Breath Coach Pranayama Training

Learn how to regulate your nervous system and coach others

April 11th-12th 2026

Join us for this 20 hr CPD training, where you will learn how to unlock the power of breath to transform your body, mind, and spirit. This unique course blends modern science with ancient wisdom, offering an in-depth exploration of breath as a tool for healing, stress management and self-regulation. On this training, you will learn how to regulate your nervous system and reset your autopilot, using breathing techniques. You will also learn how to assess other people’s breath, gather information about their mental and physical health, and develop personalised breathing programmes to help them reset.

Whether you’re seeking to deepen your personal practice or guide others, this training provides a complete foundation in the science of breath, polyvagal theory, and the art of pranayama. With a focus on both theoretical knowledge and hands-on application, you’ll learn to support others in developing personalised breathing techniques that address stress, trauma, anxiety, and emotional resilience.

Hybrid Training & Attendence Requirements

This training will take place in the Yogamoves studio in Gort, Galway, Ireland. We recommend that all students take the training in the studio, especially for teaching purposes. However, qualified teacher do have the option of attending this training on Zoom or via recording if they wish.

Curriculum

Theory

The Science of Breath
Balancing your P.H through controlled breathing
How to balance your nervous system using breathing techniques
Neuroplasticity and breathing
Embodied somatic breathing techniques to heal the impact of stress, trauma, anxiety and grief.
Polyvagal theory and breath
The History of Breath and chant
Asana and Breathwork practices to help you manage your energy and stress levels throughout the day

Practice

Modern and Ancient approaches to Breath regulation
Teaching Methodology – teaching pranayama to others
How to assess other students breath in relation to somatic expressions of anxiety, depression and trauma
How to observe how breath and posture connect in relation to stress and trauma.
Working with metronomes and counting the breath
Preparation for one-on-one Breath Coach sessions.

" The Green Lotus Yoga Breath Coach Training was an amazing and eye opening experience. Carol is an incredible teacher. Understanding our breath on this deeper level has helped me with my own practice and overall wellbeing. It's an incredible gift to be able to give yourself and others. Thank you Carol for such a fantastic course. I can't wait for the next one!"

Breath Coach with Carol at Green Lotus was one of my favourite yoga trainings to date. Learning about the Breath and Breath practices in a unique way that has since I have trained absolutely transformed the way I teach breathing exercises. It also gave me the chance to connect deeper with my own breath practices. The training covers the science of breathing in a well to understand way and modules are also covering breath techniques for anxiety, trauma, stress relevant to the world we live in today. Subtle Energetics are also included and this really helps to go deeper with practice. I really loved this training and feel very equipped to work in one to one settings facilitating people to learn to breathe. I can not recommend Breath Coach enough and feel very lucky to be on the 300 hour training at Green Lotus.

"The breath coach training was a breath of fresh air -pun intended. I really loved how Carol merged the ancient tradition of pranayama with modern science and music. I am coming out of it feeling empowered in my life and my teaching, with really valuable tools. Carol is extremely knowledgeable and the training was taught with passion and humour, which made it an even more enjoyable experience!"

Suitability

The Breath Coach CPD Training is suitable for qualified yoga teachers, who wish to teach pranayama more effectively and understand the breath in relation to physiology or who wish to deepen their own healing journey.

Teachers who complete this CPD can use the 20 hours towards CE credits and towards building up towards Advanced 300 hr GLY accreditation.

Accreditations

Yoga Alliance Registration
Registered Yoga Alliance Yoga School and Continued Education Provider

Pre-requisite

To attend this course, students should display a genuine passion and commitment to learn yoga and develop their practice. Additionally, to qualify for a place on this accredited course, you should be a qualified yoga teacher or a trainee on another programme.

To apply, please fill out the Online Application Form. If you have questions please reach out to me via email.