Join the GPBA as a Breathwork School or Training Program Establish your school or training program as having demonstrated long term commitment to ethics and GPBA Training Standards and excellence.
GPBA School or Program Membership
It is the role of the GPBA to distinguish schools and programs within the field of Breathwork who have shown to uphold the highest of standards. By becoming a GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork School or Ethically Compliant Breathwork Program, you are signaling to the Breathwork community as a substantiated training program through compliance of our Ethical & Training Standards.
Additionally, graduates of GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork Schools are automatically eligible for GPBA Practitioner Certification.
Schools and programs also receive special benefits, including access to a growing international community of exceptional Breathwork practitioners and schools.
Membership Benefits GPBA membership benefits differ depending on the type of membership and certification:
GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork School
- Full Listing in the GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork School directory
- Digital badge and certificate for GPBA Ethically Compliant Breathwork Program
- Digital badge and certificate for GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork School
- Access to members-only content/emails
- Access to members-only community forums
- Eligible to post events/workshops
- Eligible to submit blog posts (coming soon!)
GPBA Ethically Compliant Breathwork Program
- Name listed in GPBA Ethically Compliant Breathwork Program directory
- Digital badge and certificate for Ethically Compliant Breathwork Program
- Access to members-only content/emails
- Access to members-only community forums
- Eligible to post events/workshops
- Eligible to submit blog posts (coming soon!)
Minimum Requirements GPBA membership requirements differ depending on the type of membership and certification. Visit the Training Standards and Ethical Standards for all requirements.
GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork School
Director Requirements
- The Director of the School must be a GPBA Certified Breathwork Practitioner in good standing.
Operational Requirements
- The school must have been teaching using a GPBA-approved curriculum for at least two years prior to application.
Curriculum Requirements
A GPBA-approved curriculum must include:
- A minimum of 400 hours of Breathwork training, including a minimum of 8 hours of Ethics instruction
- Delivered over at least two years
- Full compliance with GPBA Training Standards
- Adherence to the GPBA Code of Ethics
Practice Requirements
- Supervision and client-work components must be included.
GPBA Ethically Compliant Breathwork Program
Director Requirements
- The Program Director must hold active GPBA membership at the Ethically Compliant or Certified Practitioner level.
Operational Requirements
- The program must have been teaching using a GPBA-approved curriculum for at least 18 months prior to application.
Curriculum Requirements
A GPBA-approved Ethically Compliant Program must include:
- A minimum of 50 hours of Breathwork training, including a minimum of 8 hours of Ethics instruction
- Delivered over at least 9 months
- Adherence to the GPBA Code of Ethics
Practice Requirements
- Must include appropriate client-work and supervision in alignment with GPBA training guidelines.
Endorsement Requirement
An endorsement must be provided by one of the following:
- A licensed psychotherapist or counselor
OR - A GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork Practitioner who is the Director of a GPBA Certified Breathwork School
Applying for GPBA Membership
If your training program or school meets the 400 hr/2 yr training requirement… you may apply for GPBA Certified Professional Breathwork School certification and membership.
Annual fee: varies, dependent on size of school
$150 for small schools, less than 25 students a year
$250 for mid-size schools, 25-100 students a year
$400 for larger schools, 100+ students a year
Application fee: $50
(Please review the Training and Ethical Standards to determine eligibility before starting your application.)
If your training program offers at least 50 hours of Breathwork training and 8 hours of ethics training… you may apply for GPBA Ethically Compliant Breathwork Program certification and membership.
Annual fee: $150
Application fee: $50
(Please review the Training and Ethical Standards to determine eligibility before starting your application.)