, sauna, hot tub and cold plunge tub.

  • 2 vegetarian wholesome meals daily by Chef Marika Richoz

• What will the daily schedule look like?

  Thursday Oct 23, 2025

  5pm Check-in

  5:45pm Welcome Circle

  7pm Dinner

  8pm Programming

  Friday & Saturday

  8-10am Practice + Programming

  10:30am Silent Brunch

  11:30am-1:30pm Programming

  1:30pm – 4pm Free Time

  4 – 6pm Practice + Programming

  6pm Dinner

  7pm Practice

  Sunday Oct 26, 2025

  8am Practice

  9am Breakfast

  10am Check-Out

• Where is the training held?

  Our home away from home is at Alta Lake Chalet  -  3229 Archibald Way, Whistler, BC. Nestled in serene surroundings, this beautiful and spacious chalet offers a range of amenities designed for relaxation.

• How do I get there?

  Registrants are responsible for making their own way to Whistler for this training.

  Sadly, we are unable to help organize transportation nor coordinate any carpooling.

• What should I pack?

  • it is absolutely mandatory that each participant bring their own yoga, yoga block and meditation cushion or bolster to this training

  • notebooks, journal and pen

  • slippers & warm socks

  • lots of clothing options: layers, scarves, toques, insulated jackets, waterproof gear, whatever you deem suitable for mindful forest walks and for gentle yoga / meditation practices.

  • bathing suit & beach towel

  • travel mug or water bottle

  • snacks for the open midday blocks

  • flashlight / headlamp for evening strolls

• I’d like to share a room but I’m coming alone? Can you bunk me with someone?

  We can do our best to help you to find a roommate. However, we strongly suggest booking with a friend to avoid paying the solo room rate.

• What’s the food like? Can you accommodate specific needs?

  We are able to accommodate many needs, such as gluten-free, dairy free or vegan. On this 4 day Teacher Training Retreat, there will be two meals daily as the portions and variety are plentiful - one morning brunch and one evening dinner per day. All meals are vegetarian cuisine, curated by the talented Marika Richoz. Please ensure that you communicate extra dietary information clearly in a separate email, after registering.

• How do I confirm my spot?

  You can apply to attend this training via the application form. After hearing back from Carolyn’s Team, the deposit (non-refundable) can be sent by purchasing directly through Carolyn’s website shop. A confirmation email will be sent within 36 hours, welcoming you to this weeklong retreat and to share more information with you.

• What payment methods do you accept?

  Credit Cards and Apple Pay are accepted through the store on Carolyn’s website as well as PayPal or Wise Transfer (for International participants). If you’d prefer to receive an invoice first, let us know via info@carolynannebudgell.com.

• When are final payments due?

  After admission into the training program and paying the non-refundable deposit, you can choose to pay the remainder in 1 or 2 installments. One installment would be collected 2 months prior to the retreat or two installments would be collected 4 months prior and 2 months prior.

• What’s the cancellation policy?

  Upon acceptance into this training, the deposit paid to hold your spot is non-refundable. Please note that it is your responsibility to schedule travel and plan accordingly to arrive on time. There shall be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, extreme weather situations or any force majeure conditions, as well as travel delays or illness.

  We wish we could compensate people for unforeseen circumstances, but we have incurred expenses. If you need to cancel and there is adequate advance notice, the remainder (after the non-refundable deposit) might be refunded, only if your spot is filled.