Trauma-Informed Breathwork Certification
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Trauma-Informed Breathwork Certification
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WHAT MAKES THE BREATH OF GOLD® BREATHWORK FACILITATOR PROGRAM
The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program is a 4-month breathwork certification that trains you how to master the Art of Facilitation to guide people through transformational breathwork experiences.
You will become a trauma-informed facilitator through our program and learn every style of breathwork and pranayama. We specialize in Circular Connected Breath because of its powerful focus on deep healing.
You’ll also learn about the neuroscience of breathwork, with guest teachers like doctors, therapists, and paramedics who show how breathwork affects the nervous system.
During our 4 months together, you'll work on your own healing, master trauma release techniques through breathwork, and learn how to build a successful breathwork practice.
COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM
COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM
SECTION 1
Personal Attributes and Qualities
- Module 1: Self-Care
- Module 2: Compassion
- Module 3: Being Guided By Your Intuition
SECTION 2
History of Breathwork
- Module 1:The Theories of Breathwork & It's History
- Module 2: Benefits of Breathwork
- Module 3: Breathwork Limitations and Contraindications
- Module 4: Breathwork Principles
SECTION 3
Breathing Mechanics
- Module 1: Anatomy and Physiology of Breathwork
- Module 2: Breath Holds and Conscious Breathing
- Module 3: Analysis of Breathing
SECTION 4
Breathwork Sessions
- Module 1: The Five Elements
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Module 2: Various Pranayama Techniques
- Breathwork vs Pranayama
- Natural Breathing
- Basic Abdominal Breathing
- Thoracic Breathing
- Clavicular Breathing
- Viloma - Interrupted Breathing
- AnulomVilom - Alternate Nostril Breathing
- Sheetali - Cooling Breath
- Ujjayi - Victorious Breath
- Bhramari - Humming Bee Breath
- Bhastrika - Bellows Breath
- Surya Bhedan - Right Nostril Breathing
- Kapalbhati - Frontal Brain Cleansing Breath
- Sama Vritti - Box Breath
- Bahya - External Breath
- Chandra Bhedana - Left Nostril Breath
- Udgeeth - Om Chant
- Plavini - Floating Breath
- Moorchha - Swooning/ Fainting Breath
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Module 3: Types of Modern Breathwork
- Circular Connected Breathwork
- Holotopic Breathwork
- Rebirthing Breathwork
- Wim Hof
- Three Part Breath
- Module 4: Common Breathwork Experiences
- Module 5: Stages of a Breathwork Session
- Module 6: Music During a Breathwork Session
- Module 7: Enhancing The In-Person Breathwork Experience
- Module 8: Integration After Sessions
- Module 9: Energetically Staying With Clients Throughout The Session
- Module 10: Using Touch During Breathwork
- Module 11: Talking Throughout Sessions
- Module 12: Challenging Situations in Breathwork
- Module 13: Creating a Safe and Empowering Class
- Module 14: Going The Extra Mile As a Facilitator
SECTION 5
Coaching & Communication
- Module 1: Active Listening
- Module 2: Body Language
- Module 3: Being Trauma Informed
SECTION 6
The Client-Practitioner Relationship
- Module 1: The Role of The Breathwork Facilitator
- Module 2: Ethics and Professionalism
- Module 3: Projection
- Module 4: Transference and CounterTransference
- Module 5: Presence and Awareness
SECTION 7
The Business of Breathwork
- Module 1: Legal Issues and Having Contracts
- Module 2: Pricing For Your Services
- Module 3: Acquiring Clients
- Module 4: Branding and Marketing for Breathwork
- Module 5: Creating Breathwork Retreats
SECTION 8
Attaining Your Breathwork Facilitator Certificate
- Module 1: Closing and Next Steps
- Module 2: Taking Your Exam
- Module 3: Leading a Group and 1:1 Sessions
- Module 4: How to Get Your Course Certificate
BONUS:
Recorded Breathwork Journeys Library
You will deepen your own spiritual journey by having access to these recorded circular connected breathwork journeys.
You'll also have access to 4 months of live weekly breathwork journeys for your own healing.
Recorded Breathwork Journeys
- Releasing Burn Out Breathwork
- Emotional Intimacy with Family Breathwork
- Your Greater Purpose for Humanity
- Spiritual Discovery Breathwork
- Connecting to Your Ancestors Breathwork
- Deep Spiritual Healing Breathwork
- Self-Trust Breathwork
- Tribal Breathwork
- Releasing Childhood Trauma Breathwork
- Inner Fire Breathwork
- Peace & Intentionality Breathwork
- You Have Everything You Need Breathwork
- Surrender to the Universe Breathwork
- Connect to the Earth Breathwork
- Spaciousness to Manifest Breathwork
- Creating Space to Manifest Your Dream Life
- Deepening Trust and Abundance Breathwork
- Set Yourself Free Breathwork
- Time to Take Action Breathwork
- Celebrating Breakthroughs Breathwork
- Relaxing into Spiritual Wisdom Breathwork
- Breathe in Gratitude Breathwork
- Transforming Who You Are in Relationship
- Self-Acceptance & Spaciousness Breathwork
- Spiritual Frequency Upgrade Breathwork
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Breathwork Certification
Now is the time for you to do this for YOU
Join Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program students from all around the world that are making an impact in the world.
Apply Now for the Breathwork Certification
Now is the time for you
to do this for YOU
Join Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program students from all around the world that are making an impact in the world.
BECOME A CERTIFIED TRAUMA-INFORMEd
BREATHWORK FACILITATOR
The #1 most holistic breathwork certification in the industry
You will learn every style of breathwork so that you can meet your clients where they are at to support them with their specific goals. We’re most known for having an emphasis on teaching the neuroscience of breathwork and trauma so that you can understand how breathwork affects our brain and how it can be different for someone with past trauma. You will go deep into your own healing journey with breathwork in this program while learning how to be a safe space for others.
THIS IS FOR YOu
The training that honors your individuality and goals
We have a variety of people that are drawn to The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program. Many are therapists, life coaches, business coaches, respiratory therapists, health coaches, personal trainers that are wanting to add breathwork to their toolkit to support their clients in achieving better results.
Our breathwork certification program also attracts people that are wanting to make a career shift that allows them to make a bigger impact and income.
The tools that you’ll learn throughout this program have supported our clients in helping their kids to gain confidence and better attention span, help their family members to have more clarity, help their clients process emotions, and have helped themselves to discover more aspects of themselves.
BECOME A CERTIFIED TRAUMA-INFORMEd
BREATHWORK FACILITATOR
The #1 most holistic breathwork certification in the industry
You will learn every style of breathwork so that you can meet your clients where they are at to support them with their specific goals. We’re most known for having an emphasis on teaching the neuroscience of breathwork and trauma so that you can understand how breathwork affects our brain and how it can be different for someone with past trauma. You will go deep into your own healing journey with breathwork in this program while learning how to be a safe space for others.
THIS IS FOR YOu
The training that honors your individuality and goals
We have a variety of people that are drawn to The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program. Many are therapists, life coaches, business coaches, respiratory therapists, health coaches, personal trainers that are wanting to add breathwork to their toolkit to support their clients in achieving better results.
Our breathwork certification program also attracts people that are wanting to make a career shift that allows them to make a bigger impact and income.
The tools that you’ll learn throughout this program have supported our clients in helping their kids to gain confidence and better attention span, help their family members to have more clarity, help their clients process emotions, and have helped themselves to discover more aspects of themselves.
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS BREATHWORK CERTIFICATION?
Watch this short video to learn more about our trauma-informed breathwork certification and how it’s unique. This is a world-renowned training program that has been created by experts all over the world including a doctor, therapist, neuroscience expert, paramedic, lawyer, and more.
You’ll learn the neuroscience of breathwork and trauma, how to guide every style of breathwork, and more!
Let’s see if this is the program for you.
WANT TO LEARN MORE
ABOUT THIS BREATHWORK CERTIFICATION?
Watch this short video to learn more about our trauma-informed breathwork certification and how it’s unique. This is a world-renowned training program that has been created by experts all over the world including a doctor, therapist, neuroscience expert, paramedic, lawyer, and more.
You’ll learn the neuroscience of breathwork and trauma, how to guide every style of breathwork, and more!
Let’s see if this is the program for you.
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CREATED BY EXPERTS FOR THE EXPERTS
Featuring modules from a medical doctor, trauma-informed therapist, and lawyer.
Dr. Drew Sutton
Medical Doctor
Anatomy & Science of Breathwork modules
scripted by medical doctor.
Melissa Lapides
Therapist & Founder of SafeSpace
Trauma-Informed module to safely hold space
for your clients.
Pete Beaman
Neuroscience Expert
This is the first ever breathwork facilitator program that has featured a neuroscientist to go deeper into understanding the effects on the brain and the various brain wave lengths that can be produced.
Daniel Patrick
Breathwork Sports Performance Coach
Understanding hypoxic training and optimizing your breathing for sports performance.
Marj Murray
Managing Director of Breathwork Africa
Learning how to facilitate breathwork for kids to support their focus, confidence, and to regulate their emotions in a safe and fun way.
Kelsey Kirkpatrick
Paramedic
A deeper dive into understanding the
contraindications of breathwork and prioritizing
safety within breathwork experiences
Natalie Puglisi
Lawyer for Entrepreneurs
Legal things you need to know to protect your breathwork practice.
WHAT MAKES THE PROGRAM UNIQUE
Lifetime Access to Live Classes
We value continuing education and we know that learning continues even after graduating the program. After starting your own breathwork business, you will continue to learn throughout the process of teaching. You can always come back and attend LIVE training calls, reference past material, and have access to new material constantly added to the program.
Teaches The Neuroscience of Breathwork
Not only will you learn how to guide others in breathwork, you will understand the science behind the guidance. Knowing how to access certain brain states with different individuals allows you to teach in a more trauma-informed way.
A Holistic Approach to Many Types of Breathwork
There are many different methods of breathwork, which all alter an individuals emotions and consciousness in different ways. Understanding which types of breathwork are best for different individuals at different times allows you to be a more informed and expert instructor.
Teaches Business Strategies for Starting a Breathwork Business
Not only will you learn how to guide others in breathwork, you will understand the science behind the guidance. Knowing how to access certain brain states with different individuals allows you to teach in a more trauma-informed way.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Adrienne Rivera is a pioneering leader in the world of breathwork, fusing intuition and psychology to craft truly transformative experiences. With over a decade of experience facilitating life-altering journeys, Adrienne has guided thousands through breathwork sessions often described as "life-changing" and "equivalent to nine years of therapy in one session."
Certified with a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training (E-RYT 200), Adrienne’s breathwork certification is accredited through Yoga Alliance. Her extensive background as a fitness coach, combined with her certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM CPT), has also earned the Breath of Gold™ Breathwork Facilitator Program official accreditation for Continuing Education (CEU) by NASM.
Adrienne holds a double major from Virginia Tech in Psychology and also in Professional & Technical Writing. Adrienne’s credentials span a wide array of disciplines, including five advanced trainings specifically in breathwork and pranayama, solidifying her reputation as a master facilitator in breathwork, energy healing, and nervous system regulation.
Through the Breath of Gold™ breathwork training, Adrienne blends her expertise with insights from guest experts—ranging from doctors and neuroscientists to trauma therapists—ensuring her students receive world-class, holistic training.
Her breathwork events, global retreats, and teachings are celebrated for their depth, helping clients release limiting beliefs and gain profound clarity. As a TEDx speaker on breathwork, best-selling author, and internationally recognized facilitator, Adrienne continues to inspire individuals worldwide to reconnect with their breath and tap into their highest potential.
For a closer look into her teachings, you can explore Adrienne’s TEDx talk called, “Our Breath: The Key to Innovation.”
ACCREDITATIONS
The Yoga Alliance, NASM, AFAA, FHT, and IPHM proudly recognize Breath of Gold® as an accredited continuing education provider.
Breathwork School:
Breath of Gold®
Breath of Gold® is recognized as a continuing education provider by the Yoga Alliance.
Breathwork Trainer: Adrienne Rivera
The trainer of this program, Adrienne Rivera, is recognized as an E-RYT 200 by the Yoga Alliance.
Breathwork School:
Breath of Gold®
Breath of Gold® is recognized by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America as an Approved Continuing Education Provider.
Breathwork School:
Breath of Gold®
Breath of Gold® is recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as an Approved Continuing Education Provider.
Federation of Holistic Therapists
We are an internationally accredited certification provider. FHT, based in the UK, recognizes training programs for their exceptional standards in therapy education and practices.
International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
The largest leading independent professional accreditation board worldwide, specialising in certifying alternative therapists, practitioners, healers, and training providers who practice holistic and alternative therapies.
TESTIMONIALS
“I was drawn to The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program after trying one of Adrienne’s sessions.
What I love most about the program is how thorough the education is, both from a medical and legal perspective.
People have been LOVING my breathwork sessions and it’s been so rewarding to see it change people’s lives. Adrienne has so much energy and enthusiasm and it is fun to learn from her and the experts that she’s brought in. This is definitely a breathwork certification that I highly recommend and I have!”
- Emily Golden
Adrienne is such an engaged guide throughout The Breath of Gold® Facilitator Certification Program. She cares deeply about breathwork and the people participating.
I have gained so much from both the Breath of Gold® breathwork experiences that I’ve participated in and the facilitator program.
This program is so valuable because of Adrienne’s devotion to depth of understanding and guiding breathwork. If you are looking to get breathwork certified, I believe that this is the most holistic program out there!
- Holly Callaghan
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes this breathwork facilitator training different from others?
We’ve looked at multiple breathwork certifications, and we've found several missing components that we find essential.
The first is understanding the science behind what’s happening during breathwork. We’ve hired a doctor to do the breathwork modules so you can have the best possible knowledge of what you’re teaching. We’ve made the science component of ours really applicable to facilitating breathwork so that you know exactly what you need to know to lead breathwork.
We are also the first ever breathwork facilitator program to include the neuroscience of breathwork so that you learn the effects of breathwork on the brain and how it shifts the brain into different brain wave lengths.
We’ve also hired a therapist to teach about how to be a trauma-informed practitioner. This is very important for coaches, healers, and in breathwork.
Most breathwork certifications out there don’t teach out to get clients. We go deep into the business of breathwork so that you can make this your business and career if you’d like it to be.
You will also learn nearly every single style of breathwork so that you can lead multiple types of breathwork or pranayama classes if you choose.
What is the main breathwork technique taught in this course?
The main breathwork style that we focus on is "Circular Connected Breath." This is where you lie down on your back, breathing in and out through your mouth for 45-60 minutes.
In this course, you'll also learn every style pranayama and all styles of modern breathwork so that you have a variety of breathwork techniques to incorporate into your life and support your clients.
When you do your breathwork test-outs, you can choose to guide circular connected breath, three-part breath, or whichever style of breathwork you would like to specialize in.
What makes this breathwork facilitator training different from others?
We’ve looked at multiple breathwork certifications, and we've found several missing components that we find essential.
Is this breathwork facilitator program all done online?
Yes, every aspect of this program is all done online, so you can join this from anywhere in the world. All of the modules are self-paced except for the optional 16 live bonus sessions, guest speaker calls, student test-out sessions, and weekly breathwork sessions. It is not mandatory that you join live, but it is highly recommended and encouraged.
Additionally, we offer in-person breathwork retreats for those of you looking for hands-on experience guiding breathwork at retreats, email adrienne@adriennerivera.com to inquire about when the next retreat will be.
The test-outs are done online, and all of the modules will be able to be accessed immediately once you purchase it, and you will be able to access the training materials for life.
How soon can I receive my completion certificate?
This breathwork certification is recommended to be done in 4 months. You can take longer if you need to, you will have lifetime access to the course.
Most people go through the training in about 8-16 weeks. After you complete all of the modules, there is a 50-question exam, a group breathwork test, and a one-on-one breathwork session that you must lead before you get your digital certificate emailed to you. It will have your name on it. You may print it out if you'd like once you receive it.
Can I afford this breathwork certification?
The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program is an investment in your education & career and we offer a variety of extended payment plans to meet you where you're at.
We will go over the specifics of the pricing on your application call. The pricing can vary based on different promotions that we may have running.
And we also do have a scholarship program for students that live in countries such as Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, and Malaysia.
We teach you the business and marketing of breathwork so that you can make back the investment of the training with just 1-3 clients. At Breath of Gold™, you will learn all that you need to learn EVERY style of breathwork as well as how to grow your breathwork business.
What are the prerequisites for the training?
This training provides everything you need to become a confident Breathwork Facilitator and safely lead one-on-one clients, couples, and groups. You must be 18 years old or older and have done some kind inner work before embarking this training. We also recommend familiarizing yourself with circular connected breath through Breath of Gold® beforehand, although it's not required. You will have many opportunities to do breathwork and inner work throughout the training.
If you’d like to attend one of our breathwork sessions live online click here to register.
Is this an accredited certification?
Yes, this is an accredited continuing education course. We are proud to say that The Breath of Gold® Facilitator Program is approved by The Yoga Alliance as an accredited continuing education program.
You will be able to log 84 credit hours with The Yoga Alliance upon completion of The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program.
It is also accredited by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). You will be able to log 15 CEU's with AFAA and 1.9 CEU's with NASM upon completion of The Breath of Gold™ Breathwork Facilitator Program.
How many hours are in this program?
Total Hours in The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program:
- 14 hours of pre-recorded modules.
- 24 hours live zoom training over the span of 16 weeks.
- 24 hours of doing your own breathwork practice (recommended done live via Adrienne's Sunday Breathwork Classes which you'll get access to)
- 3 hours for your test-out sessions (leading a 1:1 session & a group session) to get your certification
- 25+ hours of breathwork journeys included in the training for lifetime access to continue mastering your craft of guiding breathwork. These do not have to be done before graduation—they are intended to be there to support you on embodying your breathwork journey once you become an instructor.
In total—that adds up to 90 hours total of training.
Note: If students have questions, we will add bonus trainings. As we have bonus trainings, and additional guest teachers--there will be additional trainings added to The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program.
Are all the sessions prerecorded or does the program include live sessions?
Pre-Recorded Sessions
- The majority are pre-recorded.
- There are 14 hours of pre-recorded videos in the training. The videos are professionally recorded and high quality. The videos also include transcripts below for those with different learning styles who love to read along with it.
Live Zoom Sessions
- We also have optional weekly 90 min live sessions on Zoom. They alternate from being hosted on Thursday’s from 5-6:30pm PDT and Friday’s from 10-11:30am PDT.
- The goal is that if you desire to come to the live sessions, you can attend at least 2 sessions a month. We have people all over the world in our training which is why we have morning sessions and evening sessions.
- We frequently have guest speakers and Q&A calls to support you in learning the material. If you cannot make it live, you can watch the recordings in the online portal when it's convenient for you.
This breathwork certification includes 16 weeks of our Sunday Breathwork classes from 5:30 - 7 pm Pacific Time hosted on Zoom.
Accountability Buddies
- We set you up with an accountability buddy to go through the program together so that you can stay on track with the intention of graduating in 4-months. We recommend that buddies work together to go through the online modules for the first 2 months, reflecting on what they are learning so that they absorb the material.
- We recommend that in the second 2 months, they alternate guiding each other in online breathwork sessions every other week so build confidence in their teaching abilities before the test-out.
- Often, buddies become lifelong friends and continue swapping breathwork sessions even after graduating this breathwork certification!
What if I have questions after the training is over?
At Breath of Gold®, we value continuing education and we know that questions may come up after you complete this breathwork certification.
When you join this breathwork certification, you have lifelong access to the training module, community, and live calls to continue learning.
Imagine if after graduating from college, you could just attend any class for free to continue learning! That’s basically what this is.
There is so much value and support for you to ask questions and get feedback on your breathwork facilitation abilities. This is a community that you can stay connected with for life!
What is the refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of this course, we have a no refund policy and a no cancellation policy for this course. Thank you in advance for understanding. If you find that you get busy during the process of this facilitator program, you can always continue the modules later at your own pace.
TESTIMONIALS
“I was drawn to The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program after trying one of Adrienne’s sessions.
What I love most about the program is how thorough the education is, both from a medical and legal perspective.
People have been LOVING my breathwork sessions and it’s been so rewarding to see it change people’s lives. Adrienne has so much energy and enthusiasm and it is fun to learn from her and the experts that she’s brought in. This is definitely a breathwork certification that I highly recommend and I have!”
- Emily Golden
Adrienne is such an engaged guide throughout The Breath of Gold® Facilitator Certification Program. She cares deeply about breathwork and the people participating.
I have gained so much from both the Breath of Gold® breathwork experiences that I’ve participated in and the facilitator program.
This program is so valuable because of Adrienne’s devotion to depth of understanding and guiding breathwork. If you are looking to get breathwork certified, I believe that this is the most holistic program out there!
- Holly Callaghan
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes this breathwork facilitator training different from others?
We’ve looked at multiple breathwork certifications, and we've found several missing components that we find essential.
The first is understanding the science behind what’s happening during breathwork. We’ve hired a doctor to do the breathwork modules so you can have the best possible knowledge of what you’re teaching. We’ve made the science component of ours really applicable to facilitating breathwork so that you know exactly what you need to know to lead breathwork.
We are also the first ever breathwork facilitator program to include the neuroscience of breathwork so that you learn the effects of breathwork on the brain and how it shifts the brain into different brain wave lengths.
We’ve also hired a therapist to teach about how to be a trauma-informed practitioner. This is very important for coaches, healers, and in breathwork.
Most breathwork certifications out there don’t teach out to get clients. We go deep into the business of breathwork so that you can make this your business and career if you’d like it to be.
You will also learn nearly every single style of breathwork so that you can lead multiple types of breathwork or pranayama classes if you choose.
What is the main breathwork technique taught in this course?
The main breathwork style that we focus on is "Circular Connected Breath." This is where you lie down on your back, breathing in and out through your mouth for 45-60 minutes.
In this course, you'll also learn every style pranayama and all styles of modern breathwork so that you have a variety of breathwork techniques to incorporate into your life and support your clients.
When you do your breathwork test-outs, you can choose to guide circular connected breath, three-part breath, or whichever style of breathwork you would like to specialize in.
What makes this breathwork facilitator training different from others?
We’ve looked at multiple breathwork certifications, and we've found several missing components that we find essential.
Is this breathwork facilitator program all done online?
Yes, every aspect of this program is all done online, so you can join this from anywhere in the world. All of the modules are self-paced except for the optional 16 live bonus sessions, guest speaker calls, student test-out sessions, and weekly breathwork sessions. It is not mandatory that you join live, but it is highly recommended and encouraged.
Additionally, we offer in-person breathwork retreats for those of you looking for hands-on experience guiding breathwork at retreats, email adrienne@adriennerivera.com to inquire about when the next retreat will be.
The test-outs are done online, and all of the modules will be able to be accessed immediately once you purchase it, and you will be able to access the training materials for life.
How soon can I receive my completion certificate?
This breathwork certification is recommended to be done in 4 months. You can take longer if you need to, you will have lifetime access to the course.
Most people go through the training in about 8-16 weeks. After you complete all of the modules, there is a 50-question exam, a group breathwork test, and a one-on-one breathwork session that you must lead before you get your digital certificate emailed to you. It will have your name on it. You may print it out if you'd like once you receive it.
Can I afford this breathwork certification?
The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program is an investment in your education & career and we offer a variety of extended payment plans to meet you where you're at.
We will go over the specifics of the pricing on your application call. The pricing can vary based on different promotions that we may have running.
And we also do have a scholarship program for students that live in countries such as Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, and Malaysia.
We teach you the business and marketing of breathwork so that you can make back the investment of the training with just 1-3 clients. At Breath of Gold™, you will learn all that you need to learn EVERY style of breathwork as well as how to grow your breathwork business.
What are the prerequisites for the training?
This training provides everything you need to become a confident Breathwork Facilitator and safely lead one-on-one clients, couples, and groups. You must be 18 years old or older and have done some kind inner work before embarking this training. We also recommend familiarizing yourself with circular connected breath through Breath of Gold® beforehand, although it's not required. You will have many opportunities to do breathwork and inner work throughout the training.
If you’d like to attend one of our breathwork sessions live online click here to register.
Is this an accredited certification?
Yes, this is an accredited continuing education course. We are proud to say that The Breath of Gold® Facilitator Program is approved by The Yoga Alliance as an accredited continuing education program.
You will be able to log 84 credit hours with The Yoga Alliance upon completion of The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program.
It is also accredited by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). You will be able to log 15 CEU's with AFAA and 1.9 CEU's with NASM upon completion of The Breath of Gold™ Breathwork Facilitator Program.
How many hours are in this program?
Total Hours in The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program:
- 14 hours of pre-recorded modules.
- 24 hours live zoom training over the span of 16 weeks.
- 24 hours of doing your own breathwork practice (recommended done live via Adrienne's Sunday Breathwork Classes which you'll get access to)
- 3 hours for your test-out sessions (leading a 1:1 session & a group session) to get your certification
- 25+ hours of breathwork journeys included in the training for lifetime access to continue mastering your craft of guiding breathwork. These do not have to be done before graduation—they are intended to be there to support you on embodying your breathwork journey once you become an instructor.
In total—that adds up to 90 hours total of training.
Note: If students have questions, we will add bonus trainings. As we have bonus trainings, and additional guest teachers--there will be additional trainings added to The Breath of Gold® Breathwork Facilitator Program.
Are all the sessions prerecorded or does the program include live sessions?
Pre-Recorded Sessions
- The majority are pre-recorded.
- There are 14 hours of pre-recorded videos in the training. The videos are professionally recorded and high quality. The videos also include transcripts below for those with different learning styles who love to read along with it.
Live Zoom Sessions
- We also have optional weekly 90 min live sessions on Zoom. They alternate from being hosted on Thursday’s from 5-6:30pm PDT and Friday’s from 10-11:30am PDT.
- The goal is that if you desire to come to the live sessions, you can attend at least 2 sessions a month. We have people all over the world in our training which is why we have morning sessions and evening sessions.
- We frequently have guest speakers and Q&A calls to support you in learning the material. If you cannot make it live, you can watch the recordings in the online portal when it's convenient for you.
This breathwork certification includes 16 weeks of our Sunday Breathwork classes from 5:30 - 7 pm Pacific Time hosted on Zoom.
Accountability Buddies
- We set you up with an accountability buddy to go through the program together so that you can stay on track with the intention of graduating in 4-months. We recommend that buddies work together to go through the online modules for the first 2 months, reflecting on what they are learning so that they absorb the material.
- We recommend that in the second 2 months, they alternate guiding each other in online breathwork sessions every other week so build confidence in their teaching abilities before the test-out.
- Often, buddies become lifelong friends and continue swapping breathwork sessions even after graduating this breathwork certification!
What if I have questions after the training is over?
At Breath of Gold®, we value continuing education and we know that questions may come up after you complete this breathwork certification.
When you join this breathwork certification, you have lifelong access to the training module, community, and live calls to continue learning.
Imagine if after graduating from college, you could just attend any class for free to continue learning! That’s basically what this is.
There is so much value and support for you to ask questions and get feedback on your breathwork facilitation abilities. This is a community that you can stay connected with for life!
What is the refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of this course, we have a no refund policy and a no cancellation policy for this course. Thank you in advance for understanding. If you find that you get busy during the process of this facilitator program, you can always continue the modules later at your own pace.
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