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Sanctum Breathwork Facilitator Training
Module 1: Scientific Foundations of Breathwork (Expanded Neuroscience Focus)
History & Evolution of Breathwork
Scientific Paradigms & Evidence-Based Approaches
Human Anatomy & Relevant Systems Overview
Neuroscience of Breathwork – Brain-Body Coherence
Neurochemical Effects of Breath Patterns
Homeostasis, Allostasis & Autonomic Nervous System
Breath, Heart Rate Variability & Coherence
Gas Exchange, Cellular Respiration & pH Balance
Scientific Critiques & Ethical Considerations
Current Frontiers in Breathwork Research & Longevity Science
Module 2: Respiratory Physiology & Mechanics (Expanded & Applied)
Comprehensive Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Mechanics of Breathing
Breath Volumes & Capacities
Gas Exchange & Transport
Control of Breathing
Breath Patterns & Dysfunction
Posture & Its Impact on Breathing Efficiency
Adaptations to Environmental & Physical Stress
Practical Assessment of Breathing
Integrating Respiratory Physiology into Breathwork Practice
Module 3: Psychophysiology of Breathwork (Expanded & Integrative)
Mind-Body Connection & Breath
Stress Response Systems & Breath Regulation
Breath & Emotional States
Neurobiology of Breath-Induced States
Breathwork & Trauma Response
Polyvagal Theory & Breath
Neurochemical & Hormonal Changes
Psychosomatic Patterns & Breath
Catharsis & Integration Physiology
Observational Skills for Facilitators
Module 4: Techniques & Mechanics of Breathwork (Practical & Applied)
Survey of Breathwork Modalities
Fundamentals of Breath Patterns
Mastering Diaphragmatic Breathing
Circular & Connected Breathing Techniques
Breath Holds (Kumbhaka) & Bandhas
Activating vs. Calming Breath Techniques
Movement, Sound & Breath Synchronization
Session Structure & Flow
Adapting Techniques for Clients
Building Self-Practice Rituals
Module 5: Safety, Contraindications, Emergency Protocols & Radical Consent
Foundations of Trauma-Informed Safety
Physiological Risks & Contraindications
Psychological & Psychiatric Contraindications
Special Populations & Adaptations
Comprehensive Intake & Pre-Screening
Creating & Maintaining Safe Containers
Emergency Response Protocols
De-escalation & Nervous System Regulation
Radical Consent as Ongoing Practice
Ethical Boundaries & Power Dynamics
Legal, Confidentiality & Scope of Practice Basics
Facilitator Self-Regulation & Burnout Prevention
Post-Session Care & Integration Support
Module 6: Altered States & Neuroplasticity (Science + Mystery)
Introduction to Non-Ordinary States
Brainwaves & Consciousness
Neuroplasticity & Pathways for Change
The Default Mode Network & Ego Dissolution
Somatic Markers of Altered States
Mystical & Transpersonal Dimensions
Shamanic & Indigenous Perspectives
Discernment & Integration of Non-Ordinary States
Ethics of Guiding Altered States
The Limitations of Science & Embracing the Mystery
Module 7: Facilitator Skills, Inner Mastery & Self-Care
The Art of Holding Space
Reading the Room & Group Dynamics
Transference & Countertransference
Shadow Work for Facilitators
Ethics of Power & Influence
Compassionate Boundaries
Emotional & Energetic Self-Regulation
Self-Care & Burnout Prevention
Personal Practice & Lifelong Mastery
Mentorship, Community & Accountability
Module 8: Energetics, Intuition & Meta-Physical Awareness
Foundations of the Subtle Body
Breath as Life Force
Sensing & Tracking Energy
Developing Intuition
Signs, Symbols & Archetypal Imagery
Working with Guides & Transpersonal Realms
Emergent Field Dynamics (new emphasis: individual, group, and universal layers)
Opening the Field Intentionally (ceremonial & cultural context)
Energetic Hygiene & Boundaries (daily clearing & sealing practices)
Discerning Intuition vs. Projection
Spiritual & Ethical Considerations (humility, integrity, no forced transformation)
Module 9: Emotional Release & Trauma Integration
Understanding Pain Bodies Across Traditions
The Body as Storykeeper
Chinese Medicine: Emotions & Organ Systems
Somatic Maps from Other Lineages
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Basics for Breathwork
Energetics of Emotional Unraveling
Titration & Somatic Safety
Shadow Emotions: Rage, Shame, Despair
Co-Regulation & the Emergent Field
Integration Rituals & Practices
When to Refer: Knowing the Line
Your Pain Body & Organ Wisdom
Ancestral & Collective Trauma
Opening & Closing the Field for Deep Work ↳ Safe invocation, grief container creation, cord cutting, grounding, residue protection
Module 10: Creating Transformative Environments & Modalities
Principles of Space-Holding
Physical Space Design & Sensory Environment
Energetic Preparation of Space
Creating Ritual & Ceremony
Trauma-Informed Group Dynamics
Accessibility & Cultural Humility
Integrating Complementary Modalities
Online & Hybrid Environments
Managing the Unexpected
Closing & Blessing the Space
Developing Your Unique Facilitation Modality
Case Studies & Creative Practicum
Module 11: Cultivating Mastery, Embodiment & the Emergent Field
Defining Mastery in Breathwork
Deep Embodiment Practices
The Emergent Field: Collective Intelligence
Tracking the Field in Real Time
Influencing vs. Controlling
Your Lineage & Ethical Transmission
When Mastery Meets the Shadow
Living Reciprocity & Service
Mentorship, Community & Peer Reflection
The Edge of the Mystery
Rituals for Sustaining Mastery
Your Legacy as a Facilitator
Module 12: Professional Development & Business Foundations
Foundations of an Ethical Breathwork Business
Trauma-Informed Client Relationships
Ethical Marketing & Visibility
Pricing, Money Stories & Right Livelihood
Crafting Offerings & Packages
Legal, Insurance & Liability Essentials
Boundaries for Your Time & Energy
Building Community, Not Just Clients
Collaboration vs. Competition
Visibility, Storytelling & Online Presence
Self & Peer Supervision
Mapping Your Next Steps
Closing the Circle: Living the Work
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