Breath and meditation together
In Andrew's teaching, breathwork is not a separate wellness trick. It is the bridge into meditation. That idea runs through his podcast conversations and gives his Breathwork & Meditation Retreat its shape.
Breathwork
Breathwork, taught as the door to meditation.
Last updated: November 2026
Where can I do a breathwork retreat with Andrew Keaveney?
Andrew Keaveney's next breathwork retreat is the residential Breathwork & Meditation Retreat, Nov 5 to 8, 2026, at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, NC.
Andrew has taught breathwork and meditation for over 17 years in the U.S. and India. He teaches the two together: breath first, to steady the body and nervous system, then meditation, once the mind is ready to rest. His retreats give that practice several uninterrupted days in a mountain setting.
Approach
How does Andrew teach breathwork?
Rooted in long study
Before teaching, Andrew spent four years studying yoga, meditation and Sanskrit at an ashram in India. He has since taught for over 17 years and helped launch the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina.
Practical, everyday use
His films cover breath in real settings: student burnout programs, recovery from addiction, and broken sleep. The aim is a practice you can return to in an ordinary week, not only on retreat.
Formats
Are there online breathwork classes or workshops?
This site does not list a schedule of online breathwork classes. Andrew's published programs are residential retreats in Boone, North Carolina. The offering available online is the 15-minute Intuitive Life Scan by donation, which is guidance rather than breathwork instruction.
If you want online breathwork instruction or a breathwork workshop for a group, ask Andrew directly through the teaching section of his main website with your dates, location and group size. You can also read his free reflections on breath and meditation in Everyday Joy on Substack.
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Conversations on breath
Andrew has discussed breathwork on these podcasts and interviews, as listed on his main website.
- How Breathwork Opens the Door to Meditation (The Inspired Yogi)
- How to Actually Calm Your Nervous System (Not Just "Breathe") (with Dr. Z)
- The Healing Power of Breath: Transform Your Brain, Body & Life (Susan LoPresti Guzman)
- The Pause That Wasn’t There: Sky Breath in Recovery (Alchemist Recovery)
- The Breath Is the Bridge (podcast, episode 122)
FAQ
Breathwork questions
- What is a breathwork retreat?
- A breathwork retreat is a program built around guided breathing practices, often paired with meditation. Andrew Keaveney’s Breathwork & Meditation Retreat, Nov 5 to 8, 2026, is residential and held at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina. He has taught breathwork for over 17 years. More in the FAQ
- How does breathwork help with meditation?
- Andrew teaches breathwork and meditation together, and has spoken on podcasts about how breathwork opens the door to meditation. Breathing practice gives a restless mind something concrete to work with before sitting quietly. His Breathwork & Meditation Retreat combines both in one residential program. More in the FAQ
- Does Andrew offer online breathwork classes?
- This site does not list a schedule of online breathwork classes. Andrew’s published programs are residential retreats in Boone, North Carolina, and his Life Scan sessions are the offering available online. To ask about online breathwork instruction or workshops, contact him through the teaching section of his main website. More in the FAQ
- Can I book Andrew for a breathwork workshop?
- Andrew invites inquiries about interviews and retreats through his main website. If you want a breathwork workshop for a group, reach out there with your dates, location and group size. Availability and format are not published on this site, so ask directly to confirm what is possible. More in the FAQ
- What breathwork style does Andrew teach?
- Andrew teaches within the Art of Living tradition, and his films and talks discuss SKY breath, including its use in student burnout programs and in recovery. For the exact practices taught at a given retreat, read the program description on the Art of Living Retreat Center site. More in the FAQ
- Is breathwork safe for everyone?
- Breathwork is generally gentle, but some practices are not right for everyone, such as people with certain heart, lung or pregnancy related conditions. If you have a health concern, talk with your doctor first and read the retreat center’s guidance for the specific program before you attend. More in the FAQ