Breathe. Transform. Lead.
Awaken the healer within through the power of breath.
Over 12 transformative weeks, you’ll reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom, expand your awareness, and awaken your potential — learning to guide both yourself and others toward emotional, physical, and spiritual freedom.
12-Week Practitioner Training
Begins January 14th, 2026
The Institute of Breath
Where Breath Becomes Practice, Presence, and Power
An initiation into the intelligence of breath — for those who feel the call to guide others.
Transformation Starts Here
The breath is more than oxygen — it’s information.
It holds the keys to your energy, your emotions, your nervous system, and your potential.
Through ancient pranayama techniques, modern breath science, and guided meditation practices, the Institute of Breath takes you on a journey of mastery — from learning the art of presence to embodying the science of transformation.
In just 12 weeks, you’ll:
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Reconnect with yourself at the deepest level.
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Learn to release stored emotions and regulate your nervous system.
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Experience profound healing, growth, and spiritual clarity.
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Gain the tools and confidence to guide others in their own awakening.
This is more than a certification — it’s a reclamation of your energy, your purpose, and your power.
From Cathy, Founder of the Institute of Breath
Hi, I’m Cathy.
An Integrative Health Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator, and founder of Hygiea Health & Wellness.
I created the Institute of Breath after witnessing something extraordinary in my clients: when talk therapy alone couldn’t reach the depth of their pain, the breath did.
What began as a personal tool for healing grief became a lifelong mission — to help others experience what’s possible when the breath becomes a bridge between mind, body, and spirit.
Now, through this 12-week certification, I’m teaching others to do the same:
to hold space for healing, transformation, and awakening.
As you begin this journey, you’ll notice something shift — your awareness deepens, your body softens, your energy expands.
That’s the power of breath.
I can’t wait to guide you through it.
With love, health, and gratitude,
Cathy
Founder, Institute of Breath
MORE ABOUT ME
“Healing doesn’t begin in the mind — it begins in the body.
And the breath is where we remember how.”
Closing Invitation
Get ready to transform — your breath is the key.
This isn’t just another course; it’s a life-changing experience that redefines how you live, heal, and lead.
Whether you’re a wellness professional, healer, or someone simply called to deepen your connection to self, this journey will empower you to embody what you teach — and teach what you embody.
It all begins with one conscious breath.
Your Journey Begins Here
Every training within the Institute of Breath is designed to bring you back home — to yourself, to your breath, and to your purpose as a facilitator of healing and transformation.
Explore our trainings below and choose the path that calls to you most.
Self-Guided Trainings
BROWSE TRAININGS
Kids Breathwork Training
Nurturing calm, confidence, and connection in the next generation.
Children breathe faster, feel deeply, and sense energy long before they have the words to express it.
This training equips you with 8 creative and accessible techniques that help children regulate their emotions, find stillness, and build resilience — through the art of breathwork and meditation.
Perfect for teachers, parents, coaches, and youth professionals who want to guide children toward mindfulness, focus, and calm — one playful breath at a time.
Empower the next generation to feel safe in their bodies and confident in their breath.
Trauma Awareness Breathwork Training
Lead with compassion. Facilitate with depth.
Healing requires safety. This six-module trauma-awareness training is a deep dive into the connection between trauma, the body, and the breath.
You’ll explore:
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The science of trauma and its impact on the nervous system
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How breath can safely support emotional release
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Trauma-informed facilitation practices to hold space with integrity
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Regulation tools for both client and facilitator
By deepening your own understanding, you’ll learn to guide others from reactivity to resilience — with grounded presence, empathy, and skill.
Become the kind of facilitator whose calm creates safety and whose presence invites transformation.
Breath Basics
COMING SOON!!
The foundation of every transformation.
Breath Basics is your entry point into the world of breath mastery — where ancient wisdom meets modern science.
In this comprehensive course, you’ll learn to use your breath as both a mirror and a medicine: a way to regulate emotions, expand awareness, and ignite personal growth.
Simple. Powerful. Life-changing.
The Institute of Breath Certification
Where Science Meets Spirit — and Transformation Becomes Skill.
This is the signature 12-week online training and certification that unites ancient pranayama, modern breath science, and energetic awareness into one immersive experience.
Designed for healers, helpers, and leaders, this journey gives you the knowledge, tools, and embodied confidence to integrate breathwork into your practice — or offer it as a standalone modality.
The Simplest Yet Most Powerful Healing Tool
No equipment, no complexity — just presence, intention, and your breath.
You’ll learn to guide others through emotional release, energetic alignment, and nervous system balance using practices you can facilitate anywhere.
Deepen Mind-Body Connection & Empower Growth
Discover how intentional breathing transforms physiology, enhances emotional resilience, and creates space for healing and clarity — for yourself and your clients.
Where Science Meets Spirituality
Learn how the ancient art of breath aligns with modern neuroscience and the physiology of regulation.
Understand not just how breathwork works — but why it transforms.
Choose Your Path to Certification
Two ways to become certified through the Institute of Breath — both leading to the same transformation.
Self-Guided Certification
$797
Our most popular plan- Flexible & self-paced
Enroll Now — Begin Your CertificationWhichever path you choose, you’ll gain the same certification and the same ability to facilitate transformational breathwork anywhere in the world.
What’s Inside the Institute of Breath Certification:
Your breath is your life force — and this is where you learn to master it.
Over 12 immersive weeks, you’ll experience a blend of ancient wisdom, modern science, and embodied practice designed to help you heal, grow, and lead with confidence.
🫁 What You’ll Receive
12 Weeks of Immersive Training & Lifetime Support
Gain instant access to 12 weeks of pre-recorded video trainings, community connection, and the freedom to move through the course at your own pace.
You can begin the moment you enroll — and return anytime.
🫁 In-Depth, Bite-Sized Lessons
Each breath technique is taught through clear, focused lectures that merge the physiology, neurology, and energetics of the breath.
You’ll explore how ancient pranayama and modern modalities intersect — and how to bring these tools into your daily life and your clients’ transformation.
“As you understand the breath, you understand the body. As you understand the body, you unlock the mind.”
🫁 Facilitator-Ready Resources
No need to start from scratch.
You’ll receive ready-made, customizable workshop templates, PDFs, and presentation formats so you can confidently lead sessions, retreats, or group experiences.
You’ll also learn how to craft your own meditation and breathwork scripts — creating sequences that speak directly to your clients’ needs and energetic states.
🫁 Bonus Trainings & Continued Growth
Your journey doesn’t end after 12 weeks.
Enjoy lifetime access to 20+ hours of bonus modules on breathwork, meditation, somatics, nervous system regulation, and wellness business building — plus access to our quarterly alumni calls for ongoing support and community.
🫁 Somatics, Embodiment & Nervous System Training
Develop the ability to recognize and regulate energy — in yourself and others.
Learn how to bring clients into safety and presence through embodiment, grounding, and nervous system awareness — the cornerstone of every powerful facilitator.
🫁 Certification & Integration
Upon completion of the course and assessment, you’ll become a Certified Breathwork & Meditation Facilitator through the Institute of Breath — fully equipped to integrate these tools into your current offerings or launch a new standalone practice.
Lead with confidence. Facilitate with compassion. Breathe life into your purpose.
Your Breath is Your Life Force
Every inhale is an invitation. Every exhale, a release.
Within each breath lies the potential to reconnect to your intuition and embody the wisdom that changes lives — including your own.
Learn to use breathwork and meditation as sacred tools for alignment, healing, and leadership.
This isn’t just a course — it’s a revolution in how you live, lead, and serve.
Mark L.
“The course from And Breathe Academy is a breath of fresh air, literally and figuratively. The techniques taught are easy to understand and simple to practice. My stress levels have significantly reduced, and I feel more in control of my life.”
Jessica M.
"This course was a game-changer for me. I could feel a significant shift in my mental state right from the first lesson.
It's amazing how such a simple act can result in such profound changes. Highly recommended!"
Sam K.
"I've always taken breathing for granted, but And Breathe Academy course opened my eyes to the potential in every breath. Now, I feel more connected to myself, more at peace, and more energetic. Don't think twice, just enroll!"
Cat S.
"This class was life-changing! I am so grateful that I had the pleasure of meeting Cathy and taking this amazing class. Learning from And Breathe opened up an entirely new world of science and magic for me. I am so glad I did this for myself"
Catherine S.
"Cathy is not only one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met, she is also brilliant. I met Cathy on a retreat where her breathwork sessions unlocked a part of my life I didn't know I was missing. In her Breathwork academy, I was blown away by how seamlessly Cathy merged physical science, psychology, and magic. Cathy is so much more than a teacher or mentor; she truly cares about the people she is helping, and it shows. I just know that she is going to do big things and change the world."
Sophie G
"I have learned so much from Cathy, and And Breathe Breathwork Academy, and I am not even done with the class! I am so glad that I have started on this journey. I had previous breathwork experience, but was looking to expand my knowledge and gain additional practices to use with my clients. I can say without a doubt that I will leave this course with that knowledge. The way Cathy teaches is upbeat, easy to understand, and she gives you the background of the practices as well as the benefits. You fully understand all of the techniques and skills, and it has made me so much more confident using breathwork in my daily life, and in my sessions with clients. You definitely do not need prior breathwork experience to benefit from this course, but even with experience you will benefit from the lessons and the community. I highly recommend The Institute of Breath."
Institute of Breath — January 2026 Cohort
The next 12-week practitioner training begins January 14th, 2026.
This is not just a course — it’s an initiation into breath as practice, presence, and leadership.
Enrollment is intentionally limited.
If your breath responded… follow the invitation.
The Institute of Breath brings together the most impactful and transformative breath techniques — uniting ancient wisdom with modern science to help you reclaim your energy, align with your purpose, and embody true healing.
Over 12 immersive weeks, you’ll explore the science and the soul of the breath, awakening your innate ability to transform your life and guide others to do the same.
This is where mastery meets meaning — where ancient practices and modern understanding converge to expand what’s possible for you.
Are you ready to change your life?
Because the moment you decide… everything begins to shift.
Take a deep breath.
Your transformation starts here.
Discover how mastering your breath allows you to create greater impact, deeper connection, and lasting transformation — for yourself, your family, and your clients.
Whether in person or online, your breath becomes the bridge between where you are and the impact you’re here to make.
