how to choose a trauma-informed breathwork training

Selecting Your Breathwork Facilitator Training: Essential Considerations

Conscious Connected Breathwork has emerged as a powerful tool for improving mental, emotional, and physical well-being. For those passionate about sharing this transformative practice with others, joining a Breathwork Facilitator Training is a meaningful path; however choosing the right school is of incredible importance. Some schools are offering shotgun trainings which fail to provide the depth of training required to keep both you and your participants safe.

Breathwork is a potent practice, and if you aspire to facilitate it, a commitment to a comprehensive training is imperative to uphold its integrity. During Breathwork we are working with altered states of consciousness as well as with people’s subconscious programming; and this puts Breathwork participants in a deeply vulnerable state. Insufficient training poses the risk of re-traumatization, potentially leaving participants in a worse state than before your sessions. Additionally, a thorough understanding of the nearly 20 contraindicated health conditions for Breathwork is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of those involved.

Unity Breathwork offers an incredibly comprehensive training program through the internationally renowned Breathwork Facilitator training school Make Some Breathing Space. Our comprehensive training equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to conduct secure and impactful Breathwork sessions (both online and in-person). Perhaps more importantly, it delves into the deeper layers, guiding you on a profound inner journey that empowers you to unlock your fullest potential. Through this transformative experience, you emerge as a radiant beacon of light, ready to inspire and guide others on their own journeys of healing, self-discovery and growth.

Support Others in Receiving the Amazing Benefits of Breathwork

If you’re contemplating the path of becoming a Breathwork Facilitator, you stand on the brink of something significant. Breathwork is not a ‘woo woo’ practice, many of its myriad of benefits are supported by research. A 2019 study conducted by Groesbeck et al. discovered that Breathwork is comparable to cognitive-behavioral therapy in reducing anxiety and depression in healthy adults. Moreover, research indicates that Breathwork fosters heightened self-awareness and facilitates potentially life-changing spiritual experiences. Additionally, there is evidence to suggest that it may contribute to effective chronic pain management. A 2015 study led by Groesbeck et al. delved into holotropic Breathwork for chronic pain, revealed promising results in terms of pain reduction and the development of coping mechanisms. Breathwork also aids in enhancing sleep quality, boosting energy levels, and sharpening focus. Perhaps most significantly, it empowers individuals to become their own healers, enables the processing and release of traumas, and paves the way toward realizing one’s fullest potential.

About Our Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator Training Program

For individuals who feel the calling to become a Breathwork facilitator, we offer a fully certified program endorsed by the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GPBA). This transformative journey is crafted not merely to teach a skill but to empower individuals to catalyze life-changing transformations, beginning with their own lives.

Our comprehensive Breathwork Facilitator Training program is available both online and in-person, and features a 400-hour curriculum, mentorship, and post-graduation support. Upon completion, graduates are qualified to facilitate 1:1 and group breathwork sessions, both virtually and in-person. This program not only provides a robust foundation but also ensures continuous support and access to a global community of proficient Breathwork facilitators.

Benefits of Receiving a Breathwork Facilitator Training Certification

1. Improve Others’ Well-being: As a certified Breathwork facilitator, you have the opportunity to guide individuals on their journey to improved mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

2. Share Your Passion: By becoming a facilitator, you can share your passion for Breathwork with the world, contributing to the overall well-being of individuals seeking a transformative experience and helping to change our world from the inside out.

3. Purpose-Driven Career: The program offers the chance to build a fulfilling and purpose-driven career centered around making a positive impact on the lives of others.

4. Make a Difference: For those seeking to make a difference in the world, becoming a certified Breathwork Facilitator provides a meaningful avenue to contribute to the well-being of individuals globally.

5. Engage in Your Passion and Banish Boredom: In the realm of Breathwork, the spectrum of possible experiences are limitless, ensuring each session remains distinct for every individual, every time. This diversity prevents the facilitation of sessions from ever feeling monotonous or foreseeable. Every instance unfolds uniquely, offering profound experiences where you have the privilege of holding space for remarkable healing and transformation. (Discover what it’s like to actually facilitate Breathwork – with this behind-the-scenes account)

Key Benefits of Our Breathwork Facilitator Training

We Offer Real-World Learning

Our program goes beyond theory, providing hands-on experience through a unique blend of in-depth study and practical application. Participants connect with a diverse global community by leading online sessions and also practice in person, ensuring they have both the knowledge and sensitivity to handle real-life Breathwork sessions with care and expertise.

Comprehensive Support is Built into Our Breathwork Facilitator Training

The program nurtures participants every step of the way, with a dedicated team committed to a trauma-informed approach. Tools, guidance, and a supportive environment are provided to ensure confident and empathetic facilitation. And our support doesn’t end when you graduate, we provide monthly meetings and Masterclasses for our entire community, along with continuous support and collaborative discussions facilitated through Slack threads.

Our Learning Platforms are Incredibly Accessible 

Understanding the importance of flexibility, our program allows participants to access all course materials on a user-friendly online platform, learning at their own pace from the comfort of home.

Your Breathwork Training Path, Your Choice

Breathing Space presents three unique Breathwork facilitator training options, each featuring the same extensive 400-hour trauma-informed curriculum. This flexibility empowers participants to select the pathway that aligns most effectively with their individual needs:

  1. One-on-One Apprenticeship: A personalized journey with individual guidance and twenty 1:1 support sessions with your teacher completed on your own schedule. With this pathway, you can begin any time and have up to one year to complete the coursework and practicums.

  2. Hybrid Group Training: Combining online learning with an in-person intensive for a well-rounded experience. You will meet on Zoom weekly for 15 weeks, and the in-person segment will be a 6-day intensive in stunning Sayulita Mexico.

  3. Online Group Training: If you prefer training fully online in a group setting, we offer that option as well. You will meet weekly with a group for 15 weeks and also have three 1:1 calls with your teacher to support you as you finish off the curriculum. 

Closing Thoughts

If you are feeling the call to embark on a transformative journey and join our global community of Breathwork facilitators uplifting the world with the power of the breath, we invite you to download our Training Brochure to find out more. On the concluding page of the brochure, you’ll discover an invitation to schedule a complimentary 30-minute Inquiry Call with us. This call will serve as an opportunity for you to meet your teacher, get a feel for our program, and get any questions answered so that you can make this life-changing decision with confidence and clarity.


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Megan, Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator & Teacher, Yoga Instructor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Holistic Nutritionist, Reiki 2