Why Breath, Why Meditation?
Back to Breath
A meditation journey
The foundation and basis of a functional healthy life and the building blocks for deeper meditation practice.
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Here is what others have said..
”What a beautiful gift you do have Dan! The gift of life…the breathing technique with meditation and yoga made a huge contribution to my health. It basically changed my life….
I feel blessed to be on the receiving end of it all
Dan ….You share your light energy so generously and genuinely - thank you for that.”
“I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years, I’ve explored the asana’s but have shied away from meditation, this workshop changed that!”
“The weekend went into area’s I didn’t even know exisited, or the impact it has on my breath and life”
“I found this weekend Life changing. I’ve learned so much about what happens inside my body and mind, and got amazing tools to improve my life”
Past Participate’s Feedback
You provided me with tools and techniques so basic yet so effective!!! Who knew you could change a mood or emotion within an instant just by breathing differently. I didn't sign up because I needed to learn to manage stress (which I tend to encounter due to my job) but it was an added bonus to recognizing my feelings and breathing them into something more relaxed and positive.
I had never felt energy through meditation before ...deep relaxation yes but not energy. How exciting to tap into this new experience,.
I adored the lectures, the diagrams and your simple teaching techniques.
I would recommend your course to anyone and everyone.”
Back to Breath
13th December - 14th December
Weekend Training
Saturday 9am -5pm
Sunday 8am-4.30pm
Venue -Beacon Yoga Centre Fremantle
Places are limited and the last three courses have sold out. Secure your spot as soon as possible.
Total course
The Back To Breath course is offered as a training for practioners and students alike, reflecting the depth, care, and transformation it provides.
The price for the weekend is offered by DANA .
DANA means a principle of giving rooted in trust, gratitude, and mutual respect. You’ll pay just $20 upfront to secure your spot
Then at the end of the course, you alone decide the value it holds for you.
There is no minimum, no maximum, and no suggested amount — only what feels right.
🎙️ “Here I am interviewed on Perth radio, sharing my journey with breath and meditation, and how my own life experiences — including surviving cancer — inspired me to create ‘Back to Breath.’ We talk about the power of breathing to reset the nervous system, find stillness, and rediscover balance.”
Inner Healing is Our Greatest Resource
The complexity of our lives and bodies makes one thing clear:
our innate ability to heal is the most important resource we can cultivate in these times.
A practice that brings you into stillness offers more than calm—it creates the space for your whole system to ground, stabilise, and return to centre.
From that quiet centre, something beautiful begins to grow.
A joy that is not borrowed or fleeting,
but innate, unshakable, and entirely yours.
This is the gold of this life. This is the Gold of Practice.
The breath is our bridge.
It brings the nervous system and body back to balance,
and gives the body’s own ecosystem the time and space to heal itself.
It doesn’t push—it restores.
It reminds the body how to come home.
The Breath is Our Bridge
🌿 Back to Breath Weekend Schedule
Saturday, December 13
9:00 – 9:30 AM — Opening Circle
A gentle welcome and settling into the weekend.
9:30 – 10:30 AM — Opening Lecture: Obtaining Any Goal & The Breath
Understanding how the breath underpins everything,
10:30 – 11:00 AM — Breathing Practice
Guided techniques to integrate the morning’s teaching.
11:00 – 11:20 AM — Morning Tea
Enjoy wholesome treats and a warm beverage. ☕
11:20 – 11:50 AM — The Power of Agni in Meditation
Exploring inner fire and transformation through the lens of Agni.
11:50 – 12:20 PM — Agni Practice
An embodied practice to awaken inner vitality.
12:20 – 1:20 PM — Lunch
Delicious soup and organic breads served with community connection. 🥣
1:20 – 2:20 PM — The Internal Map of the Mind-Body Construct
Discover the inner architecture that shapes perception and emotion.
2:20 – 2:45 PM — Deep Contemplative Time
Personal reflection and journaling to understand your personal map.
2:45 – 3:15 PM — Afternoon Tea
Snacks, warm beverages, and conversation.
3:15 – 3:45 PM — How to Sit
Finding ease and structure in meditative posture.
3:45 – 5:00 PM — Yoga Practice
A restorative session to embody the day’s teachings somatically.
Sunday, December 14
8:00 – 8:15 AM — Welcome & Check-In
8:15 – 8:50 AM — Morning Practice Sequence
Grounding breath and movement.
8:50 – 9:15 AM — How E = MC² Can Be Experienced in Practice
Exploring energy, consciousness, and transformation.
9:15 – 9:45 AM — Specific Breathing Practice
Refining the breath as the foundation for awareness.
9:45 – 10:15 AM — Morning Tea & Connection
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Impermanence & The Uniqueness of Life
A contemplative lecture followed by silent reflection.
12:00 – 1:00 PM — Lunch
Warm soup and organic breads shared in community.
1:00 – 2:00 PM — The Complete Understanding of Meditation
A deep dive into the structure and sequence of meditation.
2:00 – 2:30 PM — Meditation Practice
2:30 – 3:00 PM — Afternoon Tea
3:00 – 3:40 PM — Final Practice Sequence
Integration through breath and movement.
3:40 – 4:40 PM — Closing Circle & Final Talk
Reflecting on our ability to respond, and honouring the breath as our teacher.
Note the Schedule can and is changed at any time depending on where each group needs to go and where the teachings guide us all times are a guide only.
Basic
At its core, this course teaches you how to sit, how to breathe, and how to engage with your own mind.
These may sound simple—but they are the most advanced practices of all.
They form the foundation not only of meditation, but of how we live.
If you've ever said, "I can't meditate,"
it's not a failure—it's a foundation issue.
One that’s entirely fixable.
Once your seat, breath, and awareness are aligned,
you’ll discover something powerful:
Meditation isn’t something you do. It’s a state that is natural.
It’s already within you.
Intermediate
On a deeper level, this course makes the profound sciences of the wisdom traditions accessible and relevant.
We bridge ancient insights with modern understanding—because at the heart of it:
People are people in every age and time.
The fundamental question never changes:
How do I find lasting inner fulfillment?
This question cannot be answered by ideas alone.
It must be answered by you—in stillness, in breath, in the calm of a regulated system.
When the body returns to balance and the mind quiets, something remarkable happens:
The answers arise…
and the questions dissolve.
Advanced
The Wisdom is Hidden in Plain Sight
At its most advanced levels, this system of meditation is rooted in the Sri Vidya lineage of Himalayan sages—
some of the most sought-after and reclusive teachers in the history of wisdom traditions.
Their teachings are subtle, precise, and intentionally guarded.
But here’s the paradox:
The most advanced secrets aren’t buried in complexity—
they’re hidden in the foundations.
Right in plain sight.
Without the right grounding—how to sit, how to breathe, how to engage the mind—
true meditative depth remains elusive.
That’s why this course matters.
Because with the right guidance, the simplest practices unlock the greatest transformation.
And a teacher who understands where to place emphasis becomes invaluable on your journey inward.
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Yes. This course is designed to meet you where you are—especially if you’ve struggled with meditation before or never even tried. If you’ve ever said “I can’t meditate,” this course will gently rebuild the foundation so that meditation becomes natural and deeply nourishing.
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This course is grounded in the ancient yogic, Sri Vidya and Buddhist meditation traditions, but it is not religious. It offers a deeply spiritual experience rooted in breath, presence, and personal transformation—without dogma.
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This course isn’t just a collection of guided meditations—it’s a complete system rooted in an unbroken lineage of Himalayan sages. You’re not just learning to "relax"—you’re building a foundation that can transform how you breathe, think, feel, and live. Plus, you're guided by a teacher who walks beside you, not in front of you.
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Yes. If your completly satisified and don’t feel the course is a good fit, reach out we’ll refund you—no guilt, no hard feelings.
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The weekend will follow a rhythm of lecture and practice, blending learning with direct experience. Throughout each day, there will be space for deep contemplation and embodied exercises that bring the teachings to life. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have developed a personal practice that you can easily integrate into your daily life. You’ll decide how to structure it based on the time you can commit — but you’ll leave with all the tools you need to make it your own.