Breath That Supports Real Change. Guided with Integrity.
Breath School is a live training across the full spectrum of the work: your own practice, the art and science beneath it, the craft of facilitation, and a cohort that goes through it all with you.
The next cohort starts in Feb 2027.
Get on the waitlist to be notified first about our early-bird pricing.
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Is this program for you?
✔️ Have you been wanting to go deeper in your breathwork practice?
✔️ Are you devoted to breathwork as a foundational practice?
✔️ Are you a yoga teacher, breathworker, bodyworker, athlete, artist, or anything in between, and want to integrate new tools for facilitation by understanding more deeply why you are doing what you are doing and how it works?
✔️ Ready to expand your health business by offering an in-demand service that creates real client breakthroughs and adds a valuable new revenue stream?
✔️ Do you want to be of service to your community and beyond while living a life that you love?
Free Open Session → A full, live, breathing session with Reis, followed by a complete teardown of how it was built. Watch it now
Rooted in ancient breathing techniques and modern science, Our Breath Collective provides the most in-depth, multi-layered approach to breathwork training.
Together, our experienced team of educated facilitators draws from a wide range of breath, body, and mind traditions. We bridge the spiritual and the scientific and teach you the underlying principles of each system so you can better understand how breath works.
Our combined knowledge and experience will provide unparalleled expertise, the most up-to-date information, pedagogical tools, practice teaching, and direct mentorship.
Breath School Is…
the most comprehensive, multi- disciplinary breathwork teacher training.
30+ Pre-Recorded Lessons
Dive deep into ancient and cutting-edge breathwork techniques.
Weekly Group Calls (120 Minutes)
Connect with a like-minded community and grow together.
Live Office Hours
Get your burning questions answered by our experienced team.
Private Coaching Sessions
Receive personalized guidance and feedback to enhance your progress.
4-Day In-Person Retreat
Immerse yourself in an empowering, hands-on experience in San Diego.
Lifetime Access to Our Learning Center
Stay updated with all Breath School content and enhancements.
Official Course Materials & Workbook
A comprehensive resource to further your learning experience.
Access to Our Daily Breath Platform
Continuously deepen your personal practice along the way.
Access to Recorded Breathing Sessions
Explore a growing vault of guided breathing practices.
Access to 20+ Guest Workshops
Expand your knowledge with diverse perspectives from teachers that we trust.
Connection to Breath School Community
Lifetime access to the legacy group of graduates.
Official Certificate of Completion
Validate your expertise and knowledge as a certified breathworker.
Breathwork: The New Era of Wellness
Breathwork is the most direct, powerful, non-secular tool for state shifts.
You can feel the physical, emotional, and mental impact immediately, with compounding returns from consistent practice. No religious affiliation is required; you can do it anywhere, anytime, and anyone can.
Breathing research also continues to uncover the vast benefits of breathing for our health and well-being. Science is bringing a practice once seen as “woo-woo” into the mainstream.
This training will put you at the forefront of a movement.
Breathwork today equals yoga 20 years ago.
Twenty years ago, yoga was hippie and fringe.
Now, international yoga chains, yoga apparel, and hundreds of thousands of people have taken yoga teacher training as part of personal development.
Breathwork is headed in the same direction, only moving exponentially faster.
And for a good reason…
Breathwork has been around for millennia, dating back thousands of years.
The reality is that we are just seeing these techniques, which have always been with us, repackaged and renamed in different ways, at different times, and for various reasons.
As breathwork communities proliferate, we see more branded techniques, methods, and styles being trademarked, marketed, and broadcast into the public eye as the “best” or “only” way to breathe.
Here’s the thing: You don’t have to be boxed into one specific method or technique. There is no universal best. It depends on the breather, their system, their state, and their goals.
Breath School isn’t a weekend certification or a plug-and-play script. It’s four months inside the principles that run underneath every method, until you can build sessions in your own voice.
For this reason, we take a multidisciplinary approach to breathwork.
By adopting this fundamental strategy, we look at the principles that inevitably run through ALL methods, schools, and modalities of breath practice. We don’t pigeonhole or confine ourselves to a one-size-fits-all approach.
Instead, we empower ourselves for an authentic and creative expression of breathwork based on whom we work with. We will break down the barriers created by the methods and instead build your knowledge of the core principles underneath them.
Your teaching will be grounded in deepening and expanding your breath practice. We will breathe together as a group, and you will become a part of the OBC community, utilizing all of our other offerings.
Experience is our best teacher.
We will explore the art of teaching as you identify your style and niche. You will learn how to compose a class, perform breath assessments, read bodies, coach breathing behavior, and facilitate a wide range of breath experiences.
This training goes beyond your knowledge of the breath.
By examining key sales and marketing strategies, we will explore how to create different offerings and pricing, build partnerships, cover the basics of sales, approach studios and gyms, build an audience on social media, create content, and more.
We will also help you grow your breathing community and build your business.
Leverage the power of breath
So whether you are a teacher, healer, coach, or want to deepen your practice, our Teacher Training is designed to allow you to deliver the highest quality and safest experience.
You will be able to teach about breathing as a standalone therapy, coach others in shifting their breathing patterns, and complement your core offerings to set you apart in your field.
Danny
IT Consulting & yoga instructor
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From this training, you’ll understand things you’ve always done to change your physical and emotional states for all kinds of reasons, and you’ll realize the role breath plays in all of them. From there, you’ll learn how to build on that innate knowledge and use breathing to your advantage. That’s the real power, and then you can share it with your loved ones and who knows who else.
You’ll study a lot of breath. Techniques created by ancient yogis, Navy SEALs, famous masters of the craft, by dogs, and who knows, maybe by me. Most importantly, you’ll learn techniques that you created yourself.
I don’t think any of us in the Breath School Class of 2022 are the same now as we were when we started. I cured my own allergies, snoring, back pain, insomnia, and some other bad habits I’ve already forgotten about. I made lifelong friends, and I’ve started teaching breathwork to random people and using my voice in ways I hadn’t before. I guess I just feel more ready for the world, for what’s coming. Hope to see you there.
Kristen
Outdoor & travel blogger
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Prior to this training, my only experience with breathwork was as an OBC Member for a couple of months where I participated in the daily breathes. For that reason, I was a little bit nervous about whether the course was right for me. However, it was clear from our first session that it would be a supportive environment where I could feel comfortable, regardless of my skill level.
Over the course of the six months, I went from having a very basic knowledge of breathwork to having a deep understanding of breath mechanics, how different breath patterns affect our nervous system, and how to create a variety of breathwork sequences. The hands-on experience facilitating with the rest of my cohort gave me the confidence to take this practice out into the world.
I chose the OBC Teacher Training over other teacher courses because, with OBC, we learned a variety of breathwork techniques and how and why they work, rather than focusing on a single method. I now have the skills to assess future clients’ needs and develop a practice for them that helps them accomplish their goals.
The teacher training course took me on a personal journey that I’m so grateful for, and it prepared me to incorporate breathwork into my career path.
How Does Breath School Work?
Recorded
Lessons
In each module, you’ll have access to detailed pre-recorded video lessons teaching you the core curriculum of facilitation and the science of breathing.
Live Group
Sessions
We’ll meet live weekly on Thursdays to dig deeper into each module’s recorded lessons. Bring your questions, exercises, and pain points to explore as a group.
In-Person
Retreat
In month three, we will gather in person in San Diego to hone our skills together as a group. Here, you will gain the practical knowledge to guide groups and individuals alike.
Homework &
Cohorts
Submit homework assignments for each module and get actionable feedback from our team. You’ll also be assigned a cohort to meet with for practice and support.
Course Curriculum Includes
✔ History & Principles Of Breathing
✔ Physiology, Anatomy, & Chemistry
✔ Biomechanics Of Breathing
✔ Nervous System And Neuroscience
✔ Performance And Fitness
✔ The Art Of Teaching
✔ Set & Setting, Cueing & Language, Assessment & Application
✔ Hands-on Facilitation
✔ Holding Space, Safety, Boundaries, And Integration
✔ Leadership, Self-inquiry, And Personal Development
✔ Business And Marketing Of Breathwork
Download the Breath School Syllabus
Why Breath School?
We blend ancient breathing techniques with modern science to offer the most comprehensive breathwork training. Our team of experienced facilitators draws on diverse breath, body, and mind traditions, bridging the spiritual and scientific realms. We equip you with unparalleled expertise, up-to-date knowledge, teaching skills, and direct mentorship.
Join an Emerging Movement
Breathwork is evolving rapidly, more so than any other wellness modality. It’s a direct, powerful, non-dogmatic, and accessible tool backed by scientific research. By enrolling in Breath School, you position yourself at the forefront of this movement.
No One-Size-Fits-All Approach
We believe in a multidisciplinary approach to breathwork. Instead of limiting you to a single method or technique, we empower you to express breathwork authentically and creatively, tailored to your unique clients and goals. You’ll grasp the core principles underlying all breath practices.
We don’t do cookie-cutter. We do real breath, real growth, real integrity.
Breathe, Teach, Thrive
Breath School goes beyond breath knowledge; it delves into the art of teaching. Discover your teaching style, compose classes, perform assessments, understand cueing and adjustments, and confidently lead various breathing sessions, whether one-on-one, in groups, online, at retreats, or in workshops.
Grow Your Network and Business
Learn essential strategies for sales and marketing, pricing, building partnerships, and utilizing social media. Whether you’re a teacher, healer, or coach, Breath School will set you apart, allowing you to offer breath as a standalone therapy or complement your existing services.
Be a Part of Our Thriving Community
Our Breath Collective is quickly becoming a beacon of breathing education and experience, backed by a connected global community. We take pride in opening our arms, minds, and hearts to everyone who wants to explore how breathing can help us understand ourselves as human beings and inspire the extraordinary in others.
Looking for more information?
Watch our 'Open Session' to experience a real breathing session, followed by an in-depth, top-to-bottom deconstruction.
Recording from Live Zoom session
Program Details
Cohort Timing
✔ Online orientation call on TBD 2027
✔ Online classes weekly on Thursdays @ 11 AM PST for approximately 120 minutes on Zoom, with recordings.
✔ In-person retreat* will be held TBD 2027 in San Diego (optional).
* Tuition does not cover the cost of travel to San Diego.
** Allow 4-6 hours per week for home study requirements.
What You Will Need
✔️ Time to complete the video lessons and attend as many of our live training and support calls as possible (all will be recorded in case you miss any or are in a time zone that makes it prohibitive).
✔️ Commitment to your personal development, even when you don’t feel like it.
✔️ A beginner’s mind.
✔️ Willingness to be open to direct communication, self-autonomy, and self/group accountability.
✔️ Self-awareness and integrity.
✔️ Eagerness to have fun!
This Training Includes
✔️ Weekly live interactive group Zoom calls on Thursdays @ 11 AM PST with recordings.
✔️ Drip-fed weekly video lessons to be watched on your own time via the OBC community learning platform.
✔️ The first three months are structured with both science, theory, and practice.
✔️ In-person weekend retreat in San Diego – TBD 2027 (attendance is optional; includes room & board; travel expenses not included).
✔️ Month 4 is supportive practicum sessions with practice teaching (1:1 & group), live coaching, and feedback.
✔️ 1:1 coaching sessions with Breath School instructors for live feedback on facilitation and teaching.
✔️ A 6-month subscription to OBC (includes daily morning breathes, monthly workshops, and archives).
✔️ Access to course materials and other resources.
✔️ Ongoing support from your teachers plus a community of facilitators and practitioners.
Meet Your Instructor
Reis Paluso
Reis Paluso is a student, facilitator, and guide of the breath. In a world where life’s demands pull us in every direction, his work exemplifies consistency, discipline, and intention, serving as a beacon for those seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience.
As a co-founder of Our Breath Collective, Reis has taught hundreds of curious students and facilitators the art and science of breathing in an approachable way. He believes that by combining an understanding of our physiology, psychology, and nervous systems with practices like breathing, cold exposure, and mindfulness, we can truly tap into our extraordinary power and potential waiting to be unlocked.
Reis has studied under some of the most esteemed names in the field, including Wim Hof, Jack Feldman, Peter Litchfield, Kasper van Der Meulen, Dan Brulé, Jill Miller, and Brian Mackenzie. He is a Certified Breathing Behavior Analyst from the Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences and holds a Level 2 Wim Hof Instructor certificate.
Prestigious organizations such as the San Diego Padres, Vuori, and Lululemon have sought his expertise, as have All-Star Major League Baseball players, Olympic and X-Games medalists, World Tour surfers, and military special forces personnel, for whom he’s left an indelible mark.
Accredited Course
Earn your OBC Breath School Teacher Training certificate when you complete the session. Our breath school was also recently acknowledged by Yoga Alliance.
Your Investment & Time
Applications open in November 2026.
Online orientation call: TBD.
Online classes weekly on Thursdays @ 11 AM PST for 120 minutes on Zoom*
In-person retreat** will be held TBD in 2027, at a location TBD in San Diego (optional).
* All Zoom calls are recorded
**If you wish to opt out of the retreat, tuition is $550 less. Must be decided before finalizing registration.
Level 1: Certified Breathwork Facilitator
4 monthly payments of $1500 or 1 payment of $5395 (10% savings)
30+ Recorded Lessons
15 x 120 min Live Group Calls
4-Day In-Person Retreat in San Diego (optional)
Official Course Manual and Worksheets
1:1 Coaching Session
Access to OBC Daily Breath Platform
Access to 750+ recorded breathing sessions
Access to OBC Workshop Archive
Certificate of Completion
Lifetime access to Breath School’s Content
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technically yes, but it's not what you might expect.
We teach you how to facilitate breathwork sessions and how to help others build a more functional relationship with their breath in daily life.
This isn't about scripts or hype. It's about nervous system literacy, embodied presence, and the practical tools to guide others well.
It's breathwork, done with integrity. We're here to raise the bar, not follow the trend.
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Skip Breath School if:
You want a certificate more than a practice. The paper comes at the end, and it's the least valuable thing you'll leave with.
You can't protect a few hours a week for four months. Classes are Thursdays at 11 AM PT, recorded, but the reps matter.
You want a script. We teach you to build sessions, read rooms, and cue in your own words. If you want something to memorize, other trainings will get you there faster.
You've never kept a breath practice going for more than a few weeks. The training deepens a relationship that has to exist first.
You expect it to pay for itself in 90 days. Some grads teach professionally, some become guides here, and many get sharper at their day job and their own practice.
You need it to be comfortable. Anything new that you do is messy and this will be no different.
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Each month, you will view a series of recorded lessons on your own time. These lessons will be supported by a 120-minute weekly call, during which we will review and discuss the content and integrate personal practice. All calls will be on Thursday at 11 AM PST.
In Month 3, we host a four-day in-person retreat in San Diego, CA, where we will connect, practice, and get hands-on with all that we have learned via the online training leading up to the retreat.
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A minimum of 10 hours per month
Approx 2-3 hours per month of video content to watch + quizzes and homework
Approx 8 hours per month of live class time – lecture format with direct instruction + collaborative development for applied knowledge
3-5 OBC daily breathes per week (approx 1 hr) with journal entry for each (to be turned in at the completion of the course)
1-2 case studies (turned in at the completion of the course)
Additional personal breath exploration and practice
Complete all home study essential reading
Keep a journal of all your personal breathing sessions and breath facilitation sessions during the course
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All recorded video content will be hosted on a dedicated learning center in our Circle community.
All class time will be on Zoom so you can join from anywhere in the world.
There will be one in-person group experience in Month 3 (there is an option to bypass the retreat and instead receive additional video content).
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Your trainer will be Reis Paluso, plus guests from month to month, including Our Breath Collective guides and other experts in the field.
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No, we welcome anyone who has a minimum of 6 months of breathwork experience (recommended, not required).
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At the retreat, we can take our coaching and facilitation to the next level in person. This allows us to get hands-on, see real bodies breathing, and build our connections as a group. For many of our students, this is often the highlight of the program.
We also understand that not everyone can attend so we provide an option to opt out of the retreat. Those who cannot attend will receive recordings from certain parts of the retreat to watch on their own time.
If you cannot attend the retreat, we offer $550 off the tuition. You must decide this before the training begins.
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When you join Breath School, you'll receive six months of access to Our Breath Collective's member community – a space for connection, practice, and continued learning.
This includes our daily live and recorded breathing sessions, monthly workshops, access to our growing library of content, the Science Corner (where we break down the latest breath-related research), exclusive lectures, and community gatherings with our team of guides.
You'll be alongside a wide range of members and Breath School alumni – people who share your curiosity, commitment, and passion for breath.
At the end of your six months, you'll have the option to continue with an ongoing membership to stay supported, inspired, and connected on your breathwork path.
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This training is available with either a pay-in-full option ($5395 USD – save 10%) or a payment plan of equal monthly payments (4 x $1500).
We also have an option if you cannot attend the in-person retreat for $550 off the total. This must be decided before the training begins.
The entire tuition must be paid in full to receive your certification.
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We understand that investing in your education is a big decision. That's why we offer a pro-rated satisfaction guarantee.
If you ever feel unsatisfied with our program for any reason, we'll refund you a pro-rated portion of your investment. We want you to feel confident and supported every step of the way.
Still have questions?
It’s perfectly reasonable to wonder if the training is right for you. Breath School is a big commitment, both emotionally and financially.
Schedule a no-strings-attached call with Reis, and let’s talk about your goals and what burning questions you still might have!