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BREATHWORK INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

A training that provides more than just theory, but real change. 

Our certification gives you an entire set of tools to track client growth, explore boundaries, and approach the root of our ailments.

Trusted by over 6,000
participants worldwide.

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BREATHWORK CERTIFICATION

WHAT SETS OUR TRAINING APART

A system that doesn't just promise growth, but measures it.

Our framework gives participants access to unique tools & protocols rooted in years of practice & research.

Video based educational lectures on history, anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience

Unique breath & regulation assessment for data collection & tracking

Not one but 18 different breathing exercises to learn and study

Internationally accredited and recognized

Custom-built breathing exercises taylored to specific needs

Custom technology to integrate into your existing practice

Pre-built guided audio tracks, playlists, and worksheets

Lifetime access to our online academy

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BREATHWORK INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Self-Paced: Online

INSDE THE TRAINING:

Content Modules:

Breath Exercises:

Language:

Instructor Manual

Duration

Access:

Bonus Modules:

30+

18

English

120 pages

45 hours

Lifetime

5

$649

BREATHWORK CERTIFICATION

Course Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed as a complete, physiology-forward training that goes far beyond teaching breathing techniques alone. Participants move through a structured progression that includes the science of breath and the nervous system, functional breathing assessment, emotional regulation, intervention strategies for stress and addictive loops, and activation methods for performance and resilience. The training also covers facilitation skills, trauma-informed guidance, biofeedback tools, and real-world application so instructors can confidently work with individuals and groups.

 

Rather than relying on generic sessions, the curriculum teaches how to assess, tailor, and deliver breath-based protocols with measurable outcomes, giving practitioners both the scientific foundation and practical frameworks needed to create lasting physiological and behavioral change.

. Regulation is the foundation of the training. Before teaching advanced techniques or leading powerful experiences, we begin by understanding how someone breathes day to day. Through our structured breath assessment, instructors learn how to identify common breathing dysfunctions, measure patterns, and recognize how subtle inefficiencies can drive anxiety, fatigue, and stress. From there, we focus on restoring functional breathing. Participants learn why breathing less — not more — is often the key to improved oxygen delivery, nervous system balance, and mental clarity. We explore principles like the Bohr effect, heart rate variability, and physiological coherence to understand how breath influences circulation, recovery, and emotional stability. This module equips instructors with practical tools to retrain breathing patterns in a way that is safe, measurable, and sustainable. The goal is not stimulation. The goal is stability. When breathing becomes efficient and regulated, everything else becomes easier to build upon.

1. REGULATION: Breath Assessment, Functional Breathing, Anatomy

8 MODULES

. Intervention is about using breath intentionally in moments that matter. In this module, instructors learn how to identify nervous system states and match specific breathing protocols to each state. Instead of applying one technique to every situation, participants learn how to regulate based on physiology. We also examine how breathing patterns shift when someone is triggered. During stress or craving, our breathing creates a chain reaction in the heart, brain, and endocrine system. By recognizing these shifts early, instructors can use targeted breath adjustments to interrupt the pattern before it escalates. This is where breath becomes a tool for breaking cycles. Whether it’s anxiety spirals, emotional reactivity, or addictive urges, intervention teaches how to disrupt automatic responses and restore agency.

2. INTERVENTION: Intervention: How Breathing Shapes Stress, Addiction, and Mental Health

7 MODULES

. Activation focuses on using breath to intentionally increase physiological capacity. While regulation creates stability, activation trains the system to handle stress, improve performance, and expand resilience. In this module, instructors learn how to use controlled breathing protocols to enhance oxygen utilization, increase alertness, and strengthen the body’s adaptive response. We explore how strategic activation can elevate physical performance, support immune function, and help shift individuals out of low-energy or depressive states. Rather than suppressing stress, activation teaches the body to tolerate and recover from it more efficiently. This includes understanding hormesis, carbon dioxide tolerance, and how temporary stress exposure can create long-term strength.

3. ACTIVATION: Breathing for immunity, energy & lung capacity

4 MODULES

. Facilitation is where knowledge becomes leadership. In this module, instructors learn how to guide individuals and groups through breath sessions with clarity, structure, and confidence. We cover session design, pacing, cueing, and how to create an experience that feels intentional rather than improvised. A strong emphasis is placed on trauma-informed principles. Participants learn how to recognize signs of dysregulation, maintain psychological safety, and lead in a way that respects client autonomy. The goal is not to push emotional release, but to create a container where clients feel grounded, supported, and in control of their experience.

4. FACILITATION: Guiding, Stucturing sessions & Trauma-informed practices

5 MODULES

BREATHWORK CERTIFICATION

What Our Graduates Accomplish After Certification

Our certification provides participants with both career and health benefits that most trainings can't offer

Host their own retreats and workshops

Integrate breathwork into existing practices (coaching, therapy, yoga, etc)

Collaborate with gyms, rehabb centers, athletic teams, and corporate wellness programs

Create custom audio tracks, courses, and community memberships

Experience more energy and vitality throughout the day

Break out of chronic cycles of stress and anxiety

Respond to challenges with clarity rather than reactivity

Sleep soundly through the night for the first time in years

Online training

Start anytime & learn at your leisure

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what you'll be certified to do

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Facilitate Breathwork Sessions (group or private) with Skill and Sensitivity

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Guide Cold Exposure Sessions Using Research-backed Methods

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Understand How Breath Affects the Nervous System, Heart, Brain, and Hormones

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Use Biofeedback Tools to Track and Show Clients their Real-time Physiological Changes

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Learn about creating heart coherence

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Understand how to influence brain waves to shift out of irratic states

$649USD

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

$360/MONTH

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program benefits

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40+ videos with lectures, guided exercises, and instruction (LIFETIME ACCESS)

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120 page instructor manual with data, research, and detailed instruction

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Private instructor Whatsapp group with ongoing support

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Playlists, client offerings, liability and business modules

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Global accreditation by IPHM

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Bonus modules in addiction and creating musical breath tracks

$649USD

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE

$360/MONTH

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Our Breath-based app

Help your clients learn how to breathe through urges and understand what's driving their habits and addictions

-Get clients into the habit of breathing during uncomfortable moments

-Track the emotions and sensations driving these moments

-Observe the root causes and track progress

"I was at the end of my road. Depression and addiction had drained the life out of me, and I was ready to give up.

But I made a different choice, and a few days later I discovered breathwork. In a remarkably short time, the depression lifted, the addictions faded, and I began to feel alive again, all because I had learned to control my breath.

Since then, I’ve dedicated my life to creating a training that gives others the same knowledge and power that changed mine.


If you’ve felt the pull to help others heal or simply want to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level, this is where that journey begins.

I hope I can be a part of it."

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Kevin connelly
reconnect founder

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Tara Jean Popovich

Professional Dancer

"The program is remarkable.  This was the launch forward I needed for personal and career growth."

Tara Jean Popovich Reconnect Instructor

Biohacker & Fitness Coach

Alejandra Delmar

"Reconnect's training has truly been the best discovery of my last year." 

Alejandra Delmar Reconnect Instructor

Elite Men's Coach

Elise Micheals

"Kevin's attention to detail and dedication allows you to absorb the practice in a way that actually brings life long results."

Breathwork certification testimonial from Elise Michaeals

Professional Cyclist

Natalia Llaca

"One of the best trainings I've taken."

Natalia Llaca Reconnect instructor

FAQ

What our graduates are saying

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