HeartBreath Institute

06/04/2025

“I am safe. I am clear. I am sovereign.
I do not collapse. I expand into clarity.”
— a HeartBreath™️ Affirmation

This isn’t just a mantra.
It’s a muscle we build through healing, practice, presence, and breath.

At HeartBreath Institute, we train coaches to guide others into the most powerful form of leadership: one that’s embodied, heart-centered, and deeply sovereign.

Through conscious breath and heart coherence, our students learn how to:

•Regulate the nervous system through grounded breathwork

•Hold safe, trauma-informed space for transformation

•Lead from overflow — not performance or depletion

•Expand instead of collapse when faced with intensity

This card is just one of the energetic anchors we teach inside our training — because your work isn’t just about helping others… it’s about becoming the kind of leader who lives these truths, even on the hard days.

Our training isn’t for everyone playing safe or living in fear. It’s for those who are ready to expand and live into their potential.

Applications are open for the next round of HeartBreath Facilitator Training. Drop a ❤️ below and we’ll send you the details.

06/04/2025

Breathe Deeper. Lead Brighter. Return to the Wisdom Within.

This August at .breathworks in Squamish, BC, join us for Modules 1 & 2 of the HeartBreath™ Practitioner Training—this 2 of 5 immersive learning journey designed for those ready to guide others through transformational somatic breathwork and heart coherence practices rooted in science, integrity, and deep self-awareness or simply want to learn all about it.

Module 1: The Fundamentals of Body Therapy Breathwork
Gain a strong foundation in trauma-informed somatic breathwork. You’ll learn:

• Nervous system regulation through body-based breath practices
• Circular connected breath techniques that support emotional release
• How to hold safe, inclusive, and non-pathologizing space
• A decolonizing framework that avoids spiritual bypassing and cultural appropriation, centering relational respect

Module 2: Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Explore heart coherence through both science and energetics, including research from the HeartMath™ Institute and other respected sources of heart energetics. In this module:

• Learn how emotions influences health and cognitive function
• Practice techniques to support coherence, resilience, and stress recovery
• Discover heart-led facilitation practices that align with equity, care, and integrity
• Engage in deep self-reflection to support ethical leadership and embodied presence

This training is ideal for heart and wellness practitioners, coaches, educators, facilitators, and helpers who want to integrate evidence-based, embodied, and heart-centered practices into their personal and professional life—without bypassing or borrowing from cultures that are not theirs.

Online option available
Dates: August 2-3 / 16-17

HeartBreath™ isn’t just a modality. It’s a movement to reclaim personal coherence, restore nervous system health, and foster change through connection—not control.

06/11/2024

Meet Loretta Cella, founder of the HeartBreath Institute and .breathworks.

With a heart devoted to humanity and a career spanning over 27 years, Loretta has worked globally, supporting diverse communities through profound change and healing. Her extensive background combines Child and Youth Care, a master’s in Leadership, specialized training in anti-oppression, non-violent intervention, addiction recovery housing, HeartMath, and two distinct breathwork modalities. Recently, Loretta took her commitment to personal transformation even deeper with a powerful vision quest on the sacred mountain of Tamoanchan.

Loretta’s dedication to healing and human potential inspired her to create the HeartBreath Training and Certification Program—a truly unique, decolonized, and non-appropriated approach to breathwork. This program, the only one of its kind worldwide, centers on supporting individuals as whole beings, guiding them to thrive amidst life’s challenges and complexities.

Join us in March 2025 at the .breathworks studio in Squamish, BC, for this immersive training experience. Limited to just 10 participants, each student will receive one-on-one mentorship and support directly from Loretta herself, ensuring a deeply transformative journey.

Early Bird Registration ends December 10th. Secure your place to embark on this unparalleled path of healing and empowerment.

25/09/2024

At HeartBreath Institute, we teach with an experiential, trauma-informed lens.

We learn the science and history and then we practice, practice, practice.

This means leaning into the self-doubt, expanding your confidence.

This means discovering and enhancing your gifts and working them into the experiences.

This means leaning into the magic of whole person learning in a decolonized, heart-centered way.

Some come to learn to lead, while others just want to learn to lead self from a more healed, joyful place in this world.

13/09/2024

I have two events this weekend at BreathWorks

Fall Reset for Mothers
https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/breathworks?k_class=706755&k_class_tab=62769

Sacred Sunday Sound Immersion Breathwork + Ecstatic Movement (Dance)
https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/breathworks?k_class=701664&k_class_tab=62769

Both events get the same results: A calm nervous system, deep sense of connection and inner peace, clarity, and a fuelled heart. Not to mention physical healing and community.

Each event, however, gets you there differently.

Are you a mom that needs some pamper time, no doing, just being? (Fall Reset)

Or are you someone who needs to shake it out, move those hips, and breathe into possibilities? (Sacred Sunday)

Sacred Sunday's has a new added offering on every full moon. Dive into a vibrant soundscape featuring an eclectic mix of music, including invigorating dance beats that energize and inspire, helping you release tension and find your rhythm.

10/08/2024

October 3-6,2024, we have a powerful intensive retreat HeartBreath™️ training at .breathworks in

This training intensive is great for those who need immersion training but the flexibility of completing practical hours and exams over a year with full support along the way.

We’ll cover four of the five modules, with the fifth module taking place January 2024 online.

Module 1: Fundamentals of Breathwork

Module 2: Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Module 3: the HeartBreath™️ Method

Module 4: Staying in Your Wellness

Module 5: Bringing Your Heart Into the Wellness World

We are the only breathwork training that brings the science and energetics of the heart into training and provides wellness and business coaching into the program to support you to curate an empowering new beginning.

Join our growing coach community across Canada, the United States, and Europe.

23/04/2024

Embarking on the HeartBreath™ journey offers students a transformative experience unlike any other. Here are 11 incredible offerings you can expect:

1. Trauma-informed training with ongoing business development support.

2. A vibrant community of practitioners for growth and collaboration.

3. Education that embraces a decolonized lens, providing flexibility and support.

4. Coaching in each module to navigate challenges and personal growth.

5. Holistic learning focusing on science and spirit intersection.

6. Supportive exams to enhance learning and success.

7. Unlimited HeartBreath™ classes with founder and lead instructor

8. Growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

9. Small group training for more 1:1 support.

10. A dedicated coaches page for global visibility.

11. Become one of founding global practitioners offering HeartBreath™, gaining a leading edge in the rapidly expanding breathwork industry.

Are you ready to elevate your practice and join this transformative journey? New cohort starts May 3rd. DM for full details!

06/04/2024

Do you find yourself feeling emotionally drained after client sessions, struggling to find the energy for self-care?

Imagine having the professional support and tools to not only support your clients but also to support yourself in maintaining your well-being.

The HeartBreath™ Training + Certification program provides therapists, coaches, and health and wellness practitioners with the tools to support themselves and their clients.

We are the only body therapy breathwork training program that includes heart science and energetics.

Learn to create a nurturing space for healing, preventing burnout, and enhancing your ability to guide your clients towards holistic healing.

New cohort starting in May!

24/03/2024

What a powerful weekend with the cohort this weekend!!💨 ❤️ 👏🏼

These women are going to be INCREDIBLE guides for their clients and in their communities across Canada and the US!

By June, we will have nine more certified coaches in our community!

Do you want to be part of our team?

We have a new cohort starting in May! If you’re like to be part of our growing community and become a certified HeartBreath™️ Coach, pls DM us for details!

24/03/2024

One thing we LOVE about the students who feel called to our training is their deep desire to be in their hearts and in integrity with their own practice.

As the only heart science-based body therapy breathwork modality, our students come from all backgrounds:

- Nurses
- Yoga therapists
- ECE
- Counselors
- Coaches
- Reiki practitioners
- Stay-at-home moms
- Leadership development consultants
- HR leads
- Mental health advocates
- Dental health personnel
- Legal assistants

They are all people seeking not only to enhance their careers but also individuals looking to support people on their healing journeys.

Are you ready to join this diverse and passionate community? Put a ❤️ below ⬇️ or DM us to learn more!

04/03/2024

🌟 Join the HeartBreath™️ Training and become part of a powerful community Coaches across the world! 🌟⁠
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Are you ready to embark on a powerful career enhancing journey? ⁠
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Here are five reasons why the HeartBreath™️ Training starting in May is a unique and empowering experience:⁠
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1️⃣ Holistic Approach: The training integrates heart science, conscious circular breathing, and four other healing modalities to offer a holistic approach to well-being.⁠
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2️⃣ Personal Growth: Gain tools, knowledge, and guidance to support your own health and healing journey, leading to profound personal growth and transformation.⁠
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3️⃣ Empower Others: Learn to guide others on their healing journey, empowering them to find emotional well-being, reduce stress, and experience holistic healing.⁠
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4️⃣ Business Development: The program includes business development resources and tools to help you confidently share HeartBreath™️ with others and make a meaningful difference in the world.⁠
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5️⃣ Community and Support: Receive group and 1:1 support throughout the program to ensure you feel confident and supported every step of the way.⁠
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Don’t miss this opportunity to become a certified HeartBreath❤️ Coach and make a positive impact in your life and the lives of others.

Next cohort starts in May!

DM us a ❤️ and we’ll reach out with the details.

25/02/2024

People who try HeartBreath™️ often inquire, “What sets HeartBreath™️ apart from other breathwork practices?”

Our response: “It’s all about your heart!”

In our approach, we integrate heart science and energy work, distinguishing our method from any other breathwork modalities available.

By blending scientific principles with spiritual elements, we empower individuals to bring purposeful healing into their lives using the very essence that sustains us - the heart and breath.

Our goal is to create lasting transformations and forge new pathways for holistic well-being.

As a Practitioner, we collaborate with you to seamlessly incorporate these unique elements into your practice, ensuring meaningful impact on those you serve and within your community.

We also have cool partnerships like do offer students and clients sound immersed experiences! 🙌🏼