GPBA

September 2026 | Issue 16

Dear GPBA Community,

September brings opportunities to connect, reflect, and continue strengthening the field of breathwork worldwide. Below are a few highlights, including an updated milestone for the Universal Breathing Declaration, a reminder about this month’s free online event, and an article contribution from GPBA Co-Director Jim Morningstar, PhD.


The Universal Breathing Declaration

270 voices...and growing!

The Universal Breathing Declaration continues to grow, with 270 voices now signed in support of this global initiative.

If you haven't signed yet, we invite you to add your voice and join the growing community supporting the Universal Breathing Declaration.

Sign the Declaration

Miracles in Breathwork Explained

In this month’s contribution, Jim Morningstar, PhD shares reflections from decades of clinical practice and breathwork facilitation, exploring how profound healing and transformation can sometimes be experienced as “miracles,” and offering an understandable perspective on what may be happening in these moments.

Download the Article

The Breath That Breaks the Silence

FREE ONLINE EVENT - ALL OF SEPTEMBER 2026

Join 30+ of the most important voices in somatic healing, trauma-informed care, psychotherapy, nervous system regulation, relational therapy, addiction recovery, and mental health advocacy for a free online event throughout September.

Jessica Dibb and Jim Morningstar, PhD, Co-Directors of the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, are among the featured speakers.

Registration is free. Join today!

Join the Free Summit

Community News

We have important updates and new opportunities coming next month, and we look forward to sharing more with you soon. Thank you for being part of the GPBA community and for your continued support of professionalism, ethics, and training standards in breathwork worldwide.


With appreciation,
The GPBA Team