Breathwork & Pranayama Instructor Course.
Become a certified Life Awareness™ Breathwork Instructor.
Ready to inspire, heal, and empower others through the art of breath? This course is more than just a certification — it’s a personal and professional transformation guided by one of the world’s leading breathwork teachers, Michaël Bijker.
Join over 4,000 instructors worldwide who are now confidently leading others toward emotional balance, mental clarity, and holistic well-being.
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One certification, two parts, at your own pace.
Start today
Self-paced “Breath Is Life” course, about 2×30 minutes a day. Included in your purchase, and it starts the moment you enroll.
Join a live cohort
5 live sessions on Zoom, every Saturday at 16:00 London time. Cohorts start 29 August or 3 October 2026.
Certify
Complete all lectures, pass the final test, and receive your certificate in the app.
Self-paced where possible, live where it counts.
You are in the right place if you recognise yourself here.
Yoga Instructors, Therapists & Healers
Broaden your expertise with transformative breathing techniques.
Breathwork & Pranayama Enthusiasts
Deepen your mastery, and empower others with what you know.
Coaches, Trainers & Team Leaders
Foster physical and mental tranquility in your work.
People Already Teaching and Guiding Breathwork
Deepen your knowledge and share it more confidently, with a recognised certification behind you.
People Wanting to Deepen Their Practice
Graduates of “Breath is Life” who are ready for the next level.
A four-week journey of personal transformation.
You will gain a deep understanding of the science of breathwork, learn how to teach with confidence and integrity, design safe and effective sessions, and build the foundations for a financially abundant, purpose-driven career.
“You cannot give what you don’t have.”
This is more than an instructor certification — it equips you with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to share the profound benefits of breathwork with others.
Video Lectures
35 hours of HD video tutorials, workbooks, and lectures.
Live Group Sessions
5 live sessions with Michaël Bijker for real-time guidance and Q&A.
Certification
Internationally recognised breathwork certification, plus 50 Yoga Alliance CEUs.
Self Development Program
Daily journaling and weekly “Inner Guidance” sessions.
Templates
Everything you need to plan sessions, share your gifts, and attract clients.
One Year Full Access
Unlimited access to all course materials for a full year.
Michaël Bijker
Yogalap founder Michaël Bijker is one of the world’s leading voices of Pranayama & Breathwork, with over 25 years of personal practice and 15+ years of teaching experience. He began his journey into meditation and mind training at 14.
After surviving a near-fatal car accident in 2001, his practice deepened from personal interest into a life mission. As the founder of Yogalap, he has helped tens of thousands of people across the world improve their well-being.
“We all have an incredible power within us — the power to heal, create, and transform our lives. My mission is to share these life-changing tools with as many people as possible, empowering individuals to awaken their potential, live with greater purpose, and help create a healthier, more conscious world.” — Michaël
Two courses. One certification.
Both are included in your enrollment. You complete Part 1 at your own pace first, then join Part 2 as a live cohort.
‘Breath is Life’ Breathwork & Pranayama Course
You can start right away with this part and it is included in your purchase. This is an extensive self-paced course which you must do before Part 2 (the Breathwork Instructor Course part).
It is designed to build a strong foundation in your breathwork and pranayama practice and knowledge. In this course you will learn the essential techniques, principles, and practices that prepare you for the next level.
You will:
- Learn from over 50 guided video tutorials and sessions, learn 20 different types of modern breathwork & ancient pranayama techniques.
- Develop a daily routine of breathwork & mind training practices.
- Master the art of training your breath and mind through meditation.
- Get a profound understanding of the workings of the mind and emotions.
- Learn simple & effective stretching and strengthening routines.
This part will take around 4 weeks. How much time you need depends on your breathwork and pranayama experience. When you feel you have mastered these techniques, you can continue to Part 2, the 4-week ‘Breathwork Instructor’ course.
Part 2
A 4-week Breathwork Instructor training program with certification
The second part is an inner transformation journey of 4 weeks. Engage in daily breathwork and mind-training sessions, delve into the science behind breathwork, and undertake reflective assignments designed to help you discover your purpose, eliminate obstacles, and create a fulfilling life for both yourself and those around you.
The four pillars:
- Weekly live Q&A and group breathwork sessions.
- Deepening your self-practice and cultivating your energy system.
- Teaching methods for inspiring and safe breathwork sessions.
- Setting your goals & navigating the business of breathwork teaching.
Every week for 4 consecutive weeks we will focus on one pillar to make you the ultimate Breathwork Instructor that is able to create positive change in the lives of others.
Week 1The Science of Breathing and Breath-Holding
There’s plenty of scientific proof backing up the benefits of breathwork.
- Basic & advanced anatomy and physiology of breathwork
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
- The human stress response
- The Bohr Effect
- Effects of hyperventilation & hypoventilation
- Taking your self-practice to a higher level
Week 2Becoming a Truthful and Inspiring Teacher
The vision of the Life Awareness Project is that to become a good instructor, you have to become what you teach — it is about being an inspiration and guide for others.
- How to live a healthy and energetic life yourself
- Working with mental & emotional blockages and trauma
- Your abilities and limitations as a guide
- Live what you teach to truly inspire others
- Creating profound, yet safe, experiences for your students
- Daily journaling assignments and breathwork sessions
Week 3Mastering the Techniques by Teaching & Guiding Others
To teach in a safe way you need to master the techniques. Different situations and groups require different practices.
- How to prepare for your sessions
- Creating the best possible experience for your students
- How to teach different types of people
- New breathing techniques for different audiences
- A step-by-step tutorial on how to guide a session
Week 4Continuing Your Journey as a Teacher
Next to the theory and practice of pranayama, it is important to dive into the business side of teaching and coaching.
- How to get new students
- Building community
- Reach out and create a following on social media
- Pricing and planning your sessions
- Technical details for online & offline sessions
- Client management and scheduling
What it feels like on the other side of four weeks.
This course has been absolutely fantastic. It exceeded my expectations big time — it’s truly inspiring to be a student of such a humble and knowledgeable teacher.
I was already a yoga instructor, but this course helped me go to a way deeper level — not just in breathwork techniques, but in self-inquiry. I really recommend it to anyone.
I’ve practised breathwork for 10 years and done another facilitator’s course — this one has just been fantastic. It shows how to do this safely, rather than just chasing peak experiences.
I just finished the Breathwork Instructor course with Yogalap. I will recommend it to everybody who wants to learn more about the breath and become an instructor.
Breathwork Instructor Certification Course
Inspire, steer and transform lives — create an impact that lasts a lifetime.
Both parts included. One year of full access. Or pay in 2 × €200.
Prefer to begin right away? Start today — no live sessions, watch the playbacks.
Over 50 guided video lessons covering 20 breathwork and pranayama techniques, plus a fundamental understanding of mind and emotions.
Five live sessions with Michaël, advanced pranayama techniques, daily breathwork and mind-training, journaling and life-reflecting assignments.
- A “safe space” to facilitate practice sessions
- Journaling assignments
- Access to the “Breath is Life” course
- Community access to connect and share with other teachers
Everything students ask before they enroll.
5 live sessions, every Saturday at 16:00 London time, around 60 minutes each. You’ll receive a join link before each session.
It can happen that you cannot join some of the Live Q&A sessions for whatever reason. It is of course best to join them, however, if you can’t join the live session it is still possible to watch it afterward as well. All students will get exclusive access to all recorded material.
Real-time connection and guidance from Michaël. Students consistently describe his presence and his way of teaching as the standout part of the course.
We offer a one-time free rescheduling. After that, a small €20 administration fee applies. Email info@yogalap.com with the new date.
Our Breathwork Instructor Course can be paid in two installments of 200 EUR each. The initial payment is due at the start of the course, and the second payment is due four weeks later. Email info@yogalap.com to receive your payment link.
In Michaël’s own words: this is a mission, not a business. There are real costs behind it — staff, marketing, and his own living costs — but the price is deliberately kept fair, to make the training accessible and to support the project.
Continued access requires a paid Yogalap subscription — there is no free extension.
All course material lives in the Yogalap app (iOS & Android) or in your browser at app.yogalap.com — video lectures, worksheets, guided sessions and your certificate. The 5 live sessions in Part 2 run on Zoom as group video calls – you receive a join link before each one and can join from any device.
First complete the “Breath Is Life” course (included). An honest, truthful desire to share this knowledge, not just to make money. A strong commitment for the coming 4 weeks — 2×40 minutes a day.
16+ named techniques, including ChidShakti pranayama, Yogic and Wim Hof breathing, Anulom Vilom, Shodhana, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Kaki Mudra, Pranava, Bahya, Bhramari, Sama and Vishama Vritti, Conscious Connected Breathing, and Udgeeth pranayama.
About 2×50 minutes a day: pre-recorded lectures (5–20 minutes each), daily journaling (5–10 minutes morning and evening), and a breathwork session (30–50 minutes).
Complete all lectures and pass a test at the end of the course. Your certificate is then issued in the app.
