Join us in Portugal for a transformational journey through the ceremony of Shamanic Breathwork - a powerful healing process that inspires individuals to reconnect with their own inner healer. It’s a journey taken by connecting the breath, chakra-attuned music, focused bodywork, art, and group sharing to leave you empowered with the magic of who you truly are. Through Shamanic Breathwork, old wounds and dysfunctional patterns are released and transformed, bringing wholeness and healing back into your life, your loved ones, and the world around you.
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This two-week Facilitator Skills training will focus on all of the different components and facets of the Shamanic Breathwork Process. This program will be highly concentrated on teachings and experiences that will equip you as a future Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator with the necessary skill sets required to take this shamanic work out into the world.
In union with the breath, you will undertake a journey through the Five Elements, initiated in ceremony and surrounded by a loving tribe. On this path of personal healing, we will become empowered to heal ourselves and support others. Breathwork, ceremony, and the natural power of the Atlantic Ocean will support you in dying to that which no longer serves you, and support you in giving birth to who you came here to be. ​​
"The Healing is the Training. The Training is the Healing."
- Linda Star Wolf
What You'll Learn
You will be taught all skills needed to set and hold Shamanic Breathwork Ceremonies for individuals and groups through a mixture of instructional and experiential learning designed to build upon each other​​
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Learn shamanic tools to create real and lasting change in your life
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Transform troubling issues from the past that still impact you today
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Reclaim your passion and your power by recovering lost aspects of your authentic self
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Deepen your connection to unconditional love for self & others
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Enhance your ability to support others; and share your unique gifts and sacred purpose with the world
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Become a Certified Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator
The highly experiential Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator Skills Training is supported by a series of transformative initiations based on the 5 Elements. You will tap into your inner self, release blocks to higher love and wisdom, and journey beyond the limitations of ego identity. As you re-integrate through an embodiment of the 5 Elements, you will be set free to stand in the truth of your authentic being and walk a path of service with heart.
What's Included
Your 100+ hour Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator Skills Training, Level 2, includes facilitator skills teachings, elemental initiations, Shamanic Breathwork journeys and a carefully curated selection of activities, ceremonies, and practices. All are designed to work in-concert to help you create real and lasting change within your life, recover lost soul parts, embody your authentic self, restore your connection with life, and empower you to embrace shamanic tools and create a life of passion, freedom and purpose as you step out in the world ready to offer Shamanic Breathwork to others!
Facilitator Skills Training Segments
In this Facilitator Skills program, you will experience in-depth training and exposure in the following areas:
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How to hold sacred space and create a safe container
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How to work with an individual (and their process) to gain insight and value out of a breathwork journey, and integrate it into their life
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How to hold ritual and ceremony
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Developing and trusting your intuition and unique gifts
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Shamanic energy work and Shamanic bodywork
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How to create Shamanic Breathwork playlists by selecting and editing the right chakra-attuned music and identifying how it feels in your body.
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How to process groups and individuals to ensure journeys are integrated and complete.
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Art theory and processing, interpreting symbols and Shamanic Shakti Art Process
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Breathing science & body anatomy
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Regulation of the nervous system & grounding
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Understanding of psychology and trauma in the breathwork space- how to identify and respond to spiritual emergencies at all stages of ceremony and trauma responses
Each class builds upon the other in a spiraling fashion, equipping you with the knowledge, experience, and skill sets required for you to host safe and transformative facilitation of Shamanic Breathwork journeys out in the world.
Lvl 11: Facilitator Skills
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The Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator Skills Training focuses on equipping future Shamanic Breathwork Facilitators with the necessary skill sets and experiential exposure required to take this shamanic work out into the world.
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S.K.I.L.L.S. - Shamanic Knowledge Integrating Lineage, Leadership, & Service.
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Facilitator Skills Segments
Holding Ceremonial Space
A foundational piece of hosting Shamanic Breathwork is holding ceremony. You will learn how to create a safe container for shamanic psycho-spiritual work and the facilitation of sacred ritual and ceremony. You will experience many initiatory experiences and will be invited to participate in the many aspects that make a space sacred. Drumming, calling in breathwork journeys, setting the space, smudging, and many other facets will be explored.
Bodywork
In this segment, you develop and create a deeper relationship with your physical body. You will learn a variety of bodywork techniques to utilize during the Shamanic Breathwork journey. These techniques include shamanic tools and processes such as rebirthing, resistance, conscious touch, permission,boundaries and energy clearing. Our bodywork segment allows you to understand first-hand the importance of creating a safe container for yourself and others during a Shamanic Breathwork journey.
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Music
Music is an instrumental piece of Shamanic Breathwork. The musical sets selected and played for Shamanic Breathwork journeys are customized and designed to activate the chakra system and energy fields. You will learn how to use your intuition, deep listening and somatic body reactions to select appropriate music to engage each chakra. You will also learn how to compile music and create a Shamanic Breathwork music set from start to finish using our unique music recipe.
Art
The Art segment teaches you the importance of tuning into and communicating with the subconscious mind through archetypal symbols that arise during Shamanic Breathwork journeys. You will discover how to create art processes and how to read artwork using the elemental five cycles of change and other symbolism.
Processing
In the Processing segment , you will learn how to create and hold a safe container where participants feel energetically held and comfortable with sharing their Shamanic Breathwork journeys. You will learn the art of deep listening and how to give meaningful feedback and counseling as a Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator—remembering that at the core of every individual resides an inner shaman guiding their journey. We will explore a range of tools such as active listening, inner child work, mirroring, aspecting, psychodrama, parts work, soul return, somatic experiencing, grounding techniques and so much more!
Psychology & Trauma
Our Shamanic Breathwork Training provides you with a solid understanding of psychological principles and trauma, preparing you to lead breathwork groups with sensitivity and awareness. You will learn how to create trauma-informed spaces, recognise and respond to common trauma responses and apply psychological insights to support healing in a safe, compassionate environment.
Science & Spirit of Breathwork
Here we explore breathing science and body anatomy as well as the spiritual and more intangible aspects of the breath. We will learn to read the body and breathing patterns as well as explore common contraindications to Shamanic Breathwork.
Ethics & Safety
Safety first, transformation second” is a guiding principle of Venus Rising and Shamanic Breathwork. Here we cover your ethical responsibilities in both guiding healing and running a conscious, sustainable business, focusing on professional boundaries, transparent communication, fair practices, and maintaining integrity in all client and business interactions.
Business of Breathwork
Before winding up our time together we will equip you with the basics of how to set yourself up as a professional Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator out in the world! This includes professional standards, holding different types of containers and Venus Rising’s guidelines.
Click Here To learn more about the Facilitator Skills Segments
Training Flow
​​​Sample Daily Schedule
(Subject to Change - may include late nights, day trips, and fun surprises)
8am -9am Breakfast & Suggested Rest or Morning Practices
10am - 1pm Shamanic Breathwork / Facilitator Skills Teaching / Shamanic Activity
1 - 3pm Lunch Break
3 - 6pm Shamanic Breathwork / Facilitator Skills Teaching / Shamanic Activity
6 - 7:30pm Dinner Break
7:30pm -9pm-ish Evening Ceremony / Group Processing
Certificates
Received Upon Completion
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Prerequisite: This training is only for those that have completed a Level 1 Shamanic Breathwork S.H.I.P. Training — a healing process where you begin your journey, and learn to heal, transform, and embody the Elements. For a Level 1 S.H.I.P. Training, please click here
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This Level 2 course counts as the second required training to receive Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator Certification from the Venus Rising Association for Transformation. You will become a fully certified Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator, and be permitted to share Shamanic Breathwork in a workshop or classroom setting.
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After graduating this training you will be eligible for Venus Rising’s advanced level three accredited Master Apprenticeship Program.
*All certifications are received through Venus Rising Association for Transformation*
Housing, Meals & Location
Fortuna Villa - Star Wolf & Nikólaus' Home​
Fortuna Villa is a place of quiet beauty, serenity, and grounded presence — a sanctuary where land, sea, and sky meet. Surrounded by rolling green hills, fruit trees, and open horizons, the villa offers a gentle rhythm that naturally invites you inward. This space is intentionally curated for deep work, rest, and transformation. Wide terraces, sun-washed rooms, and open gathering areas allow the training to unfold in comfort and ease, while nature holds us in her steady embrace.
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Minutes from Fortuna Villa, the Atlantic coastline stretches wide and wild. Dramatic cliffs, long sandy beaches, and the ever-moving ocean offer daily opportunities for reflection, ritual, and reconnection. Ocean air carries negative ions that naturally support nervous system regulation — a beautiful complement to breathwork and integration. Walks along the shore, sunset gatherings, and quiet moments listening to the waves allow the work to settle deeply into the body.
At night, the skies open wide. Stars feel close here, unfiltered by city lights, reminding us of our place in the cosmos and supporting our explorations of consciousness, breath, and spirit.
Fortuna Villa offers both the expansive breath of the sea and the rooted stillness of the land. ​​
Lourinhã - The Land of Dinosaurs
Lourinhã is a quaint coastal village with a profound and ancient story. Known internationally as the “Land of Dinosaurs,” this region is one of the most important dinosaur fossil sites in the world. More than 150 million years ago, during the Late Jurassic period, dinosaurs roamed this very land.
This deep-time energy is palpable. There is a sense here of standing on sacred, primordial ground — a place that has witnessed vast cycles of creation, extinction, and renewal. It is a powerful ally for shamanic work, inviting participants into communion with ancestral memory, earth wisdom, and evolutionary consciousness.
Despite its ancient roots, Lourinhã today remains warm, human-scaled, and welcoming — with local cafés, bakeries, markets, and beaches that feel untouched by mass tourism. Life here moves slowly, intentionally, and in harmony with nature.
Lourinhã is home to:
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One of Europe’s richest collections of dinosaur fossils
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Rare dinosaur egg nesting grounds
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Species found nowhere else on Earth​
Healthy and Delicious Meals
Included in your accommodations cost are two healthy and delicious buffet-style meals to keep your vibration high throughout the training sessions. Breakfast meals are on your own.
Community meals will be perfect for getting to know your fellow tribe members and exploring the natural beauty of the retreat center grounds, either together or alone. Fresh and healthy as can be, mealtime will be a highlight of your stay here.
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Groups at Fortuna Villa lodge together family-style, cultivating intimacy, trust, and shared experience. The setting is intentionally limited to 12 students, ensuring a personal, supportive environment where each participant can receive focused attention and attune to the villa’s energies.
Accommodation is communal, with shared rooms only—there are no private rooms available. This intentional design fosters community, presence, and openness, creating opportunities for connection, reflection, and the subtle magic of shared living.
Fortuna Villa is more than a residence; it is a living, breathing vessel for love, lineage, and transformation—a place where energy, intention, and ancestral wisdom merge to create experiences that linger long after you leave.
Staying at Fortuna Villa is a requirement for the training and is the only option as the retreat center is located away from major towns.
Testimonials
Certification and Ordainment
There are several ways to become certified as a Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator and ordained as a Shamanic Minister. To review our Certification and Ordainment pathways, follow these links;
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Shamanic Breathwork Certification: Click Here
Shamanic Ministerial Ordainment: Click Here
Breathwork Accreditation
Venus Rising's Master Practitioner Program is registered with the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance as an accredited qualification. Upon graduating the Apprenticeship Program, you are eligible to enroll with them as an Accredited Practitioner. We stand with the GPBA for quality standards in breathwork training and ethics.
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Explore the Shamanic Breathwork Pathways: Click Here
Meet your Shamanic Guides
Linda Star Wolf
Linda Star Wolf has been a visionary teacher and shamanic guide to thousands of people over the last 35 years. Star Wolf created the Shamanic Breathwork Process as a synthesis of her personal exploration and direct healing experiences with breathwork, shamanic wisdom, depth psychology and addictions recovery methods. With over 30 years of recovery from her own experience with addictions, Star Wolf has dedicated her life to helping others to release dysfunctional patterns of all kinds and to radically transform their lives. She teaches people how to awaken to the bigger picture, embodies their own inner Visionary Shaman and steps into a life of passionate purpose.
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Click here to Learn More; Linda Star Wolf
Nikólaus Wolf
Nikólaus Wolf holds a Master’s Degree from Venus Rising University in Shamanic Psycho- Spiritual Studies. He is the Co-Founder of the Shamanic Mystery Tours Company and Co-Director for Venus Rising. As Co-Founder of the Shamanic Mystery Tours Company, Nikólaus has facilitated shamanic journeys all across the world. Locations include places such as Bali, Mexico, Egypt and Peru. Nikó is a Master Shamanic Breathwork Practitioner and an Ordained Shamanic Priest and Minister through Venus Rising Association and Congregation for Transformation. As Venus Rising’s Co-Director, Nikólaus coordinates global events and is a lead trainer in Venus Rising's training programs. Nikó has served as Venus Rising’s Transformation House Staff and he has facilitated Venus Rising internships—mentoring and encouraging individuals to discover their Soul’s Purpose and follow their Holy Longing.
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Click here to Learn More; Nikólaus Wolf
Program Cost
Training Dates:
October 1 - 14, 2026
14 Day Training
Training Cost:​
$4200 USD
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Accommodations:
Included in the cost of the training are comfortable shared accommodations. ​
Space limited to 12 Beds!
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Meals:
Included in the cost of the training are 2 healthy and delicious meals each day. Breakfast meals are on your own.
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Transportation:
Transportation to and from Fortuna Villa is not included. Bolt and Uber rides are available for roughly $50. Venus Rising will support carshares where possible with students itineraries.
Deposit:
A non-refundable deposit of $800 is required to hold your space in this In-Person Training.
Full Payment is due 60 days prior to program start date.
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Enrollment is limited, so take advantage of early bird pricing and secure your spot now.
**For payment options such as Bank Wire, Zelle, and Wise, CLICK HERE
The time to heal is now, the time to remember who we really are is now — in a place where Healing is the Training and the Training is the Healing.
Are you to be transformed through Shamanic Breathwork?
Are you ready to walk the spiral path, and become who you were born to be?
Is it time for you to share this sacred work with the world?
Join us for a Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator Skills Training that will change everything.​