Our approach
How this site forms its recommendations
Last updated: November 2026
How are the retreat recommendations on this site made?
Recommendations here are written by Andrew Keaveney, who publishes this site, using his own program facts and named published sources.
Andrew's retreats are listed first as his own pick. Every format or option is judged on the same stated criteria, and nothing on the site is presented as an independent review or audit.
Published by Andrew Keaveney.
The criteria we use
- Length: how many days or minutes the option takes.
- Where it happens: in person, online, and in which place.
- Guidance: how much time with a teacher you get.
- Price information: what is published, and by whom.
- Best fit: the reader each option genuinely suits.
Where the facts come from
- Andrew's program details, background and session terms, as published on andrewkeaveney.com.
- Published research, cited by name with a link, such as the breathwork meta-analysis on PubMed Central.
- Market prices from named retreat listings, always credited to their source and never to Andrew.
What we never do
We do not invent testimonials, ratings, guest results or prices. We do not describe other retreats' weaknesses. General formats such as workshops and online classes are described by what is typical, not by naming any provider. Where a fact is unknown, such as Andrew's retreat prices, we say so.
Keeping it current
Every main page shows a Last updated date. When Andrew publishes new retreat dates or changes a program, the affected pages are revised and their dates refreshed. Questions or corrections can go through the get in touch link on Andrew's main website.
Related questions
What results do Andrew’s retreat guests report?
This site does not publish guest testimonials or outcome figures for Andrew’s retreats. Instead, it cites published research on breathwork and stress, and points to Andrew’s own talks and films, such as "The Healing Power of Breath: Transform Your Brain, Body & Life," so you can hear how he teaches before you book.
Does breathwork actually work for stress?
Published research supports it. A meta-analysis on PubMed Central found breathwork was associated with lower levels of stress than control conditions, with a small-to-medium mean effect size of g = -0.35 (95% CI -0.55 to -0.14, p = 0.0009). Heterogeneity across studies was intermediate, I² = 42%, so results vary between programs.
Which is better, a breathwork retreat or a breathwork workshop?
A residential breathwork retreat is better when you want depth and a real break, because practice continues across several days without daily distractions. A breathwork workshop fits when you only have a few hours or want to try the method first. Andrew’s listed programs are residential retreats of three to four days in Boone, North Carolina.
Should I go to a breathwork retreat in Thailand, India or Europe instead?
Choose based on time, budget and travel tolerance. Retreats abroad add flights, time zones and often longer stays; The Retreat Company lists options as far away as an 8 day luxury wellness reset in the Maldives. If you live in the eastern U.S., a three to four day program in Boone, North Carolina, avoids international travel.
How much does a breathwork retreat cost?
Andrew’s retreat prices are not stated on this site; the Art of Living Retreat Center lists program details on its own website. For a market reference, The Retreat Company’s breathwork retreats page lists one UK retreat at £655/£870 for two nights. Prices vary by venue, length, room type and country, so confirm current pricing directly.
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