Finally — A Breathwork Course That Ditches the Woo and Grounds You in
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Created by Brendon Hansford, Creator & Founder of IMD Breathwork

The Breathwork Code is a science-backed, soul-led course that breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to understand about the breath, and how to use it to heal, release, and rewire from the inside out. Whether you’re simply curious about breathwork, already work in wellness as a coach or therapist, or you’re ready to become a fully certified IMD Breathwork facilitator, this course is designed to meet you where you are, and take you far deeper.

It’s packed with practical tools, scientific insight, and powerful techniques that will transform how you see the breath, your body, and the emotional patterns shaping your life. The course is currently in development, but if you’re inspired to learn, grow, or guide others, join the waiting list below and be the first to hear when we go live.

🧠 In the meantime, check out our Decoded Blog — a free weekly resource that demystifies the science of breath and sound healing in clear, relatable language. Think of it as your go-to space for breathing wisdom without the fluff.

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The Breathwork Code: A Journey in Three Parts

Unlock the science, heal the self, and step into your power, this three-part journey breaks down breathwork into science, trauma release, and facilitation so you can transform your life (and maybe others too).

PART ONE: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE BREATH

  • 🧠 Understand the Breath–Body Connection

    Your breath is not just air, it’s chemistry. Learn how changing your breathing patterns affects your brain, blood chemistry, and stress response. From oxygen and CO₂ balance to the Bohr Effect, this section breaks it all down in simple, usable terms.

  • ⚖️ Master Your Nervous System

    Breathwork is your remote control for the nervous system. We’ll explore how your breath regulates your fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest responses, and how it connects to your vagus nerve, HRV, and hormonal balance.

  • 🌌 Explore Altered States (Without Substances)

    Discover how breath shifts brainwaves, quiets the Default Mode Network, and opens the door to deep inner awareness. This is where science meets soul, without needing psychedelics to get there.

PART TWO: TRAUMA, EMOTIONS & HEALING THROUGH BREATH

  • 💥 Why We Hold On

    Understand how trauma is stored in the body, from chronic stress patterns to emotional suppression. This section breaks down the science of survival responses, somatic tension, and why talk therapy can’t always reach the root.

  • 🌬️ Breath as a Release Tool

    Breathwork isn’t just calming, it’s cathartic. Learn how breath triggers powerful somatic releases like shaking, crying, and laughing, helping the body discharge trapped emotions safely and naturally.

  • 🛡️ Trauma-Informed Breathwork

    Whether you’re healing yourself or planning to work with others, this section teaches you how to create safe containers, recognise trauma responses in real time, and guide sessions with care and compassion.

PART THREE: GUIDE OTHERS, SHARE THE CODE

  • 🎶 Session Design & Delivery

    Learn the full structure of a transformational breathwork session: from intake and intention setting to music selection, emotional safety, and guided integration. You’ll understand how to create powerful journeys every time.

  • 🧠 Bodywork & Emotional Support

    Dive into hands-on techniques to support emotional release: touch, pressure points, and recognising physical cues. Learn when to step in, when to hold space, and how to guide safely through intensity.

  • 🌍 Build Your Practice

    Get real-world tools to grow as a breathwork facilitator: from branding, community-building and marketing to client care, ethics, and long-term impact. This is the step where you go from student to certified guide.

Your breath is the code. It’s time to remember how to use it.