Breathwork Teacher Training
Featuring World-Leading Guest Teachers
Join our fourth Breathwork Teacher Training in Switzerland and experience the profound power of your breath.
Developed in collaboration with the University Hospital Basel and shaped by over a decade of international teaching — including long-standing partnerships with companies like On — this training is a true labor of love. It weaves together science, practical application, and creative innovation across diverse settings: from sports and corporate environments to yoga, meditation, and personal transformation.
You’ll explore a full spectrum of breathwork methodologies in a training that’s both comprehensive and unique. Become a certified breathwork teacher in one of the fastest-growing and widely respected fields in well-being.
The Work Begins With Us — In This Training, We Transform Ourselves First So We Can Hold Space for Others.
Breathwork is one of the most efficient tools for regulating the mind, body, and nervous system — helping us shift from thinking to feeling, from head to body.
It powerfully supports mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, offering highly effective, science-backed techniques for managing stress, anxiety, focus, concentration, energy, and personal transformation.
Become a certified breathwork teacher in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing fields in the world of wellbeing.
keur Method
Our Breathwork Teacher Training places a strong emphasis on the science of breathwork — with the goal of transforming the brain and training both body and mind to deepen self-connection, to let the inner voice be heard, to support better sleep, sharper focus, reduced stress and anxiety, and access to deep meditative states — and from there, to go beyond.
We integrate contemporary breathwork practices, sound elements, and meditation. The keur method is designed to restore balance, enhance resilience, and foster a deep inner connection — the foundation of our training philosophy.
Breathwork is movement. Breathwork is meditation.
These two dimensions — physical activation and meditative stillness — are woven throughout the entire training experience.
Breathwork, Movement, and Sound
Join our 90-hour highly intensive and state of the art Breathwork Teacher Training.
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Breathwork Practice & Instruction
Learn to teach and experience some of the most profound breathing techniques — and begin guiding from day one.
Master our core transformational method, the 3-Part Breath, and guide individuals and groups into deep meditative and emotional release states.
Integrate movement, meditation, and sound into your breathwork sessions.
Teaching & Holding Space
Cultivate trust, presence, and non-judgment while guiding breathwork.
Understand the essential concept of holding space, with a strong focus on trauma-informed facilitation.
Explore tools to enrich sessions, including music, sound healing instruments, essential oils, and rituals.
Science, Philosophy & Research
Learn the science of functional breathing in a practical, accessible way.
Explore the convergence of modern science and ancient wisdom, including yogic breathing (Pranayama), and study the physiology and anatomy of breath.
Benefit from a research-informed approach grounded in our collaboration with University Hospital Basel, and be inspired by contributions from guest teacher Dylan Werner, known for his integrative approach to movement, yoga, and breathwork.
Working with Others
Learn to lead both group and 1:1 sessions.
Gain confidence teaching in diverse settings — from ceremonial and corporate to sports.
Adapt your teaching to meet individual needs across a wide range of environments.
Business & Professional Development
Build your offering and grow your breathwork practice with clarity and integrity.
Understand ethics, communication, and how to lead in a growing field.
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What’s Included in Your Training Experience
50+ hours of live teaching in Switzerland, including lectures by guest teachers
20 hours of guided home study
10 hours of live or online workshops with keur
10+ hours of pre-training breathing protocols to prepare your body and mind
Ongoing individual support and coaching throughout the program
Lifetime access to the keur Breathwork Fundamentals Online Course
Comprehensive 100+ page Teacher Training Manual
Certificate of Completion
Your Stay at Haus Lindenbühl, Appenzell Includes
Accommodation at the beautiful Haus Lindenbühl in Appenzell, Switzerland
Car parking
Nourishing vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Not Included
Transportation to and from the location
Special drinks and snacks not listed on our menu (coffee, herbal teas, and fruit available throughout the day for an extra cost)
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Our commitment is to maintain a small, intimate group for this training, ensuring that each participant receives ample individualized support and guidance. We limit the enrolment to 16-20 individuals.
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A welcome and preparation email will be sent in October 2025. This will include key information to help you prepare, along with individual support and coaching throughout the teacher training program.
The introductory live group call will take place via Zoom on December 7, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM CET.
The full in-person training week will take place from March 23 to 29, 2026, at Haus Lindenbühl in Appenzell, Switzerland.
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You will receive a certificate of completion from keur after successfully completing our final exam. Our company is associated with various research organizations and teachers to ensure the highest standards for training and ethics. Two prominent organizations are University Hospital Basel and Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown.
Teachers
It's our intention to bring as much knowledge and practice together as possible.
Matthias Hunkeler
Lead Teacher
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Matthias is a renowned breathwork, movement, and meditation instructor with nine years of international teaching experience and over 10,000 students taught. He has dedicated nearly a decade to studying with leading figures in the emerging fields of breathwork, movement, and meditation — reflecting a deep commitment to the craft.
Known for his unique ability to build bridges between diverse worlds and environments, Matthias works across both performance-driven and transformation-focused spaces. As the lead breathwork educator for On, he teaches breathing techniques to the company’s top sponsored athletes, management teams, and employees — bringing breathwork into the heart of sports, business, and wellbeing.
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Manuela Schoepfer
Curator + Teacher
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Manuela is a creative leader, an international yoga and breathwork teacher, known for her pioneering contributions to the expanding breathwork movement in Europe. With 10 years of experience leading well-being events and retreats, she now focuses on offering Breathwork Trainings, sharing her knowledge with a new generation of practitioners.
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Guest Teacher
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Dr. Sebastian Dietsche, a specialist in Internal Medicine, works and conducts research at the University Hospital Basel (CH). Since 2023, at the Dept. of Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Basel, the focus has been on functional somatic symptoms with training in Psychosomatic Medicine (SAPPM). There is ongoing research on Somatic Symptom Disorder. Great interest in interactions between body and mind with a neurobiological and biopsychosocial approach.
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Guest Teacher
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Dylan Werner is one of the world's leading yoga and breathwork instructors, as well as an author. His extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, combined with a deep understanding of Eastern philosophy, lends a unique perspective to his teachings. A former U.S. Marine and Iraq War veteran who then served as a city firefighter/paramedic, Dylan left his career to pursue a life of mindfulness. He dedicates himself to helping others on their journey towards a more peaceful, harmonious life. Dylan is also the author of the book on breathing, 'The Illuminated Breath’.
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Unique Training Location in Switzerland
We've carefully chosen the venue for our Breathwork Teacher Training 2026, selecting Haus Lindenbühl in Appenzell, Switzerland, for its holistic offerings and more.
Nestled among Appenzell's serene hills, Haus Lindenbühl not only situates us amidst the region's natural beauty but also stands in the scenic and captivating village of Trogen—a haven of peace. Here, we've built lasting memories from previous retreats, adding layers of significance to our chosen location.
The culinary experiences at Haus Lindenbühl match the exceptional nature of our surroundings. The kitchen team prepares exquisite meals, prioritizing local, seasonal, and organic produce. Each meal becomes a highlight of the teacher training, enhancing our journey with flavors that celebrate the essence of nature, community, mindfulness, and culinary art. Together, these elements forge an exceptional experience for everyone involved.
Pricing + Application
Thank you so much for your interest in our Breathwork Teacher Training. Please fill out the application below and we come back to you shortly.
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Single room with shared bathroom: CHF 5’200
Double room with shared bathroom: CHF 4’600
To reserve your spot, submit the application form and we will get back to you shortly.
Prices are per Person incl. MWST/Value Added Tax (VAT). -
Initial Payment: A down payment of CHF 800 is required with your application. This amount is a non-refundable commitment to secure your spot in the program.
Final Payment Deadline: The remaining balance of the program fee will be due by December 31, 2025.
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Please feel free to contact us anytime with any questions you might have at hello@keurwellness.com.