35 Hour Trauma Aware Breath Coach Training
Online | Self-Paced | Internationally Recognised
You already know breathwork can help people. This training gives you the skills to do it safely and confidently.
Whether you're a yoga teacher, coach, therapist, or wellness practitioner - you've probably seen it: clients who are stuck, anxious, or disconnected from their bodies, and you sense there's more you could offer them.
Breathwork is often the missing piece. It's one of the most accessible, effective tools for nervous system regulation and emotional wellbeing - and yet so many practitioners don't feel equipped to offer it in a way that's safe, trauma-informed, and genuinely useful.
That's exactly why we created this training. We've spent collectively over 20 years in the wellness space and we've seen firsthand the difference breath practices make - for clients, for students, and for ourselves. We wished we'd had something like this earlier in our careers.
What this training is
This 35-hour internationally recognised accredited certification combines two courses that work together seamlessly:
25 Hour Online Breath Coach Training The foundation of the programme. You'll explore over 20 breath techniques drawn from both ancient traditions and modern modalities - learning the physiology and energetics behind each one, when and why to use them, and how to coach others through them effectively. You'll start by experiencing each practice yourself, so that when you teach, you're teaching from genuine understanding.
10 Hour Trauma Aware Facilitation Training This is what sets this training apart from a standard breathwork course. You'll develop a clear, grounded understanding of what trauma is, how it can show up in your clients, and how to hold space in a way that feels safe and supportive - without overstepping your role as a coach or facilitator. You'll also look at how to recognise and support your own nervous system, not just your clients'.
You get instant access to both as soon as you sign up, and you can work through them alongside each other or one after the other - whatever works for you.
Sign Up nowThis is for you if...
✔ You want to add breathwork to your offerings but aren't sure where to start
✔ You want to exclusively offer breathwork - both one-on-one and groups
✔ You understand that trauma-awareness matters - you just need a clear, practical framework for it
✔ You're tired of expensive, time-heavy trainings that don't fit around real life
✔ You want to guide clients through nervous system healing without the fear of getting it wrong
✔ You've been picking up bits of information in different places but want something structured and trustworthy
✔ You want to integrate breathwork without losing your own teaching style or voice
✔ You're looking for a qualification that's useful from day one - not just a certificate to file away
What you'll learn
The breath practices
We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to breathwork. Different clients have different needs, different settings call for different practices, and the best breath technique for one person might not be right for another. That's why we teach you over 20 fundamental techniques - so you have a full toolkit to draw from, whatever situation you find yourself in.
For each practice, you'll learn:
- What it is and where it comes from
- The specific physiological and energetic effects
- When it's most useful - and when it might not be appropriate
- How to guide someone else through it clearly and safely
The practices covered:
Belly Breathing · Diaphragmatic Training · Rock N Roll · 3 Part Breathing · Breath Awareness · 1:1 Breath · Extended Exhales · Extended Inhales · Conscious Breathing · Legs up the Wall · Tense and Release · Coherent Breathing · Nadi Shodhana · Chandra Bhedana · Surya Bhedana · Box Breathing · Breathing Through a Straw · 4-7-8 Breath · Kapalabhati · Lion's Breath · Sighing and Yawning · Movement to Improve Breath · …and more
All of these are taught in the context of breathing dysfunctions - you'll learn how to identify them in your clients and how to choose the most supportive practice accordingly.
Trauma awareness and safe facilitation
The trauma awareness component isn't a bolt-on - it's woven into how we approach the whole training. You'll come away with an essential understanding of:
- What trauma is and how it can manifest in the body and nervous system
- How to create a safe, inclusive environment for your clients and students
- How to recognise when someone might need more specialist support, and how to handle that with care
- How to stay within your scope of practice - so you can show up confidently without overreaching
- Practices to support your own regulation and wellbeing as a practitioner
What our students say...
Francesca Josephine Goodwin
“This has been a really transformational course for me. I have learnt so much about myself in a short space of time and can't wait to continue the journey, on a personal, as well as from a career perspective."
Shriyanka Harrison
"I feel confident to teach others after this course, which is not always an easy thing to come by with teacher trainings. I highly recommend studying under this legendary duo, I'm soooo happy I did!"
Julia Diepenbruck
"I loved the course with Rachel and Lucy. They are knowledgeable, fun, calm and very supportive teachers."
Everything that's included
Core Training
Community and Support
Bonus Business Module
What Our Students Say...
Rachel Easterling
"Doing this breath coach course was a phenomenal experience. Having the flexibility of a self-paced course was crucial for my schedule. Rachel & Lucy created the greatest program, making it feel like you were learning from them live directly, even though it was mainly pre-recorded videos. The flow of the course made everything simple and easy to learn, starting with introducing a breath, explaining it, demonstrating it, practicing it, and then explaining how to teach it. The two weeks of twice-daily practice were incredible. Thank you, Rachel & Lucy!! I feel extremely empowered after this course."
Glen Michael Blair
"This breathwork course was the simplest, most comprehensive course on how to tap into a powerful resource that is already within me - my breath. Throughout the course, I learned how to stop a panic attack in its tracks and calm my nervous system with a breath practice that gave me the space to support myself like never before. Lucy and Rachel are approachable, concise, and digestible while offering deep, connected learnings on breath. It is the missing link across all the healing modalities I have pursued that truly has made the most impact on me. Thank you for this training and this space!"
Sara Elizabeth Shofner
"My experience has been great. This course has been thorough from the start, and even though it is online, I believe it holds its students to an adequate amount of accountability to become certified. The Breath Coach Certification Course gives the proper resources for all types of learners and provides you with continuous resources and knowledge as you progress and after you're done. 100% worth it!"
How It Works
This is a self-paced, self-study course. You start as soon as you sign up and have up to 6 months to complete everything - though the quickest anyone has done it is two weeks, if you want to move through it more intensively.
The course is designed to fit around your life. Lectures and practices are pre-recorded, so you can dip in and out whenever it suits you. There's no waiting for a start date and no pressure to keep up with a group.
To receive your certification, you'll submit two short video demonstrations - one of you coaching a breath practice, one of you explaining the benefits of breathwork, along with a brief quiz. By the time you reach that point, you'll have had plenty of practice and it should feel natural. We guide you through the whole process.
You don't need to wait until you're qualified to start integrating what you've learned. Many students begin using the practices with clients and in their own lives well before they've finished the course.
Meet Your Teachers
Rachel has been teaching yoga and breathwork for over nine years, having trained with some of the world's leading breathwork teachers including Dan Brulé and Stig Severinsen. Early in her career as a Vinyasa and Ashtanga teacher, she began to see how powerfully breath-centred practices could shift her students' physical, mental, and emotional health - and that experience has shaped everything she teaches. She brings deep knowledge, warmth, and a real understanding of what practitioners need to feel confident in their work.
Lucy's relationship with breath began in her teens as a singer, and has developed over the years through yoga, Ayurveda, five element theory from Traditional Chinese Medicine, and more recently, free-diving techniques. She's watched breathwork become an increasingly essential tool in her work as a coach, particularly as she's seen more clients struggling with stress, anxiety, and disconnection from their bodies. She brings a grounded, multi-disciplinary perspective and a genuine commitment to making these practices accessible.
Together, Lucy and Rachel co-founded The Whole Health Project after recognising that the training they wished they'd had simply didn't exist. Between them they bring over 25 years of experience in the wellness space - and a shared belief that good teacher training should be rigorous, practical, and accessible without costing you years of your life or thousands of pounds.
Certification requirements
To receive your 35-hour accredited certificate, you'll need to:
- Complete a minimum of 35 hours of combined study and practice
- Maintain a twice-daily personal breath practice throughout the course
- Keep a daily reflective journal
- Track your practice and coaching hours
- Submit two short video demonstrations at the end of the course
- Complete a brief quiz
The course can be completed in as little as 2 weeks, or you can take up to 6 months.
Ready to bring trauma-aware breathwork into your practice?
This training gives you the knowledge, the tools, and the confidence to guide your clients more deeply - in a way that's safe, grounded, and genuinely effective.
No years of study. No eye-watering price tag. Just practical, well-structured training that fits around your life.
What Our Students Say...
Rachael Haylett
"This has been an eye-opener for me personally. I never knew there were so many simple techniques that can be used to help ourselves (and others!), whether we need a pick-me-up or to calm down."
Ellie Ritchie
"I have learnt the beauty in the simplicity of breath work... This course has taught me that the most stripped back and seemingly simple techniques can have such profound benefits. The fact that you can easily introduce them into your life is amazing"
Kat Maeda
"Lucy and Rachel's breathwork course is amazing. The course will enhance anyone's health through this training and it is an excellent certification to have as a coach for anyone in the holistic or wellness field."
