50-Hour Trauma Sensitive Breathwork Coach Certification (Online)
Become a trauma-sensitive, certified breathwork coach with our 12 week course! Bring the power of breathwork to your practice.
Transform your personal breathwork practice into an incredible profession as a Breathwork Coach.
This 50-hour, accredited, and trauma-sensitive breathwork coach certification provides you with the tools to work with safely work with individual clients and groups, offering an ethical and professional path to a career in breathwork coaching.
Built on trauma-informed design principles, this 12-week course gives you everything you need to lead effective, nervous-system-aware sessions. From the science of the breath and the art of holding space, right through to session structure, you will gain the practical skills, templates, and accreditations required to launch your practice with integrity.
Programme Details
Total Training: 50 hours of accredited study and practical application.
Duration: A structured 12-week journey. However, you receive lifetime access to the materials, allowing you to integrate the learning at your own pace.
Format: 100% online. The curriculum is delivered through pre-recorded video lessons, practical demonstrations, and downloadables via our dedicated learning platform.
Community: While this is an online breathwork certification, you are not learning alone. You will have access to the international Breathing Space Circle, live masterclasses, a library of techniques and pre-recorded sessions, and the opportunity to guide your own practice sessions in our free weekly classes.
Professional Pathway: This course provides a recognised path to becoming an "Ethically Compliant Breathworker" with the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GPBA).
What You Can Do as a Certified Breathwork Coach?
Guide 1:1 Sessions: Work directly with clients using functional breathing techniques tailored to their specific goals, such as nervous system regulation, stress reduction, or improving sleep.
Facilitate Small Groups: Confidently organise and lead foundational breathwork classes and workshops both in person and online.
Integrate Your Skills: Safely weave these practices into your existing work. Many therapists, coaches, bodyworkers, and yoga teachers use this certification to bring powerful somatic tools into their current offerings.
Explain the Science: Move beyond just guiding the breath. You will be able to educate your clients on how respiration impacts their brain and body, always grounding your work in a trauma-sensitive approach.
Who is This Breathwork Coaching Certification For?
This programme is designed for anyone called to explore the transformative power of the breath. You do not need to be an expert or have prior experience, just a curious, open mind and a readiness to learn.
It is highly recommended for:
Aspiring Breathwork Coaches who want to build a grounded, ethical foundation from scratch.
Yoga Teachers, Therapists, & Bodyworkers looking to seamlessly integrate nervous system regulation into their existing offerings.
Wellness Professionals seeking a trauma-sensitive, science-backed approach rather than a "guru" method.
Individuals who have experienced the profound shifts of breathwork personally and want to share those tools safely with their community.
Verified Excellence & CPD Accreditation
There are many breathwork trainings out there, but this programme is designed to go beyond the basics. Our curriculum has been rigorously verified by independent therapeutic bodies to ensure it meets the highest standards for safety, ethics, and practical application.
Upon completion, you are awarded 30 CPD points through the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and the CPD Group. If you are already working as a holistic practitioner, this allows you to confidently bring breathwork to your clients while fulfilling your ongoing professional development requirements.
12 Week Breathwork Coach Curriculum
What You’ll Learn
This breathwork coach certification gives you the essential, practical skills to safely guide others. Whether you are working 1:1 or with small groups, this training provides a solid foundation in nervous system regulation and somatic support.
Our 50-hour, 12-week breathwork coach training is thoughtfully designed to give you both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to guide others confidently and ethically. Built on trauma-informed design principles, the curriculum is science-backed, highly experiential, and deeply rooted in real-world application.
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Lay the foundation for your journey.
Start by grounding yourself in the role of a breath coach. You will clarify your personal intentions, explore the ethics of facilitation, and establish a consistent personal practice. This module sets the tone for the entire course, emphasising self-awareness as the first step to guiding others.
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Master the practices that form the heart of breathwork.
Learn dozens of foundational breathing techniques for emotional regulation, physical well-being, and internal exploration. From Diaphragmatic Breathing to Box Breathing, Coherent Breathing, and beyond, you will not only practice these techniques but learn exactly when and how to apply them safely in coaching sessions.
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Understand the ‘why’ behind the breath.
Dive into respiratory anatomy and physiology to understand how the breath mechanically affects the body and mind. You will explore the nervous system in depth, learning how breathwork influences stress, resilience, and emotional regulation from a strictly scientific perspective.
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Explore how breath shapes our physical and emotional landscape.
Discover how the breath interacts with the mind and body. This module covers the stress response cycle, somatic awareness, and how intentional breathing builds resilience. You will learn how to support both yourself and your clients in using the breath to navigate life’s challenges.
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Hold space for deeper somatic awareness.
Learn how to support clients as they tap into deeper emotional awareness and intuitive insights. This module focuses on using functional breathing to connect inward, while ensuring you know how to safely hold that space without overstepping your professional scope.
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Ensure your coaching container is safe and supportive.
Develop the essential skills to recognise signs of dysregulation in yourself and your clients. You will learn how to provide effective grounding, pacing, and resourcing tools, ensuring your practice is deeply trauma-sensitive and responsible.
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Learn the art of compassionate, ethical facilitation.
Being a professional isn’t just about knowing the techniques, it’s about how you show up. You will develop essential coaching skills like active listening, reading non-verbal cues, and the art of holding space with grounded presence to build trust and safety in your sessions.
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Design sessions that are intentional, safe, and effective.
Learn how to confidently structure both 1:1 coaching sessions and small group classes. You will explore the anatomy of a session, including opening, guiding, and integrating the breathwork, and learn how to responsibly incorporate tools like music and silence.
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Adapt techniques to support diverse client needs.
No two clients are the same. This module teaches you how to adapt your toolkit for specific, real-world outcomes like anxiety relief, focus, and nervous system down-regulation. You will practice recognising client needs in real-time and adjusting your approach accordingly.
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Ground your coaching in integrity.
Ethics are at the heart of our breathwork training. You will learn about boundaries, informed consent, confidentiality, and exactly how to recognise when a client needs support beyond your scope of practice. This module ensures your work is safe, responsible, and empowering.
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Ensure your coaching is welcoming and adaptable for all.
Learn how to make your practice truly accessible. You will explore how to adapt breathwork for diverse physical capabilities, cultural backgrounds, and neurodivergent needs, ensuring your coaching container is safe, respectful, and welcoming for everyone.
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Apply what you’ve learned and set clear professional intentions.
It’s time to bring it all together. You will consolidate your learning, complete your practical requirements (leading individual and group sessions), and submit self-reflections. This final module focuses on integrating your new somatic skills so you can step into your professional role with clarity, confidence, and celebration.
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Download the Breathwork Coach Course Outline
Graduation Requirements: Demonstrated Competence
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Personal Practice Log
As an adult learner, your journey begins with your own breath. You will document your daily personal practice to build deep familiarity with the techniques and demonstrate your commitment to the work before guiding others.
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Practical Facilitation
To ensure the safety and success of your future clients, we require clear proof of competence. You will lead three practice sessions (minimum 20 minutes each), actively gathering and reflecting on participant feedback to hone your coaching skills.
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Essential Knowledge Checks
We do not use high-pressure exams. Instead, short, low-pressure quizzes and reflection questions in key modules will help you confidently demonstrate that you have grasped the essential science, trauma sensitivity, and ethical foundations of the programme.
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Ethical Commitment
To officially earn your certification, you must formally review and sign our Scope of Practice and Ethical Guidelines, affirming your dedication to safe, professional, and trauma-aware space holding.
Pricing and Accessibility
Full Payment
One-Time Payment
£500
Immediate, lifetime access to all course materials in one single payment.
Payment Plan
Four Installments
£125 / month
Spread the cost of your training over four consecutive monthly instalments.
Bursary Rate
Self-Selecting Bursary
£400
A 20% discount applied at checkout using code BURSARY to support accessibility.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
At Breathing Space, we believe that breathwork is for everyone. That is why we have created flexible payment options, including a dedicated bursary tier, allowing you to choose the path that best supports your circumstances.
About the Bursary Tier
We recognise that not everyone has equal access to professional training due to systemic barriers, a lack of representation, or economic realities. If a bursary would make this breathwork coach certification accessible to you, we offer a 20% discount using the code BURSARY at checkout.
This is our way of supporting you to invest in your professional growth while honouring the importance of equity in the wellness space.
How it works:
No application process: You do not need to prove your financial situation or fill out invasive forms. We completely trust your judgement to choose the option that reflects your reality.
Self-selection: Simply enter the code BURSARY at the checkout to access the reduced rate of £400.
A space for all: Our goal is to cultivate a safe, supportive environment where anyone called to hold space for others can learn, grow, and thrive.
We encourage you to reflect on which option best supports your journey and join our community in a way that feels empowering and accessible to you.
If none of these payment options work for you, please reach out to us through our contact page, a discovery call or through email at breathe@makesomebreathingspace.com to chat through options.
Join Our Next Open Information Session
Curious about becoming a breathwork coach or facilitator, but want to make sure the vibe is right?
You are warmly invited to our monthly Open Information Session. This is a relaxed, friendly space to learn more about our offerings, meet the team, and ask any questions you have. There is no pressure and absolutely no sales pitch, just real information and open conversation.
What to expect in this live session:
The practical differences between our 50-hour Coach and 400-hour Facilitator trainings.
What it is actually like to learn within our trauma-informed, flexible container.
Space for live Q&A (you are also completely free to leave your camera off and just listen).
Can’t make it live? No worries at all. We send a recording to everyone who registers, so we encourage you to sign up even if you cannot attend in real time.
If the calendar doesn’t load properly, you can also book directly via this link.
We can’t wait to breathe with you.
Testimonials From Our International Community
Your Pathway to Advanced Training:
The Bridge to 400 Hour Breathwork Facilitator Training
Graduating from this programme is a massive milestone, but for many, it is just the beginning. If you decide to deepen your practice and expand your professional scope, this 50-hour certification provides a direct pathway into our advanced training in the following ways:
Direct Credit: As a graduate of the coach certification, you receive direct credit (both financially and educationally) toward our 400-Hour Breathwork Facilitator Training, recognising the foundational, trauma-sensitive work you have already mastered.
Exclusive Graduate Discount: You will be eligible for a specially discounted rate on the Facilitator Training as our way of supporting your continued growth within the Breathing Space community.
Expanded Scope of Practice: While this 50-hour breathwork training focuses on functional breathing and nervous system regulation, the 400-hour programme immerses you in advanced modalities, including Conscious Connected Breathwork and deeper trauma-informed facilitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A breathwork coach focuses on functional breathing and nervous system regulation. While a breathwork facilitator (our 400-hour path) is trained to guide clients through altered states and deep emotional release, a coach provides practical, everyday tools. As a coach, you will help clients manage stress, improve focus, and build emotional resilience using grounded, science-backed breathing techniques.
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Not at all. Whether you are taking your first steps into somatic practices or you are an established therapist or yoga teacher looking to expand your toolkit, this breathwork coach training meets you where you are. The only prerequisite is a willingness to learn and a commitment to your own personal practice.
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Yes. We believe that trauma awareness is a profound responsibility, not a marketing buzzword. This entire curriculum is built upon trauma-informed design principles, and graduates are trained to hold space at a trauma-sensitive level. You will learn how to recognise dysregulation, pace your sessions safely, and offer effective resourcing tools.
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The programme is 100% online. You will learn through a mix of high-quality pre-recorded video lessons, practical demonstrations, and comprehensive digital manuals. You also gain access to the Breathing Space community for peer support and live masterclasses.
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The curriculum is designed as a structured 12-week journey. However, we know you have a life outside of this breathwork training. You have lifetime access to the core materials, meaning you can take as long as you need to integrate the learning and complete your practicum at your own pace.
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Yes! Upon completing your breathwork coach certification, you will be fully equipped and accredited to guide 1:1 sessions and facilitate foundational group classes and workshops in your community.
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This training meets the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GPBA) criteria for registering as an Ethically Compliant Breathworker. There is currently no single global licensing body for breathwork, but this programme is designed as a professional, trauma-sensitive foundation you can build a breathwork coaching practice on. It also forms the first step in our 400-Hour Breathwork Facilitator Training pathway. This certification is also accredited as a Short Course Provider with the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and accredited by the CPD Group. These accreditations support your professional development and allow you to count the training towards your ongoing CPD requirements.
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Yes. When you complete all modules, practice assignments, and the practicum requirements, you’ll receive a 50-Hour Breathwork Coach Certification from Breathing Space. This allows you to guide 1-to-1 and small group breathwork coaching sessions within a clear scope of practice. Then you can complete the supervision required to register with the GPBA as an Ethically Compliant Breathworker.
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The 50-Hour Breathwork Coach Certification focuses on foundational breathwork techniques, coaching skills, ethics, and trauma-sensitive practice. It’s ideal as a first professional step.
The 400-Hour Breathwork Facilitator Training is a more in-depth, advanced programme that includes Conscious Connected Breathwork, deeper trauma-informed content, supervision, and extensive practicum. Graduates of the 50-hour course receive a discount and course credit towards the 400-hour training. -
You can enrol directly via the Join the Programme button on this page. If you’d like to talk it through first, you’re warmly invited to book a free, no-pressure discovery call. It’s a chance to ask questions, feel into whether this breathwork coach training is right for you, and explore your next steps.
¿Buscas formación en breathwork en español?
Looking for Breathwork Training in Spanish?
Nos apasiona hacer que el breathwork sea accesible para todos. Si prefieres realizar tu formación en tu idioma nativo, ofrecemos nuestra certificación de coach de breathwork de 50 horas totalmente en español.
Esta ruta profesional incluye los 12 módulos y lecciones en vídeo dobladas íntegramente al español. Para asegurar que te sientas plenamente apoyado, contarás con la guía de un mentor de habla hispana durante todo tu viaje de 12 semanas.
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At Breathing Space, we are committed to making breathwork accessible and inclusive for everyone. If you would prefer to study in your native language, we are proud to offer a fully translated version of our 50-Hour Breathwork Coach Certification in Spanish.
This professional pathway features all 12 modules, and dubbed video lessons entirely in Spanish. To ensure you feel fully held and understood, you will be supported by a native Spanish-speaking mentor throughout your 12-week journey.
Your Journey Begins With a Single Breath
Choosing an online breathwork programme is a big decision, and it has to feel right in your nervous system.
At Breathing Space, we don't believe in the "guru" model. We believe in empowering people like you, people who have felt the power of the breath personally, to become grounded, safe, and steady anchors for others.
Whether you are looking to launch an entirely new career in breathwork coaching or simply want to add a powerful, science-backed somatic tool to your existing practice, we are here to support you.
The world doesn't need more people trying to "fix" others. It needs space holders who act with integrity, heart, and a deep respect for the human experience.
If you are ready to begin, we are ready to welcome you.
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