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Breathe for Change

Certifies educators in wellness, SEL, yoga

Overview

Breathe for Change helps educators improve well-being and classroom SEL through structured training and degree programs. Its flagship offering is a 200-hour certification in wellness, SEL, and yoga, earning CYT 200 and SEL*F credentials, plus a Master of Education in Transformative Teaching and Learning with SEL, mindfulness, and yoga. The programs blend neuroscience, psychology, trauma-informed mindfulness, and somatic healing to reduce teacher burnout and support student learning. It differentiates itself by integrating wellness training with district-scale professional development, expanding reach through the acquisition of Yoga Ed., and its goal is to embed SEL and mindfulness in schools to improve educator well-being and student outcomes.

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About Breathe for Change

Simplify's Rating
Why Breathe for Change is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Social ImpactEducation

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$440K

Headquarters

San Francisco, CA

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • The company updated resources through November 2026, signaling active demand generation and product shipping.
  • Austin ISD and Aetna partnership evidence shows district-level penetration beyond consumer teacher marketing.
  • Free resources and FAFSA-eligible tuition lower acquisition friction for educators entering the funnel.

What critics are saying

  • Teacher-wellness demand can collapse if districts cut discretionary professional-development budgets in 2027.
  • Curriculum differentiation is thin; district buyers can source SEL and mindfulness from cheaper vendors.
  • If accreditation or enrollment weakens, the William Jewell degree pipeline stops scaling revenue.

What makes Breathe for Change unique

  • William Jewell College partnership powers a 2026 HLC-accredited M.S.Ed. funnel.
  • Breathe for Change combines educator wellness, SEL, and yoga into one certification stack.
  • Yoga Ed. acquisition in June 2023 broadened content, brand reach, and distribution.

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Funding

Total Funding

$440k

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2 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Stock Options
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%

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