Global Professional Breathwork Alliance

January 2026 | Issue 9

Dear GPBA Community,

As we begin the new year, we’re reflecting on ethics not as a set of rigid rules, but as a living practice of creating right relationship with our clients, our community, and ourselves. In breathwork, integrity is often felt in the moment, in the heart, and in the choices we make when there isn’t a clear “should.”

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Upcoming Event: 90-Minute Supervision Session (Zoom)

Join Jessica Dibb and Jim Morningstar, Ph.D., Co-Directors of the GPBA, for a 90-minute Supervision Zoom call. Participants are welcome to bring questions about their breathwork practice, working with clients, breathwork theory, contraindications, ethical issues, and any personal or professional challenges that may be impacting their work.

  • Date: February 2, 2026
  • Time:
    • 3:00 PM Eastern US (EST)
    • 2:00 PM Central US (CST)
    • 12:00 PM Pacific US (PST)
    • 8:00 PM UK (GMT)
    • 9:00 PM Central European (CET)
Register for the Supervision Session

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Featured Video: A Class in the Ethics of Self Care as a Breathworker

Watch: GPBA A Class in the Ethics of Self Care as a Breathworker Click the image to watch the video

In this short teaching, Jim Morningstar, Ph.D. explores ethics as a practice of right relationship and authentic presence, not perfection. One line especially stands out: it’s unethical to not take care of yourself. When we nurture our own well-being, we model what we hope our clients will learn, and we strengthen our capacity to hold space with integrity.

For information on breathwork and training opportunities, visit breathworkalliance.com or email info@breathworkalliance.com.

Ethics Reminder + Questions for Supervision

Ethics reminder:
Ethics isn’t only about rules. It’s about creating right relationship with our clients and ourselves. When we care for our own capacity, we strengthen our ability to hold loving presence.

Food for thought:
What helps you stay resourced and authentic with clients? Where do you notice you’re “pushing through” when you might need support yourself?

Have a question you’d like Jim and Jessica to address?
Email your question (and any helpful context) to info@breathworkalliance.com.

Community News

We’re working on exciting new features and opportunities for the GPBA community, and we’ll be sharing more in the coming months.

With appreciation and gratitude,
The GPBA Team