For new and experienced coaches, healers, and therapists ready to master the most powerful transformation tools on the planet
An 8-month immersive certification that trains you to facilitate deep, lasting transformation through the body... and build a thriving, purpose-driven practice while you do it.
For new and experienced coaches, healers, and therapists ready to master the most powerful transformation tools on the planet
An 8-month immersive certification that trains you to facilitate deep, lasting transformation through the body... and build a thriving, purpose-driven practice while you do it.
For new and experienced coaches, healers, and therapists ready to master the most powerful transformation tools on the planet
The coaches who master the body will own the next decade of coaching.
The coaching industry is changing. The practitioners who know how to work with the body, the breath, and the nervous system are the ones who will lead the next decade of healing. This is your training ground.
Information Became Free. Embodied Transformation Just Became Priceless.
Let's tell the truth about what's happening in the coaching industry...
AI is disrupting coaching at a speed nobody was ready for. Information, frameworks, mindset prompts, accountability check-ins... a machine can now do all of it, instantly and for free.
Here's what AI will never be able to do: hold a human nervous system in safety while it releases decades of stored trauma. Feel the moment a client's breath catches on an old wound. Attune, track, and guide a living body back home to itself.
That's the work that can't be automated. That's the work the world is starving for. And that's exactly what this certification trains you to master... so you're not just relevant in 2027 and beyond, you're irreplaceable.
And while we're being honest...
Talk therapy alone keeps people in their minds. Clients can spend years analyzing their patterns, understanding their childhood, and narrating their trauma... while the trauma itself stays locked in the body, completely untouched. Insight is not the same as healing.
Mindset work is like rearranging furniture in a burning house. You can reframe the thought, rewrite the affirmation, and reorganize the belief... but if the nervous system underneath is still on fire, nothing holds. The body always wins.
At Pause, we don't rearrange furniture. We put out the fire. We work at the level of healing AND awakening... releasing what's stored in the body, regulating the nervous system, and opening people to who they truly are underneath it all.
That's the difference between a coach people forget... and a coach people never stop talking about.
This certification is for you if...
You know there's more to life than trading your soul for the 9-5 grind, and something in you has been whispering that you're meant to be a healer... even if you're not quite sure what that looks like yet.
You're a coach, therapist, or wellness professional who's been using a top-down mindset approach with clients, and you can feel it's not creating lasting results. You know you could take them so much deeper.
You're ready to master somatic and nervous system-based tools that create real, sustainable transformation... grounded in neuroscience, physiology, and energy work.
You want to stand out in a saturated industry... not with louder marketing, but by offering a modality that works where nothing else can reach.
You feel a deep calling to help others heal, and you're looking for expert guidance, a proven methodology, and a community of soul-led leaders to rise alongside.
You desire more. There's a fire in your belly and a whisper in your heart calling you to step into your infinite potential... and you're finally ready to answer it.
Introducing the
Breathwork and Somatic Coaching Certification
An 8-month, in-depth training that certifies you as both a Breathwork Facilitator AND a Somatic Coach through Pause Breathwork... the world's leading breathwork and somatic healing brand.
For the first time ever, we've woven our two flagship certifications into one complete body of work. You'll master the Pause Breathwork Technique developed by Samantha Skelly, and The Somatic System™, our signature coaching methodology that works every single time.
This is the full spectrum of body-based transformation. Breath. Soma. Nervous system. Energy. All in one certification.
The details:
Cohort begins September 28th
Graduation End of May
Delivered 100% online with LIVE calls and pre-recorded content
Led by Samantha Skelly and her team of expert trainers
This goes beyond cognitive, mind-based approaches and trains you to facilitate healing on a deep somatic level... the level where transformation actually lives.
Breathwork opens the door.
Somatic coaching walks them through it.
Breathwork is the fastest way we know to move someone out of their thinking mind and into their body... unlocking stored emotion, stuck trauma, and subconscious patterns that talk-based work can't touch.
Somatic coaching is how you integrate what gets unlocked... helping clients regulate their nervous systems, rewire old patterns, and embody lasting change in their everyday lives.
One without the other is incomplete.
Together, they make you the most equipped practitioner in the room.
The word somatic comes from the Greek word soma, meaning "the living body." Your clients' deepest blocks... the money ceiling, the fear of love, the self-sabotage on repeat... were formed before they were even fully conscious, and they live in the body. Which means the only way to shift them is through the body.
When you can facilitate both the breath journey AND the somatic integration, you offer transformation that is complete, sustainable, and unlike anything else on the market.
Why train with Pause
A Focus on Your Own Healing and Embodiment. What takes someone from mediocre to masterful is their own integration. We support you through your own journey of healing and growth, so you become a living, breathing example of this work. You can't take clients to places you haven't gone yourself... and we make sure you go there first.
We Are Mission-Centered. Our mission is to increase human consciousness and decrease suffering through the power of breathwork and somatic healing. Everything we do at Pause is aligned with waking the world up to its infinite potential.
We Teach From a Trauma-Aware Lens. Creating safer, more inclusive containers is foundational to how we train. Our curriculum is trauma-aware and our staff embody these principles. You'll graduate as a Trauma-Aware Pause Certified Breathwork + Somatic Coach.
We Focus on Results-Based Journeys. Unlike schools that teach general sessions, Pause is designed around focus and direction. Every session has a clear intention and a desired outcome... so your clients don't just have an experience, they have a breakthrough.
We Blend Science and Spirit. Our methodology is grounded in neuroscience and physiology, and expanded by energetics. Samantha has studied under legends like Stanislav Grof, Leonard Orr, Dr. Peter Levine, and Gabor Maté... integrating their groundbreaking work into a modern, results-driven method.
Mindset Coaching Is Becoming a Commodity.
Body-Based Coaching Is Becoming a Premium.
Here's a preview of what you'll master inside the program...
The Pause Breathwork Technique
Guide clients through effective healing and transformation using the signature technique developed by Samantha Skelly, in 1:1 sessions, groups, online, and in person.
The Somatic System™
Our revolutionary, step-by-step methodology for guiding clients through body-based healing and breakthrough transformation.
The Science of Somatic Healing
Understand how the body holds trauma, emotion, and energy, and how to facilitate deep, lasting release.
Nervous System Regulation
Identify, track, and regulate nervous system states, helping clients shift out of survival mode and into safety, expansion, and possibility.
The Pause Somatic Session Map
A proven framework to structure sessions that integrate somatic practices, nervous system healing, and energetic mastery.
Somatic Parts Work
Work with the subconscious mind and nervous system to integrate and heal fragmented parts of the self.
Energetic Alchemy & Alignment
Learn to read, shift, and elevate energy states for yourself and your clients.
Healing with Sound, Breath & Movement
Use vibration, voice, and body-based techniques to release trauma and restore balance.
Tracking & Attunement
Master the subtle art of reading body cues and attuning to what's happening beneath the surface.
Trauma-Aware Facilitation
Hold safe, responsible, inclusive containers every single time.
... and so much more. You'll graduate not just knowing these tools, but fully embodying them.
Everything that's included in
your 8-month journey
Immersive Training That Redefines Mastery
Expert-designed weekly training content, dynamic video lessons, and guided embodiment practices that turn knowledge into second nature.
Live Coaching & Mentorship with World-Class Experts
Weekly LIVE content calls, weekly LIVE embodiment calls led by Samantha, weekly experiential calls to practice your skills, and ongoing program support so you never feel stuck or alone.
Integrative & Meditative Breathwork Sessions
Regular breathwork journeys for your own healing, integration, and embodiment throughout the program.
Comprehensive Trauma Training
Graduate as a trauma-aware practitioner with the skills to hold space responsibly.
The Coaching Mastery Practicum
Hands-on practice with real clients, weekly peer coaching, and personalized feedback from master coaches... so you step into sessions with unshakable confidence.
Lifetime Access to the Online Training Portal
Revisit every lesson, practice, and resource for life.
A High-Vibe Community of Lightworkers
A private community of mission-driven peers for connection, accountability, breakthroughs, and celebration.
The career and business this certification unlocks
1:1 Breathwork & Somatic Coaching. Work privately with clients for deep, personal transformation, online or in person.
Group Programs. Lead intimate group experiences that create powerful healing in a collective space.
Retreats. Host safe, immersive retreats where clients disconnect from the outside world and rediscover the magic within.
Workshops & Events. Reach wider audiences, build your community, and introduce more people to this work.
Corporate Facilitation. Bring breathwork and somatic coaching into companies investing in employee wellbeing, performance, and nervous system health.
Masterminds & Community Events. Position yourself as a leader in this space, or simply bring deeper healing to your own local community.
Somatic work is one of the fastest-growing modalities in the wellness space
And clients are actively seeking practitioners who can deliver results that last. Because this work creates real transformation, our graduates confidently charge premium rates and build practices that reflect the depth of what they offer. You get to design your business YOUR way.
SAMANTHA SKELLY
Founder & Head Facilitator
Introducing, Samantha Skelly... a powerhouse entrepreneur, international best selling author, sought after international speaker, host of The Can't Be Contained Podcast & Founder of the world's leading breathwork brand, Pause Breathwork.
For over a decade Samantha has made a significant impact in the world of spiritual & personal transformation. Her trauma-informed approach to healing and awakening through the power of breathwork has changed the lives of over 500,000 people & counting. She has studied under breathwork and somatic healing legends such as Stanislav Grof, Leonard Orr, Dr. Peter Levine, and Gabor Maté, integrating their groundbreaking work into a modern, results-driven methodology.
Samantha has shared the stage with inspirational leaders such as Tony Robbins, Kobe Bryant, Marie Forleo & Marianne Williamson. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Women's Health, Global TV, The Doctors & CBS.
She will personally guide you through this certification, ensuring you gain the skills, confidence, and expertise to facilitate transformational results for your clients.
MARCI NIKIRK
Director of Experience
Meet Marci, the guiding force behind the student experience at Pause. Being a student is her passion and teaching is her drive. She's a Trauma-Informed Breathwork Coach, Integrative Somatic Trauma Practitioner, International Akashic Record Reader, Angelic Reiki Master Teacher, and Human Design Coach.
Students describe her perfectly as the blend of P!nk's fiery passion and Buddha's grounded wisdom. Her mission is to bridge the gap between the spiritual and the 3D world, guiding humans back to the truth of who they are by merging body-based modalities with energetics.
Her philosophy: "You don't know what you don't know... come with curiosity, let life be your playground, and approach every day with radical responsibility."
KRISTEN GRECO
CMTSE · SEP · LAP · 25+ Years in the Healing Arts
Kristen is a Luminous Awareness Practitioner & Trainer, Advanced Bodyworker, Somatic Movement Educator, and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner.
Specializing in physical, emotional, developmental, and intergenerational trauma, her multi-modality approach draws from Craniosacral Therapy, NeuroMuscular Reprogramming, Body-Mind Centering, Energy Medicine, and more.
I feel so confident that you'll receive way more value than what you actually pay.
Over the past 15 years, I've invested over $500,000 in business mentorship, workshops, training programs, executive coaching and energy work... all in pursuit of equipping myself with the most innovative and aligned strategies for building this empire. Even today, I am constantly investing in my own evolution, both professionally and personally.
My intention behind creating this certification is to deliver to you everything I have cultivated along the journey of building Pause Breathwork. The value of what's delivered is only a fraction of what it's worth, and it will equip you with everything you need to create a legacy of your own.
The leaders we create here know no bounds... and neither does their income potential.
All my love, Samantha
I feel so confident that you'll receive way more value than what you actually pay.
Over the past 15 years, I've invested over $500,000 in business mentorship, workshops, training programs, executive coaching and energy work... all in pursuit of equipping myself with the most innovative and aligned strategies for building this empire. Even today, I am constantly investing in my own evolution, both professionally and personally.
My intention behind creating this certification is to deliver to you everything I have cultivated along the journey of building Pause Breathwork. The value of what's delivered is only a fraction of what it's worth, and it will equip you with everything you need to create a legacy of your own.
The leaders we create here know no bounds... and neither does their income potential.
All my love, Samantha
Enroll by September 28 and receive:
$2,000 OFF Tuition
You will receive an exclusive $2,000 tuition savings when you enroll by September 28.
BONUS: Pause Business Accelerator
($5,000 Value)
Learn how to turn your certification into a thriving coaching business. Inside Pause Business Accelerator, we'll show you how to attract clients, confidently sell your offers, market your expertise, and build toward your first multi-six-figure year.
Payment plans are available, and you'll explore the options with our enrollment team during your breakthrough call.
Apply today to lock in your $2,000 tuition savings and receive the Pause Business Accelerator bonus before enrollment closes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will my title be when I graduate?
You'll graduate as a Pause Certified Breathwork + Somatic Coach, trained in both the Pause Breathwork Technique and The Somatic System™.
I've never facilitated transformation work before. Is this for me?
Absolutely. This certification is designed for both experienced practitioners and complete beginners. You'll learn our proven, step-by-step frameworks, get hands-on practice through live calls and practicum sessions, and receive expert mentorship every step of the way. You don't need prior experience... just a deep desire to help people heal. We'll teach you the rest.
When does the program start and end?
The cohort begins September 21st and graduation is May 17th... a full 8-month immersive experience.
How many hours per week will I be investing?
Expect to commit 5 -8 hours per week depending on the stage of the program, across live calls, training materials, practice sessions, and integration. Every piece is designed for maximum impact in a time-efficient way.
Are there scheduled times I need to be available?
There are weekly live calls, and every call is recorded... so if you can't make it live, you'll never miss a thing.
I live in a different time zone. What do I do?
You're covered. All calls are recorded and our community and support structure work across time zones. We have graduates in dozens of countries around the world.
Will I get access to Samantha?
Yes. Samantha leads live embodiment calls throughout the program and is deeply involved in the training experience.
Is this program trauma aware?
Deeply. Trauma-aware facilitation is foundational to everything we teach, and you'll graduate certified to hold space responsibly and safely.
Are there payment plan options?
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I have a full-time job and I'm already busy. Will this be too much?
The program is designed to fit into a full life. With recorded calls, flexible practice options, and lifetime access, you can move through it in a way that works for you.
After I graduate, how long until I can start making money?
Many of our students begin working with practice clients during the program itself, so by graduation you can hit the ground running with real experience, real confidence, and a clear framework for building your practice.
Ready to explore if this is your aligned next step
Our intention throughout the entire admission process is to get to know you and understand your vision and goals. It's so important that you choose to join us from a place of alignment. It needs to feel like a full-body YES.
Step 1: Apply for the Program Click the button below and fill out your application. This helps us understand your aspirations, your goals, and how this certification aligns with your vision.
Step 2: Book Your Breakthrough Call Once your application is reviewed, you'll speak with a member of our enrollment team to explore whether this training is the right fit for you.
We can't wait to hear from you.
The coaching industry is evolving. The body is the future. And the practitioners who master this work now are the ones who will lead it.
Your future clients are out there right now... stuck in their minds, exhausted by surface-level solutions, waiting for someone who can guide them home to their bodies.
That someone is you.
Cohort begins September 28TH.
The coaching industry is evolving. The body is the future. And the practitioners who master this work now are the ones who will lead it.
Your future clients are out there right now... stuck in their minds, exhausted by surface-level solutions, waiting for someone who can guide them home to their bodies.
That someone is you.
Cohort begins September 21st.