US/CANADa Professional

breathwork facilitator training

online & in person hybrid

GBPA Certified Facilitator Training

Starting Fall 2025

The NEXT hybrid US/Global program starts in the Fall of 2025!

THE CUTTING EDGE OF SCIENCE & CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH BREATH

our intention is to deliver high standard, mystically grounded, divinely inspired, science based and trauma informed training program that will support the exemplary facilitation of breath work. Exemplary, because you will so thoroughly have had an embodied experience of the learning that you become it!

greater than understanding, your self-awareness is deepened and you walk the knowing in your life! This is not merely an informational training, it is a transformational program .

— Dr. Rae, Founder of Integrative Breath

Who is our training for?

  • Those who desire an in depth, comprehensive training, including not only a knowledge based approach to the breath and breathwork, but also aspects of a mystical perspective, consciousness exploration and building space-holding facilitation skills. We are GBPA certified and this training is for those desiring a “professional” training held by a professional with a lifetime of diverse experience.

  • Those who already work in healing modalities who are considering using breathwork in addition to those modalities, e.g., psychotherapy/mental health, recovery counseling, shamanic healing, yoga, bodywork, or any other client centered practice.

  • Anyone who has completed other in-depth training/s but does not yet feel ready to hold people’s emotional and psychological trauma.

  • Those who have engaged in a reasonable level of personal growth and inner work, and who are committed to developing a high level of self awareness.

Student experiences

Hear what our Recent graduates have to say!

Training Content

What you will receive when training with us is a comprehensive training grounded in the necessaary science of understanding the breath, but anchored in the more subtle aspects of the mystical

  • A powerfully comprehensive and holistic, trauma-informed training.

  • The essentials of reflexive breathing and the understanding of it’s role as the body’s natural mechanism for maintaining balance and health.

  • How to establish Heart-brain coherence through Coherent breathing.

  • Learning how to guide circular or conscious, connected breathing to unlock repressed emotions, clear stagnant energy from the mind, body and spirit, and access expanded states of consciousness. 

  • Learn how different breath techiniques are based in varying the shape, pace, channel and flow of the breath.

  • How stress, trauma and learned habits disrupt breathing.

  • An understanding of the differerence between Breathing and Respiration. That breathing is Behavior, not just physiology.

  • The physiological and psychological consequences of over and under breathing.

  • How learned breathing patterns can lead to dysfunction.

  • How to work with one’s physiology rather than pushing past it in order to cultivate a relationship with breath as medicine

  • An understanding of the importance and science of functional breathing as well as the consequences of dysfunctional breathing - taught by Patrick McKeown

  • The role of CO2 as critical for proper oxygen delivery and nervous system regulation.

  • Understanding basic polyvgal theory & nervous system regulation in breathwork.

  • Breathing interventions for self regulation

  • How to design, structure, and facilitate group and 1:1 breathwork sessions

  • How to guide clients to observe their breathing patterns, discover what drives them, and explore gentle interventions that support their return to reflexive breathing.

  • Read group dynamics and balance intensity and rest to create emotional safety.

  • Adapt the breath to guide energy, support regulation, and invite self-awareness in a group setting.

  • Guiding clients to courageously and compassionately meet themselves with presence to what is.

  • Understanding how emotional and mental wellness is linked to the breath and the body and why integration is fundamental to our practice.

  • Lead integration through stillness, verbal reflection, aftercare, and community connection.

  • Develop proficiency and confidence in attuned space holding and the creation of a safe group container.

  • Set the tone of your sessions with intentional choices around space, music, agreements, and energetic presence.

  • Understand principles of energy and energy centers, and a grounding in the sacredness of the breath.

  • Perspectives on Mysticism, breath and brain science.

  • Facilitate the breath as a gateway to expanded states of consciousness where profound transformative experiences take place.

  • The use of Ritual and Ceremony in daily life and in practice.

  • Approach hands-on vs. hands-off facilitation with clear consent and trauma-awareness.

  • How to offer appropriate interventions such as the right use of touch, verbal cues and when to refer in one to one and group practice.

  • Understanding the value and importance of presence in your practice.

  • Understanding and recognizing important contra-indications & abreactions.

  • Understanding the Reichian Belts of Tension & Character Structures.

  • Learning and experiencing the power of Heart-Brain Coherence with Rollin McCraty of HeartMath Institute.

  • Understanding the Cultural and Historical foundations of Breathwork

  • Ethics and learning how to maintain healthy client/practitioner boundaries with Sue Newsome.

  • Developing your own personalized way of working whilst adhering to our professional code of ethical conduct and practice. 

  • Developing your brand and business with Ivy Overby

  • Principles and use of transparent communication.

  • Mentor support in both small groups and in a 1:1 breathe

  • Multiple online breath sessions led by students

  • Student led group sessions at the final retreat

Training schedule

the next US cohort will start in the Fall of 2025. The training concludes with an in person Practicum/graduation retreat at joyful journey hot springs resort in the colorado mountains. https://joyfulJOurneyhotsprings.com/

classes for this cohort will take place approximately once every 2 weeks on a Saturday Morning, 8:00 - 11:00 am PST / 11:00 am -2:00 pm EST. (Request a curriculum for specific dates as There are GAPS and longer calendar breaks over the holidays.)

This program is taught by Dr Rae Riedel and Team. For the duration of the training, live teaching calls are typically 3 hours long. There will be 9 classes and 4 Mentor Group meetings over the 7+ months. 13 classes in total. In addition, the are preparatory pre-class videos, and five compelling 90-minute Guest Speaker Calls occurring over the course of the program. See the Team section for our strong line up for Guest Speakers, including Patrick McKeown of Oxygen Advantage fame, and Dr. Rollin McCraty, Director of Research at HeartMath Institute, and more! 80% attendance is required for classes.

In addition, there is ongoing support via one-to-one mentor meetings, peer to peer support, and our online teaching platform and cohort community. Once part of our alumni, there are opportunities to progress into mentor roles and liaise/collaborate with other graduates.

In between our core curriculum meetings, your course work will include:  

  • Watch pre-class recordings for key lessons.

  • Complete all essential reading (2 core books) and work The Presence Process.

  • Maintain regular breathwork practices & journal your experiences.

  • Keep written records of one to one & group case study sessions.

  • Put time aside for regular personal and/or professional development.

  • Understand and develop your unique perspective on working with the breath.

  • Actively contribute to your Mentor Groups

  • Liaise with your assigned Mentors, taking responsibility for your own needs.

  • Maintain high levels of self awareness and accountability throughout.

Meet the US/Global team

Our Faculty Teaching Team hold an extensive range of specialities within their fields of expertise. We believe that no-one can know everything, and so we engage those whose work highlights and supports our learning program.

Also important

What will you need?

  • Previous experience of breathwork on a personal level.

  • Commitment to your inner mastery, especially when the going gets tough!

  • Willingness to commit to conscious communication, and self/group accountability.

  • Time to ensure you can make our live training and support calls. We have an 80% minimum attendance requirement.

  • Mental and emotional resilience.

  • The financial stability to commit to any payment agreements made for this training.

  • A sense of humor!

COURSE FEES

Your investment in our comprehensive training is currently $3,800 USD. (Monthly Payment Plans and scholarships available upon qualification.) A non-refundable deposit of $600 USD secures your place.

There is a10% discount offered if tuition is paid in full prior to the training start date.

Additional training costs include:

2 SOLO MENTOR SESSIONS over the course of the training. These are 1:1 support and practice calls and are booked and paid directly to your mentor @ $125/session. These 1:1 calls are invaluable to build your confidence and proficiency. Additional support calls available upon request.

There is a $350 USD teaching fee for the final practicum and graduation in-person retreat module, paid upon your arrival in March. Students are responsible for their own travel and lodging for this module and these costs will be paid directly to the venue for lodging and is dependent upon accommodation chosen.

We have a limited number of reduced fee scholarship places offering a $500 USD reduction in training fees, and two qualifying BIPOC, Military family or other marginalized community discounts.

Please Email: integrativebreathtraining@gmail.com to apply.

Study Support

Education happens within the context of a larger community. Our approach ensures that students have access to the necessary support via our Mentors and online presence, enabling the continued provision of exemplary breathwork facilitation.

We also offer ongoing opportunities for students to continue developing your practice and your skills based on becoming part of our leadership and mentoring team. This involves joining us for an additional cycle as an assistant Mentor to our new students. This advanced learning is available to students who demonstrate leadership capacity throughout the training. Mentoring is undertaken with commitment to a full cycle. You will be supported by our Senior Mentors. Please note that only fully certified and insured facilitators are invited into our Mentorship Program in line with our Code of Ethics.

PERSONALIzED ROUTE TO GRADUATION

one on one possibility

The key difference in our one-on-one training is that you can tailor your learning to suit your time zone and lifestyle. Typically, you will meet based on an agreed schedule.

Pending availability: One-on-one training reduces the completion time of the program. This option must be completed within a 6 month maximum time frame.

All 1-2-1 requirements are the same as those for group study.

Schedule DetAils

During your 1-2-1 training, you may be able to access breathwork sessions led by students of the current group cohort running parallel to your own personal journey.

One to one training should take around 4-5 months to complete allowing for the occasional break in scheduling.This does not include your in-person breathcamp graduation.

During the program, you will be expected to attend regular online or in person breathwork sessions to maintain your personal practice. You should also develop a daily breath awareness as integral to your own breath mastery.

Price options

Pending availability: To register your interest, please email us.

THE TOTAL COST OF OUR ONE TO ONE PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY SET AT $6,000 USD (EXCLUDING GRADUATION FEES).

A $800 USD deposit secures your place. Your deposit is non-refundable. There are additional fees for attending our final breathcamp module (please see general info above).

Payment plans can be arranged by request. Fees must be complete prior to certification. We invite you to request a curriculum and upon receipt, schedule a free consultation call with Dr Rae to discuss this further.

“ONLY WHAT YOU ARE, WHAT YOU HAVE REALIzED AND EMBODIED, CAN YOU SUPPORT IN OTHERS".

— Thomas Hübl