• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the history, philosophy, science and diverse techniques of breathwork.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and the impact of breath on the physical, emotional and subtle bodies.
• Develop a deep understanding of trauma, its impact on individuals and its implications for breathwork facilitation.
• Understand how to create a supportive setting through clear agreements, trust and ethical practice.
• Gain insight into the business aspects of breathwork, including marketing, client management and financial sustainability.

• Develop skills in a range of foundational and advanced breathwork techniques, adapting them to individual client needs.
• Facilitate individual and group sessions with attention to safety, choice and participant needs.
• Use verbal cues, consensual touch where appropriate, and explore presence and energetic transmission in facilitation.
• Recognise and respond to emotional release and potential challenges that may arise during sessions.
• Integrate trauma-informed practices into breathwork facilitation, supporting choice and care for clients with trauma histories.
• Develop a business plan that supports a sustainable breathwork practice.
• Use technology and online platforms to facilitate virtual breathwork sessions.

• Cultivate a deep respect for the power of breath and its potential to support personal exploration and change.
• Embrace a client-centred, trauma-informed approach to breathwork facilitation.
• Prioritise ethical practice, maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Foster a sense of community and connection with fellow practitioners and clients.
• Commit to ongoing personal and professional development in the field of breathwork.
• Recognise the interconnectedness of the physical, emotional and subtle bodies in breathwork practice.

• Foundations of Breathwork Coaching — Introduction to the role of a breathwork coach, setting intentions and personal practice development.
• Core Breathwork Techniques — Training in essential techniques such as Breath Awareness, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Coherent Breathing, 4-7-8, Box, Alternate Nostril, Ocean (Ujjayi), Extended Exhale, Breath of Fire and others.
• The Science of the Breath — Basic anatomy and physiology, gas exchange, diaphragm function and the nervous system.
• The Breath–Body Connection — Understanding regulation, resilience and the stress response cycle.
• Breathwork and Internal Exploration — Using breath for emotional awareness, insight and self-reflection.
• Introduction to Trauma Sensitivity — Recognising dysregulation, supporting grounding and understanding trauma basics.
• Holding Space & Coaching Basics — Presence, attunement, active listening and inclusive communication.
• Structuring a Breathwork Session — Opening, practice and integration; 1:1 versus group facilitation; music and silence.
• Ethical Practice in Breathwork — Boundaries, consent, scope of practice and professional responsibility.
• Inclusivity & Accessibility — Adapting sessions for diverse needs and creating inclusive environments.
• Practicum and Integration — Supervised practice sessions, case studies and reflection.

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of breathwork techniques and their applications.
• Explain basic breath anatomy, physiology and the nervous system.
• Facilitate short 1:1 or small-group breathwork sessions safely and ethically.
• Apply trauma-sensitive and inclusive practices.
• Reflect on personal growth and professional development as a coach.

Develop the skills, presence and judgement to plan sessions, establish clear agreements and respond to participant needs.

• Testimony and Prayer — Exploring personal story, intention and the role of meaning in facilitation.
• Ethics and Professional Practice — Applied scenarios, scope of practice and deeper boundary awareness.
• Introduction to Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) — The principles and structure of this technique.
• Felt Sense — Cultivating somatic awareness and embodied listening.
• The Frame — Building safety through clear structure, boundaries and consent.
• Contraindications & Difficult Situations — Understanding medical, psychological and situational risks.
• Planning and Running Sessions & Workshops — Session design for 1:1, groups and online facilitation.
• The Four Pillars of Preparation and Care — Preparing self, preparing space, self-care and aftercare.

Explore anatomy, physiology, trauma and the subtler dimensions of breathwork, bringing scientific, somatic and spiritual perspectives into your practice.

• Anatomy of the Breath — Revisiting structure and function with applied facilitation context.
• Physiology of the Breath — Breathing patterns, regulation and impact on the nervous system.
• Introduction to Trauma — The science of trauma and embodied awareness.
• Applied Trauma — Working sensitively with dysregulation and supporting integration.
• The Esoteric Dimensions of Breathwork — Exploring creativity, sensuality, sexuality, healing and transpersonal experiences within ethical boundaries.
• The Spirit of Breath — Language, consecration, intention setting, simple ritual and cultural integrity.

Refine your use of voice, touch and presence, alongside ethical business practice, self-regulation and reflection.

• The Business of Breath — Ethical marketing, client management and professional sustainability.
• Advanced Skills: Voice — Using tone, pacing and language to guide safely.
• Advanced Skills: Touch — Understanding consent, appropriate use and energetic sensitivity.
• Advanced Skills: Transmission — Presence, resonance and the non-verbal dimension of facilitation.
• The Bell (Integration & Reflection) — Reviewing learning, self-assessment and closure of the training cycle.

• Facilitate Conscious Connected Breathwork and other advanced techniques ethically and safely.
• Demonstrate competence in trauma-informed practice and emotional support.
• Integrate somatic, psychological and spiritual awareness in facilitation.
• Apply professional standards, scope of practice and reflective learning.
• Plan and lead both group and individual sessions with confidence.

• Daily personal breathwork practice (tracked)
• Weekly longer Conscious Connected Breathwork sessions
• Lead 5 individual sessions and 5 group sessions
• Receive 5 individual sessions
• Reflect on 9 faculty masterclasses
• Complete 3 book or media reports
• Submit 5 reflective blogs or vlogs
• Design and complete a final graduation project
• Submit practice and assessment checklists

Mentors review your materials, provide feedback and confirm your readiness for certification.

• Demonstrate professional competence in leading safe, ethical breathwork sessions.
• Apply theory, practice and trauma sensitivity in facilitation.
• Reflect critically on your development as a facilitator.
• Maintain ethical standards and continued professional development.

Join interactive online sessions with your cohort and experienced instructors, alongside community support and shared learning. Sessions take place weekly or fortnightly, depending on the group’s agreements.

Work with an experienced breathwork facilitator for individual mentorship and guidance. You and your mentor agree the live-session schedule around your learning needs and goals.

Combine online learning with in-person retreats. The live sessions and online schedule depend on the teacher delivering the training. Contact the teacher for details.