Breathless Breathwork Instructor Training

Are you ready to transform lives as a breathwork practitioner?

“Breathless Expeditions cutting-edge Breathwork Facilitator Training is Australia’s leading program in Breathwork Practitioner training. The #1 goal of this popular 3-phase program is to offer you expertise in the art of breathing, scientific insights and elite-performance practices.”

The pressure of modern life in the 21st century can consist of highly stressful environments, anxiety, depression and a lack of sleep.

Bodies, minds and nervous systems are out of balance, impacting people’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.  

Yet we all hold the magic key to changing this – breath awareness.

Our breath is the first to respond to any changes in our emotional or physical state. With breathwork mastery, we all have the ability to find balance and navigate the world with conscious connected breathing. 

Becoming a breathwork practitioner can be one of your life's most rewarding personal journeys or professional experiences. As we take a deep dive during our time together in the mountains in New South Wales or Victoria, you'll discover how breathwork training can help, heal and transform individuals.

You will continue to thrive with your tribe and the Breathless family beyond graduation with ongoing support for professional development and lifetime access to the academy portal. The community and connection that awaits will be instrumental in your personal and professional growth.

At Breathless Expeditions, we offer Australia's most comprehensive and integrative breathwork facilitator training. You’ll graduate being able to confidently and competently facilitate breathwork classes, workshops or retreats and hold space as a group facilitator. It is a professional journey that guarantees a world of opportunity when you become a breathwork group facilitator.

PHASE 1: BREATHWORK E-LEARNING (20 HOURS – START ANYTIME)

The first phase consists of over 20 hours of Breathwork e-Learning Material, where you’ll take a deep dive into the science, data and theory, and develop a personal practice with your breath. Through our user-friendly online learning platform, you’ll discover the tools, techniques and revolutionary methods that contribute to breathwork a skilled expert in breathwork.

This is the essential Basecamp phase of the training where we equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge underpinning the Face to Face Immersive Instructor Training of Phase 2.

PHASE 2: IMMERSIVE BREATHWORK PRACTITIONER TRAINING (4 DAYS) 

The second phase is an all-inclusive 4-day immersive training retreat where you’ll learn and experience the transformative power of your breath.

The beautiful Snowy Mountains provides the most luscious scenery out in nature and is the perfect place for really getting to know yourself and your breath.

You’ll step into your role as a Breathwork Instructor as you learn and practise a wide range of breathing techniques, methods and tools and experience your own breakthroughs. You’ll also meet and bond with your tribe for life; people from all different walks of life who are as passionate about breathing well and living well as you are.

At Breathless Expeditions, our philosophy rests on the idea that you can only guide people as far and as deep as you have explored yourself, which is why we take you on a journey of discovery with your own breath, followed by creating your own instructor style. 

From cold water immersion in frozen lakes, pre-dinner sauna sessions and discussions around the fireplace, to altitude training and even a breath-hold session underwater, prepare to be blown away by the power of your breath amidst like-minded people in the most stunning of settings.

PHASE 3: INTEGRATION & FOLLOW UP PROGRAM (4 WEEKS)

The final phase consists of a 28 day follow up program. The purpose of this program is to offer you the full support, guidance, and mentoring you’ll need to integrate your experiences of Phase 2 and propel your breathwork teaching skills and abilities out into the world. 

Over the period of 4 weeks, you’ll meet weekly with your tribe to practise your skills, discuss research findings and share your experiences. You’ll continue to breathe together and grow together! 

You’ll also participate in group mentoring and 1:1 coaching sessions with Master Instructors to ensure you stay on the right path to success.

OUR MISSION FOR OUR BREATHWORK FACILITATOR TRAINING

At Breathless Expeditions, we are on a mission to help as many people as possible breathe better.

In order to do this, we have created our very own Breathwork Academy. By training highly motivated, forward thinking individuals to become exceptional breathwork instructors, we can share the Breathless experience with the greater good in a way that is powerful, progressive and personal.

We also donate 10% of all our profits towards the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef and the Amazon Rainforest. This means that you’re helping support two of nature’s greatest oxygen providers and protecting these wonders for future generations as well as equipping yourself to do transformational work in others’ lives.

THE 5 BIGGEST BENEFITS OF BECOMING A BREATHLESS INSTRUCTOR

1: PROVEN METHODS

Breathwork is simple, accessible and profound. We teach you about the proven scientific principles that you can easily share with others. You’ll learn to work with techniques and apply principles that will impact people’s lives significantly. Click here if you would like to see founder, Johannes Egberts, in action practicing these methods.

2: CATCHING THE NEXT BIG WAVE

Do you remember when Mindfulness and Meditation became the hottest topic in today’s society? Breathwork is here to stay and it’s impacting an extensive range of people from all different ages, backgrounds and walks of life.

3: CREATING LASTING CHANGES

Breathwork holds the keys to improved sleep, combatting stress and anxiety, greater immunity, enhanced athletic and mental performance, and even weight loss. And that’s just the beginning.

4: GIVING YOUR INCOME A BOOST

Regardless of which field you work in, whether you work in health, science, education or somewhere in between, becoming a Breathwork Practitioner gives you an extra skill that you can easily monetize.

5: GETTING MORE THAN YOU GIVE

Breathwork is a gift that keeps giving. By teaching others from a place of your own authentic experiences, you have the opportunity to help yourself and others and create meaningful connections that can last a lifetime.

TO SUMMARISE - WHAT IS INCLUDED IN OUR BREATHWORK FACILITATOR TRAINING?

• 4 day all-inclusive breathwork training retreat

• 100 hours of Breathwork practice

• 20 Hours of pre-recorded learning materials

• 28 Day breathwork integration & follow up program

• Access to the Inspiration Program for mentoring, business planning and coaching workshops

• Professional support + guidance & 21 Day Master Your Breath Program

• Lifetime access to the Breathless Academy eLearning platform

Once you go through this breathwork facilitator training program, you can expect to be teaching, living breathing and working as a Breathwork Instructor soon after receiving your international certification from Breathless Expeditions.

Meet Johannes: Your Breathless Instructor

Over the past decade, I’ve experimented and developed diverse breathwork methods, training tools and techniques to find an effective healing approach that has earnt me recognition as Australia's leading Breathwork instructor.

From hands-on acupressure, in-depth insights, to beautiful live music, movement, guided breathwork meditations and functional, physical and psychological coaching techniques, this interactive course derives from my own personal experiences and bundles of practical, theoretical and entertaining educational tools needed to help you on your journey to becoming an incredible breathwork coach.

“The soul lives there in the silent breath” – Rumi

WHEN CAN I START FACILITATING BREATHWORK TRAINING?

Getting a clear understanding of your goals and helping you map out your vision and direction moving forward are a big part of the training. The course is designed so that you can begin teaching, running workshops and producing content as soon as you qualify. International certification will be granted upon completion of the training, including support with setting up insurance, liability and indemnity. However, as part of the training, you will already be working with friends and family and the public at large as soon as you are ready. You will quickly expand your network of other breathwork practitioners who you could start training with before you receive an official diploma of breathwork and start working with your own clients Johannes: For everyone who trains as a Breathless instructor, your success is mine, and we will work with you to aim to have you set up and teaching within your first few months of qualifying. This will include framing your unique position in the market, step-by-step processes on perfecting your offerings and assisting myself and other breathwork practitioners in live workshops to build your confidence.

WHY DO I NEED ANOTHER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE?

Finding the right training for you is far more than a list of what you’ll get. Is this a movement you want to be part of? Do you like the culture? Do the values resonate with you? Are these the sort of people you want to hang out with and learn with and from? Do you want to work alongside and be affiliated with this group or do you just want a fancy title? Is a world of many courses does this offering meet you in your personal journey If something doesn’t feel right, then it probably isn't. But if the message, mission and values speak to you, then you will move mountains to become part of that tribe. As part of the Breathless family, you will be a student of life, for life. Surrounding yourself with a tribe of like-minded individuals committed to growth and bringing this method to the world is as empowering as it is worthwhile. This is not just another personal development seminar or self-help course that promises the goods just as soon as you buy ‘the next course’. Our training is of the highest standard, with the promise not only will this be the last breathwork course you’ll ever need to take but also that you will be part of a movement and a tribe that share your goals, aspirations and determination to help people learn to help themselves. Johannes: I obtained 10 breathwork certificates before starting Breathless. Travelling the world on a shoestring, always looking to get myself in the right room, at the right time, asking the right question, I learned more about the art and science of breathing and myself than I imagined was possible, but what I really took away was the importance of culture and community. The idea that specific methods or individuals hold the key, the secret or the undivulged wisdom is outdated. We’re all looking at the same research papers, distilling the same principles into practices and drawing from the greats that have come before us. What matters most is the people, the community and the connections. At Breathless, we offer all that and world-class training. Breathless shapes the future of the Australian Breathwork industry.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A BREATHWORK TRAINER?

A Breathwork trainer is committed to sharing and developing the world of breathing exercises. Past students guide breathwork sessions for groups in the form of workshops, teaching in the workplace and schools, coaching sports teams and yoga practitioners and working with the general public. Other instructors incorporate breathing practices into their existing work as coaches, naturopaths, health practitioners and counsellors. For some, becoming an instructor simply means a lifelong commitment to breathing the best they can. For others, it’s about helping their families and loved ones make the most of every breath.

WHAT ARE THE TRAINING GUIDELINES?

The 3 month instructor training program is broken down into three phases. Upon signing up, you will create your profile and gain access to the Breathless Adacemy. There you’ll find study materials from Breathwork Master Trainer Johannes Egberts, an extensive resource library, guided breathing practices and so much more. Phase 1 consists of 20 hours of pre-recorded lectures. These are to be viewed in your own time during the course. Phase 2 brings us together for a 4 day immersion training in the mountains. This unique retreat brings together the practice and theory through intensive workshops, stimulating discussions and adventures in nature as you connect further with yourself and your new tribe. Phase 3 is where you apply everything you’ve learned through our 28 day program.

HOW MUCH HOME STUDY IS THERE?

In commitment to our vision, we’ve built the most comprehensive learning platform in the breathwork movement to date. Inside our rapidly growing resource library, there are lectures, guided breath work sessions and online seminars to which you will have unlimited access as a Breathless Trainer. However, we are not here to push you into anything for which you are not ready for. The 12 hours of e-learning materials, which are prerequisites to the international certification, have been adapted to suit all learning styles. Complex lectures have also been recorded in conversational podcasts to suit those with limited time and busy lifestyles. The learning platform is designed to be highly practical and compelling to aid in your transformation, build your confidence, focus and enhance your competence to become the best facilitator you can be.

WHAT ABOUT THE FINANCIALS?

We want this training to be accessible to anyone who feels drawn to this work which is why we offer our breathwork instructor training. The growth of our community, the chance to help people transform their lives and the opportunity to inspire excellence in this industry is way above any financial gain. Whilst we provide the highest possible standard of training to all levels of facilitators, we are not interested in running an elite club. We’re in this for the long run. Some instructors will go on to run a wildly successful breathwork businesses, others will simply reap the rewards of being part of a positive movement that supports all areas of life. We believe is that any professional not teaching breath right now is missing out on having impact, purpose and profit. Those purporting to be breathwork instructors with little or no training are causing damage to the viability of this work. What we need is a higher standard and those willing to invest in themselves will lead the way. We will provide intricate guidelines on pricing and establishing the value of your work as well as business coaching, marketing advice and more. Put simply, you can expect to earn your investment back within the first 2 months of teaching. Johannes: I built a 6 figure business from scratch in my first year of teaching. I then invested every single dollar straight back into my learning and development as a breathing instructor, and to this day, I still do. I am committed to your success as much as you are. For me, money has never been the driving factor behind my teaching. It became simply a by-product of building the lifestyle, tribe and purpose of my dreams. 10% of all our profits are donated towards the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef and the Amazon Rainforest. This means that you’re helping support two of nature’s greatest oxygen providers and protecting these wonders for future generations as well as equipping yourself to do transformational work in others’ lives.

HOW OFTEN DOES BREATHLESS EXPEDITIONS RUN BREATHWORK TRAININGS?

Breathless Expeditions is run multiple breathwork training courses throughout the year. Please review the upcoming events on our website that will provide a full list of all available dates for you to become a certified Breathwork Instructor.

WHY BREATHWORK?

The field of breathwork is one of the most rapidly expanding lifestyle practices today. With the mindfulness, yoga and meditation movements already established, breath is the new movement and it is here to stay. More and more people are waking up to the idea that conscious breathing is one of the most powerful remedies to our modern human condition. There is so much demand to support our communities with trauma, managing emotions and heart intelligence. We are at a unique time when science has finally caught up with spirituality. This is an opportunity for breathwork instructors to connect the fields of ancient wisdom with modern applications and help people optimise every breath they take, take responsibility for their own personal healing, expand their consciousness and become more grounded, centred human beings.

WHAT DO I NEED TO PACK TO BRING TO THE MOUNTAINS?

Our packing list is a guide that considers the venue and the unpredictability of the weather. Please discern what is suitable for you and reach out with any questions if you don't have it or can't borrow it from a friend, email me any concerns so we can work through them together.

2-3 x Pairs wool/merino socks

Beanie

Comfortable, warm clothing

Contribution to ceremony alter on final day (something personal) optional

Easy slip-on shoes without laces (optional)

Gloves (optional)

Pen and Paper / Journal

Reusable cup or Keep cup

Snacks if required in between meals (optional)

Sneakers or hikng boots - whatever you have is fine

Swimwear (x2 minimum)

Sun Protection SPF & Sunglasses

Towel (quick dry for outdoors) Bathroom towels & soap provided

PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER AND REVIEW THE WAIVER

DISCLAIMER: Breathwork offers many potential benefits, but certain conditions may create risks for some individuals. It is essential to read all questions in Breathless Waiver above carefully before deciding if Breathwork is right for you, and let your health practitioner know about any concerns before participating. There are some contraindications including but not limited to pregnancy, glaucoma, high blood pressure not controlled with medication, cardiovascular disease, aneurysm in the brain or abdomen, uncontrolled thyroid conditions and diabetes, asthma (if you have an inhaler, bring it to the session), epilepsy, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia diagnosis or previous psychiatric hospitalisation within the last ten years; other medical or physical conditions that impair the ability to engage in intense physical/emotional release.

A positive answer does not necessarily exclude you from participating but may require medical clearance first. So, carefully reviewing all questions in the waiver and indicating any relevant personal situations before engaging in Breathwork activities is essential.

CAN I ATTEND IF I'M UNDER 18YRS OF AGE?

In our experience, this session is more appropriate for those that are aged 18 and above because adolescents may not have the emotional maturity or life experience needed to fully understand or benefit from the techniques. Please contact us to discuss under-18 years of age attendance as we assess on a case-by-case request. Please articulate the event date, venue and participant's date of birth etc.

REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS

Welcome to Breathless Expeditions. We are dedicated to providing our clients exceptional experiences while ensuring clarity and transparency in all our transactions. This Refunds & Cancellations Policy outlines our approach to refunds and cancellations, reflecting our commitment to fairness and customer satisfaction.

Please note: This policy is subject to change from time to time to reflect our evolving practices or regulatory requirements. We encourage our clients to review the policy periodically for any updates.

Last Updated: 15 February 2024

By engaging with our services and making a purchase, you acknowledge and agree to the terms laid out in this policy. We strive to balance the interests of both Breathless Expeditions and our valued clients, ensuring that the terms are reasonable, fair, and clearly communicated.

Timing of payments 

Please be advised that full payment for any of our offerings is required six weeks prior to the commencement of the service or event, except for those customers who have opted for a payment plan arrangement. This policy ensures that we can manage our bookings and associated costs effectively, especially for arrangements that require advance commitments such as accommodation, food and appropriate staff for events and expeditions.

1. Deposits are refundable until the expiry of a cooling-off period of 14 days.
2. If you have made the full payment and wish to cancel with at least 60 days' notice prior to the course, expedition or retreat start date, you will receive a full refund less your deposit as stated above.
3. If you have made the full payment and wish to cancel at least 30 to 59 days prior to a retreat start date, you will receive a 50% refund less your deposit 
4. Cancellations within 29 days of the start date may receive a 15% refund (less the deposit) if the spot can be filled; otherwise, the payment is non-refundable. 

Deposits are defined as either a $1,000 prepayment or the first (and possibly second) payment plan instalment that cumulatively equals at least $1,000. This deposit is non-refundable after a 14-day cooling-off period.

Payment Plans

We believe our transformative experiences should be accessible to everyone. Our payment plans are designed to provide financing options for those unable to pay upfront, though they incur additional costs due to the interest charged to offset our risk. The same cancellation fees as outlined above apply to clients on payment plans. This means:

• After the initial deposit, a 14-day cooling-off period is included, during which a full refund can be claimed and all access removed.
• All subsequent payments are non-refundable. Early termination of the agreement by a participant or client necessitates the payment of all remaining dues. Failure to complete the payment may result in the removal of course access.
• Each monthly instalment is due every 30 days from the initial deposit date. Clients are obligated to fulfil all payments, even if the agreement is terminated early by the client, subject to the terms herein, including potential late payment fees for delayed payments.

This policy aims to clarify the terms surrounding payments, cancellations, and refunds, ensuring transparency and understanding for all our clients.

We look forward to sharing in experiences together.