Train in Conscious Breathing
Holistic Breath Academy is a leading breathwork training school teaching practitioners how to understand the science, philosophy, and practice of conscious breathing.
The best way to understand this work is to experience it.
Explore free guided practices, meditations, and resources designed to help you build a relationship with your breath before stepping into deeper study.
Whether you’re here for personal growth or considering facilitator training, this is a great place to begin.
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Knowing techniques isn’t the same as being a skilled facilitator.
In 10 weeks, you will be able to teach breathwork with structure: clear cueing, pacing, sequencing, and real-time adjustments. You’ll use a trauma-informed, nervous-system-based method as a certified breathwork facilitator.
Partnerships help scale wellness beyond individual practice. We work with organizations committed to long-term, whole-person wellbeing bridging breath, nervous system education, and real-life application.
hear from our student body
Students join us globally, whether training in Los Angeles or learning remotely from anywhere in the world.
Natasha Manohar, London UK
Mo Hiromoto, Los Angeles CA
Diana Tavares, Los Angeles CA
Erin Nikole Gums, Los Angeles CA
Liana Hsu, Hong Kong
Ruby Nichols, Los Angeles CA
Holistic Breath Academy exists to bring context, rigor, and responsibility back to modern breathwork.
Many contemporary breathwork methods were popularized in Western wellness spaces and are often:
decoupled from lineage, historical context, and cultural humility
taught as neutral or universal, despite being shaped by very specific cultural lenses
marketed as “innovative” while borrowing heavily from older, established practices
At HBA, we don’t reject modern breathwork we contextualize it.
Our next training begins september 2026
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Breathwork CERTIFICATION CURRICULUM
Module 1: Introduction to Breathwork
1.1 History and Evolution of Breathwork
Trace the origins of breathwork through ancient Yogic, Taoist, and meditative lineages, and learn how modern techniques emerged from these traditions.
1.2 The Importance of Lineages
Explore why acknowledging lineage keeps this work sacred and authentic. Understand the distinction between transmission, appropriation, and integration.
1.3 Core Principles of Practice
Safety, stability, and gradual awakening — learning how to move through this work consciously, with reverence for both science and spirit.
Module 2: The Foundations of Breath
2.1 Anatomy of Breath
Understand how the lungs, diaphragm, and nervous system function together. Learn how breathing directly influences heart rate variability, vagal tone, and overall health.
2.2 The Science of Breath
Study how breath alters brainwave states, regulates COâ‚‚ and Oâ‚‚, and restores balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
2.3 Life Force: Prana and Chi
Explore the subtle energy behind every breath — how prana moves through the nadis and influences emotional and energetic states.
Module 3: The Energy Body and Awareness
3.1 Awareness Practices
Develop present-moment awareness through direct experience of breath, sensation, and stillness.
3.2 The Energy Body
Learn the subtle anatomy of the human system — chakras, nadis, and meridians — and how imbalances appear physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Module 4: The Five Elements
Explore the connection between the five elements — Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether and the human body.
Understand how these elemental forces express through the breath and how to restore balance through specific breathing practices.
Module 5: Ancient Breath Systems
Explore the original breathing lineages that have influenced today’s holistic practices.
Each tradition offers its own rhythm, focus, and way of communing with life force energy.
Included Systems:
Natural & Zen Breathing – Awareness-based, effortless breathing from Zen and mindfulness traditions.
Pranayama Practices – Yogic methods for channeling and balancing prana through conscious control of the breath.
Kriya Practices – Himalayan practices for purification and awakening through rhythmic, intentional breath.
Taoist and Qi-Based Breathing – Cultivating, circulating, and refining Chi through the body’s energy channels.
Buddhist Breath Awareness – Observing the natural breath to deepen stillness and insight.
Tibetan Fire Practices (Tummo) – Awakening inner vitality and transformation through focused internal heat.
Sufi and Mystical Breathing – Devotional and rhythmic breath practices that open the heart and expand consciousness.
Module 6: Modern Breathwork Methods
Study contemporary practices that merge ancient wisdom with modern psychology and somatics.
Learn the key principles, techniques, and physiological mechanisms behind each.
Included Methods:
Three-Part Breath
Circular Connected Breathwork
Clarity Breathwork
Rebirthing Breathwork
Transformational Breath
Holotropic Breathwork
Module 7: Common Breathwork Experiences
Explore the range of physical, emotional, and energetic responses that may arise: tingling, temperature shifts, tears, or bliss states.
Learn how to self-regulate, integrate, and maintain safety during deep practice.
Module 8: Stages of a Breathwork Session
Understand the full arc of a breathwork journey: preparation, activation, release, integration, and closure.
Learn the purpose of each stage and how it mirrors natural energetic cycles.
Module 9: Music and Sound in Breathwork
Discover how rhythm, tone, and vibration influence the body and mind.
Learn how different frequencies can guide emotion, deepen focus, or awaken specific energy centers.
Module 10: Enhancing the In-Person Experience
Explore how physical space, light, scent, and sensory design support nervous system regulation.
Learn how environment impacts breath depth, emotional openness, and energetic flow.
Module 11: Integration & Embodiment
Turn insights into lived change.
Practice grounding, reflective journaling, gentle somatic release, and creative processing so experiences settle into the body and daily rhythm.
Module 12: Energetic Presence, Boundaries & Support
Stay rooted and receptive while working with subtle energy.
Learn to sense, contain, and release energy appropriately, and use touch and voice with consent-first, trauma-aware care.
Module 13: Emotional Landscapes & Safe Containers
Meet intensity without being overwhelmed.
Understand how release unfolds, how to pace sessions, and how to design environments that center agency, steadiness, and trust.
Module 14: Breath-Led Communication
Let breath shape how you relate.
Build attuned listening, clear language, and empathetic timing so conversations regulate rather than escalate nervous systems.
Module 15: Trauma Literacy & Inner Hygiene
Develop a practical lens on how trauma patterns live in the body and how breath can regulate or surface material.
Pair this with your own inner hygiene: spotting projection, transference, and countertransference, then working them skillfully.
Module 16: Presence, Completion & Continuity
Cultivate effortless awareness as a baseline state.
Close arcs with integration rituals and community reflection, and map simple next steps to live a breath-centered life beyond the course.
This transformative course is facilitated by Bianca Harris, founder of Holistic Breath Academy, with special guest classes led by an incredible lineup of faculty each bringing their own lineage, expertise, and embodied wisdom to enrich your teacher training journey.
MEET THE FACULTY
Breathwork Teacher Training & Certification
We are proud to have coined the term Holistic Breathwork™. In a wellness world filled with fragmented techniques and quick fixes, our approach stands apart. Founded by Bianca Harris, Holistic Breath Academy delivers lineage-rooted, science-informed training designed for real life application.
Holistic Breathwork is not one technique or style. It is a comprehensive method. Our approach integrates nervous system regulation, reverence for ancestral traditions, and current research to teach breath in context. Where many approaches focus narrowly on relaxation, performance, or trauma release, Holistic Breathwork works across the whole person: the physical, emotional, cognitive, energetic, and subtle layers, ensuring that change is safe, integrated, and sustainable.
Become a Certified Breathwork Coach & Facilitator
Accredited Certification — Earn your international certification with HBA, recognized worldwide.
Online Training + In Person Training — A carefully structured curriculum designed for depth, integration, and transformation.
Rooted in Lineage — Study classical Pranayama, Yogic philosophy, and subtle body systems (chakras, nadis, prana vayus).
Modern Applications — Learn accessible, trauma-informed methods for today’s world.
50+ Breathwork Techniques — From ancient practices to contemporary techniques for healing, clarity, and resilience.
Expert Guidance — Led by Bianca Harris, Nike Holistic Breath Coach, and guest faculty across neuroscience, mindfulness, and traditional yogic practices.
Self-Paced Learning — Professional video lessons, live practice calls, and guided breath journeys you can complete from anywhere in the world.
What You’ll Gain
Reduce stress and regulate your nervous system.
Access deeper states of awareness and meditation.
Build emotional resilience, clarity, and confidence.
Learn to guide individuals and groups with safety and authenticity.
Step into your unique voice as a facilitator and leader.
This is more than a certification. It’s a reclamation of breath as a tool for liberation, healing, and transformation.
Enroll today and begin your journey to becoming a certified Holistic Breathwork Academy™ Facilitator.
“I didn’t quite know what to expect before taking this breath work certification course, I had no idea it would completely transform my entire life.”
“I’m so grateful I answered the call to enroll because the knowledge and experience I’ve gained is invaluable.”
Become a Certified Holistic Breathwork Facilitator in 8 weeks. Unlock your unique potential as a healer and master transformational breathing techniques rooted in ancient traditions and modern science. Empower others to reconnect with their bodies, process emotions, and cultivate inner balance through the life-changing power of breath.
FROM OUR FOUNDER
Hi! I'm Bianca Harris, and I'm deeply grateful to share my journey with you. Breath practice has been a profound force in my life, guiding me from a place of pain and uncertainty to one of healing and empowerment. Our breath is a powerful tool for transformation, capable of regulating our emotions, calming our minds, and revitalizing our bodies. By embracing the natural power of conscious breathing, we can manage stress, enhance mental clarity, and promote overall well-being from within.
Breathwork has allowed me to delve deep into my being, addressing stress, trauma, and persistent health issues that once held me back. Through intentional breathing, I have been able to transmute my pain, releasing years of feeling unworthy and disempowered. This practice has brought me a sense of wholeness and connection that I never thought possible.
My introduction to the ancient breath practices of pranayama and the Tibetan breath of yoga was life-changing. These teachings bridged ancient wisdom with modern practice, offering me tools to heal and grow. They have become the foundation of my journey and the inspiration behind the Holistic Breath Academy.
What sets our program apart is its authenticity and the harmonious blend of ancient and modern techniques. We approach breathwork with creativity and artistry, making it accessible and transformative for everyone. My personal journey has ignited a passion in me to help others discover their own paths to healing and empowerment.
I invite you to join me at the Holistic Breath Academy. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Let’s breathe life into our dreams and visions, creating a healthier and more harmonious world.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Bianca Harris Founder, Holistic Breath Academy
Discover the Complete Course Overview, Including Modules and Key Details Here.
Learn. Heal. Lead.
At Holistic Breath Academy, we offer an immersive breathwork certification designed to honor ancient wisdom, center nervous system science, and train real leaders in the art of breath. Our program empowers you to transform lives—including your own—through a practice that is inclusive, embodied, and deeply effective.
Why Choose Holistic Breath Academy?
Comprehensive & Rooted Curriculum
We integrate the physiology and science of breathwork with Vedic, Tantric, and Himalayan traditions—providing a training that is both structured and reverent. Learn foundational and advanced techniques that regulate the nervous system, support emotional healing, and deepen awareness.
Real-World Application
Whether you’re a yoga teacher, coach, or new to this path, our training is built for practical use. You’ll learn how to guide both individuals and groups with clarity, integrity, and adaptability.
BIPOC Leadership & Inclusivity
Founded and led by a woman of color, HBA centers perspectives often missing in wellness spaces. We’re here to change the image of what wellness looks like—with authenticity, community, and respect.
Live + On-Demand Learning
Each week includes a 3–4 hour live Zoom class (Mondays), plus daily guided practice (30 min morning, 30 min evening) led by Bianca. All sessions are recorded and available on our private Teachable platform for one full year.
In-Person Integration
Two in-person sessions in Los Angeles are included. If you’re unable to attend, recordings will be uploaded for full access.
Deep Support + Community
With a 200-page course manual, a growing alumni network, and lifelong mentorship opportunities, you’re not just learning—you’re joining a movement.
Program Details
Schedule: 6-week course starting September 1, 2025
Live Classes: Mondays with Bianca (3–4 hours each)
Practice: Daily guided breathwork (pre-recorded)
In-Person Bonus: 2 live classes in Los Angeles
Access: All materials available for 1 year via our private Teachable classroom
Who Is This Program For?
Yoga instructors, wellness practitioners, and coaches
Artists, creatives, and space-holders seeking deeper presence
Individuals committed to healing, clarity, and personal growth through breath
What You’ll Learn
Foundational & Advanced Techniques
Including coherent breathing, rhythmic patterns, retentions, and breath for energy, clarity, and restoration.
Emotional Healing Through Breath
Learn to guide and self-practice techniques for releasing stored emotion and working with trauma-informed care.
Subtle Body Integration
Explore the breath’s relationship to the energy system, including chakras, nadis, koshas, and bandhas.
Facilitation Skills
Develop confidence in group and one-on-one settings, with training in inclusive, ethical, and embodied leadership.
This is More Than a Certification. This is a Movement.
At HBA, we’re not just teaching breath—we’re teaching people how to reclaim it. How to use it as a tool for truth, healing, and leadership. Join us this fall and be part of a new wave of breath guides redefining what wellness looks and feels like.
FAQ
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Each Monday night, Bianca — course founder and lead teacher — facilitates a 3 to 4-hour live video session that includes a mix of lecture, practical exercises, and visual learning. These sessions are recorded and uploaded to our private Teachable platform following the class.
When guest teachers join the program, they guide the session in a similar format — live, interactive, and grounded in their area of expertise.
If we host in-person classes in Los Angeles, those are also recorded and uploaded for all students to access online.
Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by a 200-page course manual that follows the structure of the training and deepens your understanding of the content.
You’ll also be guided through a daily personal practice:
30 minutes in the morning
30 minutes in the evening
These are pre-recorded and led by Bianca on our platform. The practices evolve each week, so you’re progressively deepening your breathwork and embodiment tools throughout the course.
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Yes, upon completing the course, you will receive a certification. You can also add your certificate to Yoga Alliance to enhance your professional credentials description.
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A: The course fee is $2300 early bird- $2700 Full price. This includes all course materials, live sessions, and access to our learning platform, offering a transformative and enriching experience.
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No, we do not offer refunds. Alternatively, you have the option to transfer your enrollment to another course date if needed.
To maintain the integrity of our program and ensure fairness to all students, all sales are final once enrollment has been confirmed. Refunds will not be issued.
If you are unable to participate in your enrolled course, we offer the option to defer your enrollment to a future cohort at no additional cost. Requests for deferment must be submitted before the course start date and are subject to availability.
Our courses are designed as structured, immersive experiences, and enrollment secures your place in the program.
By enrolling in a Holistic Breath Academy course, you acknowledge and agree to this refund policy.
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Yes, we offer flexible payment plans to make the course accessible. You can choose between a one-time payment or monthly installments.
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No, the course fee covers all required materials and resources. Optional upgrades, such as 1:1 coaching sessions, may be available for an additional fee.
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We offer two scholarships per course to support accessibility for those in need. However, no discounts are available, as we believe the course is a highly valuable investment in your personal and professional growth.
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Our virtual course is structured to take place on Monday nights, running for four hours each session via Zoom. This allows for real-time interaction and learning. Additionally, all course materials are made available through Teachable, where you can access them at any time. This setup ensures that you have both the live engagement with instructors and the flexibility to review course content at your own pace. There are also two live classes in LOS ANGELES where you can interact directly with instructors and other participants (if you are not located in LA these will be posted via Teachable and are additional classes - you will not miss any course content).
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We focus on a variety of transformative breathing techniques primarily based on yogic science and philosophy. This includes Pranayama, which is a traditional practice that involves regulating the breath through specific rhythms and techniques to enhance vital energy. We also explore Tibetan breath yoga, which incorporates ancient Tibetan practices known for balancing the body and mind through powerful breath control. We delve into Himalayan Yog-Vedantic techniques, which integrate wisdom from the Himalayan masters and the holistic teachings of the Vedas. Each of these practices is tailored to not only enhance your respiratory efficiency but also to foster a deeper connection between your mental, physical, and spiritual health. We also include Shamanic breathing which are practices derived from various indigenous and shamanic traditions around the world. It involves using rapid, rhythmic breathing techniques to alter consciousness and facilitate spiritual experiences. This type of breathing is often used in shamanic rituals and healing sessions to access altered states of consciousness, connect with spiritual guides, and promote deep emotional and physical healing.
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Yes, definitely! You can access recordings and download transcripts of all course sessions, so you don't have to worry about missing any live calls. Additionally, you can engage with the community and instructors in our private online group. description
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No prior experience with breathwork is necessary. This course is designed to accommodate beginners as well as those with experience in breathwork or yoga. All levels are welcome!
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To get the most out of this training, we recommend:
• Setting aside dedicated time for study and practice.
• Familiarizing yourself with basic breathwork techniques (if you’re new to them).
• Arriving with an open mind and a willingness to explore.
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Our community is built on integrity, respect, and confidentiality. By joining this program, you commit to creating a safe and supportive space for yourself and others. This means:
• Respecting confidentiality—what is shared in our sessions stays within the group.
• Honoring diverse experiences—we welcome all perspectives with openness and kindness.
• Maintaining professionalism—this is a space for learning and growth, and we expect all participants to engage with integrity.
We are dedicated to fostering a trust-based learning environment, and we ask each member to uphold these values throughout the program.
Investment
early bird $2300
Regular Price $2800
Our Faculty Network
Angela Manual davis
NIKE athlete + speaker
Evelynn Escobar
Founder of Hike Clerb
Yoga educator
Bianca Harris
Founder and Holisitic breath coach
Rodrigo Souza
adaptive and accessible yoga teacher
Ting Ting Guan
Founder of guanjing method
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