Breathe. Regulate. Lead.

Breathwork training for therapists and wellness professionals.

Learn how to use breathwork as a powerful, trauma-informed tool to support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and client transformation.

Over 12 weeks, you’ll develop the skills to:

• Understand how breath directly impacts the nervous system
• Guide clients through safe and effective breathwork practices
• Integrate breathwork into therapy, coaching, or wellness sessions
• Deepen your own connection to the body and emotional awareness

This is where science, somatics, and breath meet.

Begin Your Journey

The Institute of Breath

A Trauma-Informed Breathwork Training by Hygiea Health & Wellness

Designed for therapists, coaches, and wellness practitioners who want to confidently integrate breathwork into their work.

Where breath becomes practice, presence, and application.

Begin the Self-Study Course Today

Immersive Four-Day Training

Enrollment Reopens July 2026

The Institute of Breath Immersion is an in-person, hands-on experience designed to help you confidently guide breathwork with others.

This container is intentionally offered seasonally to ensure depth, presence, and integration.

During the immersive, you will:

• Practice leading breathwork sessions
• Learn hands-on techniques for nervous system regulation
• Experience breathwork in a safe, supported environment
• Build confidence integrating breath into your work

Join the waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens.

The Work Is Available Now

Self-Study Breathwork Certification — Open Year-Round

Perfect for therapists, coaches, and wellness professionals ready to begin immediately.

You do not need to wait to start learning how breath impacts the nervous system, emotions, and physiology.

The self-study experience includes:

• Ancient pranayama techniques
• Modern breath and nervous system science
• Guided breathwork and meditation practices
• Nervous system regulation education
• Lifetime access to all materials and updates

Begin now.
Move at your own pace.
Return to the material whenever you need.

Enroll Now — Your Breath Is Waiting

Breathwork Is a Clinical Tool — Not Just a Practice

The breath is one of the fastest ways to influence the nervous system.

When used intentionally, it can:

• Support emotional regulation
• Increase physiological safety
• Help clients reconnect with their bodies
• Shift states of anxiety, overwhelm, and shutdown

Inside the Institute of Breath, you’ll learn how to use breathwork both personally and professionally — with clarity, safety, and intention.

From Cathy, Founder of the Institute of Breath

Hi, I’m Cathy.

An Integrative Mental Health Practitioner and founder of Hygiea Health & Wellness.

I created the Institute of Breath after seeing a gap in traditional therapy.

There were moments when insight wasn’t enough — when clients understood their patterns, but their nervous systems were still stuck.

The breath became the bridge.

What began as a personal tool for navigating grief became one of the most effective ways I help clients regulate, process, and reconnect with themselves.

Now, I teach therapists and wellness professionals how to use breathwork as a powerful tool within their own work.

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.”

This Is More Than a Certification Course

-It’s a Skill You Can Use Immediately

You’ll leave this training with:

• Practical breathwork techniques you can use right away
• A deeper understanding of the nervous system
• Tools to support clients safely and effectively
• A stronger connection to your own body and awareness

Whether you’re a therapist, coach, or wellness practitioner, this training will expand how you support healing — for yourself and for those you work with.

It begins with one conscious breath.

Enroll Today | Start Anytime

Your Training Path Starts Here

Every training inside the Institute of Breath is designed to help you understand, apply, and confidently use breathwork — both personally and professionally.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your own practice or integrate breathwork into your work with clients, there is a clear path for you.

Self-Guided Trainings

BROWSE TRAININGS

Kids Breathwork Training

Breathwork for Emotional Regulation in Children

Children experience big emotions before they have the language to express them.

This training teaches you simple, effective breathwork techniques to help children:

• Regulate emotions
• Build confidence and resilience
• Improve focus and self-awareness
• Feel safe and connected in their bodies

You’ll learn 8 creative, accessible techniques designed specifically for children.

Ideal for: teachers, parents, therapists, coaches, and youth professionals.

Enroll in Kids Breathwork Training

Trauma Awareness Breathwork Training

Trauma-Informed Breathwork Foundations

Breathwork is powerful — but it must be used safely.

This training provides a foundational understanding of how trauma impacts the body and how breath can be used to support regulation without overwhelm.

You’ll learn:

• How trauma affects the nervous system
• When and how to use breathwork safely
• Trauma-informed facilitation principles
• Regulation tools for both client and practitioner

This is essential for anyone working with clients in a therapeutic or wellness setting.

Begin Trauma-Aware Training

Breath Basics (Coming Soon)

Foundations of Breathwork & Nervous System Awareness

Your entry point into understanding how breath impacts the body and mind.

Learn simple, effective techniques to:

• Regulate your nervous system
• Increase awareness and presence
• Build a consistent breathwork practice

Simple. Practical. Foundational.

The Institute of Breath Certification

Nervous System Breathwork Training for Practitioners

This is the signature 12-week certification designed for therapists, coaches, and wellness professionals.

You’ll learn how to confidently integrate breathwork into your work with clients — using both ancient techniques and modern nervous system science.

Inside this training, you will:

• Understand how breath influences the nervous system and emotional states
• Learn specific techniques for anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation
• Develop the ability to guide breathwork sessions safely and effectively
• Integrate breathwork into therapy, coaching, or wellness sessions
• Build confidence leading individuals and groups

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 Training Path

Two ways to become certified through the Institute of Breath — both leading to the same transformation.

Self-Guided Course

$797

Our most popular plan- Flexible & self-paced

12 weeks of pre-recorded trainings
Lifetime access to all materials and updates
Modules on physiology, nervous system, and technique
Guided breathwork practices and meditation scripts
Workshop templates and facilitation resources
Access to community and ongoing support

Start immediately and move at your own pace.

Enroll Now — Begin Your Training

Live Immersion Training (Reopening July '26)

$1497

In-person & hybrid

Two-day in-person immersive training with Cathy
Hands-on practice leading breathwork
Real-time coaching and guidance
Nervous system-focused, experiential learning
Lifetime access to all course materials
Monthly alumni integration calls
Small group setting for deeper learning and support

Designed for practitioners ready to confidently apply breathwork in real time.

Whichever 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 Training:

Nervous System & Breathwork Integration

Understand how breath directly impacts physiology, emotional regulation, and client outcomes.

Practical Techniques You Can Use Immediately

Learn specific breath patterns you can integrate into sessions right away.

Facilitator Skills & Session Guidance

Develop the confidence to guide individuals and groups safely and effectively.

Ready-to-Use Resources

Receive scripts, templates, and frameworks so you can begin offering breathwork without starting from scratch.

Ongoing Support & Continued Learning

Access lifetime materials, updates, and continued integration through community and alumni calls.

Certification

Upon completion, you will become a:

Certified Breathwork & Meditation Facilitator through the Institute of Breath

Fully equipped to integrate breathwork into your current practice or offer it as a standalone service.

A Skill You Can Use for Life

Breathwork is one of the most accessible and effective tools for regulating the nervous system.

No equipment.
No complexity.
Just a skill you can use anywhere — for yourself and your clients.

Begin When You’re Ready

Whether you start with the self-paced certification or join the immersive experience, you’ll gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to use breathwork in a meaningful and impactful way.

Start your training today.

Your Breath Is a Powerful Tool

Every inhale is an input. Every exhale is a shift.

The breath directly influences the nervous system, emotional regulation, and overall state of the body.

When you understand how to work with it intentionally, you gain a tool that can support both personal healing and client transformation.

This training teaches you how to use breathwork with clarity, confidence, and purpose — in your own life and in your work.

Enroll Now – Begin Your Transformation

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-Immersive Experience

The immersive cohort returns July 2026

The Institute of Breath Immersion is a hands-on, in-person training designed to help you confidently guide breathwork with others.

This is where knowledge becomes practice — and practice becomes skill.

Enrollment opens intentionally and closes intentionally to maintain depth, quality, and integration.

If you feel called to the immersive experience, join the waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens.

Self-study enrollment remains open year-round.

A Practical, Experiential Training

This immersive brings together ancient breathwork practices and modern nervous system science in a way that is clear, applicable, and grounded.

Over the course of the training, you will:

• Learn how breathwork impacts the nervous system in real time
• Practice guiding breathwork sessions with confidence
• Experience breathwork in a safe, supported environment
• Develop the skills to integrate breathwork into your work with clients

From Understanding → Application

This is not just about learning concepts — it’s about being able to apply them.

You’ll leave with:

• Practical techniques you can use immediately
• A deeper understanding of regulation and emotional processing
• Confidence leading individuals and groups
• The ability to integrate breathwork into your current practice

Designed for Practitioners

This training is ideal for:

• Therapists
• Coaches
• Yoga teachers
• Somatic practitioners
• Wellness professionals

Anyone looking to integrate breathwork into their work in a safe, effective, and professional way.

Ready When You Are

If the immersive feels aligned, join the waitlist for July 2026.

If you’re ready to begin now, the self-paced certification is available immediately.

Start where you are. Grow from there.

Join us Today!

Discover how understanding and applying breathwork allows you to create greater impact, deeper connection, and lasting change — for yourself and the clients you serve.