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In breathing therapy, people learn to consciously perceive their own breathing and use its power for themselves using various methods. This is because the breath is the connection between body and mind or also between inside and outside as well as between the conscious and subconscious mind. It reflects the current mental and physical state. This holistic form of therapy is one of the oldest healing methods and is part of traditional European medicine. It is a valuable addition to massage therapy.

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Would you like to work in your own practice? Or work in another practice, a hospital or a similar institution? Have you already completed training - preferably in the healthcare sector or in a therapeutic profession - and would you now like to attend further training?

Then training to become a respiratory therapist is definitely an interesting option. It is used prophylactically as well as to promote healing and influences both the body and the psyche. The exercises promote self-awareness, which leads to an influence on the autonomic nervous system. This results in a sense of well-being, which promotes the improvement of psychosomatic disorders, anxiety relief and psychological development.

Training to become a respiratory therapist usually takes one to two years and is part-time. It is completed with a school diploma. This therapy is used in many different ways, often in conjunction with other forms of therapy such as physiotherapy. Are you interested in respiratory therapy training? Find more information at www.ausbildung-weiterbildung.ch.

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The knowledge and skills that respiratory therapy graduates acquire during their training can vary greatly depending on the training program. In general, however, respiratory therapists receive extensive training in practical methods, methodological theory and various subject-specific areas. These include, for example
  • Applied breathing theory
  • Breath and movement
  • Vowel breathing space formation
  • Tone and sound
  • Psychosomatics
  • Anatomy, physiology and pathology
  • Psychology
  • Ethics
  • Communication and interaction
  • Understanding health
  • Quality assurance and professional identity
Please contact the individual schools for detailed information.

The platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch surveyed people interested in respiratory therapy. The results of the survey showed that 82% of school inquiries were triggered by online reviews. 15 % enquired about schools recommended to them for more details on further training as a respiratory therapist. 3 % already knew the school they were interested in attending beforehand. However, the online presence of schools is also becoming increasingly important, as shown by answers that survey participants optionally used: "Because I came across these training centers through a Google search", "found via Google search", "Internet", "interesting homepage", "I did some research and came across it", "start date is suitable", "I listen to my gut feeling", "spontaneously", "saw on SRF1" and "I want to check the offers". Many schools improve their online visibility by listing themselves on our platform. Other answers show the importance of location: "your school is near me" and "because it is close to where I live". Someone gave the following reason: "Because the school has decades of experience and was the first school to be recognized.".

Patients who decide to undergo respiratory therapy do not necessarily have to be physically ill, because in addition to physical complaints, it is often emotional stress that motivates patients to choose this form of therapy in order to improve their situation. Breath therapy can alleviate and treat many different complaints and disorders, but can also positively change the attitude of those affected towards their life and their body. This method is used by respiratory therapists to achieve a healthy body awareness and to make people aware that all their actions, every breath they take, has an impact on their life and health. Breath therapy is therefore used for the following areas, but also for many more:
  • Psychosomatic diseases
  • Gastrointestinal problems
  • Respiratory diseases
  • Tension in the muscles
  • Posture errors
  • Hormonal disorders and changes (pregnancy, puberty, menopause)
  • Insomnia
  • Eating disorders
  • Quit smoking
  • Physical pain
  • Cardiovascular complaints
  • Burnout and stress
  • Depression and mood swings
  • Health promotion

People are interested in a course on respiratory therapy for a variety of reasons. This is also shown by a survey conducted by the education platform Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch. This revealed that 95% of respondents are still comparing the course content and further training with their own needs. 4 % of survey participants show interest on the basis of a recommendation. For 1% of those interested in the respiratory therapist course, interest was triggered by mentions in job advertisements. Someone gave a very specific and personal reason for their interest in the respiratory therapy course: "As an opera/jazz singer and teacher, I would finally like to realize my desire to learn this profession as well". Other people stated "Professional interest", "I work in singing bowls and yoga", "I would like it as an addition to my physiotherapy work in the hospice", "Because I am incredibly interested in the subject, breathing is our origin, our source of strength", "I have learned about the positive effects through self-awareness", "Professional reorientation", "I wonder how breathing affects the whole person", "I have the feeling that it is very helpful to me personally and in my work with my patients." and "Because I can help a lot of people with this training and also do it for myself. It is an opportunity that I would like to take" as reasons. This person seems to have really found their calling: "Respiratory therapy incorporates all my interests and strengths. I know the important and extensive effects of breathing. It was mentioned to me in my meditation. I already work a lot with breathing, meditation, relaxation... it suits me!"

The duration of training to become a respiratory therapist is not the same at all schools and educational institutions, so please check this with all potential providers. However, 2 to 3 years of extra-occupational training are the rule in order to receive comprehensive and in-depth training in respiratory therapy and then be able to work in this field. Short seminars lasting a few weeks or months are not suitable for solid training, but are rather additional qualifications for therapists who are already active and would like to be trained in special topics, or continuing education, further training for people who would like to gain an insight into this field of complementary medicine for personal purposes only.
As there is no one true breathing therapy, but many different variants are used and taught, you will also find very different contents at the schools and training centers, depending on the orientation, such as Experiential Breathwork according to Ilse Middendorf, Breathwork according to Cornelis Veening, Breath and Body Therapy according to Count Dürckheim and many more. For this reason, it is extremely important that you familiarize yourself comprehensively with the individual methods and focuses of breath therapy and select the most suitable variant for you. Then find out which schools follow exactly this approach and let them inform you about the exact content. Use our contact form to get in touch with the relevant schools quickly and easily.

Testimonials and experiences from participants, lecturers and head teachers

Testimonials and experiences from participants, lecturers and head teachers
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» Interview with principal and lecturer Agathe Löliger Ursenbacher
» Field report from training manager Evelyne Kernen
» Experiences of participant Camilla Ryffel
» Experience and tips from participant Petra Schneider
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Kanzleistrasse 17
8004 Zürich
IKP Institut für Körperzentrierte Psychotherapie
(5.0) Very good 168 168 Ratings (97% )
Welcome to IKP - your training institute for holistic therapies. Here you will find in-service training and further education courses in psychotherapy, psychosocial counseling, nutritional-psychological counseling, couples and family counseling, breathing therapy and psychological coaching.
The special feature of the IKP method is that not only counseling-therapeutic conversations are used, but also emotion-feeling-centered methods: bodywork, role dialogues, creative means, movement, deep relaxation and imagination exercises.
The IKP training courses are recognized by important professional associations and comply with the standards of the EMR and ASCA (health insurance billing).
Strengths: Training and further education at IKP: scientific ▪ practice-oriented ▪ recognized
Region: Bern, Zürich
Sites: Bern, Zürich
Next start date
Zürich
2/28/2025
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Zürich
11/4/2024
Certifications, Memberships, Qualifications:
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Dorfstrasse 1
5233 Stilli b. Brugg AG
LIKA GmbH
(5.6) Excellent 32 32 Ratings (100% )
Welcome to LIKA, College for Breathing - Counseling - Therapy

- Diploma course in Body and Breath Therapy LIKA
- Branch certificate OdA KT, Complementary Therapy
- Federal Diploma in Complementary Therapy, Breath Therapy Method
- Supervision Compact, course
- Many different further training courses and courses in bodywork, breathing seminars,
psychology, mindfulness, Buddhism, boundary work, systemic constellations and much more
- Courses for anyone interested: Yoga, meditation, breathing and movement

The training and further education courses are eduQua-certified. The breathing therapy course is OdA-accredited.
Strengths: Beautiful training location by the river. Pleasant atmosphere in the seminar house. Qualified, experienced lecturers. Synergies of tradition and modernity as well as exciting offers.
Region: Aargau
Sites: Stilli b. Brugg AG
Next start date
Stilli b. Brugg
10/3/2025
Certifications, Memberships, Qualifications:
Bundesbeiträge
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EMR
OdA KT
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Address:
Spitalackerstrasse 67
3013 Bern
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Ateminstitut Switzerland - agathe löliger gmbh
- Completion with branch certificate OdA KT, breathing therapy method
- Access to the higher professional examination for complementary therapists with a federal diploma
- Diploma course in breathing therapy according to Prof. Ilse Middendorf "The Perceptible Breath"
- Direct federal funding for higher professional education

We are committed to holistic, resource-oriented and Swiss-recognized training and further education. Breath therapy is one of the oldest complementary therapeutic methods. The physical, mental and spiritual powers inherent in the human being are strengthened through the attentive perception of the unconscious breathing pattern to the experienced own breathing process and the development of the breathing power.
The central stimulation of the processes of consciousness through breathing influences the awareness of sensation and the emotional life. The process-centered modular course offers you a comprehensive basis for applying what you have experienced and learned after completion.
Strengths: Practice-oriented and recognized: Training and further education / postgraduate course integrated in the course / supervision / intervision / courses / weekly hours
Region: Bern
Sites: Bern
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Bern
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EMR
OdA KT
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