Breathwork Training Switzerland

The power of the breath opens portals to the levels that grant us deep insights into our true Self – the place where our wisdom and our full potential reside. We are convinced that transpersonal breathwork will, in the near future, no longer be an alternative option but a necessity for approaching our emotional healing process in an authentic way. Marc & Valérie Grüninger of Sacred Ways have been running, since 2023 and as one of the first institutes in the DACH region, a breathwork training in Switzerland to become a certified, trauma-informed Transformational Guide & Breathwork Teacher – uniting breathwork, transpersonal process work and sound and frequency therapy in this form.

We are convinced that becoming an authentic teacher and guide requires a psycho-spiritual approach grounded in honest self-inquiry and the collective power of the group. To pave the way for others toward themselves through breathwork and transpersonal modalities, it is essential that we, as space holders and therapists, have engaged in our own inner work; only then can we act from an innate primal trust.

This holistic, 6-month (plus 2 to 3 months in advance for the online Pranayama and Breathwork course) breathwork training in Switzerland goes beyond a typical breathwork teacher training. Above all, it is a deep personal growth journey that will shape you in wonderful ways and gift you with new self-confidence and self-acceptance.

It comprises more than 200 hours, a carefully designed in-person training combined with virtual and personal support and inter-module check-ins. During this certified program, you will be nourished within your group and empowered to unfold the full potential of your true essence.

Before this teacher training, we offer an essential and comprehensive online course on breathwork and pranayama, so that you have a solid foundation before embarking on this transpersonal journey.

The Naikando Method® is based on connected breathing (Conscious Connected Breathwork), a technique dating back to the 1970s, developed by Leonard Orr at the Esalen Institute in California, exploring themes of immortality and rebirth. Central to this method is circular, connected breathing, which forms the foundation for a powerful personal development tool capable of bringing about profound shifts in consciousness.

Through the integration of frequency and sound therapy elements, Marc has enriched the Naikando Method® with the use of tuning forks and conscious ‘toning’ through the voice, particularly in deep meditative states – the so-called phase of expansion in the breath session; an innovative approach that literally expands the potential for self-healing. The foundation of the method is grounded in a psycho-spiritual approach to self-inquiry, supported by transpersonal techniques that give you additional, stand-alone coaching tools and a solid basis to become a trauma-informed Transformational Guide.

During the program, you will gain invaluable knowledge about the science of breath, sound, humanistic and transpersonal psychology, inner child and shadow work, nervous system theory, and ancient wisdom teachings. After completing this breathwork training, you will not only have a deep connection to your true Self but also the confidence to lead individual and group breathwork sessions. You will learn to hold space authentically and with composure, to set boundaries, to communicate honestly with your clients, to connect with your intuition, and to design sessions in your own unique style by integrating various instruments and music playlists that resonate with your authentic Self.

This scientifically grounded teacher training gives you a profound understanding of the human psyche and equips you with the skills and knowledge to facilitate breathwork sessions that support your clients’ process and help them unfold their full potential. With the completion of this training, you will gain more than just a skill set; you will embody a way of being that translates into personal transformation – for yourself as much as for your clients.

Valérie & Marc Grüninger are the vision behind Sacred Ways and, together with renowned guest lecturers, will guide you through this transformative Transformational Guide & Breathwork training. Combining their social and professional expertise with over 20 years of experience in the healing arts and transpersonal process work, they have long brought their ceremonial work in breathwork, transpersonal psychology and sound therapy into their community in Zürich, Luzern and the surrounding area.

Marc Grüninger has been active in the healing arts for over 20 years. His background in humanistic and transpersonal psychology shapes his work, as does his extensive practical experience in consciousness and integration processes. In 2004, Marc first encountered transpersonal breathwork in depth at the Esalen Institute in California – a place where pioneers like Stanislav Grof and Leonard Orr significantly co-developed this work. Important teachers and mentors include Dr. Howard Lipp, Dr. Hank Wesselman and Peter Levine.

Since 2023, Marc has been leading, as one of the first institutes in the DACH region, the trauma-sensitive breathwork training in Switzerland. This long-standing experience shapes his teaching, in which sound, frequency therapy and transpersonal breathwork work together integratively.

Marc is a father, Transformational Guide & Breathwork Teacher, transpersonal integration coach, certified sound therapist, qualified Esalen® Bodyworker, lecturer and author of ‘Sacred Ways – A Guide to Your Essence.’

Valérie Grüninger brings a well-founded background in trauma-aware bodywork, particularly through her training in Somatic Experiencing® under Dr. Peter Levine. This method is among the most recognized approaches worldwide in trauma therapy and nervous system regulation. Additionally, she is a Reiki teacher (in the Usui Shiki Ryoho tradition) and works with a refined, clear perception of physical and energetic processes. In the breathwork training, her presence particularly supports somatic safety, grounding and co-regulation – central aspects for sustainable breathwork and consciousness work.

Valérie is a mother, founder of Wise Woman Atelier and author of the children’s book Arun & Runa. Together with Marc and renowned guest lecturers, she accompanies participants through the Transformational Guide & Breathwork training in Switzerland.