Breath-Body-Mind (BBM) at the Beach - In Person Weekend Fundamentals Course
A wonderful opportunity to immerse in Breath-Body-Mind – BBM practices for a weekend by the sea!
Benefit from a retreat style BBM program in the Beach Studio, Eastbourne, UK with lunch included each day, just a short stroll away along the seafront. Eastbourne has a full range of accommodation to choose from and is easily accessible from London and Gatwick airport.
Led by: Level-4 BBM Teachers Joanna Harper and Mandy Brinkley
Recorded presentations by: Richard P. Brown, MD & Patricia Gerbarg, MD
Dates: October 11 & 12, 2025
Times: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm – London UK time
About BBM
You will practice a host of BBM breath-focused, evidence-based practices that help you to get ready for the core practice of coherent breathing and enhance the benefits.
BBM includes simple movement practices with breathing and guided relaxation.
The BBM practices are designed to activate mind-body communication pathways, raise energy, regulate mood, enhance performance, reduce inflammation, and help dissolve pain. This retreat style training is for anyone who wishes to improve their stress resilience, physical health, and general well-being.
All BBM practices can be modified to suit different levels of mobility and capacity.
The BBM program has been developed over many years and continues to evolve and is a trauma sensitive practice.
This fundamentals retreat weekend is a practical immersion into BBM. It is not a breathwork training and you do not need to want to become a teacher to attend.
However, for those wishing to pursue BBM teacher training, this is a pre-requisite to the Level 1 Instructor course.
You can read more about Drs. Gerbarg and Brown, and dip into some of the science at www.breath-body-mind.com.
Recommended reading and listening: Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg, The Healing Power of the Breath. Book and CD set or e-Book available on Amazon. Audio tracks can be downloaded. Available on Amazon.com or Shambhala.com.
Your BBM Retreat Weekend includes:
12-hour weekend workshop
BBM Fundamentals Manual.
6 months access to pre-recorded BBM Fundamentals online training.
Recorded presentations by Richard Brown, MD and Patricia Gerbarg, MD.
Lunch at the Beach Deck café.
What People Say about BBM Fundamentals, Retreats and Classes:
“I enjoyed the experiential learning pieces, and the coherent breathing was so calming and soothing thank you so much. Having two instructors was nice to be able to see different instruction types: as well”. GG
“Very deep connection and nourishment for your mind, heart and soul. Absolutely recommend it! Give yourself a gift of quality time with your true self”. JV
“The retreat was just what I needed to reconnect to my BBM practice. The exercises were presented in a well-paced and easy-going manner. I felt the retreat served as a much-needed time-out from daily distractions. I highly recommend it”. SS
“Having practiced yoga for over 20 years and engaged with other eastern wellness practices, it is refreshing to find something that offers a simple connection to the breath which has always been such a powerful personal experience”. DSA
In Person Cost:
£295 before September 12, 2025
£325 on or after September 12, 2025
Cancellations are subject to a £75 administrative fee.
Cancellations after September 1, 2025 are non-refundable.
NOTE: Places are limited in the Beach Studio, so please register early to secure your place.
Venue Details
Natural Fitness Centre, Eastbourne, BN22 7AQ. Right on the beach with sea views!
Please note – the Beach Studio is on the first floor, up a flight of stairs. Unfortunately, there is not an elevator at this venue.