Breathless Expeditions Review: Cost, Format and Who It Fits

This Breathless Expeditions review covers Johannes Egberts' 10-week Breathwork facilitator training from Australia. The question: a wide toolkit of techniques, or a deeper focus on surrender, taught live in the US?

Breathless Expeditions is a trademark of its owner. Liquid Breathwork is not affiliated with or endorsed by Breathless Expeditions or Johannes Egberts, and we don't teach or certify their method.

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Online: next cohort March 9, 2027
In person: Scottsdale, Feb 5-7

Which Training Fits What You Want

Choose Breathless Expeditions

A strong pick for breadth, especially in Australia.

  • 32 techniques, from performance to breath retraining
  • Start online anytime, with two live 90-minute sessions a week
  • Cold water immersion and business training included
  • A money-back guarantee if you finish and don't feel confident

Choose Liquid Breathwork

Better if you want one method, taught live in the US. Try a free recording of one of our live Breathwork classes.

  • 3 days in person near Phoenix, or 12 weeks online
  • Practice guiding our surrender-based signature session and a Rebirthing session
  • Ryan and Shelby Von Oepen, RN, guide multiple sessions every month and share the exact strategies they use to grow community and repeat clients

Liquid Breathwork vs Breathless Expeditions

Not affiliated with Breathless Expeditions. Updated October 25, 2026.

Quick answer: Breathless Expeditions is Johannes Egberts' 10-week facilitator training from Australia, at $3,997 AUD online or $6,997 AUD with a 4-day in-person immersion. Liquid Breathwork trains you in 3 days in person in the US or 12 weeks online, from $1,497.

ComparedLiquid BreathworkBreathless Expeditions
Who runs itRyan McBurney and Shelby Von Oepen, RN, teach every cohort togetherJohannes Egberts, founderEstablished in 2018. He lists published research on Breathwork and anxiety.
FormatLive training, in person or on online group calls, built around hands-on practice and real experience so you leave confident guiding.Live online, or online plus in personTwo 90-minute live sessions a week, plus 50+ hours on demand.
Trauma-informedYes. Woven throughout the training and built into our whole approach to Breathwork.Yes, stated on their siteThey say: “You’ll master trauma-informed technique.”
SessionsA taught session structure, script, AND guiding phrasesThen we encourage fluidity and following your intuition.Session scripts includedListed in their done-for-you templates.
In person in the USYes. Phoenix area, plus seven more US cities in 2027.No US dates listedThe in-person option is a 4-day mountain immersion.
Duration3 days in person, or 12 weeks online10 weeksThe online version starts anytime.
Price$1,497Online. Early bird through January 1, 2027, then $1,797.$1,997In person, 2027 early bird, then $2,497.$3,997 AUDOnline. Online + In-Person: $6,997 AUD. Payment plans available.
FocusConscious connected Breathwork / Rebirthing and surrender, with our signature Liquid Breathwork sessionPlus a wide technique range and business training.32 techniques across five areasPlus cold water immersion instructor training.

Breathless Expeditions figures from breathlessexpeditions.com, checked October 25, 2026, trauma-informed claim checked October 26, 2026. Prices change, so confirm on their site.

Ryan McBurney guiding a live Liquid Breathwork class in Phoenix

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What We Liked, and What to Weigh

The range is real: fast-paced release work, performance, gentle regulating techniques and breath retraining. They also list weekly practice labs and a money-back guarantee tied to full participation.

Weigh the fit. Live calls cover all time zones, but the in-person immersion is built around Australia. To train in the US, our Breathwork certification runs 3 days near Phoenix, or 12 weeks online, and goes deep on one method.

These lessons show where we go deep instead of wide: one session style, led safely from start to finish.

  • Breathwork Session Structure
  • Structuring a Session: The Energetic Arc
  • Reading the Breather: Sept. '26 Cohort
  • Trauma-Informed Facilitation
  • Lenses, Maps of Consciousness, Letting Go & Parts Work

See the full curriculum

What we don't teach: We don't teach or certify the Breathless model. We don't train cold water immersion instructors, and we don't teach their breath retraining protocols for asthma, panic and sleep. If you need those, train with them.

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Dates and Tuition

Three days in person or twelve weeks online. The same surrender-based method and mentorship from Ryan and Shelby either way.

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Every Training Includes

  • Complete course materials and manual
  • Ongoing mentorship from Ryan and Shelby
  • Private graduate community
  • Monthly graduate call on the first Wednesday of every month

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Breathless Expeditions Review FAQ

Is Breathless Expeditions legit?

Breathless Expeditions was established in 2018 by Johannes Egberts, who describes himself as a published researcher, author and Breathwork instructor. Their training publishes its format, prices and curriculum areas.

How much does Breathless Expeditions cost?

In October 2026 their site listed the online Breathwork Facilitator Training at $3,997 AUD and the Online + In-Person version, at $6,997 AUD. Payment plans are available. Check their site for current prices.

Is Breathless Expeditions accredited?

They describe the program as “university accredited” and list 20 CU Points from Arizona State University, 20 CPD Points from the CPD Standards Office, accreditation by the IPHM and the CMA, and membership of the International Breathwork Foundation.

What is the difference between Breathless Expeditions and Liquid Breathwork?

Breathless teaches 32 techniques over 10 weeks. Liquid Breathwork goes deep on surrender-based conscious connected Breathwork, live in the US or online.

Still comparing? Read our roundup of the best Breathwork certifications, or the Wim Hof Method alternative comparison.