Our Mission Statement Dedicated to promoting excellence in somatic, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual transformation through Breathwork.
Professionalism
Advocating comprehensive training, ethics, and a client-centered approach.
Ethics
Fostering safe, trusting and respectful therapeutic relationships.
Training Standards
Providing clear and concise recommendations and requirements.
Join the GPBA as a Breathwork Practitioner or Ethically Compliant Breathworker
Align yourself with best practices in Breathwork and show your commitment to ethical standards and Breathwork excellence.
Ethically Compliant Breathworker
Requires at least 50 hrs and 9 months of Breathwork training, 8 hours of Ethics training and adherence to GPBA’s Code of Ethics.
- ✓ Name listed in GPBA Ethically Compliant Breathworker directory
- ✓ Digital badge and certificate for Ethically Compliant Breathworker
- ✓ Access to members-only content, emails, and community forums
Certified Professional Breathwork Practitioner
Requires at least 400 hrs and 2 yrs of Breathwork training, 8 hours of Ethics training, and adherence to GPBA’s Code of Ethics.
- ✓ Listing in GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork Practitioner and Ethically Compliant Facilitator directories
- ✓ Digital badges and certificates for GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork Practitioner and Ethically Compliant Breathwork Facilitator
- ✓ Access to members-only content, emails, and community forums
- ✓ Eligible to post events and workshops
- ✓ and more!
Certified Professional Breathwork Practitioner with Distinction
Coming Soon!
Join the GPBA as a Breathwork School or Program
Establish your school or training program as a leader in the field of Breathwork.
Ethically Compliant Breathwork Program
Requires at least 50 hrs and 9 months of Breathwork training, 8 hours of Ethics training and adherence to GPBA’s Code of Ethics.
- ✓ Listing in GPBA Ethically Compliant Breathwork Program directory
- ✓ Digital badge and certificate for Ethically Compliant Breathwork Program
- ✓ Access to members-only content, emails, and community forums (coming sooon)
Certified Professional Breathwork School
Requires at least 400 hrs and 2 yrs of Breathwork training, 8 hours of Ethics training, and adherence to GPBA’s Code of Ethics.
- ✓ Listing in GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork School and Ethically Compliant Program directories
- ✓ Digital badges and certificates for GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork School and Ethically Compliant Breathwork Program
- ✓ 2 free GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork Practitioner certifications for School founders or directors
- ✓ Eligible to post events/workshops (coming soon)
- ✓ and more!
Certified Professional Breathwork School with Distinction
Coming Soon!
Join the GPBA as a Breathwork Supporter
Support the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance in partnership or through financial donation.
Alliance Partner
For organizations whose purpose aligns with the GPBA’s mission to advance the field of Breathwork worldwide.
- ✓ Logo and listing on website
- ✓ Eligible to use GPBA logo
Donate to GPBA
Your gift sustains ethics, training standards, and global outreach so that breathwork transforms lives responsibly.
GPBA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a safer, more professional breathwork field. We unite schools, trainers, and practitioners around rigorous standards and a global Code of Ethics.
Donations directly support:
- ✓ Developing and maintaining training standards & program accreditation
- ✓ Ethics education, member support, and professional resources
- ✓ International outreach, scholarships, and community forums
- ✓ Website development and member directory maintenance
- ✓ Events, workshops, and public education about breathwork
All donations are tax-deductible in the U.S. You can make a one-time contribution or set up monthly giving to provide ongoing support.
Breathwork Supporter
For individuals who want to support healthy breathing in the world.
- ✓ Name acknowledged on website
- ✓ GPBA Newsletter
- ✓ Your donation is tax-deductible (in the U.S.)