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Breathe Festival 2025, 6-10 August, UK

At Breathe, we host over 30 different facilitators with a wide variety of different breathwork styles and schools of thought. As the only breathwork festival in the UK, we are the hub for connection of all breathwork in the UK.

Now in its seventh year and attracting around 120-150 people, Breathe is a celebration of the power of the breath and of breathing together.

For 2025 we will be joined by Heinz Gerd and Lera, as well as by Patrick McKeown of the Oxygen Advantage and many other powerful facilitators.

You can see the full workshop listing here: https://www.festivaloflife.co.uk/all-workshops

Book tickets via the Workshop Angel site here: https://app.workshop-angel.com/form.php?e=d0327631455630c4&h=1&t=0

Breathe also hosts meetings of schools and professional breathworkers to forward the goals of professional accreditation in the UK, in partnership with UK Breathwork Association.

IBF is not responsible for events published by the IBF members

World Breathing Day 2025 - WBD 2025 Engllsh
CLICK HERE to view the PROGRAM
CLICK to SIGN UP for a free Ticket (Zoom) - ENGLISH program
CLICK to SIGN UP for a free Ticket (Zoom) - SPANISH program

This year’s theme: “Reconnect & Breathe Together”

It has become vital to our health and well-being, as conscious creators of our own lives, to know what tools we have in our bodies to assist in the process of healing. We must make the choice to take the time and to make great choices around connecting.

One of the enormous values of having an annual World Breathing Day (WBD) is hearing from people who have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in the healing arts and what they have to say about human beings’ current state. For us, listening deeply to find solutions that fulfil the call is, in fact, our “Time for Connecting.”

Share! Participate in the Fun and BREATHE!:

● World Breathing Day 2025 offers interactive and experiential, FREE online global Zoom events in two different time zones for your convenience (USA & Europe) and to celebrate with friends worldwide throughout the day. During this event, qualified, prominent, experienced breathwork practitioners will share evidence-based breathing techniques to realize that this is the TIME TO SHARE AND CONNECT!

See detailed information below.

● If possible, go outside into nature or a favourite meditation spot and breathe. Take time to heal with others around you by breathing together in a simple flow and feel what you add to the collective celebration on April 11 this year and each year on April 11.

On April 11, celebrate and take time to connect with the world!

Please share and hold events in your part of the world, raising consciousness around this great and FREE power! The more people who consciously breathe together, the more they contribute to a healthier world.

Join our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/worldbreathingday/

Contact us at: worldbreathingday@ibfbreathwork.org

A fun WBD Social Media activity to join in: Post the word “BREATHE” on any and all social media platforms all day on World Breathing Day and help us make an impact and raise social awareness of the simple gift of taking a conscious breath!

 
 
REFUGEES

CONSCIOUS BREATHING FOR TRAUMA RECOVERY (CBTR)

Free online conscious breathing education that is both simple and effective

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The CBTR training has been created by Brigitte Martin Powell and Judee Gee, breath specialists and breathwork trainers based in the UK and in France. Judee and Brigitte are former Presidents of the IBF. At the time of developing this programme they were sitting on the IBF-UN working group committee which develops Conscious Breathing projects in alignment with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Brigitte Martin Powell: www.brigittemartinpowell.com

The CBTR programme  was originally designed for refugees, migrants and victims of natural disasters as well as health care workers, staff and volunteers of relief organisations.

It has been now extended to include anyone suffering from trauma, anxiety, burnout and depression.

The goal of the CBTR programme is to provide free online conscious breathing education that is both simple and effective through:

  •       Giving practical instructions for developing an awareness of current breathing habits
  •       Teaching specific breathing exercises to recalibrate the autonomic nervous system

What is coherent breathing

Coherent Breathing and the Autonomic Nervous System

A major component of the stress response system is the autonomic nervous system, which manages the automatic functions of the body, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, hormonal, glandular and immune systems. The autonomic nervous system has two main branches: the sympathetic nervous system – the fight or flight system – and the parasympathetic nervous system – the rest and digest or feed and breed– system.

Ideally, both systems are required to intervene for specific actions through our daily life, but in the long run a balance between the two is necessary. A body that is constantly under mental, physical or emotional stress (sympathetic system) without time to rest, integrate and replenish (parasympathetic system), will not be able to function optimally and will suffer the consequences.

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There is one automatic function of the body that can be voluntarily controlled through our breath and that is the respiratory system! Conscious breathing techniques provide easy access to the autonomic communication network and by changing our breathing patterns, we send specific messages to the brain that have powerful effects on our thoughts, emotions and behaviours. For example, when we feel anxious, just a few minutes of Coherent Breathing can calm our worried mind and foster more rational – rather than impulsive – decision-making.

Coherent Breathing Practice: Breathing at the rhythm of 5 breaths per minutes is the optimal breathing rhythm for rebalancing the body and accessing an inner state of relaxation that is both peaceful and restful. Five breaths per minute corresponds to breathing in for 6 seconds and out for 6 seconds, linking the in-breath and out-breath in a relaxed way. 

How to practice: Start progressively, breathing consciously and in a relaxed way for 3 seconds in and 3 seconds out, until it feels comfortable. Then move on to breathing for 4 seconds in and 4 seconds out and progress at your own rhythm up to 6 seconds in and 6 seconds out. Taller people might want to breathe more slowly.

Where to practice: Start by finding a quiet spot where you can be undisturbed for several minutes. Soft light conditions or darkness will help you to relax. Have a light blanket on hand to be sure you stay warm. Sit or lie down in a comfortable position and start your practice. Once you feel comfortable with the practice you can apply it in a wide range of situations (sitting, walking…).

When to practice: Three times a day for five minutes (365) is a great beginning, and if you can apply the practice daily for a few weeks, you will reap the most benefits. Even one minute of coherent breathing will help rebalance your nervous system. Stephen Elliot suggests 20 min per day for a period of 21 days in order to recalibrate the nervous system and install the coherent breathing reflex as a default practice.

The CBTR training has been created by Brigitte Martin Powell and Judee Gee, breath specialists and breathwork trainers based in the UK and in France. Judee and Brigitte are former Presidents of the IBF. At the time of developing this programme they were sitting on the IBF-UN working group committee which develops Conscious Breathing projects in alignment with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Coherent Breathing and further reading: The New Science of Breath, by Stephen Elliott
The Healing Power of the Breath, by Dr R. Brown and Dr P. Gerbarg
Coherent Breathing, by Dr W. Ehrmann

CBTR VIDEOS

Watch the trailer:

Watch the Presentation:

Watch the Demonstration:

Credits

Many thanks to Rossana Salso, Fred and Malou for their participation in the production of the CBTR video series, and to Hridaya France for their permission to film on-site at the Chateau de Longeval:  www.hridaya-yoga.com.

Thanks to the IBF Development Fund for funding the development of the CBTR training programme in Athens, Greece.

THE CBTR MANUALS

(PDF) CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE ENGLISH CBTR MANUAL
(PDF) CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE GERMAN CBTR MANUAL
(PDF) CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE SPANISH CBTR MANUAL
(PDF) CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE DUTCH CBTR MANUAL
(PDF) CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE UKRAINIAN CBTR MANUAL
(PDF) CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE ARABIC CBTR MANUAL
(PDF) CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE FRENCH CBTR MANUAL

THE IBF BREATHING APP

This free app is the perfect tool to practice the CBTR Program – and much more.

It is now available for free for iPhones on the Apple Store and for Androids on the Google Play Store. The name of the app is IBF Breathing App.

If you want to get more detailed information about the  IBF Breathing app, click here:

IBF Breathing app, click here
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For more information about Coherent Breathing

The New Science of Breath, by Stephen Elliott
Conscious Breathing in Everyday Life, by Joy Manné, Ph.D
Coherent Breathing, by Dr W. Ehrmann:
Burnout to Breathing, by Dr Ela Manga:
The Complete Breath, by Jim Morningstar, Ph.D., Editor
The Healing Power of the Breath, by Dr Richard Brown and Dr Patricia Gerbarg:

Keywords for Internet search

Conscious Breathing

Breathwork

Coherent Breathing

Stephen Elliott

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Disclaimer

This presentation is designed to provide helpful guidance for recovering from trauma and reinforcing natural resiliency, but should not be used to diagnose or treat any health or medical conditions requiring medical supervision.

The publisher and authors are not liable for any consequences from the application by any person using the information provided in the presentation. Even though conscious breathing is simple and safe, some may find this method challenging, and are encouraged to consult a conscious breathing specialist in order to progress in the practice.

Professionalism Workgroup


Introduction

A new Professionalism Workgroup was formed in 2023 to help IBF develop and strengthen professionalism, training standards, and ethical conduct in breathwork. Working alongside the IBF Integrity Committee, this group of IBF professionals aims to promote professional standards and support IBF members in improving their practice.

Background

Following significant breaches of ethics by Breathwork professionals (IBF Members and non-members) over the recent years, the IBF community went through a crucial period of reflection. A new forum for discussion and advocacy of professionalism was needed. This group was created to address professional misconduct issues and strengthen and develop professionalism in our practice.

This working group is not an ethics committee:

  • The group will not handle complaints or incidents; this is the role of the Integrity Committee.
  • Instead, the group acts as a resource to the IBF, helping to plan and create policies, liaising with the GPBA, and generating meaningful actions and responses to issues raised by significant events.

Community Consensus:

  • We support a zero-tolerance approach to sexual misconduct in our work.
  • We recognise that other breaches of professionalism must also be addressed.
  • We desire that breathwork schools and associations align with international standards of training and conduct for professional breathwork practitioners.
  • IBF aligns with the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GPBA) Training and Ethical Standards and requires all members to agree to these guidelines.
  • We encourage professional members to apply for certification with GPBA or their national breathwork association or accrediting body.

The IBF Professionalism team

• Pippa Wheble, IBF Professionalism Workgroup Leader
• Liisa Halme, Constellation Leader Internal Communications
• Griet Verstrate, Constellation Leader Ethical Procedures
• Matoula Piscopani, Constellation Co-Leader Training Standards
• Indalecia Rohita Ziritt, Constellation Co-Leader Training Standards
• Kateryna Kotenko, Constellation Leader Trauma Informed Support
• Jim Morningstar, Global Professional Breathwork Alliance Liaison
• Tilke Plateer-Deur, IBF Elder
• John Stamoulos, IBF Integrity Committee
• Adela Barcia, IBF Integrity Committee
• Alakh Analda, IBF Elder
• Lauren Chelec Cafritz, IBF Executive Support Team
• Vanessa Dietzel, IBF Executive Team
• Nilgül Tavsel, IBF Executive Team
• Mario Domig, IBF Executive Team
• Steph Magenta, IBF Professional Member
• Jane Anthony, IBF Professional Member
• Prema Julia Palisch, IBF Professional Member
• Caitlin Pearse, Australian Breathwork Association Liaison
• Krista-Gilda Kerner, IBF Integrity Committee

Aims

1. Our Workgroup’s primary Mission is as follows: 
Promote ethical, professional, and training standards and raise awareness of their importance.

2. Support IBF in reflection on conscious or unconscious breaches of these standards, as well as learning and evolving in response to them, to improve the professionalism and safety of our practice.

3. Help establish breathwork as a widely respected, legitimate, safe healing modality.

Agenda

• IBF aligns with the GPBA’s Training and Ethical Standards (currently stated in our bylaws) and requires all members to agree to these guidelines.

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• IBF encourages professional members to apply for certification with GPBA or their national breathwork association/accrediting body.
• The GPBA is updating its training and ethical standards to align with international standards. These will be presented to the IBF community at the AGM for a vote before inclusion in the IBF bylaws.
• Champion ethical practice and uphold the training standards set by the GPBA by:
• Ensuring that our ethical & training standards are visible on our website.
• Creating IBF statements and guidelines on essential topics.
• Offering training and workshops about ethics and training standards for IBF members.
• Educating the public about breathwork ethics and training standards through our website, social media, and the press.
• Raising public awareness of the dangers of unaccredited schools and inadequately trained practitioners.
• Offering guidance on assessing suitability for professional training.
• Support the alignment of international breathwork schools and associations on ethics and training standards by:
• Building partnerships and collaboration with relevant associations.
• Promoting accreditation of breathwork schools and IBF professional members with relevant associations.

Professionalism

Raise the public consciousness of professionalism in breathwork by:

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• Creating information about professionalism for the IBF website
• Championing professionalism through social media, newsletters & press releases
• Study and gain a more profound understanding of professionalism by:
• Reflecting and learning from breaches of standards.
• Fostering conversation about professionalism in breathwork
future breaches, for example:
• Create guidelines and educational opportunities to prevent future breaches, for example:
• Choosing a breathwork practitioner or modality,
• Client and Practitioner responsibility before, during and after a breathing session.
• Intimacy and Relationships with clients and students
• Consent and power dynamics
• Trauma-informed breathwork
• Promote professionalism in the IBF by:
• Reviewing the IBF Professional Membership process and privileges
• Promoting that professionalism requires deeply knowing oneself, one’s inner strengths and weaknesses, and an absolute willingness to be supervised
• Creating a process for the provision of peer support within & between IBF members.

IBF Ethical Procedures

• Clarify IBF procedures and actions that can be taken in response to conscious or unconscious breaches of ethical and training standards by its members as well as non-members.

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• Clarify IBF procedures for information sharing with accrediting organizations regarding breaches of ethical and training standards.
• Clarify IBF policy and procedures to address unaccredited schools or breathwork professionals.
• Clarify procedures and create resources for individuals affected by misconduct in breathwork.
• Promote the duty of IBF members to report and address misconduct in breathwork.
• Communicate IBF complaints procedures on the IBF website.

Contact 

Please contact the Workgroup Leader to express your interest or raise a topic for discussion in the workgroup. 

Other Ways to Contribute 

Support IBF initiatives by donating to the IBF Breathwork Development Fund
Become an IBF member and join our team of volunteers
Follow us on our IBF Facebook page
Register to receive our newsletter 

 

 

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The IBF Breathing App Tutorial Video

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IBF Breathing App – watch the TUTORIAL VIDEO!
IBF Breathing App – watch the TUTORIAL VIDEO!

 

VIDEO CREDITS

Concept, guitar, photos: Mario Domig 

Camera: Mark Siegert 

Editing:Richard Siegert 

Demonstration: Monika Domig & Jane Siegert

WHO IS FOR

“Good, good, good, good vibrations!”
(The Beach Boys) Breathe yourself into a higher state of being at the Global Inspiration Conference 2024!

As anyone who has ever done a consciously connected breath session probably already knows that vibrations and breathwork are inextricably linked. All kinds of sensations, perceptions, stimuli, images, emotions pass by and the only thing to do is to surrender to your own breathing. In and out, in and out, until you enter a deep state of being and your thinking body slowly surrenders. Meanwhile, your cells vibrate like crazy and you can literally experience
the feeling of dissolving into space.

Uh, wait a minute…dissolving into space…is that possible? How? And why?

Ok, just breathe in and out quietly, it’s all good!

In this blog we take you to a behind the breathing scene.

Picture this:

During a breathing session you start breathing with your mouth wide open. You are breathing much deeper (lots of oxygen inside!) than your body is used to at rest. After a while this begins to manifest itself in tingling, sensations, cramping here and there. A general feeling of awkwardness and discomfort can take hold of you. You listen carefully to your coach who tells you that you are doing well, but he tells you to relax your exhalation a bit more. You are
blowing out quite a bit of carbon dioxide (CO2) and that can cause your muscles to experience a lack of oxygen and start to sour and cramp.
You do what is asked of you and after some attempts you manage to relax the exhalation more. You breathe deeply and connectedly and your body begins to get used to the amount of energy you are offering it. Whoohoe! Your body seems to tingle more and more and it seems as if the energy inside and outside of your body start to “sync”. You experience a deep sense of being connected to everything and everyone around you. As if you have fallen into a bath
of “love potion. Because of the enormous amount of energy, your frequency (energy level) has skyrocketed and you can experience the eternal bliss of the ‘528Hz love frequency’*.

*The 528Hz is a high vibrational level which is also associated with enlightened spirits here on earth. They have a frequency of 700Hz or more. They are people who through meditation and conscious breathing are in complete presence and in a constant state of love.
Wonderful, right?

Anyway, back to you and your breathing session for a moment!
After the breathing session, you may experience the higher vibrational level for a while and go through life as a delightful hop. And at some point life comes around the corner again with its hassles and hassles and before you know it you drop a few levels on the vibrational frequency scale again. As if you are again plodding on your old familiar slow bicycle against the wind. You know you can do better than that so you start looking for that nice feeling of those 528Hz again but ask yourself if the effect of the breathing session can last a little longer and how can you achieve that? And will that succeed?

You are now touched by the breath and are venturing into a group session.

Breathing with multiple people in a safe setting works like an energetic flywheel and you come out of the session as high as a kite and this time you keep the high vibrational level with you longer. You feel connected to yourself longer and love seems to flow through you like a wide flowing river. Love it!

Breathwork as a flywheel for love!

“What the world needs now, is love, sweet love…”
(Burt Bacharach)

Now imagine doing breathing sessions with about 200 people every day for a week in a beautiful, loving setting in a peaceful location.Then you won’t be high on love for just a month, no, you’ll be buzzing about it for at least another six months! We dare say with certainty that this is also the reason why the Global Inspiration Conference (GIC) is being organized for the 30th time this year. It’s just too good!

A breath fest with over 200 breathworkers and lovers from all over the world sharing breath and love and that wonderful 528HZ ‘love frequency’ with each other.
Or as a super-objective observation from a breathworker from New Orleans informs us: “The Global Inspiration Conference is special in so many ways. One of the things I love most about it is that it has the classic components of a professional conference where you share valuable information with like-minded people, get inspired by the rich and diverse things happening in the larger field, in this case across the planet, learn and teach through shared information; but it goes far beyond that and includes a wealth of deeply transformative experiences in breath. We don’t just talk about breath, we are transformed by it. The GIC enables us as individuals to do our own personal healing and gives us a platform and a way to use our own healing for the benefit of the planet.”

Are you ready for some “good, good, good, good vibes”?

Then what are you waiting for? Come to Berg en Dal in July and immerse yourself in love and all the breath wisdom we share with each other!
Until then, until breath!

Lilian Korzilius
Breath trainer and co-organizer GIC2024

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