ABOUT US
Breathwork isn’t just about calming down—it’s about rewiring how we experience the world.
The nervous system is constantly scanning for cues of safety or threat, shaping our emotions, reactions, and even our creativity.
Most people think of breathwork as a relaxation tool, but it’s actually a form of self-communication.
Every inhale signals activation; every exhale signals release.
When we consciously shift our breath, we’re overriding patterns that have been running on autopilot—whether that’s stress, fear, or creative blocks.
Athletes, artists, and even ancient warriors understood this.
They didn’t just breathe to survive—they breathed to master their state.
Most people today are stuck in cycles of stress, burnout, emotional reactivity, and disconnection. They know they need to change, but they don’t know how. Breathwork gives you the way back — not just for yourself, but for those you’re meant to lead.
HBA training is for those who feel called to do more than cope.
It’s for those ready to rewire their own nervous system, reclaim their inner stability, and learn how to guide others to do the same.
Unleash Your Potential Through Breathwork Training
At Holistic Breath Academy, we honor breath as the ancient, essential force that sustains life, deeply respecting the timeless traditions and lineages that guide these practices. Our mission is to help you reconnect with this sacred art, transforming breathwork from a tool of control or performance into a profound pathway for renewal, clarity, and self-discovery. By engaging in these practices, you’ll shed layers of societal conditioning, making space for authentic transformation and empowerment. We are redefining wellness—breaking free from rigid standards and exclusivity. In a world often dominated by superficial ideals and one-size-fits-all approaches, we reclaim these ancient practices with reverence, reimagining them as accessible, inclusive, and transformative tools for all.
Our Story:
Holistic Breath Academy was born from a deep desire to create a space where wellness feels real and human. We believe that true well-being isn’t about perfection or fitting into societal molds—it’s about authenticity, self-awareness, and embracing your unique journey. Our methods are rooted in ancient traditions yet informed by modern understanding, blending wisdom and practicality to meet the needs of today’s world. The practices we teach empower individuals to access their inner strength, cultivate emotional resilience, and foster a deeper connection to themselves and others. At HBA, we embrace the messy, beautiful process of being human. This isn’t about achieving an idealized version of yourself but about embarking on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and meaningful change. Wellness isn’t static—it’s a dynamic process that evolves as you do. Our academy is a place where you can explore, grow, and find what resonates with you, all while honoring the traditions that make these practices so powerful. We invite you to join us as we rewrite the narrative of wellness and reclaim the power of breathwork to heal, connect, and transform. Together, we honor the sacred, celebrate the real, and embrace the infinite possibilities within us all.
How to Become a Breathwork Coach:
Everything You Need to Know
If you’re looking for a way to help people step into their infinite potential, manifest their goals, and live happier, healthier lives, breathwork coaching may be the perfect career path for you.
Breathwork is a type of mindfulness practice and active meditation that can help people manage stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as improve physical health and well-being. It’s RAPIDLY growing in popularity all over the world, and there is a demand for breathwork coaches who can help people use this powerful tool to transform their lives in lasting and sustainable ways.
First, what is breathwork?
Breathwork is a type of mindfulness practice that uses breath control to improve physical and mental health.
The basic premise is that the way we breathe affects our nervous system, which in turn impacts how we think, feel, and behave.
There are many different types of breathwork, but they all share the common goal of helping people feel calmer, more present, and less reactive to stress. Breathwork can be used to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as improve physical health and well-being.
What is “breathwork coaching”?
It’s the process of helping people use breathwork to improve their physical and mental health, reach their goals, and step into their infinite potential. As a breathwork coach, you’ll work with clients one-on-one or in small groups to help them learn how to use breathwork to transform their inner blocks so they can THRIVE and create happier, more fulfilling lives. You’ll teach them different breathwork techniques, provide support and accountability, and help them overcome any challenges they may face along the way.
If you’re interested in becoming a breathwork coach, it’s important to understand how breathwork can benefit people. Here are just a few of the ways breathwork can help people transform their lives…
Breathwork can help people:
Heal past pain & trauma
Improve sleep quality
Boost immunity
Increase attention & focus
Quiet the mind and find peace and clarity
Detach from negative thinking patterns
Access higher states of consciousness
Increase creativity and productivity
Break through blocks that are holding them back
Feel more connected to their intuition
Get in touch with emotions and release them
Feel more connected to their authentic self
In this advanced-level training, you’ll develop the skills and understanding to:
As you deepen your own healing, you’ll also gain the tools to guide others. This training empowers you to apply conscious connected breathing professionally — whether you’re adding it to your current work or stepping into your path as a dedicated Breathwork Coach. Learn how to support others in finding inner peace and lasting transformation.
Experience deep healing through conscious connected breathing. This practice goes beyond traditional methods, helping you release mental, emotional, and physical layers of tension. Through intentional breathwork, you’ll access profound states of renewal and inner restoration.”
Learn from a faculty of highly experienced practitioners who don’t just teach the work — they live it. Our instructors bring a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and expertise, offering a truly diverse and embodied approach to breathwork. Each member of our team is a leader in their field, dedicated to guiding you with depth, integrity, and real-world understanding.
NIKE Certified breathwork instructor guiding a group through mindful breathing techniques during a training session.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Bianca Harris is a dynamic and trailblazing force within the wellness and creative industries, recognized for her innovative, deeply authentic approach to holistic well-being.
As the founder and lead facilitator of the Holistic Breath Academy, Bianca personally guides participants through a comprehensive and transformative certification program, empowering them with advanced breathwork techniques rooted in the science of the nervous system and the ancient philosophies of yogic practice.
The program, recognized as a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, is designed to help individuals harness the profound, regenerative power of breath to foster deep healing, resilience, and conscious leadership.
Bianca’s connection to breathwork is not surface-level — it is life-long and lived. She has been practicing breathwork for over 15 years, with formal certification under traditions rooted in the rich Vedantic and Tantric lineages of the Himalayas.
Her training and personal practice honor the depth and spiritual integrity of classical breath sciences while bridging them with modern, trauma-informed approaches, making her one of the few teachers uniquely equipped to teach both the subtle energetic dimensions and the physiological foundations of breath.
Previously, Bianca founded WIPPWellness, Toronto’s premier creative wellness community, earning recognition from Refinery29, Flare, and E! News for her early, innovative focus on mental health, creativity, and holistic well-being. Under her leadership, WIPPWellness became a hub for groundbreaking conversations, featuring collaborators like StyleLikeU, Shannon Boodram, Melodi Ehsani, and Adwoa Aboah.
Now based in Los Angeles, Bianca continues to bridge wellness and creativity as a holistic breath coach for Nike, artist, and creative director. She blends her artistic vision with somatic practices, redefining how people connect to themselves, their emotions, and the world around them. Her work has led to partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands including Nike, Shopify, Google, Samsung, Durex, Adidas, Casper, Saje, Aritzia, and Tatcha.
As a sought-after speaker, teacher, and trainer, Bianca specializes in breathwork, meditation, sound therapy, and nervous system resilience. Her work brings a rare combination of depth, precision, and creativity — offering an approach to healing that is both timeless and urgently needed in today’s world.
At the core of her teaching is a simple:
When we reclaim the breath, we reclaim ourselves.
Bianca’s larger mission is to remind the world that wellness is not reserved for a select few. It is not just for the young, the privileged, or living a curated lifestyle.
Wellness is a birthright — and through her work, Bianca opens the door for all bodies, all backgrounds, and all lived experiences to find belonging, healing, and power within holistic spaces.
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