ACTIVATION SOMATIC + BREATHWORK CERTIFICATION
scientific, somatic, spiritual, TRAUMA-INFORMED embodiment
Have you had a powerful breathwork experience, want to learn more, and bring this modality to your clients?
Do you feel excited, nervous, resistant about laying down and doing your own breathwork?
Are you ready to connect with your intuition and feel confident as a space holder?
this highly experiential training. you will go on a personal healing journey, tap into your gifts, and learn how to share your unique medicine.
move yourself and others From trauma to safety, fear to love, separation to connection, control to trust and surrender, ego to heart, stuck to expressED and expanDED
“I took Gwen’s Breathwork Course after attending one of her Breathwork sessions in my community and was so blown away I had to learn her technique myself. I have been trained in Breathwork before and have knowledge in this area as a certified yoga instructor but the depth of understanding about Breathwork and the ways that I am able, now, with this much deeper and more comprehensive understanding that I got from taking Activation Breathwork Certification, to use Breathwork as a therapeutic tool in my holistic psychiatry practice is invaluable. I am so thankful I took the Activation Breathwork Certification. Thank you, Gwen! ”
training dates 2026
virtual jan-feb-mar 2026
Facilitated Jan 10, Jan 24, Feb 7, Feb 21, March 7, March 21 from 7 am to 10 am PT by Gwen Dittmar
And supplemental optional calls Wednesday Jan 14 and Feb 11 from 5-6 pm PT to ask questions and practice
IN-PERSON WEST COAST JAN-FEB-Mar 2026
Facilitated Jan 24, Feb 21, March 21 from 1 pm to 7 pm PT in Los Angeles, CA with Gwen Dittmar
And supplemental optional calls Wednesday Jan 21 and Feb 18 from 5-6 pm PT to ask questions and practice
IN-PERSON EAST COAST APR-MAY-JUN 2026
Facilitated April 18-19, May 2-3, June 13-14 with Gwen Dittmar and Trish Brewer in Annapolis, MD
And supplemental optional calls Friday April 22 and May 22 from 1-2 pm PT to ask questions and practice
activation breathwork training
SOMATIC work
Learn how to use Somatic Medicine(TM) process that integrates trauma-informed somatic healing, inclusivity, spiritual psychology, life coaching, positive psychology to understand your and your client’s challenges and how to support them in their own healing and freedom. Learn reframing and releasing limiting beliefs, inner child healing, projection and shadow work. Learn how to regulate your and your client’s nervous system and guide clients through somatic medicine, tap into your intuitive gifts, in ways that allow breathwork healing to be easier and softer.
BREATH WORK
Learn about the lineage, history, physiology and science of pranayama, breathing tools and breathwork healing. Understand the integrated roles of the nervous system, poly vagal theory, neuroscience and trauma in breathwork and healing. Learn how to create sacred spaces, facilitate individual sessions, group sessions and reflection circles. Learn to intuit and observe patterns and challenges within a breathwork session and group. Learn how to help clients resource and practically integrate what happens in a session into life for sustainable transformation.
ENERGY WORK
Learn about different methodologies of ancestral, shamanic, energetic and light work. Learn how to access your unique gifts and channel these energies in an authentic and aligned way. Learn how to hold energy in groups, circles, couples and individual sessions. Open to a new level of consciousness, awareness and experiential embodiment through your own healing that transmits as a space holder and energy worker for others. For those who are interested, there is an optional information on how to integrate for your unique Human Design into your offerings and services.
INTEGRATION
Lead individual and group breathwork sessions so you feel embodied and confident as a space holder. Learn how to build clean and clear, conscious and authentic services, with practical support for your marketing, branding, human design, and sharing. Understand the ethics, boundaries, legalities, financial exchange. Receive expert workshops for these topics, as well as DEIB training as a space holder, guide, and leader. Receive a private coaching session as part of your training and receive support with your unique expansion as a guide.
TESTIMONIALS
I loved taking the Activation Breathwork Training with Gwen. She is a WEALTH of knowledge in this space, and soaking up all the information she knows from her in this training was a true gift. I have my yoga teacher training certification, and adding this Activation Breathwork Training to my instructor toolbox is helpful. I realize how beneficial it is to work with clients who may not be in an actual workout space and to create a space for someone to breathe.
My favorite was learning and practicing one-on-one with other students in the training, and Gwen did real-time coaching and feedback during the course. If you're a coach to others, and feel called to add Breathwork to your toolbox, it is a MUST to have this Activation Breathwork Training under your belt. I love how Gwen integrates these everyday clients and teaches us how to integrate them.
Jami Crist, Marketing, Brand, Community Builder Executive
I was blown away by my own Breathwork experiences and I wanted to sign up for the Activation Training but I was nervous to financially invest because I am a single mother and had just suffered a big financial loss.
I followed my gut, registered for the training, and within two sessions I booked a $6,000 modeling job. I truly believe Breathwork shifted the past trauma and brought my self-worth and my power back.
During the training I got to learn the scientific and spiritual aspects, as well as a plethora of life changing tools. Gwen was available for any questions and support I needed. Since entering into Gwen's container my life has completely changed for the better. I have more confidence in myself, and I can now set out to accomplish things that I never thought I could do. I am so grateful to Gwen, and I’m so happy to be part of her container, and community.
Emma Ward, Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner, Model
Working with Gwen during the Activation Breathwork Training was a wonderful experience and investment in myself. I signed up for this deep dive with Gwen's coaching after seeing the benefits of breathwork in her New Moon and Full Moon circles in both my overall peace of mind and the insights I received during this powerful practice. The Activation Training was meaningful in both the time spent learning in a small group setting.
The changes I see in my busy life when I make the time to pay attention to my own inner wisdom and practice moving energy through my body using breathwork. The training is clearly organized, trauma-informed, and Gwen does a wonderful job of bringing in outside experts to add knowledge. I made deep connections with others in the group and felt incredibly supported throughout the entire training. I recommend this training to those who want to deepen their own breathwork practice and invest in their mind-body connection.
Ashley Richardson, Managing Principle Architect
I recently completed a four-month Activation Training course with Gwen where I worked on deepening my breathwork practice, enhancing my energy work, and learning trauma-informed processing techniques to guide myself and others.
Gwen’s approach is open-hearted, and Spirit-led yet also very pragmatic, keeping one grounded through the course. The curriculum was thorough, the container supportive, and the one-on-one practical experiences were priceless. I have already recommended this course to at least four of my clients!
Since I began working with Gwen the trajectory of my path has expanded at a rate I did not expect. I feel seen, heard, and held by her in a way that I have not experienced before. I cannot recommend her enough. I am forever grateful our paths crossed.
Trish D. Brewer, Breathwork and Reiki Master
“I was craving community, mentorship, and knowledge. I wanted to explore my intuitive abilities. Gwen crafted a beautiful journey of lectures, questions and answers, partner work, inner reflection, group sharing, and guest speakers. Breathwork is a powerful tool that will help you change your life and the lives of the people you do it with. Call it divine timing or fate of Gwen’s expert eye in attracting the people who are meant to work with these tools, this container will give you who and what you need as soon as you join. Whether you are looking to facilitate Breathwork, discover your intuitive abilities, connect with others on a healing journey, or catalyze your own self growth, Activation will come to you when you need it the most. Answer the call and say yes.”
frequently asked questions
What kinds of training options do you offer?
There are three options for training in 2026, two virtual trainings, and two in-person trainings. The virtual training will allow people in all three US, the European, and Asian time zones to join. The in-person training will occur on in Los Angeles area and Washington DC area. Please see specific dates and times above. While you are enrolled in the certification you will also have access to the Expansion Membership to engage in monthly Breathwork, Akashic Records, Human Design, and Somatic Healing virtual circles. You will also have access to a reduced rate for private sessions with Gwen.
How much time will I need to block off each week for the training?
The virtual training is 6 hours of class time each month and one optional one-hour supplemental calls the first two months. But more than literal class and practice time this training is about practicing the tools in your daily life to the information becomes embodied wisdom.
In addition to the live classes each month and the practice sessions you gain during the training, you be expected to practice with a total of 12 people, and log your sessions and learnings, by the end of the training in order to obtain certification. We want to ensure you feel experienced, confident, ready, and you are embodying the work in your daily life.
What is required to receive a certificate?
In addition to attending the live class (other than in the event of an emergency that requires you to miss a class), leading a total of 12 practice individual sessions, and lead 1 group sessions, and sharing your unique medicine with the group in our last live class (the practicum). You will have a 30-day window after the last class to complete all requirements.
What is the practicum?
The practicum is a 5-15 minute presentation for the group on your vision for how you want to share this medicine in world. For example how you envision bringing this to your current profession, to your personal life, or a dream of a non profit or business. You can share through your unique creative gifts.
Is the training in-person?
There are three options for 2026. There are two virtual trainings (# 1 Jan-Feb-March and #2 Sep-Oct-Nov), and two in-person trainings (one in-person East Coast training in Washington DC area April-May-June, and one in-person West Coast training in Los Angeles area Jan-Feb-March).
Who is this training for?
The training is ideal for anyone who has curiosity in breath work, energy work, somatic work, space holding, leading individuals and groups for either or both 1) their own healing, 2) to become a facilitator for others. Some of our students and graduates create brand new breathwork services, add breathwork to their existing services, or use it solely for themselves and their friends and family.
We’ve had therapists, coaches, healers, space holders, as well as stay-at-home-parents, executives, lawyers, accountants, architects, doctors, and more.
Is energy and breathwork training effective online?
Yes. This training is highly experiential, personally transformational, and will prepare you to be a space holder, guide, and breathwork facilitator for others if that is your intention.
What is the investment?
There are payment plans for the training as well as options to pay in full options.
I already have training in another modality of breathing. What will I learn in this course that will be different from my other training?
I would wonder the same thing, and it’s a great question to ask yourself - why you are curious in doing this training with me, or because of what I share about somatic, breath, energy work. Meaning, what are you still looking for, what do you want to create in your life or business that you aren't doing now, and what did you see on the sales page that intrigued or inspired you to register.
Some people have said they want to know how to hold space and help clients process, or they want to be trauma informed, or they want to know more about the science behind breathwork and healing, or they have been facilitating but are ready to go to the next level, which for them might mean to hold groups, overcome imposter syndrome, fear of being seen, struggling with money or expressing themselves on social media. Whatever the reason, you will address that in this training because the training is not only to learn information, but to embody through your own transformation.
Will we learn the science of breathing and breathwork healing?
Yes. You will learn the history of breathing, the science, physiology, nervous system, poly vagal theory of breathing, breath testing, as well different breathing practices to support the nervous system between breathwork healing sessions, and what is believed to be happening during breathwork healing sessions.
What if I am not sure I have the funds or I will be able to attend the live classes?
My suggestion is to get very clear if this is something you truly want to invest your time and financial exchange in because the question might be stemming from a competing intention - meaning you aren’t and are ready to invest. If you are ready, past clients have co-created the money they deeply desired once they made the commitment.
I also encourage processing any misbeliefs you might have about your time and finances that could be preventing you from joining, if joining is what you deeply desire. I have invested in many certifications, trainings, programs, and a masters. As a coach I have learned is that sometimes it is not the divine time (and we need to honor our budgetary and time boundaries). However sometimes it is the divine time but fear shows up through not feeling like we have the funds or time. Only you will know the difference.
HERE’s YOUR NEXT STEP
The training involves:
In the live trainings you’ll receive education and guidance, practice and time for Q&A, and laser coaching for your transformation
Expert workshops on diversity + equity + inclusion, trauma-informed + therapist perspective, holistic marketing, legal support
Support from Gwen and the community between live training calls in the private virtual community
Homework and partner practice calls on weeks we do not have a live call each month
One private session with Gwen during or within 4 weeks after the training
YOUR Investment IS:
You are receiving “information” as well as 20 years of lived experience being mentored and guiding clients
The virtual investment is $2999 in one payment, or 4 payments of $775
The in-person investment is $3500 (to cover rental fees) in one payment, or 4 payments of $901.25
You are committed to completing the live calls or sessions, 12 practice sessions, lead 1 group session + practicum
The investment for the training is non-refundable, so you continue regardless of what surfaces, because material will surface and we are learning to use somatic and breathwork to navigate life and healing.
training commitments:
This is a highly experiential modality therefore live attendance is required for the in-person or virtual sessions
Live practice sessions with your partners are completed during the training sessions and in your own time for a total of 12
You will receive powerpoint slides, guides for individual, couple, group sessions, and homework each week of the month
Gwen’s live support and guidance on all live calls and between sessions
for Certification:
Complete 12 practice individual sessions and 1 practice group session (in the training with your fellow students)
The practicum in the last live class, which is a culmination of what you learned and what you want to share
Practicum is required in order to receive a certificate for the course
