Breathwork Facilitator Training

Rooted in Embodied Social Justice & Decolonial Healing

internationally recognised and accredited training

Breathwork Facilitation

Ethical Considerations

Consent

Professional Development

Decolonised Psychology

Politics of Trauma

Communication and Conflict

Breathwork Facilitation Ethical Considerations Consent Professional Development Decolonised Psychology Politics of Trauma Communication and Conflict

are you curious what it means to be a breathwork facilitator in our current context?

Inspire Breathwork Facilitator Training is a comprehensive 2-year program that fully equips you to become an accredited breathwork therapist. With this breathwork facilitator training, you will be able to work professionally anywhere in the world.

This training goes beyond traditional approaches by integrating embodied social justice principles and embracing a decolonial framework. The first of its kind. With a keen focus on addressing the wounds of our modern context, this training empowers participants to facilitate healing and transformation in a way that is sensitive to systemic oppressions and fosters inclusive, equitable spaces.

We are here to tread the line between ancient wisdom and the modern world. This is a decolonised course curriculum that honours the path of breathwork through a decolonial human lens. 

Course Objectives:

  1. To cultivate a space for people to learn from. To bring into action and feel confident to bring breathwork therapy to their community in the form that makes sense for their people.

  2. To hold an accessible space for people to dive into their own personal journey of healing, deepening their practice, listening somatically, exploring both personal indigeneity and collective modernism and create space for their expansion as displaced beings. 

  3. To initiate a sustainable practice of community care that is decolonial, survivor-centred, trauma-led, consent based, informed, agency-informed and embodied. 

  4. Be an informed foundation for all interested in a decolonial healing,  breathwork and the cultivation of a loving future and be part of a movement that brings breathwork out of the wellness industry and into accessible health care.

This training is a 2-year hybrid online and in-person training.

For the first year, we will meet twice a week. One session is a 2.5hr class and the other is a 1.5hr Breathwork session.

For the second year, we will meet monthly for 1.5hr supervision sessions.

Who is this training for?

This course is for you if you are passionate about breathwork and its transformative potential in promoting healing and social justice. If you found this page, we need your help to divest from the whiteness of the wellness industry and participate in collectives that are creating powerful alternatives. This course is for those who want to be in systems of loving justice and attend to the wounds of our current modern context. This course is for if you want to actively address systemic oppressions and bring the politics of life into our therapeutic understandings of healing our bodies, minds and spirits.

The First Year

We will be meeting twice a week. The class element is 2.5hrs long and is an engaging content based, participatory session. Students are encourage to show up for those time ready to engage, to talk, to discuss and share ideas. This first year is where all the fundamental content blocks are delivered.

The breathwork element is 1.5hrs long and used for our own processing, a space dedicated to our inner journeys as individuals moving through a process of decolonial healing.

We will also have weekly breathwork sessions for students of the Global Majority on Sundays at 11am UK Time for 1.5hrs.

The Second Year

We will be meeting once a month. This year is a year of active supervision of the training. This is to support your personal practice and the development of your sustainable business system.

This is where you action the learning blocks from the first year and put them into practice.

This is where you will start to conduct the research element of this course. This research will inform you who your people are what are the best ways to attend to your community.

By the end of this year, you will have a written up case-study ready to publish to the breathwork community.

Immersions

It is a requirement to meet in-person as a cohort once during the second year of training for 5 days.

This in-person immersion will be held in the UK in July.

The course fee does not include the immersion fee or travel costs to it. I will generally work to keep immersion fees around £1300.

As well as required immersions, desired immersions will arise. There are immersions between students and teachers to meet when possible. These desired immersions are self-created and self-contained.

The Course Outline: 4 Levels

The course is spiralic in nature, we will consistently return to the modules in each level, and yet dive deeper into the topic.

  • SOIL

    This is a foundational Breathwork course that covers breath functionality, the different types of breathwork and breath limitations. This course also covers an introduction to trauma through a decolonial lens.

  • ROOTS

    This is a level that begins the journey of Breathwork Facilitation. This course covers the elements of breath facilitation and what it means to cultivate a role in healing for communities and clients. We cover the ethical framework, consent, the politics of trauma and develop the response-abilities you have as an individual.

  • CORE

    This is a level that honours the core principles of breathwork facilitation. A decolonial approach asks us to interrogate the role of the medicine person, systems of oppression, systems of injustice, consent, the politics of trauma, consent and relational ethics.

    This will provide the framework of bringing breathwork to communities, to honour the histories of our collective trauma and ways breathwork can attend to the reclamation of self.

    Starting your practice and honing your skills.

  • TREE

    This is a level that deepens the understanding of trauma on a collective level, addressing the ways capitalism, colonialism, institutional oppression and racialised justice effect our communities. Learning the tools to work with conflict and consent. This will be the time where you get to practice and learn together.

    In this level, we will put what we have learned into practice and start working with others in order to develop the skills needed.

    Entering processes of peer learning, feedback and collective accountability, we will activate what it means to be part of the evolution of breathwork.

Our course is designed with a spiralic structure, meaning that rather than moving through topics in a linear fashion, we continuously return to each module as you progress through the levels. This approach allows for a deepening of understanding with each revisit. Like a spiral, you’ll encounter the same foundational concepts at different stages of your learning journey, but each time from a new perspective and with greater depth.

This method reflects the natural rhythms of learning and personal growth, where revisiting and re-engaging with key themes allows you to integrate and embody the knowledge more fully. As you advance, you’ll find that each return to a module reveals new insights, deepens your comprehension, and enhances your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This cyclical process ensures that your learning is not only cumulative but also transformative, as you continuously build upon and refine your understanding, leading to a more profound innerstanding of the topics.

How much time shall I dedicate to this training?

In the first six months of the training, you will be required to join the classes, breathwork sessions and attend to your learning partner sessions. This total will be around 6 hours a week. The reading is optional - and there may be books that are more relevant to your work than on the reading list. (Some students have created a reading groups, caucus groups, other focus groups outside of class to help with learning and accountability - this is up to you).

In the second six months, you will start facilitating 1-to-1 breathwork for your peers online and for those that are ready, offline to your community. This will require some homework and preparation. This is also where we start looking at the communities we want to support, this is the time to start thinking about your breathwork practice as a business. This will inevitably take up time in your thought space and movements.

In the second year, you will be conducting breathwork as research and learning. You may charge for your sessions at this point. We will be meeting once a month for 1.5hrs, but you are expected to be facilitating on a regular basis and continue meeting with a learning partner for peer-to-peer mentorship.

This year will be where you get very clear on who your people are, and start to write up your research. By the end of the year, you will have a case-study on what kind of breathwork, what approach and what you learned works best with a specific group of people of your choice.

This year will also reveal to you who and why you practice. By the end of the course, you will have a website, a business structure, a salary goal and clarity on how you practice. This will also take some time outside of class.

We will also gather for 1 week in the second year. This is a required immersion in the UK in July of your second year.

Course Start Dates:

April 2025

October 2025

April 2026

Key Fundamental Modules

There are five key fundamental modules we explore in each level. Each level goes deeper into each module. These modules are:

Our Co-Conspirators and Guest Teachers

  • Dr. Ela Manga: Breath Science and Decoloniality

    I am an integrative medical doctor committed to healing and bringing heart back into the art of medicine. My medical training was a step towards my true vocation as a facilitator of health and a catalyst for change.

    My healing philosophy is based on the partnership between doctor and patient who I believe are co-creators in the journey of health. It honours the inextricable connection between body, mind, heart and nature. I work with a methodology that supports the body’s self-healing ability and that is underpinned by evidence-based principles of healing.

  • Niv Rajendra: Pranayama and Integrative Health

    Niv Rajendra is a self-mastery health coach and educator. She is a certified Ayurvedic Clinical Practitioner and Pranayama, Meditation and Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher from India. Her knowledge is an integration of ancient holistic and herbal medicine, divine ethics, advanced meditation, metaphysics and ecological intimacy. Her one and only mission is to help you reclaim deeper purpose, prosperity and ease within every aspect of your life.

    In the last decade, she has facilitated therapy in China, Australia, Colombia, the United States and Thailand. She has helped hundreds of thoughts leaders and visionaries to tap into their own intuitive healing capabilities and learn the language of their own inner ecology. Her offerings are high-level, interdisciplinary, trauma informed and culturally sensitive.

  • Felipe Viveros: Decoloniality and Futurity

    Felipe Viveros is a Chilean born multi-media artist, independent researcher and strategist. Felipe’s work focuses on the intersection of design, political organising, storytelling and systems change.

    He helped to co-found Choose Earth, an indigenous led storytelling platform and has served as the European representative of the GNH Centre Bhutan, the board Chair of /The Rules and at the Sacred Head Waters Initiative. Felipe holds an MsC from Schumacher College and is a member of the UN Harmony with Nature initiative.

  • Chris Johnson: Abolitionsim and Healing in Community

    Chris Johnson is the Executive Director of Success Stories: an initiative building a world free of prisons and patriarchy. Sucess Stories sees individual and systemic acts of harm as symptoms of patriarchal beliefs that can be transformed.

    As a transformation coach and growth coordinator, Chris’ insights and personal journey helped develop Success Stories and helped many people find their own feet outside of the values of patriarchy.

a deeper dive

  • Welcome to the transformative journey of Breathwork Foundations. In this course, we will explore the most fundamental aspects of the breath, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of its anatomy, physiology, functionality, and its profound connection to trauma.

    We will explore breath's mechanics, as we delve into the anatomy of the respiratory system. Gain a deep appreciation for the interplay between the lungs, diaphragm, and other key structures, understanding how they work harmoniously to facilitate respiration.

    Recognising the breath's functionality beyond the physical realm, we will explore its powerful impact on our mental and emotional well-being. We will discuss the profound connection between breath and trauma, understanding how trauma can affect our breathing patterns and how conscious breathwork can be a transformative tool for healing and resilience.

    Throughout this level, you will engage in practical exercises and techniques to deepen your understanding of the breath and its impact. From breath awareness and diaphragmatic breathing to specific practices for trauma release, you will develop a toolkit of breathwork practices to integrate into your daily life

  • As you begin your path towards becoming a Breathwork Facilitator, this level dives deep into the art of breath facilitation and explore what it truly means to cultivate a role in healing for communities.

    With a strong focus on ethics and responsibility, this course equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to create an empowering, safe and supportive space for individuals on their own breathwork journeys. We explore the ethical framework of breathwork facilitation, ensuring that you are equipped with the guidelines and principles necessary to uphold the highest standards of integrity and care.

    Understanding the importance of consent and trauma-informed practices, we explore the intricate dynamics of trauma and its impact through breathwork. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the politics of trauma, developing the awareness and sensitivity required to hold space for individuals.

    Throughout this level, we emphasise the development of your response-abilities as an individual and facilitator. You will learn to cultivate a strong presence, honing your active listening skills and abilities to practice loving justice to guide individuals.

  • This level dives deeper into the core principles of breathwork facilitation, embracing a decolonial approach that invites critical examination of the medicine person's role in the modern context, systems of oppression and injustice, consent, the politics of trauma, and relational ethics.

    In this level, we discuss the complex dynamics of breathwork facilitation within the context of marginalised communities. By embracing a decolonial lens, we explore the historical and systemic forces that have shaped collective trauma and perpetuated inequalities. Through introspection and dialogue, we develop an understanding of how breathwork can be a transformative tool for the reclamation of self and the healing of collective wounds.

    Building upon the ethical framework introduced in Roots, we start to understand the nuances of consent and relational ethics. We explore how power dynamics and systemic structures influence the facilitation process, and we learn how to create inclusive and empowering spaces for all individuals, with deep regard of their background or identity.

    Throughout this level, we foster an environment of introspection, dialogue, and deep inquiry. We challenge traditional frameworks and engage in critical discussions to expand our understanding of breathwork facilitation in the context of social justice and embodiment.

  • This level takes us on a broader understanding of historical, institutionalised and personal trauma on a collective level, addressing the profound impacts of capitalism, colonialism, institutional oppression, and racialised injustice on our communities. It provides you with the tools and knowledge necessary to work with conflict and consent within the realm of breathwork facilitation.

    In this level, we examine the interconnectedness of trauma and systemic structures that shape our world. Through critical analysis and introspection, we deepen our understanding of the ways capitalism, colonialism, and institutional oppression affect individuals and communities. We explore the power dynamics at play and learn how to navigate these complexities within the context of breathwork facilitation.

    Addressing conflict and consent becomes a central focus. We learn how to skillfully navigate challenging situations and hold space for individuals and communities with differing perspectives. By honing our communication and conflict resolution skills, we cultivate an inclusive and transformative environment for healing and growth.

FAQs

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for individuals who are passionate about breathwork and its transformative potential in promoting healing and social justice. It is ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding and practice of embodied social justice.

What is unique about this course?

This training provides a unique opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge in a way that attends to the wounds of our modern context and fosters a deep attendance to the injustice practiced in the health and healing industry. Join us if you are ready to embark on a transformative path that integrates breathwork, social justice, and personal growth.

What is the Class format?

The class format typically moves through a sharing of content through a visual and aural presentation, a workshop element to expand on the key ideas shared and open discussion to cover any questions. General format can shift and change but classes tend to be participatory, conversational and engaged. Students are expected to facilitate their participation for the whole time.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements are necessary for this course, as it welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. The only prerequisite is a genuine desire to work towards an imagined future where loving justice is practiced, and systems of care are cultivated and prioritised.

Is this a viable career path for me?

This course provides essential support for individuals seeking to develop healthful careers and career pathways. Through comprehensive training in breathwork and its applications, participants gain the skills and knowledge needed to embark on fulfilling career paths focused on holistic healing and well-being. Whether you aspire to become a breathwork therapist, incorporate breathwork into your existing healing practice, or explore related career opportunities, this course equips you with the tools to cultivate a healthful and rewarding professional journey.

Are Payment Plans Available?

Yes, however all course costs must be covered within the first year. You can pay in full, in 2-payments or monthly.

Is the course online or in-person?

Experience the convenience of online learning combined with the richness of in-person immersions, providing a comprehensive and dynamic educational experience. This hybrid model offers the perfect balance of convenience and engagement, ensuring a comprehensive and dynamic learning experience that caters to diverse learning styles

How do I apply?

To apply for this course, please fill out the provided form. Your submission will allow us to assess your eligibility and ensure that this course aligns with your goals and aspirations. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming you on this transformative learning journey.

I would like more information.

Send an email to inspirebreathwork@gmail.com

 

Tuition Fees

I implement a sliding-scale pricing structure to resist false ideas of equality that are ingrained into capitalism. By offering a range of financial options rather than a fixed price, it is possible for more people to access the course supported by the collective.

Please use the Green Bottle tool to choose the price that feels most intuitively appropriate to you and your circumstances.

 

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£5545.00
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Option 2

£5045.00
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Option 3

£4545.00
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Supremacy Culture and Capitalism depend on our disembodiment. It is a radical act to breathe and remember our bodies.

Train My Community: Renegade Breathwork Training

As part of Inspire Breathwork’s mission to de-centre whiteness and supremacy culture, we are on a mission to train as many people from marginalised communities as possible.

It is hard to welcome marginalised communities into alternative healing when we don’t have practitioners to welcome them and hold them safely with lived experience and knowledge. If you are part of an organisation or community that would like to be trained, then please get in contact.

This initiative will be funded through organisations, grants and donations to allow communities that would never have access to this tool. Ideally, we would like to champion 5-10 members of your community to become professional Breathwork Therapists and provide this service to your people.