Breathwork and meditation retreats
Meditation Retreats with Andrew Keaveney
Last updated: November 3, 2026
Andrew Keaveney leads residential breathwork and meditation retreats at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina.
Andrew Keaveney has taught breathwork and meditation for over 17 years in the U.S. and India. He helped launch the Art of Living Retreat Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains and regularly teaches retreats there. For anyone discovering his work, a residential retreat is the place we recommend starting.
Where can I do a meditation retreat with Andrew?
At the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina. His retreats there are residential, so you stay on site for the length of the program. The Retreat Center lists its full calendar, including programs led by other teachers.
Upcoming retreats, as of November 2026
| Dates | Program | Format | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 to 8 | Breathwork & Meditation Retreat | Residential retreat | Boone, NC |
| Nov 11 to 13 | Happiness Retreat | Residential retreat | Boone, NC |
Dates come from the teaching section of Andrew’s main site. For current programs, visit andrewkeaveney.com/#teaching.
Andrew’s teaching background
- Teaching breathwork and meditation
- Over 17 years
- Taught in
- U.S. and India
- Ashram study in India
- 4 years
- Studied
- Yoga, meditation, Sanskrit
- Retreat Center role
- Helped launch it
Why breathwork and meditation together?
Andrew has spoken in podcast interviews about how breathwork opens the door to meditation, and about the breath as a bridge. The Breathwork & Meditation Retreat brings the two together over several days. For the daily schedule, meals and lodging, see the program listing on the Retreat Center site.
General background on meditation research is available from the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health in Meditation and Mindfulness: What You Need To Know.
Is a meditation retreat right for a beginner?
Retreats are a common way to start, because instruction is concentrated and daily distractions are left behind. Before your first one, Andrew’s article 3 things I wish I knew before starting meditation is a useful read. Check each program page for any experience requirements.
How to join a retreat
See Andrew’s current programs
Start at the teaching section of andrewkeaveney.com.
Open the program at the Retreat Center
Check dates, rates and lodging.
Register with the Retreat Center
Pricing is set and listed there.
Plan your travel to Boone, NC
The center is in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
After a retreat, an intuitive life scan session can help with a specific decision when you need clarity.
Common questions
Where are Andrew’s meditation retreats held?
Andrew’s residential retreats are held at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He helped launch the center and regularly teaches there. The full program calendar, including programs led by other teachers, is listed on the Retreat Center’s website at artoflivingretreatcenter.org.
What meditation retreats does Andrew have coming up?
As of November 2026, Andrew lists two residential retreats at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina: the Breathwork & Meditation Retreat from November 5 to 8, and the Happiness Retreat from November 11 to 13. Check the teaching section of andrewkeaveney.com for current dates.
Does Andrew offer a weekend meditation retreat?
The Breathwork & Meditation Retreat on November 5 to 8, 2026 runs Thursday through Sunday, so it includes a weekend. It is a residential retreat at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina. For other short programs, check the Retreat Center’s full calendar and Andrew’s teaching page.
Is a meditation retreat good for beginners?
Retreats are a common way for beginners to learn meditation because instruction is concentrated over several days away from daily distractions. Andrew has written about the three things he wishes he had known before starting meditation, a useful read before a first retreat. Confirm on the program page whether a specific retreat asks for prior experience.
What is a breathwork retreat with Andrew like?
Andrew’s Breathwork & Meditation Retreat is a residential program at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina, that combines breathwork and meditation instruction. He has spoken in interviews about how breathwork opens the door to meditation. For the daily schedule, lodging and meals, see the program listing on the Retreat Center site.
How much do Andrew’s meditation retreats cost?
Retreat prices are not stated on Andrew’s own site. His residential programs run at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina, and pricing for each program is listed by the Retreat Center. Visit artoflivingretreatcenter.org and open the program you are considering to see current rates and lodging options.
Does Andrew offer online breathwork classes?
The facts available for this site describe Andrew’s residential retreats and his Intuitive Life Scan sessions, which can be held online, but not a schedule of online breathwork classes. For his current offerings, visit andrewkeaveney.com. Meanwhile, his podcast interviews on breath and calming the nervous system are free to listen to.
Can I invite Andrew to lead a breathwork workshop or do an interview?
Andrew welcomes interview and retreat inquiries through his main website. Visit the teaching section of andrewkeaveney.com to see his programs and get in touch. He has appeared on podcasts about breathwork, meditation and mental wellness, including an episode titled The Breath Is the Bridge.