Form 1

International Breathwork Training Alliance - FORM ONE

Individual Practitioners, Trainers and Programs

Form I

Includes schools and practitioners of schools:

Who have a common vision and agree on the principles and ethics as outlined below:

In which the emphasis is placed in trusting in the spirit and efficiency of the breathing process

In which the practitioner imparts breathing techniques to others, within the scope of his/her training

In which the breather is self responsible for his/her process and result

IBTA Principles for Breathworkers

Committment

Unconditional positive regard is one of the most powerful therapeutic healing agents. Breathworkers are committed to an attitude of unconditional love and positive regard for clients, themselves and other practitioners.

RESPONSIBILITY

a) Breathwork is a method of self-healing and self-empowerment. A breathworker must inform clients of the necessity to be self-motivated and accept personal responsibility for their own transformational process.

b) Breathwork practitioners commit to ongoing personal growth and spiritual development, caring for their bodies, mind, emotions and spirit.

DEDICATION

Breathworkers are dedicated to the highest good of themselves and others as well as planetary wellness, wholeness and peace.

INCLUSION

a) Breathworkers do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or appearance.

b) Membership in the IBTA is meant to be inclusive, inspiring and supportive in reflecting the highest intention of the collective consciousness of the breathwork community.

EXCELLENCE

a) Acknowledging ourselves as breathworkers involves receiving the necessary training and continuous involvement in the breathwork community.

b) A professional breathworker is committed to excellence and continuing education and supervision for professional enhancement.

MUTUALITY

A professional breathworker accepts and offers honest constructive feedback with colleagues in settings of mutual agreement, e.g., trainings, conferences, meetings, exchanges, etc.

INTEGRITY

Breathwork involves personal growth and expanded states of consciousness and requires a high level of personal integrity, keeping the welfare of the client as the primary focus.

RESPECT

Breathworkers values are only shared in the context of respect for the sacredness of the client’s unique process and in deference to the client’s right to choose his or her own values.

Code of Ethics

Breathwork schools, trainers, practitioners and trainees in the International Breathwork Training Alliance agree to observe the following code of ethics: I agree to:

Accept and aspire to the principles of the IBTA and to uphold the following code of professional ethics.

1. Client Suitability.

a) Establish a client’s ability to utilize and healthfully integrate breathwork, as far as is possible.

b) Not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or appearance.

2. Contract with Clients.

a) Establish clear contracts with clients regarding the number and duration of sessions and financial terms.

b) Establish clear boundaries and discuss the possible employment of touch.

c) Practice my breathwork skills primarily for the benefit of the client, rather than solely for financial gain.

d) Maintain confidentiality of client information and security of records of client session content.

3. Practitioner Competence

a) Practice within my area of professional competence, training and expertise, make this clear to my prospective clients, and not make claims for my service that cannot be substantiated.

b) Continue to develop personally, practicing the technique that I offer to others while nourishing passion and reverence for my calling, and keeping a healthy balance in my work and self care.

c) Seek supervision and consultation when appropriate.

4. Practitioner/Client Relationship

a) Establish and maintain healthy, appropriate and professional boundaries, respecting the rights and dignity of those I serve.

b) Refrain from using my influence to exploit or inappropriately exercise power over my clients.

c) Refrain from using my breathwork practice to promote my personal religious beliefs.

d) Refrain from all forms of sexual behavior or harassment with clients even when client initiates or invites such behavior.

e) Provide clients with information about community networking, educational resources and holistic lifestyle with their consent and within my scope of knowledge.

f) Refer clients to appropriate resources when they present issues beyond my scope of training.

5. Practitioner Interrelationships

a) Maintain and nurture healthy relationships to other breathworkers.

b) Give constructive feedback to other Alliance practitioners who I believe have failed to follow one or more of the ethical principles. If this does not sufficiently resolve the issue, seek consultation with the most appropriate professional and/or civil authorities within my local region for the protection of breathwork clients involved.

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