If you’ve experienced the transformative power of connected breathwork and feel called to share it with others, the first step is understanding which companies offer accredited breathwork facilitator training courses. While it’s possible to train with a school that isn’t accredited, doing so can create challenges—such as difficulty obtaining insurance—and may limit your ability to offer professional services as the field moves toward greater regulation. Schools not certified by the GPBA may soon lose recognition in the industry.
More importantly, breathwork is serious work. Facilitators guide people through trauma, nervous system activation, and subconscious programming, which requires deep knowledge, skill, and sensitivity. Without comprehensive, accredited training, facilitators risk retraumatizing participants, inadvertently causing physical harm if contraindications are overlooked, or leaving individuals in a more vulnerable state than when they arrived. This is why choosing an accredited breathwork facilitator training course is essential.
Below is an overview of some of the most recognized and comprehensive accredited breathwork facilitator training courses:
Unity Breathwork — 450-Hour, Trauma-informed Hybrid Training
Accreditation: The Unity Breathwork training is dually accredited with the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GPBA)
Format: 450-hour hybrid program combining 24 online modules, 20 live Zoom sessions, and an 8-day in-person intensive in Mexico
Strengths:
- One of the most comprehensive curriculums available combining science, spirituality, and the inner journey
- Trauma-informed and responsive approach emphasizing safety and sensitivity
- Accesible pricing, costing less then most other GPBA schools, while offering more training hours
- Capped class size to ensure personalized support
- Continued support after graduation, including global community and mentorship opportunities
Potential Weaknesses:
- In-person intensive held in Mexico, which may be logistically challenging or cost-prohibitive
- 450-hour curriculum spans approximately 1 year, requiring a substantial time commitment. This training is designed for individuals who are dedicated to learning deeply and committed to offering their very best as a breathwork facilitator.
Make Some Breathing Space — 400-Hour Online Training
Accreditation: Certified by the GPBA
Format: 400-hour online training combining online modules and live Zoom seminars. In-person weekend workshops or retreats are available in the UK.
Strengths:
- Flexible learning format, fully online, which can be easier for those who cannot travel
- Trauma-informed and inclusive approach to breathwork
- Emphasis on personal growth, empowerment, community, and continued support
- Accesible pricing – excellent value
Potential Weaknesses:
- Fully online, with no in-person segment, which means missing out on experiential learning. Skills like using touch and reading body language are often best taught in person with hands-on guidance.
Biodynamic Breathwork (BBTRS)
Format: Changes, depending on which program you take.
Strengths: Trauma-informed with a deep emphasis on trauma release, integrating somatic therapy, bodywork, and movement.
Potential Weaknesses:
- Facilitators take a more directive approach, which can override the inner wisdom of the breather, and the program has a longer learning curve.
- Training is multi-tiered, so you must complete several programs to learn how to facilitate online, in-person, 1:1, and group sessions.
Clarity Breathwork Professional Training Program
Format: 175-hour training with flexible paths for deep emotional processing.
Strengths:
- Gentle, compassionate, and feminine approach to facilitation.
- One of longest running schools today, the founders, have over 30 years of experience in breathwork and healing.
Potential Weaknesses:
- Can be expensive for some
- Not everyone resonates with the feminine approach
- 175 hours is less comprehensive than other GPBA-accredited programs.
Full Directory of Accredited Breathwork Training Courses
For a full list of companies that offer accredited breathwork facilitator training courses, you can visit the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance website.
Choosing the right program is a deeply personal decision. Consider your goals, preferred learning style, and the type of community and support you want as you grow into a skilled and confident facilitator. If you aim to make a career out of breathwork, or simply want the confidence to navigate the intensity and challenges that can arise in a session, look for a longer training—ideally at least 400 hours, spread out over time, so you can fully absorb and integrate what you learn. Listen to your inner wisdom and choose a school that aligns with your values.
Becoming a breathwork facilitator is a beautiful and deeply fulfilling calling—one that nourishes your body, mind, and soul while empowering you to hold space for others to heal themselves. With the right accredited training, you’ll be fully prepared to guide participants safely, compassionately, and effectively through the transformative practice of connected breathwork.
*For more guidance on selecting the right breathwork facilitator training for you, check out the guide we wrote on red flags and green flags.
