The Foundations of Breath
Breathwork Education & Facilitator Training
October 2026 – April 2027
Discover the power of your breath — for yourself, and for those you teach.
The Foundations of Breath is a modular breathwork training pathway designed to help you better understand, experience, and work with the breath — in both your personal life and professional practice.
Combining modern breathing science, nervous system education, practical techniques, and embodied experience, the programme offers a clear and progressive journey from introductory workshops through to facilitator certification.
Whether you are completely new to breathwork, curious about how breathing influences health and wellbeing, or looking to develop the skills to guide others — there is a place for you within this training.
THE JOURNEY
The Foundations of Breath has been designed as a progressive learning journey. Each module builds upon the last, allowing you to deepen your understanding, strengthen your personal practice, and—if you choose—develop the confidence and skills to facilitate breathwork professionally.
Whether you join for your own wellbeing or to become a certified breathwork facilitator, you'll experience a carefully curated pathway that blends science, embodied practice, and real-world application.
Module 1 | Foundations of Breath Intensive
Build the Foundations
5–7 March 2027
Your journey begins by discovering how the way you breathe shapes the way you feel.
Over three immersive days, you'll explore functional breathing, nervous system regulation, and practical breathwork techniques that can help you reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy, and cultivate greater resilience.
This module is highly experiential, combining modern breathing science with guided practices, self-reflection, and practical tools you can immediately apply in everyday life.
You'll discover:
Functional breathing patterns
Nervous system regulation
Breath for stress, recovery and focus
Practical daily breathing techniques
Building your own sustainable breath practice
No previous experience required.
Module 2 | Anatomy of the Breath
Understand the Body Behind the Breath
10–31 March 2027 | Live Online
Understanding how we breathe begins with understanding the remarkable systems that make breathing possible.
Across four live online sessions, you'll explore the anatomy and physiology of breathing—from the diaphragm and respiratory muscles to posture, movement, the rib cage, lungs, and nervous system.
This module provides the scientific foundation that supports both your personal practice and future teaching.
You'll explore:
Respiratory anatomy
The diaphragm and the four diaphragms
The nervous system
Breathing mechanics
Posture and movement
Functional breathing science
Module 3 | Deep Dive
Explore the Human Experience Through Breath
9–11 April 2027
Once we understand how we breathe, we begin exploring why we breathe the way we do.
Deep Dive moves beyond technique into the relationship between breath, emotions, behaviour, resilience, and human experience.
Through advanced breathwork practices, neuroscience, psychology, and embodied exploration, you'll develop a deeper understanding of yourself while expanding your capacity to support others.
You'll explore:
Breath and emotions
Breath and behaviour
Nervous system resilience
Advanced breathwork practices
Emotional regulation
Consciousness and awareness
Module 4 | Facilitator Certification
Teach with Confidence
30 April - 2 May 20207
Knowing how to breathe and knowing how to guide others are two very different skills.
The Facilitator Certification is the culmination of the Foundations of Breath pathway and prepares you to confidently, ethically, and safely facilitate breathwork for individuals and groups.
You'll learn how to structure sessions, hold space, communicate clearly, understand contraindications, and facilitate with professionalism and integrity.
The Facilitator Certification is the final step of this journey and is not available as a standalone course.
Before joining the certification, participants complete:
✓ Foundations of Breath Intensive
✓ Anatomy of the Breath
✓ Deep Dive
These modules provide the essential theoretical knowledge, personal practice, and practical experience required to facilitate breathwork safely and professionally.
Upon successful completion of all four modules, participants receive the Foundations of Breath Facilitator Certification.
YOUR TEACHER
Katy Scherer
Founder of The Vinyasa People and The Pilates People, Yoga and Pilates Teacher, Breathwork Educator, and passionate advocate for conscious movement and nervous system health.
For more than 12 years, Katy has been supporting people on their journey towards greater health, resilience, and self-awareness through yoga, breath, and mindful movement.
Her teaching is rooted in the belief that the breath is one of the most powerful and accessible tools we have for improving our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. By combining modern respiratory science, nervous system education, anatomy, and traditional yogic practices, Katy creates learning experiences that are practical, evidence-informed, and deeply transformative.
The Foundations of Breath programme reflects years of study, personal practice, and teaching experience. It has been carefully designed to help participants develop a deep understanding of the breath while building the confidence to integrate breathwork into everyday life or professional practice.
Katy believes that lasting transformation doesn't come from doing more—it begins with learning to breathe better.
"Your breath is always with you. Learning how to work with it can change the way you move, feel, think, and live."
— Katy Scherer
WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?
This programme welcomes anyone who is curious about the transformative potential of the breath.
Whether you're looking for personal growth or professional development, you'll find a supportive and inspiring learning environment.
This training is ideal for:
Yoga Teachers
Pilates Teachers
Coaches
Therapists
Healthcare Professionals
Movement Practitioners
Breathwork Enthusiasts
Anyone wanting to reduce stress and improve wellbeing
No previous breathwork experience is required.
WHAT YOU´LL LEARN
Throughout the programme you'll develop both scientific understanding and practical experience.
You'll learn:
Functional breathing techniques
Nervous system regulation
Respiratory anatomy and physiology
Breath assessment
Stress resilience
Emotional regulation
Breath for sleep, recovery and performance
Meditation and awareness practices
Safe and ethical facilitation
Designing breathwork sessions
Teaching individuals and groups
More importantly, you'll develop a sustainable personal practice that continues long after the training has ended.
DATES & INVESTMENT
Foundations of Breath Intensive — 3-Day Immersion
5–7 March 2027
Early Bird: €349 | Regular: €429
Anatomy of the Breath — 4-Week Online Series
10–31 March 2027
€149 (included in Facilitator Certification pathway)
Deep Dive — 3-Day Advanced Training
9–11 April 2027
€599
Facilitator Certification
Early Bird: €1,290 | Regular: €1,490
Payment plans available.