Learn To Guide Breathwork With
Integrity & Confidence.
200 hours online + 100 hours in-person immersion.
Informed by Neuroscience and Physiology.
Next cohort: Dates to be confirmed.
Become A Certified
Trauma Informed
Breathwork Facilitator
with Riomattá
The Riomattá Story
An Eight Month
In-depth Training in
Breathwork Facilitation.
HOURS ONLINE
Monthly modules
A structured, in-depth training delivered through weekly live sessions. Each module combines theory, practice, and guided exploration of breathwork as both a science and an art. 80% attendance to all calls is expected, alongside ongoing self-study and reflective practice. The structure is designed to support depth, accountability, and real integration over time.
HOURS IN-PERSON
immersion
An in-person residential immersion, focused on embodiment, applied practice, and integration. Through direct facilitation, group process, and mentorship, you’ll bring the work into lived experience where you will refine your skills, deepen your capacity as a facilitator , and anchor your learning within a supportive environment.
CORE TRAINING MODULES
SCIENCE OF BREATH
Understand the physiological and neurological impact of breathwork.
THE ART OF FACILITATION, INTEGRATION & AFTERCARE
Develop the skills to guide individuals and groups with clarity and confidence.
SOUND, RHYTHM & STATE
Use music and sound to shape and support each breathwork session.
TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICE & SOMATICS
Learn to work safely with the body and nervous system, supporting clients with sensitivity and care.
INNER FOUNDATIONS
Build the self-awareness and presence that underpin effective facilitation.
ETHICS AND SAFETY
Work within strong boundaries and a high standard of care.
World Class Guest Teachers
Below you will see our core members team.
More Guest Teachers will offer teachings throughout the training.
Rio Williams
Co. Founder & Creator
Multi-Style, Breathwork Facilitator, Cold Water Therapy,
Sound Alchemist, DJ & Producer
Matt Duffy
Co. Founder & Creator
Multi-Style Breathwork Facilitator,
Integration Coach, Retreat Leader, & Author
Integration Coach, Retreat Leader, & Author
Lily Isobel
Integrative Somatic Therapist, Breathwork Facilitator
& Nutritional Therapist
Sophie Dowson
Neuroscientist & Lecturer
Ashleen Neeson
Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Trauma Therapist ,
Breathwork Facilitator & Sound Healer
Seda Yildiz
Ethics & Boundaries, Access
& Inclusivity Lead
Remember Your Breath. Reclaim Your Power. Guide Others.
Step into the art of breathwork facilitation, and learn to guide safe, grounded sessions with care, practising with each other from the very first weeks.
Train as a Breathwork Facilitator
Gain the tools, confidence and structure to guide others through deep breathwork sessions.
Deep, Experiential Learning
Includes guided breath sessions, somatic practices, integration tools and live classes, so you feel the work in your own body.
Connect in Community
Share experiences, ask questions, and grow together inside a supportive learning space.
Walk this path alongside others.
Walk this path alongside others.
A Complete Training Pathway
A structured path that brings together live online learning and an eleven-day in-person immersion.
A school of holistic practices for deeper, more embodied work
The vision behind Riomattá
About The Founders
“ MULTI STYLE BREATHWORK COACH, SOUND ALCHEMIST, DJ & PRODUCER
LEAD MENTOR ”
Rio Williams
Rio is the Co-Founder of Riomattá, a Certified Multi-Style Breathwork facilitator, Cold Water Coach, Sound Alchemist, DJ, Producer & Space Holder.
With over two decades behind the decks as an international DJ, her work is rooted in a refined understanding of rhythm, frequency, and the emotional language of sound. She crafts immersive sonic environments that move beyond listening, shaping breath experiences that support nervous system regulation, presence, and release.
Her approach is grounded in lived experience. Walking a path through ADHD and sobriety, she brings a level of depth, sensitivity, and precision to the spaces she holds, creating environments that are inclusive, steady, and anchored.
At the core of her work is the relationship between sound, breath, and the body. Using these as entry points, she guides people into a deeper awareness of their internal landscape, building the capacity to stay with sensation and meet themselves with more honesty and resilience.
- “ MULTI-STYLE BREATHWORK & INTEGRATION COACH, LEAD MENTOR ”
Matthieu Duffy
Matt is the Co-Founder of Riomattá, a Breathwork Facilitator, Integration Coach, Retreat Leader, and Author of a book on Breathwork. He has built and led a large breathwork community across Ireland and online, guiding individuals and groups through personal inner work through the breath.
Matt also has over a decade of dedicated practice, study, and facilitation in breath as well as having immersed himself in yoga, trauma-informed approaches, sound, bodywork, and ceremonial spaces. His work is shaped not only by training but by lived experience that includes the exploration of his own spirituality through meditation, plant medicine and other modalities, all of which inform how he understands healing and the ability to change.
At the core of his work is a belief in the body’s innate capacity to heal. He uses breathwork as a direct access point to the subconscious, supporting emotional, physical, and psychological release, while emphasising the importance of integration and responsibility in the process.
His approach is grounded, direct, and service-led. He is committed to holding spaces that are both powerful and contained where people are supported to meet themselves honestly, activate their own healing, and build a more embodied relationship with their lives.
Matt also has over a decade of dedicated practice, study, and facilitation in breath as well as having immersed himself in yoga, trauma-informed approaches, sound, bodywork, and ceremonial spaces. His work is shaped not only by training but by lived experience that includes the exploration of his own spirituality through meditation, plant medicine and other modalities, all of which inform how he understands healing and the ability to change.
At the core of his work is a belief in the body’s innate capacity to heal. He uses breathwork as a direct access point to the subconscious, supporting emotional, physical, and psychological release, while emphasising the importance of integration and responsibility in the process.
His approach is grounded, direct, and service-led. He is committed to holding spaces that are both powerful and contained where people are supported to meet themselves honestly, activate their own healing, and build a more embodied relationship with their lives.
Our Facilitator Training Is Underway
What's Included
TRAUMA-AWARE FACILITATION SKILLS
Develop the awareness and tools to hold safe, grounded spaces, working with the nervous system and emotional release.
WEEKLY LIVE CLASSES
Every week a live class on Zoom, with a lecture followed by small-group practice where you guide each other in breakout rooms.
YOUR OWN MENTOR
Each student is held by a mentor from our core teaching team, with a weekly check-in and a monthly one-to-one call throughout the training.
1:1 CLIENT PRACTICE
From the fifth module you begin one-to-one sessions with friends and family, writing them up as case studies with your mentor's support.
FULL CERTIFICATION
Assessed gently and continuously through weekly assignments, case studies and your practicum, rather than one final exam, leading to your Riomattá Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator certificate.
100 HOUR IN-PERSON IMMERSION
Eleven days of active, hands-on training together in person, including your supervised practicum, group facilitation and integration, with care taken over pacing and rest.
POST TRAINING ACCESS TO MATERIALS
Continue revision after course completion.
RIOMATTÁ COMMUNITY
Join a growing community of Riomattá facilitators, with ongoing support and collaboration once you graduate.
Is This Path for You?
Do I need prior experience with breathwork?
No experience is needed.
This training is designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re completely new or already working in a healing or coaching space. We guide you step by step, building both your personal practice and your ability to facilitate others.
What will I be able to do after the training?
By the end of the training, you’ll feel confident guiding full breathwork session, both 1:1 and in groups.
You’ll understand how to hold space safely, work with emotional releases, structure sessions, and support integration. This is about becoming a grounded, intuitive, and skilled facilitator.
How is the training structured?
The training runs over eight months, bringing together live online learning and an eleven-day in-person immersion.
You'll move through the modules with a live class each week, guided practice, weekly assignments and the support of your mentor. Towards the later part of the training we come together in person, where the work deepens through direct experience, supervised practice and community.
You'll move through the modules with a live class each week, guided practice, weekly assignments and the support of your mentor. Towards the later part of the training we come together in person, where the work deepens through direct experience, supervised practice and community.
How much time do I need to commit each week?
We recommend setting aside 5–6 hours a week.
This includes your weekly live class, your weekly assignment, your own breath practice and a short check-in with your mentor. From the fifth module you'll also begin practice sessions with friends and family, and some weeks may invite a little more depth.
This includes your weekly live class, your weekly assignment, your own breath practice and a short check-in with your mentor. From the fifth module you'll also begin practice sessions with friends and family, and some weeks may invite a little more depth.
Is this training accredited or certified?
You will receive a certification upon completion of the training.
More importantly, this program is focused on real embodiment and practical experience, so you leave not just with a certificate, but with the confidence and skill to actually facilitate.
What if I feel nervous about facilitating others?
That’s completely natural... and expected.
We create a safe, supportive environment where you’ll gradually build confidence through practice, feedback, and guidance. You won’t be thrown in unprepared, this is a step-by-step process.
Can I join if I’m mainly interested in personal growth?
Yes.
While this is a facilitator training, many people come for their own inner work as well. The training is deeply personal, and what you come to understand about yourself is as valuable as the skills you develop. Because the work can move a lot, we also encourage you to have your own therapist or similar support alongside it.
While this is a facilitator training, many people come for their own inner work as well. The training is deeply personal, and what you come to understand about yourself is as valuable as the skills you develop. Because the work can move a lot, we also encourage you to have your own therapist or similar support alongside it.
What makes this training different?
This is lived, embodied work, held with as much care as the theory behind it.
We bring together breathwork, somatic awareness, integration, science and real facilitation practice, within a small group of no more than twenty. Each student has their own mentor, and you're assessed gently throughout the year, so you're supported to learn and also to grow into a grounded, confident facilitator.
We bring together breathwork, somatic awareness, integration, science and real facilitation practice, within a small group of no more than twenty. Each student has their own mentor, and you're assessed gently throughout the year, so you're supported to learn and also to grow into a grounded, confident facilitator.
How do I know if this is right for me?
If you feel the pull, it’s worth exploring.
The best next step is to book a discovery call. We’ll connect, feel into where you are, and see if this training aligns with your path, no pressure, just an honest conversation.
How do I apply or get started?
Start by applying or booking a discovery call with us.
From there, we’ll guide you through the next steps and make sure it’s the right fit for both you and the group.
Accredited Training
Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator Certification
Next Cohort: Dates To Be Confirmed
Next Cohort
Online training + in-person immersion
Dates TBC
Includes food, accommodation, certification, and all tuition fees.
Have a question in the meantime? You're welcome to book a call with us.
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