Breathwork Articles & Research

High ventilation breathwork (HVB) is one of the fastest growing mind body modalities in the world. Once largely confined to spiritual and personal growth spaces, it is now being increasingly embraced by therapists, trauma specialists, coaches, and clinicians. As interest in somatic and integrative healing continues to expand, many practitioners are recognizing breathwork’s unique ability…

Continue reading High Ventilation Breathwork Explained: Techniques, Science, and Training

Because conscious connected breathwork has grown so rapidly as an industry, it is still very much the Wild West — including people who were never properly trained themselves offering one-week certifications. We understand the temptation to take a cheaper, faster route. But in our experience, there is no shortcut in this work. Students who train…

Continue reading Is Breathwork Facilitator Training Worth It in 2026?

Breathwork is experiencing unprecedented growth. From wellness retreats and meditation apps to therapeutic settings and personal development programs, more people than ever are discovering the power of intentional breathing practices. But as breathwork expands, an important question emerges: how do we ensure that people guiding these powerful experiences have the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation…

Continue reading What Is the GPBA? Why Accreditation Matters in the Growing Breathwork Industry

At Unity Breathwork, trauma informed is not a marketing label or an added layer on top of breathwork. It is woven into every thread of our professional practitioner curriculum, forming the foundation of how we train facilitators to understand the nervous system, hold emotional process, and skillfully navigate the complexity of real human experience with…

Continue reading A Closer Look at Unity Breathwork’s Trauma Informed Training Approach

When choosing a breathwork training, the credentials and experience of those teaching it should be one of your first considerations. Below you’ll find the background and qualifications of Megan Ashton, founder and course leader of the Unity Breathwork Training, alongside Ida-Marie, the trauma therapist who guides much of the mental health and trauma-informed components of…

Continue reading Meet the Inspiring Faculty Behind the Unity Breathwork Training

You’ve felt what breathwork can do — and you want to share that with others. But wanting to share it and actually reaching the people who need it are two different things. Here’s why the right facilitator training teaches you both. Breathwork is having a moment. From corporate wellness programs to retreat centers in Tulum,…

Continue reading A Breathwork Facilitator Certification That Teaches You the Business Side

— Ida-Marie, therapist & Unity Breathwork Graduate As the field of therapy continues to evolve, many clinicians are recognizing that traditional talk therapy alone may not be sufficient to help clients release deep-seated trauma, access suppressed emotions, or overcome mental blocks. While talk therapy is invaluable for creating awareness around patterns and understanding the pathology…

Continue reading Breathwork Training for Therapists: Integrating Breathwork into Your Practice