The Leader Circle: Breathwork Facilitator Training & Mentorship

GPBA supported 9 month mentorship to meet the Ethically Compliant level or a bridge to your 400 hour registration. 

The Leader Circle is a 14-week immersive training + 9 month mentorship container, designed to support aspiring and experienced facilitators in deepening their practice and stepping into leadership with clarity, integrity, and confidence.

Through live online sessions, guided breathwork practices, mentorship, and community engagement, participants will:

✔️Strengthen facilitation skills and personal practice.
✔️Explore trauma-informed approaches, ethics, and scope of practice.
✔️Learn to design and hold safe, effective breathwork sessions.
✔️Connect with a global community of peers dedicated to embodied leadership.
✔️Receive guidance toward professional registration with the GPBA.

This program continues beyond the initial 14 weeks with a 9-month mentorship pathway to integrate skills and anchor professional presence.

Whether you are beginning your journey or refining years of experience, The Leader Circle provides a supportive container for growth, empowerment, and service.

Check out The Body of Breath Studio Online for free community access to our live and recorded events, and tune into offerings that you will only find through our global studio online. 

The Body of Breath: 14-Week Online Facilitator Training
September 13 – December 21, 2025
Live Online + Self-Paced Learning

Join Ashley Ludman, founder of The Body of Breath, for a 14-week immersive facilitator training designed to meet the 50-hour standards of the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance.

This training weaves live virtual mentorship, trauma-informed methodology, somatic education, and breath-based facilitation skills into a cohesive container that supports both personal transformation and professional development.

Participants will engage in:
– 30+ hours of live interactive sessions
– 10 hours of pre-recorded trauma-informed content
– Peer-to-peer practice sessions with feedback
– A guided practicum series with reflection
– A recorded session observation
– Optional 1:1 mentoring and embodied leadership tools

Rooted in nervous-system-aware facilitation and intuitive presence, this training supports each student in developing their unique voice as a breathwork guide. Ashley draws on nearly 30 years of experience in the healing arts to hold a dynamic space for growth, integration, and leadership.

Tuition:
– $2025 Paid in Full
– $2200 Payment Plan Available
– $1775 Early Registration by August 15, 2025

This program is open to aspiring and current facilitators seeking to deepen their skills within an embodied, ethical, and heart-centered container.

Learn more and register here. 
Questions? Contact: ashley@ashleyludman.com

You’re warmly invited to join us for our next GPBA Mentoring & Supervision Session, a live opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the global breathwork community.

 Monday, June 24 / Tuesday, June 25 (depending on your location)
 11:00 AM – Sydney (June 25)
 9:00 PM – U.S. Eastern (June 24)
 8:00 PM – U.S. Central
 6:00 PM – U.S. Pacific

These sessions are a space to explore challenges in your practice, receive guidance from GPBA leaders, and grow alongside peers committed to safe, ethical, and transformative breathwork. 

Meet the Facilitators

Ann Harrison – Board Member
Ann is a leader in educational innovation, blending Eastern philosophies with Western practices. Over the past 25 years, she has helped expand the knowledge of Breathwork globally. She co-founded Breathwork Trainings International, where she serves as Director and CEO. Ann has studied Tai Chi, meditation, and other spiritual disciplines around the world, and is a strong advocate for Breathwork training standards.

Jim Morningstar, Ph.D. – Co-President
Jim has been a licensed clinical psychologist since 1973 and has directed a community mental health center. He founded Transformations Incorporated in 1980 and directs the School of Integrative Psychology, Creative Consulting and Counseling Services, and the Transformations Breathwork Training Program. He is a past vice-president of the International Breathwork Foundation and former U.S. National Coordinator. He is the author of three books on Breathwork, including Breakthrough with Breathwork: Jump-starting Personal Growth in Counseling and the Healing Arts.

Please note: session duration may vary depending on the number of participants