US/CANADa Professional breathwork training
(online & in person HYBRID)
US/GLobal TRAINING!
Starting Autumn 2025
THE CUTTING EDGE OF SCIENCE & CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH BREATH
The NEXT hybrid US/Global program starts in the Fall of 2025!
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 students from our most Recent graduate Retreat have to say!
Training Content
What you can expect when training with us
Multiple online breath sessions led by students and team
Developing proficiency and confidence in safely holding space for people experiencing breath work.
To learn the importance and science of functional breathing - taught by Patrick McKeown
Understanding basic polyvgal theory & nervous system regulation in breath work.
Understanding the Reichian Belts of Tension & Character Structures.
Learning and experiencing the power of Heart-Brain Coherence with Rollin McCraty
Confidently supporting clients who present with multi-faceted trauma when it arises.
Understanding and recognizing important contra-indications & abreactions in breathwork.
Understanding how emotional and mental wellness is linked to the breath and the body and why integration is fundamental to our practice.
Understanding the foundation of the Cultural and Historical context of Breathwork
Principles of energy and energy centers
Perspectives on Mysticism, breath and brain science.
Developing Conscious Leadership and inner mastery with David Graffy.
The use of Ritual and Ceremony in daily life and in practice with Day Schildkret
Learning 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.
The importance of supervision in practice.
Understanding the value and importance of presence in your practice.
Supporting breathers with integration by knowing what level of interaction and engagement is appropriate before, during and after a breathwork session.
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.
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 2.5 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 that are prerecorded from our January 2025 cohort. 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 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 Mentor, Rhiannon Winn. 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