ATTENTION: coaches & Practitioners
Applied
Breath Resilience Instructor Training
Next Intake: Starting May 2026
Global Cohorts (AUS/UK, ASIA, & US/Canada Friendly: see next page)
Go beyond techniques.
Learn the structured system for designing and delivering stress resilience programs with confidence.
Used by coaches, clinicians, and educators working with stress, recovery and performance
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▶︎ Why this is not another breathwork certification
Who this training is designed for
This training IS for you if you:
Work directly with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, performance or recovery challenges.
Want to apply breath, exposure and cold within a structured, ethical framework.
Prefer systems and progression over isolated techniques.
Understand that resilience is built through titrated exposure, not intensity.
Value safety, nuance and long-term capacity over short-term impact.
This training is NOT for you if you:
Want extreme, high-intensity challenges as the primary method.
Are looking for a fast certification badge.
Prefer fixed protocols applied the same way to everyone..
See breathwork primarily as emotional catharsis.
Are unwilling to self-reflect or adapt exposure responsibly.
For professionals ready to raise the standard of nervous system work.
How this training works
Breath Resilience Instructor is delivered through a structured progression — combining education, embodied practice and live implementation.
Clear. Applied. Built for real-world coaching.
This is not information consumption. It’s guided skill development.
Training begins in May 2026 with two fixed global cohorts running bi-weekly across 1 Welcome & 6 live integration sessions.
1. Structured Online Learning
Before each live session, you complete a focused module designed for clarity and application.
Each module includes:
• Short, precise educational videos (6–10 minutes each)
• A guided embodied practice (15–20 minutes)
• Practitioner tools and client-ready frameworks
• Structured progression maps
No information overload.
No random techniques.
Just applied sequencing.
2. Six Live Integration Sessions
Across the program, we meet live to translate learning into real-world application.
These sessions focus on:
• Nuance and Q&A
• Implementation troubleshooting
• Live Practical Sparring with study partner
• Data collection.
• Ethical and safety considerations
This is where the model becomes embodied — not theoretical.
3. Six Months of Ongoing Practitioner Support
Learning does not stop after the sessions.
You receive six months of private community access, including:
• Ongoing case discussion
• Continued Q&A support
• Peer learning with other practitioners
• Implementation feedback
• Access to session replays
Because confidence in nervous system work is built through supported practice — not isolated study.
You are not left alone to “figure it out.”
4. A Clear Six-Phase Progression
The training follows a structured pathway designed to build safety before stress — and resilience before intensity.
Phase 1 – Assess & Understand
Learn a structured assessment framework to understand nervous system sensitivity, stress reactivity and client baseline.
Phase 2 – Restore Safety & Awareness
Rebuild trust in natural breathing rhythms and develop awareness without overwhelm.
Phase 3 – Improve Mechanics & Efficiency
Refine breathing patterns and introduce foundational regulation tools to stabilise physiology.
Phase 4 – Structured Regulation
Implement targeted breathing protocols to restore autonomic balance and build daily regulation capacity.
Phase 5 – Progressive Exposure & Capacity Building
Safely introduce controlled stress to expand tolerance without pushing clients outside their window of stability.
Phase 6 – Resilience Under Real-World Demand
Integrate breath, movement and environmental stressors to build true adaptability under pressure.
Each phase builds upon the last.
Restoration → Regulation → Resilience.
Sequenced. Safe. Applied.
What You Leave With
• A structured client framework
• Assessment tools and progression models
• Safety guidelines and ethical boundaries
• Session templates you can implement immediately
• A repeatable system for guiding clients through stress adaptation
So you can move beyond isolated techniques — and lead clients through structured, progressive nervous system development.
Investment
Founding Cohort – May 2026 (see next page)
$1297
Equivalent to less than $110 per week for a structured applied framework.
This is the lowest price this training will be offered at:
Investment next cohort will be at full value around 1800USD
Cohort strictly capped at 30 instructors.
Training begins May 2026.
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TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
What we train you in
An applied framework for building stress resilience through progressive skill development
Foundations first:
Awareness
Recognising state before attempting change
We teach how to observe breathing patterns, physiological signals, and internal cues without immediately intervening. Awareness is the foundation for appropriate application.
Breathing Mechanics
Reducing the energy cost of breathing
We address breathing efficiency and mechanics to lower background stress load and improve respiratory capacity before introducing challenge or physiological exposure.
Restoration
Establishing a stable baseline
Practices that support down-regulation, recovery, and safety are introduced early. Resilience cannot be built on an unstable baseline.
Application for outcomes:
Exposure
Gradual, intentional stress
Exposure is introduced through breath holds, movement, and cold in a controlled, titrated way. The aim is perception and adaptation, not endurance or force.
Regulation
Returning to baseline after stress
We teach how to actively regulate during and after exposure using breath-led strategies, allowing the nervous system to recover rather than remain activated.
Resilience
Capacity, not toughness
Resilience emerges from the repeated relationship between stress and recovery. The framework teaches how to apply this process responsibly and progressively in real-world contexts.
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STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered the most common questions from practitioners considering this training.
Who is this training designed for?
This training is designed for professionals who want a clear, structured framework for using breath, movement, and exposure practices responsibly in real-world contexts. It is suitable for coaches, health professionals, movement practitioners, and educators who already work with people and want to deepen their understanding of regulation and resilience.
Is this an entry-level training?
This training is introductory in method, but not introductory in responsibility.
It is designed for professionals who may be newly introduced to using the breath, but who already work with people and carry responsibility for others’ safety and wellbeing. The framework emphasises sound judgement, sequencing, and restraint rather than technique accumulation.
No prior breathwork training is required, but professional maturity and a willingness to engage thoughtfully with physiology and regulation principles are essential.
How is safety addressed in this training?
Safety is foundational.
The framework prioritises assessment, baseline stability, gradual exposure, and recovery before any challenge-based practices are introduced. Emphasis is placed on recognising limits, contraindications, and knowing when not to apply techniques. We will also supply some foundational education around CPR, however, we do recommend all students complete a certified course in CPR.
Is cold exposure required?
Cold exposure is presented as an optional, graded exposure tool — not a requirement.
Participants learn how to assess readiness, titrate exposure appropriately, and apply it responsibly, or choose alternative forms of exposure when more appropriate.
What makes this different from other breath or resilience trainings?
This training is not technique-driven.
It provides a structured framework for understanding when, why, and for whom different practices are appropriate, with a strong emphasis on regulation, recovery, and real-world application rather than performance or endurance.
What level of commitment does this training require?
This training requires consistent engagement, reflection, and applied practice.
The programme is delivered over eight weeks and includes live sessions, guided learning, and structured assessment. To complete the certification, participants are required to submit case studies and complete an assessment that demonstrates understanding and responsible application.
Most participants should expect to dedicate approximately 3–5 hours per week to study, integration, and applied practice.
How does the application process work?
Applications are reviewed to ensure alignment, readiness, and suitability.
If your application is accepted, you will be invited to the next steps where further details about the training and structure will be shared.
Do I need prior experience to join the training?
No. This training is designed to give you everything you need to confidently get started using the breath, understanding the nervous system, and working with individuals in a safe, ethical, and practical way.
It is intended to integrate seamlessly into your existing offering, or it can be delivered as a stand-alone service, whether in person or online.
While a background in science isn’t required, an interest in — and enjoyment of — learning about physiology, psychology, and human behaviour will certainly be an advantage.
Will I be certified?
Yes.
Upon completion of the program, you will receive a Breath Resilience Instructor Certificate from the School of Breath Science.
This certification confirms that you have completed the full training pathway, including:
• Structured online modules
• Six live integration sessions
• Framework application and progression principles
This is not a weekend badge.
It represents training in a structured, applied nervous system framework designed for real-world coaching.
Certification reflects completion and competency within the model — not attendance alone.
What happens if I can't attend a live session?
All live sessions are recorded.
If you cannot attend live, you will receive full replay access inside the private community portal.
You will still be able to:
• Watch the full integration session
• Submit questions
• Participate in community discussion
• Review case discussions and troubleshooting
• Get Certified
The live sessions deepen embodiment and application — but you will not fall behind if you need to catch up via replay.
Flexibility is built into the structure.
About us
School of
Breath Science
The School of Breath Science provides professional education in breathing, nervous system regulation, and resilience. Our work prioritises physiology, psychological safety, and real-world application over rigid methods, performance, or technique accumulation.
The school was founded by Martin McPhilimey, a practitioner and educator with a background in respiratory science, physiology, and applied nervous system training. His work focuses on helping professionals develop judgement, restraint, and responsibility when working with breath-led practices.
This training reflects the school’s commitment to ethical practice, gradual exposure, and long-term capacity building. It is designed to support professionals working in real environments with real people — safely and responsibly.
Grounded in physiology and nervous system science
Emphasis on safety, sequencing, and professional judgement
Designed for real-world application, not ideal conditions
