Join the Hanu Certified Coach™ Programme
A 4-day teacher training retreat in the heart of Scotland's Rainforest- Advanced training/certification in HRV, biofeedback, & biometric interpretation
- Learn to strategically work with clients with mental health related concerns
Ardmay House Retreat Centre, Arrochar, Scotland
19-22 October 2023
+44 (0)20 8080 1676
Small group
Expert coaches
Stunning location
Welcome to Hanu Health Certified Coach, where you can learn to make a real difference in the lives of clients struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
Our certification programme is designed to give you the skills you need to understand heart rate variability (HRV) and use biofeedback to help your clients self-regulate their emotions and physiology.
By understanding HRV, you’ll be able to identify patterns that may indicate stress, anxiety, or other issues. With biofeedback, you’ll teach your clients how to regulate their breathing and other physiological responses to reduce stress and improve their overall well-being.
Our programme is based on cutting-edge research and advanced techniques, so you can be confident that you’re receiving the most up-to-date training available.
Plus, when you become a Hanu Health Certified Coach, you’ll enjoy continued support from a community of like-minded professionals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on mental health and well-being.
If you’re ready to take your coaching practice to the next level and make a real difference in the lives of your clients, sign up for our certification programme today!
Who this is for
Coaches, mentors, and clinicians
Support your clients and patients with their mental health needs.
Power users, self quantifiers and biohackers
Maximize your mental health benefits with these techniques and product.
What’s included
Live in-person 4-day retreat experience and full certification training with Andrew Ritchie & Gray Caws
- Onboarding call prior to the retreat with one of your coaches
- Daily qigong practice
- Hot and Cold therapy – outdoor wood-smoked sauna and cold loch dips
- Ongoing group online follow-ups
- Transfers to and from Glasgow Central Station (Thurs & Sun)
- Double or single rooms with shared bathrooms
- Small group (max 12 persons)
- All meals, accommodation, and training sessions
Plus
- 14 hours of recorded material with the Co Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Jay Wiles
- Affiliate discounts and revenue sharing on subscriptions for you and your customers
- 2 FREE Hanus with 12 month subscriptions-one for you and one for a client
- Certificate of Completion and lifetime recognition as a Hanu Certified Coach™
- Happier clients, more referrals, and more money in your pocket!
+ Special Bonus exclusive to this training
- Breathe To Thrive Online Course (worth £295)
Your Investment
£3500.00 per person
Payment plans available. We have double and single rooms all with shared bathroom facilities.
Hanu Certified Coach
Scotland Training 18-22 OctoberThe Venue – Ardmay House Retreat Centre, Arrochar, Scotland
Ardmay Retreat Centre is a stunning venue located in the heart of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in Arrochar, Scotland.
This charming retreat centre offers a peaceful and secluded setting that is ideal for personal growth and development, team building, and group retreats.
The centre is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, including hills, forests, and the beautiful Loch Long. Ardmay Retreat Centre has a range of accommodation options to suit all needs, from comfortable single, twin and double rooms.
The centre also offers a range of facilities, including a large meeting room, a meditation room, a dining hall, and a spacious garden.
Your Coaches
Andrew Ritchie
Meet Andrew, one of the first Hanu Health teacher trainers and a key member of our team. With over 20 years of experience in the outdoor health and wellness industry, Andrew has helped thousands of children and adults become more resilient and achieve their goals through a variety of activities.
Andrew is a Master Oxygen Advantage instructor with a specialised interest in heart rate variability. He’s also the founder of Performance Breathworks, a company that provides coaching and training in breathwork, mindfulness, and biofeedback.
As a Hanu Health teacher trainer, Andrew works closely with Dr. Jay Wiles, the founder and director of the Hanu Certified Coach Programme, to develop and deliver high-quality training to our students. He is passionate about helping others achieve optimal health and well-being and brings a compassionate and empathetic approach to his teaching.
Andrew works with a wide range of clients, including corporates, professional and amateur athletes, schools, and individuals, as well as organising and leading retreats and adventure holidays. He is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in the field, so you can be sure you’re receiving the most advanced and effective training available.
If you’re looking to become a Hanu Health Certified Coach, you couldn’t be in better hands than with Andrew and our team.
Sign up for our certification programme today and start your journey towards better health and well-being.
Gray Caws
Meet Gray, a UK specialist personal trainer, running coach, and breath coach who believes that mental and physical health is optimised by efficient breathing, a focused mind, and body awareness.
With a master certification in the Oxygen Advantage® and Buteyko methods, Gray is a recognised expert in breathwork and regularly works with clients to improve their breathing efficiency and overall health.
He trained with internationally-renowned coaches Patrick McKeown (breath), Lee Holden (meditation, tai chi, and Qigong), and Danny Dreyer (ChiRunning).
Gray is also the founder and director of Adventures In Movement, a company that provides coaching and training in breathwork, mindfulness, and movement.
He has had the privilege of guiding the breathwork sessions on the ASICS Movement For Mind programme, led by prominent mental health researcher Dr. Brendon Stubbs. The programme launched in 2021 and documented the mental well-being of a group of nearly 200 volunteers with remarkable results, showing that 70% of participants were more active after completing the programme.
With his unique blend of expertise in breathwork, movement, and mindfulness, Gray is committed to helping his clients achieve optimal health and well-being.
Dr Jay Wiles
Dr. Jay T. Wiles is a licensed clinical health and performance psychologist with board certification in heart rate variability biofeedback and peripheral biofeedback.
He works as a leading consultant in psychophysiology to health influencers, professional athletes, executives and high performers. He has pioneered a new and innovative means of using heart rate variability (HRV) and respiratory training as both diagnostic indicators of the dynamic nature of the human stress response and for improving mental health outcomes.
He has an extensive history of working with top-performing athletes in the PGA, LPGA, MLS, MLB, ATP, and WTA.
Breathwork and HRV are closely related because breathing patterns have a significant impact on HRV.
HRV refers to the variation in time between consecutive heartbeats, which is controlled by the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS is responsible for regulating many involuntary functions in the body, including heart rate, breathing, and digestion.
Breathing patterns can influence HRV. When you take slow, deep breaths, you activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for relaxation and can increase HRV. On the other hand, when you take rapid, shallow breaths, you activate the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the “fight or flight” response and can decrease HRV.
Breathwork techniques can be used to improve HRV by teaching clients how to regulate their breathing patterns to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and promote relaxation. By improving HRV, clients can experience a range of benefits, including reduced stress, anxiety, and depression, improved sleep, and better overall health and well-being.
Beyond Breathwork
While breathwork is often considered the most popular method for improving heart rate variability, there are many other techniques that can also help. Here are some of the effective ways to improve heart rate variability that are often overlooked:
Spending time in nature has been shown to have a positive effect on heart rate variability. Exposure to natural environments can reduce stress and improve overall mood and well-being. Being in nature can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which can lead to an increase in heart rate variability.
Hot and cold therapy is another effective way to improve heart rate variability. Alternating between hot and cold temperatures can stimulate the body’s sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, leading to an increase in heart rate variability. Additionally, sauna use has been shown to increase heart rate variability and promote cardiovascular health.
Regular moderate-intensity exercise is a well-known way to improve heart rate variability. Exercise can increase cardiovascular fitness and reduce stress on the body, leading to an increase in heart rate variability.
Mindfulness meditation is another effective technique for improving heart rate variability by reducing stress and increasing parasympathetic activity. Mindful meditation is a type of meditation that involves focusing one’s attention on the present moment, without judgment. The goal of mindful meditation is to cultivate a sense of awareness and acceptance of one’s thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, rather than trying to suppress or control them.
Finally, consuming omega-3 fatty acids can also improve heart rate variability. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish and other sources, have been shown to reduce inflammation and promote overall cardiovascular health, leading to an increase in heart rate variability.
In conclusion, breathwork is not the only way to improve heart rate variability. Spending time in nature, using hot and cold therapy, regular exercise, mindfulness meditation, and consuming omega-3 fatty acids are all effective ways to increase heart rate variability and promote overall health and well-being.
Alongside the certification training sessions, our specially-designed 4-day programme includes Qigong practice; invigorating hot and cold therapy in our outdoor, wood-smoke saunas, and a dip in the loch; freshly-prepared nourishing meals designed and cooked by our onsite nutrition coach.
Margaret Ritchie
Nutrition Coach
Meet Margaret, a Practical Nutrition Coach with The Nutrition Coach Academy who is passionate about helping others on their journey to better health and well-being.
With over 20 years of experience managing a busy kitchen serving home-cooked food to children and adults, Margaret has built up a wealth of knowledge and practical cooking skills. Her interest in nutrition and wellness led her to pursue a career as a Practical Nutrition Coach, so she could help even more people achieve their health goals.
Margaret understands the importance of nutrition in promoting optimal health, and she is particularly interested in the relationship between nutrition and heart rate variability (HRV). She believes that a healthy diet can have a positive impact on HRV, which in turn can improve overall health and well-being.
Margaret is also a mother of two grown-up children and a grandmother to four. In her free time, she loves to grow fruits and vegetables in her garden in Arrochar, which she incorporates into her cooking whenever possible.
As a member of the Complementary Medical Association, Margaret is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based nutrition coaching to her clients.
What Our Clients Say
The coaches and the group make for a wonderful experience whether you are on the trail, during Qigong session or enjoying breakfast, there is great synergy with this group.