Breathwork Courses for Stress Relief, Focus, & Performance | Breatheology
Master your breath with 4x world champion Stig Severinsen. Our breathwork courses help reduce stress, boost focus, and increase energy. Start free today!
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What is Breathwork?
Breathwork is the practice of consciously controlling your breath to improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By simply adjusting how you breathe, you can influence your nervous system, stress levels, energy, and focus, creating both immediate and lasting benefits.
Rooted in both ancient traditions and modern science, breathwork includes everything from slow, deep breathing for relaxation to breath-holding and controlled hyperventilation for performance and resilience. It’s used by athletes, meditators, and anyone looking to enhance lung function, reduce anxiety, and feel better overall.
Why Practice Breathwork?
Scientific research has demonstrated that breathwork training can play a significant role in easing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, and attention disorders.1, 2, 3, 4. However, its benefits extend beyond just physical and mental well-being—conscious breathing is one of the fastest ways to shift your mindset, energy, and emotional state in an instant.
By integrating breathwork into your daily routine, you cultivate a deeper connection with yourself, enhance focus and clarity in decision-making, and improve overall well-being. Best of all, your breath is always accessible, offering a natural and effortless way to restore balance, calmness, and inner peace anytime you need it.
Free Learning Courses | Experience Breathwork
We know that signing up for a course can feel like a big step—especially if you’re not sure what to expect. That’s why we’re offering two completely free breathing courses so you can experience the benefits firsthand. With just a few simple exercises, you’ll learn how to use your breath to reduce stress, boost energy, and sharpen focus—all in a way that feels natural and effortless.
BREATHEOLOGY DISCOVERY™
Explore your own true breathing (and breath-holding!) potential with simple exercises that create an immediate shift in your mind and body.
BREATH HOLD CHALLENGE
Learn how to increase your breath-holding time from under a minute to over three minutes while boosting your focus, energy, and performance.
PTSD LIBERATION™
PTSD Liberation is a body & mind program designed to support those with PTSD or anxiety, offering practical information and exercises to manage symptoms effectively.
Breathwork Courses Online | Breatheology
Master Breathing Techniques & Exercises for Health & Performance
These courses help you get in control of your breath to feel stronger, clearer, and more resilient—both physically and mentally. You’ll learn how to calm your nervous system, use oxygen more efficiently, and build up your CO₂ tolerance. These skills can make a real difference in how you handle stress, recover, and perform. Breatheology combines simple but powerful techniques like breathwork, breath-holding, meditation, and visualization to help you find that sense of calm, focus, and balance. So whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, or just someone wanting to feel better in your daily life, mastering these techniques can create a positive lasting change.
Breatheology Essentials™
$497Master the fundamentals of breathwork to reduce stress, enhance focus, and improve overall well-being.
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Breatheology Advanced™
$997Take your breathing to the next level with the advanced course. Learn powerful breathing techniques to improve athletic performance.
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Breatheology Instructor™
$4397Turn your passion into a career—become a certified breathwork coach and guide others to better health and performance.
Learn More| Feature | Breatheology Discovery™ (FREE) | Breath Hold Challenge (FREE) | Breatheology Essentials ($497) | Breatheology Advanced ($997) | Breatheology Instructor ($4,497) |
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| Best For | Beginners exploring breath control | Anyone looking to improve breath-holding | Stress relief, focus, and overall well-being | Athletes, professionals, and peak performers | Coaches, trainers, and breathwork professionals |
| Skill Level | Beginner | Beginner to Intermediate | All Levels | Intermediate to Advanced | Advanced |
| Key Benefits | Learn fundamental breathwork techniques | Extend breath-holding time & increase CO₂ tolerance | Reduce stress, improve energy & mental clarity | Boost endurance, lung capacity & mental resilience | Get certified to teach Breatheology methods |
| Course Format | Online | Online | Online + Guided Lessons | Online + Personalized Training | Online + Live Instructor Sessions |
| Duration | Short Intro | Self-Paced | 6 Weeks | 8 Weeks | Several Months |
| Certification | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (Certified Instructor) |
| Lifetime Access | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Live Calls | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ 1 Live Call | ✅ 3 Live Calls | ✅ 8 Exclusive Masterminds with Stig |
| Community Access | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (Free Community) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes + Instructor Network |
| Price | FREE | FREE | $497 | $997 | $4,497 |
| CTA | Start Free | Start Free | Enroll Now | Enroll Now | Get Certified |
Reduce Stress & Boost Performance with Breathwork Training
Every breath you take shapes how you feel—physically, mentally, and emotionally. But with conscious breathwork, you can tap into something deeper. If you’re looking for calm, sharper focus, or greater endurance, breathwork is a simple yet powerful way to support your mind and body. Our courses, will teach you effective and proven breathing techniques in order to create a real, lasting change in your everyday life.
Our guided training programs will give you tools to:
- Reduce stress & anxiety: Activate your parasympathetic nervous system with guided breathwork.
- Enhance focus & concentration: Train your breath to improve oxygen efficiency and stay calm under pressure.
- Boost energy & endurance: Expand lung capacity with breath-holding exercises used by elite athletes.
- Improve sleep & recovery: Use controlled breathing techniques to enhance deep sleep and speed up recovery.
- Develop breath awareness & resilience: Follow structured lessons to build daily breathing habits for lifelong well-being.
Meet Our Instructors
Hear from some of our certified Breatheology instructors who have completed the instructor course, transformed their breathing, and are now helping others do the same.
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Testimonials
Breatheology has helped thousands of students worldwide transform their health, mindset, and performance through our breathing methods. Read their stories and see what it has done for them.
The Breatheology Advantage
- Reduce stress & anxiety with scientifically proven breathing techniques for a calmer mind and body.
- Boost energy & focus to achieve peak performance in sports, work, and daily life.
- Improve endurance & recovery with structured breathwork exercises designed for athletes and high achievers.
- Train at your own pace with easy-to-follow, expert-led lessons tailored to all skill levels.
- Join a global community of breathwork practitioners and connect with like-minded individuals on the same journey.
Ready to take control of your breath—and your life? Find a course today and unlock your lungs full potential with the best breathing techniques for relaxation, focus, and performance.
Scientifically Proven & Globally Recognized
Trusted by leading experts and recognized by major global brands, Breatheology has equipped corporations and their teams with proven breathwork training to reduce stress, boost focus, and improve performance—both in the workplace and beyond.
World Health Organization
Endorsed by the World Health Organization
The WHO has requested Stig Severinsen to provide breathwork training & daily exercises to keep their staff healthy during today’s health & mental challenges.
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Cedars at Cobble Hill
Official Treatment for PTSD & Addiction
Breatheology has been officially approved as a treatment for addiction and PTSD by Cedars Rehabilitation Center, Cobble Hill, BC, Canada.
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Elite Athletes & Military
Elite Military Training & Performance
Breatheology has been used by elite military forces to enhance endurance, mental resilience, and tactical performance, improving focus, underwater efficiency, and recovery in high-stress environments.
FAQ About Our Breathwork Courses
Yes! All Breatheology courses are fully online, allowing you to train at your own pace from anywhere in the world. However, certified instructors may also offer workshops, retreats, and private coaching sessions.
Only for the Instructor Course otherwise no prior experience is needed! Generally our breathwork programs are designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. If you’re new to breathwork, the Essentials course is a good place to start your breathwork journey.
Breatheology blends scientific breath training, freediving techniques, and ancient breathing practices into a structured system. Unlike other methods, it is designed for everyday use, performance, and stress resilience.
Training breathwork helps you perform better by making your body use oxygen more efficiently, so your muscles can keep going longer without tiring as quickly. It also trains you to handle higher CO₂ levels, which means you can push yourself further before feeling exhausted. After a workout, controlled breathing can help your body relax, recover faster, and reduce stress. Read more about the role of breathwork in athletic performance and check out how breathing improves oxygen delivery and cellular health.
Yes, breath holding is safe when practiced correctly. At Breatheology, we use a structured, step-by-step approach to help you build lung capacity and CO₂ tolerance without risks.
- If you have heart conditions or high blood pressure, consult your doctor before practicing breath-holding techniques.
- Individuals with respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD should approach breathwork with caution.
- Pregnant individuals should avoid advanced breath-holding exercises.
Our guided programs ensure you progress safely, allowing your body to adapt while maximizing the benefits of controlled breathing.
Breathwork improves focus and mental clarity by giving your brain the oxygen it needs to function at its best. When you take slow, intentional breaths, you increase oxygen flow, which helps keep your mind sharp and alert. At the same time, deep breathing lowers cortisol levels—the stress hormone that can make it hard to concentrate. By calming your nervous system, breathwork also helps you stay composed under pressure, making it easier to think clearly and react with a level head.