ONLINE BREATHWORK FACILITATOR TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

A two months, heart-led journey to become a breathwork facilitator wherever you are in the world.

SCIENCE BASED | TRAUMA INFORMED | ETHICAL & PROFESSIONAL | FREE INTERNSHIP & LIFE-TIME MENTORSHIP

 

NEXT TRAINING

OCTOBER 4th - NOVEMBER 29th 2026

Last early bird available

30min - No obligation - Speak directly with teacher

THE JOURNEY

Join Gianluca and Deborah, founders of Senses and Breathwork Sri Lanka on a transformational path to becoming a breathwork facilitator. This is an intimate, heart-led experience shaped by over 10 years of embodied practice and facilitation.

Though online, this journey is deeply interactive and you won’t walk it alone. We are here with you every step of the way, guiding and supporting you with weekly 1 on 1, group calls and holding space as you grow into your role as a facilitator.

This is one of the most comprehensive and soulful breathwork trainings available, a carefully curated experience designed to take you from curious student to confident, certified space holder.

You’ll receive not only practical knowledge and professional tools, but also the energetic and emotional guidance needed to truly embody this work.

To become a breathwork facilitator is to answer a sacred calling: to guide others through their healing, with compassion, presence, and integrity.
If you feel the pull toward healing, service, and self-discovery, you already carry the seed of what it takes.

Whether you are a therapist expanding your offerings, a yoga teacher deepening your students’ journeys, or a soul drawn to the power of breath:
now is the time to step forward, trust the path, and remember who you came here to be.

BREATH, NOT TRENDS

In a world of branded techniques and trademarked breathwork styles, our training offers something different.

We don’t follow a single method, nor do we present our work under a trendy spiritual name. The breath is the same everywhere. What changes everything is how you hold it, and the skill, sensitivity, and ethics you bring to it. That is what you will learn with us.

We guide you into a deep and holistic understanding of how breath affects body, mind, and spirit. You’ll learn the physiology of breathing, the energetics of breath and the subtle art of presence so you can create sessions that meet people exactly where they are.

Rather than fitting your clients into a fixed method, you will develop the skill and sensitivity to adapt your approach to their unique needs.

While we honour the many schools and lineages that have shaped the breathwork field, our path is one of integration, embodiment, and authenticity with a grounded approach rooted in science, psychology and supported by spirit. 

That is why our graduates teach in 10 different countries, in studios, schools, hospitals, and psychology sessions, using approaches tailored to their specific communities and to the method they feel called sharing the most. 

WHAT YOU WILL MASTER

Modern & Ancient Breathwork Modalities

Master a complete toolkit of breathwork practices, from contemporary methods to time-honoured traditions:

Conscious Connected Breathing — the cornerstone of modern breathwork sessions

Breath Awakening Meditation — for stillness and depth

Holotropic & Transpersonal Breathing — psychedelic-style journeys

Trauma & Inner Child Healing — gentle, attuned approaches

Somatic Breathwork — body-based release journeys

Cold Exposure Breathwork — for ice baths and resilience training

Traditional Pranayama — yoga classical breath disciplines

You will also learn quick, accessible techniques to regulate the nervous system in everyday life, pairing simple breath patterns with body-based exercises clients can use anywhere.

HOW WE TEACH

We do not hand you a trademarked method to copy. The breath we teach, Conscious Connected Breathing, is the same breath taught across the field. We are honest about that. What we teach you is how to hold it: weaving four elements into one experience your clients feel as a whole.

Bodywork, to support safety and somatic release.

Emotional awareness, to hold whatever arises.

Intuitive presence, to lead from the heart.

Sound healing, to integrate the journey.

THERAPEUTIC FOUNDATION

Learn directly from a licensed psychotherapist how breath becomes a clinical tool applied with precision and care to:

Anxiety and chronic stress, Fear and emotional armoring, Trauma and nervous system dysregulation, Reconnection to self and wholeness

You will leave able to hold space for these states with confidence and know your limits as a facilitator (not a therapist).

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Build a working understanding of the respiratory system, the vagus nerve, and the breath–body–brain connection. You will know exactly why breathwork works and be able to explain it to your clients with the confidence of a real practitioner.

LINEAGE & EVOLUTION

Trace breathwork path from ancient yogic and shamanic traditions to todays clinical applications. You will honour where this work came from and understand where it is going.

FACILITATION FRAMEWORKS

Receive field-tested session structures for 1-on-1, couples, and group journeys. Step-by-step guidance you can use from day one, flexible enough to evolve as your unique style develops.

SMALL COHORTS - LIFETIME SUPPORT 

Maximum 12 students per cohort means real attention, real feedback, and a real teacher–student relationship, not a webinar with a chat box.

Join a COMMUNITY OF 100+ Facilitators We've Trained

FACILITATORS TRAINED

DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

PRACTICE SETTINGS

Our graduates do not just finish with a certificate.

They go on to facilitate, in their own studios, in clinics, and alongside therapists across the world

MEET YOUR TEACHERS

DEB & GI - LEAD FACILITATORS

Founders of Senses and Breathwork Sri Lanka, Deborah and Gianluca have been committed to practice, study and share breathwork for the past 8 years with several schools and lineages in many different countries. Every month they hold space for hundreds of people from all over the world who travel to Sri Lanka to experience the healing power of their practice.

Their integrity, ethic and commitment to breathwork makes them exceptional space holders that will prepare you to become a true professional in the field.

They are also certified & experienced yoga teachers, sound therapists and bodywork practitioners. They have crafted their own breathwork session that include elements of body work and sound healing, a unique format that you will fully learn that will make you stand out from the rest when you will start offering your session.

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KATHERINA - LEAD PSYCHOLOGIST

Katherina is a psycho and somatic therapist dedicated to helping individuals cultivate loving, authentic, and compassionate relationships with themselves. She supports clients in recovering from trauma and releasing body-stored emotions.

Drawing from diverse experiences and professional training including but not limited to her background in psychology, Yoga Teacher Trainings, energy and somatic healing, she offers a holistic approach tailored to each persons unique needs. Specializing in somatic therapy, CBT, and trauma-informed practices, Katherina is committed to exploring the depths of her clients experiences, empowering them to find their wild, their truest, most liberated selves.

She developed the psychological chapters of this training making you an exceptional trauma informed breathwork coach and will support you during this transformational journey.

COURSE CURRICULUM

The Senses teaching methodology and its curriculum has been fully written by our teachers.

Here are the main pillars of this course:

 

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 Week 1 - 4

Become a Conscious Breather

  • Benefit & Contraindications
  • History of Breathwork
  • Different Techniques and Schools Explained in Details
  • Difference Between Breathwork & Pranayama
  • The Nervous System, Vagus Nerve & Polyvagal Theory
  • The Brain, Neurotransmitters, Conscious and Unconscious Mind
  • Trauma Healing and Nervous System Regulation with Breathwork
  • Pranayama Techniques, Energizing and Relaxing Breathing Patterns
  • Conscious Connected Breathing for Holotropic & Psychedelic States
  • Conscious Connected Breathing for Somatic Therapy
  • Conscious Connected Breathing for Ancestral & Inner Child Healing
  • Conscious Connected Breathing for Shamanic Healing
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     Week 5 - 8

    Become a Professional Facilitator

    • Bodywork & Touch
    • Sound Healing & Music
    • Your Role as a Facilitator and How to Protect Your Energy
    • The Art of Holding Space
    • How to Facilitate 1:1, Couples, Groups and Online Sessions
    • Provide Assistance During Catharsis and Emotional Releases
    • Session Structures & Scripts
    • Waiver Forms, Liability & Insurance
    • Marketing and Professional Development
    • Final Exams
    • Optional Retreat & Free Internship at Senses

      The entire course structure broken down by weeks, chapters and subchapters is available upon request. We recommend to schedule a call with us so we can guide you through it and answer any questions you might have.

      The call is 100% free, without any obligation to join the course or without receiving any additional marketing email.

      A TRAINING BEYOND THE SCREEN

      WHERE INTIMACY MEETS INTEGRITY

      There are no shortcuts on the path to becoming a breathwork facilitator.
      This work requires commitment, presence and time for study, for practice, and for integration. We believe two months is a spacious and grounded window to begin this transformation. And because traveling abroad for that length of time can be difficult or costly, we’ve designed this training to be fully online yet deeply interactive and personal.

      This is not a self-paced course you move through alone.
      You will be held, supported, and gently held accountable throughout the entire journey.

      We are here with you, from the very first module to your graduation ceremony.

      Each week, you’ll receive carefully structured study material to explore at your own rhythm during the week. Then, every Sunday at 2pm CET, we gather for a live 3-hour call to review what you’ve learned, ask questions, share experiences, and practice together. These live sessions are where community, connection and real learning unfold.

      This is a true 100-hour training, rich with content and embodied experience. Alongside the core material, you’ll receive a curated selection of books and articles to deepen your knowledge well beyond the training itself.

      To additionally support your personal integration and growth:

      • You’ll be invited to book 1 on 1 mentorship calls every Wednesday with your teachers.

      • You’ll be paired with a fellow trainee as a support buddy, a mirror for encouragement, reflection, and shared practice.

      Still wondering if an online training can really be this connected, alive, and supportive?
      We invite you to scroll through the FAQ or simply schedule a free 30-minute call with us.

      We’re here to meet you, answer your questions, and help you feel into whether this path is meant for you.

      MORE THAN A TRAINING WE CARE ABOUT YOUR FUTURE - FREE INTERNSHIP & LIFETIME MENTORSHIP

      Have you asked yourself what happens after you graduate from a teacher training course? In many cases, when a course is over, students have to start looking for a place to share their offering, often wondering how to do it, where to do it. It can be a daunting and confusing time for some people. When you train with us, you have a real studio & community that always have your back.

      We will offer you to join our whatsapp community, a heartfelt and welcoming space with all the facilitators who have trained with us where you can connect with someone who maybe live nearby you and can offer the opportunity for you to assist an in person session and offer guidance. From our side we will offer a life time of continued support via mentorship calls and additionally you will always have the opportunity to come to Sri Lanka for a free internship at Senses to assist us or one of our teacher in any in-person session for as long as you want to, for free, always!

      Our commitment to you.

       

      INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE CAREER

      What you will receive:
      ✓ 100 hours of education ✓ Internship at Senses ✓ Lifetime mentorship & community
      ✓ Worldwide recognized certification ✓ Career launch support post-graduation

       

      EARLY BIRD € 950.00 (last spot available)

      REGULAR PRICE € 1350.00

      Recoup your investment in just 6 group sessions:
      At a typical group rate of €30-50/participant × 15 attendees, you will repay the training in under 2 months of teaching.

      Terms & Conditions: https://sensessrilanka.com/terms-and-conditions

       

       

      STUDENTS TESTIMONIALS

      Here is what some of our former students have to say about the training after successfully completing it.

      Fabian - Germany

      Anica - Germany

      Sonja - South Africa

      Katherina - Austria

      Saloua - Switzerland

      NOT ONLY A CERTIFICATE

      Senses is a fully registered and licensed establishment in Sri Lanka and an accredited school by Yoga Alliance which allows us to certify you to teach anywhere in the world. We are also registered as an organizational member of the International Breathwork Foundation, a non-profit, global organization for everyone interested in Conscious Connected Breathing. Upon completion of this course you will receive a Breathwork Facilitator certificate and can proceed to start offering your sessions anywhere you like in the world.

      We wanted this training to be much more than a certificate. We have meticulously crafted this entire program to make sure that this will be an invaluable transformative experience of healing and self growth for yourself. By going through that process, you will be able to support, assist and help others to heal themselves.

      FAQ

      PRICING & PAYMENT

      BREATHWORK & COURSE CONTENT

      RETREAT & INTERNSHIP

      FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

      PRICING

      IS THE INVESTMENT WORTH IT?

      Considering our experience and the trainings that we have done, we believe to have developed one of the most comprehensive and value-for-money course available at the moment. Here are some numbers for you:

      In Sri Lanka, a group session average 15Euros per participant. At Senses we have an average of 15 participants per session, that means that the entire training course can be repaid after hosting only 6 sessions.

      In Europe, we see group session averaging 30/50 Euros per participant and privates being offered from 150 Euros all the way up to 400 Euros per session. Under two months of teaching and the course is paid off. 

       

       

      I REGISTERED FOR THE TRAINING BUT CANNOT ATTEND? CAN I GET A REFUND.

      Yes, that is possible in two ways, monetary refund or credit.

      For a monetary refund:

      Cancellation within 30 days before start: Refund 70% of total paid fee minus bank fees

      Cancellation within 14 days before start: Refund 50% of total paid fee minus bank fees

      Cancellation after 14 days before start: No refund will be issued

      For a credit: We can credit you 100% of your training at any time. You can join the next training or any training within 12 months.

      BREATHWORK & COURSE CONTENT

      WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM A BREATHWORK TEACHER TRAINING?

      Anyone with a passion for holistic wellness and a desire to help others can benefit from breathwork teacher training. This includes yoga instructors, therapists, healthcare professionals, life coaches, and anyone interested in personal growth and self-healing.

      DO I NEED PRIOR EXPERIENCE TO ENROLL?

      Our training program is designed to accommodate both beginners and those with some experience, providing comprehensive instruction and support throughout the course. You don't need prior experience however, we encourage you to join one of our online session or to schedule a call with us to make sure that you get to know us. Knowing your teachers before the training will always be our first recommendation. 

      I AM NOT SURE ABOUT AN ONLINE TRAINING, WILL I FEEL SUPPORTED DURING THE COURSE?

      This is not a training where you will receive some videos to watch on your own and be done with it. This a highly interactive training in which you will be accountable and we will meet online every Sunday for two months. During the live meetings we will review the previous week, we will practice together, you will be given the material to study for the following week and we will have times for Q&A. We will also be available for you during the week in case you have any question.

      WHAT IF I CANNOT ATTEND THE LIVE CALLS?

      The live calls are mandatory. They will be held on Sundays which is usually a free day for everyone and at a time zone that is ok for people from all over the world (Usually 3pm Central Europe Time however this time may be different at every training based on participants locations). You will be allowed to skip a maximum of two calls that can be recuperated at the end of the training. Overall, no worries, we will make it work.

      IS THIS TRAINING CERTIFIED?

      Yes, upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a certification that acknowledges their expertise as a breathwork facilitator. We support the  International Breathwork Federation upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalisms in the industry.

      WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATION?

      To receive the certification, participants must complete all course modules, attend a specified number of practical sessions, pass assessments and demonstrate proficiency in facilitating breathwork sessions.

      HOW CAN I USE MY CERTIFICATION AFTER COMPLETING THE TRAINING?

      With your certification, you can facilitate breathwork sessions for individuals and groups, integrate breathwork into your existing practice (e.g., yoga, therapy, coaching), and offer workshops and retreats. We will make sure that you’ll have the skills and knowledge to build a successful breathwork practice right away and remember that if you do not feel ready, you can come to Senses for your internship at any time and assist us and other teachers until you are ready to be on your own.

      INTERNSHIP

      IS THE INTERNSHIP MANDATORY?

      No, is optional. The training can be fully completed online and with the live calls, however if Sri Lanka is in your bucket list, then this internship could be the perfect ending for your training and the best start to your Sri Lanka adventure. 

      INTERNSHIP AT SENSES

      Something we wish we had. It can be freightening hosting your first public session. We have been there, we feel you and we keep seeing breathwork, yoga, or sound healing facilitators feeling not ready to teach. We promised to ourselves to never let that happen to one of our trainee and that is why we give you the opportunity to join us at Senses for as long as you need to. There will be 3 Breathwork class a week during the upcoming 24/25 season that you can assist until you will feel fully comfortable to be on your own and when you will be....tell us! We will make sure to give you a slot on the schedule for your first session.