Phoenix Immersive
November 2026
Three days in person in Phoenix, with Ryan and Shelby in the room. Phoenix is home base for Liquid Breathwork.
Location, hours and weatherSold Out
Phoenix, AZ
November 6-8
$1,997
Breathwork Certification Near Cincinnati
Breathwork certification near Cincinnati, Ohio is 3 days in person: an easy flight to Atlanta, or a drive north to Milwaukee. Atlanta runs March 19-21, Milwaukee September 17-19.
Breathwork Training
Dates and Tuition
Three days in person or twelve weeks online. The same surrender-based method and mentorship from Ryan and Shelby either way.
Online Cohort
12 Weeks, Live
Twelve weeks of live small group calls from home, with the same surrender-based method and mentorship.
Schedule and details12-Week Online
Starts March 9
$1,797 $1,497
Early bird through January 1
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Atlanta Immersive
March 2027
Three days in person in Atlanta, with Ryan and Shelby in the room. Our only Southeast training in 2027.
Location, hours and weatherAtlanta, GA
March 19-21
$2,497 $1,997
3 early-bird spots left
Closest to you
Milwaukee Immersive
September 2027
Three days in person in Milwaukee, with Ryan and Shelby in the room. Our only Midwest training in 2027.
Location, hours and weatherMilwaukee, WI
September 17-19
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
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Scottsdale Immersive
February 2027
Three days in person in Scottsdale, with Ryan and Shelby in the room. The next Phoenix-area weekend after November.
Location, hours and weatherScottsdale, AZ
February 5-7
$2,497
13 spots left
SLC Immersive
April 2027
Three days in person in Salt Lake City, with Ryan and Shelby in the room. Our only Mountain West training in 2027.
Location, hours and weatherSalt Lake City, UT
April 30 - May 2
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
D.C. Immersive
May 2027
Three days in person in Washington, D.C., with Ryan and Shelby in the room. Our only Mid-Atlantic training in 2027.
Location, hours and weatherWashington, D.C.
May 21-23
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
Tahoe Immersive
July 2027
Three days in person in South Lake Tahoe, with Ryan and Shelby in the room. Our only California training in 2027.
Location, hours and weatherSouth Lake Tahoe, CA
July 23-25
$2,497 $1,997
3 early-bird spots left
Seattle Immersive
August 2027
Three days in person in Seattle, with Ryan and Shelby in the room. Our only Pacific Northwest training in 2027.
Location, hours and weatherSeattle, WA
August 27-29
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
Phoenix Area Immersive
November 2027
Three days in person in Phoenix, with Ryan and Shelby in the room. The next Phoenix-area weekend after February.
Location, hours and weatherScottsdale, AZ
November 2027
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
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
Phoenix Immersive
- Where
- 2053 W. Natal Cir, Mesa, AZ 85202View venue on map
- When
- November 6-8, 2026, three days9am to about 5pm each day
- Weather
- Typical November in PhoenixHighs near 76°F, lows near 51°FDress comfy, in layers for the cool mornings and evenings.
- Food
- A light breakfast and lunch are provided each day. Dinner is on your own.
- Tuition
Live, hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add.
Online Cohort
- Where
- Online, live on Zoom. Join from anywhere.
- When
- Starts March 9, 2027. Twelve weekly calls through May 25, 2027. Tuesdays, 5 to 6:30pm Pacific (8 to 9:30pm Eastern), live on Zoom
- Tuition
Live weekly group calls, the complete course materials and business curriculum, and the same private graduate community as our in-person students.
Atlanta Immersive
- Where
- Full Circle Studio655 Highland Avenue Northeast, Suite 103, Atlanta, GA 30312View venue on map
- When
- March 19-21, 2027, three days9am to about 6pm each day
- Weather
- Typical March in AtlantaHighs near 65°F, lows near 45°FDress comfy, in layers for the cool mornings and evenings.
- Food
- Snacks provided. We break for lunch; meals are not included.
- Tuition
Live, hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The full 12-week online cohort is included at no extra cost.
Milwaukee Immersive
- Where
- Milwaukee, WisconsinWe email the exact address before the training.
- When
- September 17-19, 2027, three days9am to about 6pm each day
- Weather
- Typical September in MilwaukeeHighs near 73°F, lows near 59°FDress comfy. A light layer is plenty.
- Food
- Snacks provided. We break for lunch; meals are not included.
- Tuition
Live, hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The full 12-week online cohort is included at no extra cost.
Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are available up to 30 days before the training starts.
Scottsdale Immersive
- Where
- Scottsdale, ArizonaWe email the exact address before the training.
- When
- February 5-7, 2027, three days9am to about 6pm each day
- Weather
- Typical February in ScottsdaleHighs near 70°F, lows near 46°FDress comfy, in layers for the cool mornings and evenings.
- Food
- Snacks provided. We break for lunch; meals are not included.
- Tuition
Live, hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The full 12-week online cohort is included at no extra cost.
SLC Immersive
- Where
- Salt Lake Power Yoga250 East Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111View venue on map
- When
- April 30 - May 2, 2027, three days9am to about 6pm each day
- Weather
- Typical April in Salt Lake CityHighs near 60°F, lows near 36°FDress comfy and warm, in layers, with a jacket for cold mornings.
- Food
- Snacks provided. We break for lunch; meals are not included.
- Tuition
Live, hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The full 12-week online cohort is included at no extra cost.
D.C. Immersive
- Where
- Up Dog Yoga Community1550 7th Street Northwest, Suite C, Washington, DC 20001View venue on map
- When
- May 21-23, 2027, three days9am to about 6pm each day
- Weather
- Typical May in Washington, D.C.Highs near 75°F, lows near 56°FDress comfy. A light layer is plenty.
- Food
- Snacks provided. We break for lunch; meals are not included.
- Tuition
Live, hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The full 12-week online cohort is included at no extra cost.
Tahoe Immersive
- Where
- Yoga Om Tahoe Studio2520 Lake Tahoe Boulevard #11, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150View venue on map
- When
- July 23-25, 2027, three days9am to about 6pm each day
- Weather
- Typical July in South Lake TahoeHighs near 82°F, lows near 55°FDress comfy. A light layer is plenty.
- Food
- Snacks provided. We break for lunch; meals are not included.
- Tuition
Live, hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The full 12-week online cohort is included at no extra cost.
Seattle Immersive
- Where
- Seattle, Washington StateWe email the exact address before the training.
- When
- August 27-29, 2027, three days9am to about 6pm each day
- Weather
- Typical August in SeattleHighs near 77°F, lows near 59°FDress comfy. A light layer is plenty.
- Food
- Snacks provided. We break for lunch; meals are not included.
- Tuition
Live, hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The full 12-week online cohort is included at no extra cost.
Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are available up to 30 days before the training starts.
Phoenix Area Immersive
- Where
- Scottsdale, ArizonaWe email the exact address before the training.
- When
- November 2027Exact dates are being set now.9am to about 6pm each day
- Weather
- Typical November in PhoenixHighs near 76°F, lows near 51°FDress comfy, in layers for the cool mornings and evenings.
- Food
- Snacks provided. We break for lunch; meals are not included.
- Tuition
Live, hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The full 12-week online cohort is included at no extra cost.
Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are available up to 30 days before the training starts.
Not sure yet? Share your info and we will reach out or Book a Clarity Call.
What You Walk Away With
You leave ready to guide two sessions on your own: our signature Liquid Breathwork session and a Rebirthing session, from the opening and the breath to consent-based touch and the close. You also learn trauma-informed safety.
Ryan and Shelby actively guide multiple sessions every month. We share the exact strategies we use to build community and keep clients coming back, so you can book your first paid clients.
Both formats end with the same certification, taught by Ryan and Shelby in a small cohort. In person is three days in the room, and from 2027 it includes the online cohort at no extra cost. Online on its own is 12 weeks of live group calls plus 60+ video lessons, for less. The graduate community and mentorship stay with you after.
If you can travel, come in person. Breathing in a room with your cohort is the one part a screen can't give you.
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Breathwork Training From Cincinnati, Two Ways
None of our trainings are in Ohio or Kentucky. From Cincinnati, it's a trip: fly south in March, or drive north in September.
Atlanta (March 19-21) is the easy flight. Delta and Frontier both fly it nonstop from CVG. Atlanta is on Eastern time like home, so there's no clock to reset.
Milwaukee (September 17-19) is the road trip. No airline flies CVG to Milwaukee nonstop, so you head up through Indianapolis and around Chicago. Milwaukee runs on Central time, so you pick up an hour driving north.
Neither one is the better trip. Pick the month that fits, and whether you'd rather fly or drive. Both go Friday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm. Get to the room a few minutes early.
Massage therapists: Liquid Breathwork is an NCBTMB Approved Provider (#1003401). Our separate massage therapist course earns 24 CE hours. See the CE course
Getting There: Your Airport Is in Kentucky
Locals already know this one. CVG isn't in Ohio. It sits across the river in Boone County, Kentucky, and it's where most of these trips start.
Flying to Atlanta
Delta and Frontier fly CVG to Atlanta nonstop. Once you land, you can skip the rental car. MARTA's Airport station is at the west end of the Domestic Terminal, and Red and Gold line trains head north through Five Points and into Midtown.
Rather drive? I-75 goes the whole way, over the Brent Spence Bridge and down through Lexington, Knoxville and Chattanooga. Plan on a long day's drive.
Driving to Milwaukee
With no nonstop from CVG, Milwaukee is most of a day's drive north. Go up on Thursday, so you sleep before the 9am start, and leave room for Chicago traffic on the way.
Amtrak's Cardinal stops at Union Terminal three times a week, leaving for Chicago after midnight. From Chicago, the Hiawatha runs up to Milwaukee.
Other nonstops from CVG
If a Phoenix-area training fits your calendar better, Southwest flies to Phoenix Sky Harbor and Allegiant flies to Phoenix-Mesa. For D.C., American Eagle and Delta Connection fly to Reagan National, and Southwest flies to BWI.
What to Pack for March or September
Atlanta in March runs more than 10 degrees warmer than March back home. Expect highs in the mid 60s and nights in the mid 40s. It's one of Atlanta's wetter months, so bring a rain layer.
Late March is also when Atlanta's tree pollen peaks. Pine makes the yellow film on parked cars, but oak and birch set off most of the allergies. If that's you, pack your medicine. You'll be breathing deep for three days.
Milwaukee in September: low 70s by day, mid 50s at night. A Cincinnati September runs about 5 degrees warmer by day, so throw a sweater in the bag for the evenings.
Coming from across the Midwest
Greater Cincinnati spills into three states. Open the one that sounds like home.
Across the river: Northern Kentucky
Covington is a walk across the Roebling bridge from downtown, and CVG is in Boone County. So if you live in NKY, you start closest to the airport, and the Atlanta flight is right there.
Want to breathe with a group before you commit? Look through Breathwork classes around Covington.
Further south in Kentucky, Louisville sits between the same two trips: Atlanta in March, Milwaukee in September.
From Dayton, southwest Ohio and southeastern Indiana
From Dayton, fly out of CVG or Dayton's own airport, or drive. Dayton has no Amtrak station, so the Cardinal means getting down to Union Terminal first.
The Indiana side of the Tri-State has the same two choices as downtown: CVG for Atlanta, or the road north to Milwaukee.
D.C. is the other easy flight. CVG has nonstops to Reagan National and BWI, and Washington, D.C. runs May 21-23. The East Coast page lays out D.C. and Atlanta side by side.
What Our Graduates Say
“One of the things that really stood out for me during the training was a lot of the hands-on practice that we got, all the reps. It helped me feel more prepared and more confident in my ability to facilitate Breathwork on my own.”
He chose Liquid Breathwork after comparing several certification programs, and now brings Breathwork into the healing work he already does.
“So grateful for both of you, Ryan and Shelby. You’re changing my life right as we speak ... the ladies both booked for next week for paid sessions.”
After getting certified she had paid one-on-ones and a group session booked in Santa Clarita.
“I was really looking for something that was more gentle, more supportive ... and Liquid Breathwork delivered just that.”
She arrived a beginner, after one Breathwork class elsewhere that felt like a lot. She left certain that everything we need is already within us.
Hear from past students as they went through our June 2025 training.
A short look at what a full Liquid Breathwork session actually looks like from the inside.
Sells out a women’s only class every month.
Fourteen years a registered nurse, and Ryan’s star student. She has kept those classes full for over two years.
“I felt like that one session of Breathwork was more impactful than multiple sessions of EMDR that I received in therapy.”
He now guides Liquid Breathwork along with practicing as a clinical psychologist.
Leads Breathwork at music festivals.
Gem & Jam and Peak State in Austin, 20+ people on the grass.
“The training gave me the confidence to speak with knowledge about breathwork ... the experiencer is put more at ease and able to go deeper knowing that what is happening is normal and ok.”
He has run a class or two every month since April under his own brand.
“The group calls are supportive and range from business growth to breaking down student’s teachings for feedback.”
Weekly classes, held so consistently that three of her breathers came and got certified in Liquid Breathwork too.
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What You'll Practice All Weekend
Our method is surrender-based, built on active release. Liquid Breathwork is a surrender-based inward journey: still powerful, but not as intense as some styles like Holotropic Breathwork, so you can actually go deeper through surrender. You breathe first yourself, then guide one person, then a full room, and Ryan and Shelby correct you as it happens. The full curriculum is on the certification page.
Consent, boundaries and nervous system awareness run through every part of it. You also learn both ends of the breath, breathing more than the body needs and less, and how to guide someone safely through either.
Back home, you can keep up your own practice on the Roebling bridge walk or at an Eden Park overlook.
This is Breathwork teacher training for people who plan to lead groups back home around Cincinnati. We cover what to charge and how to fill your first classes, and mentorship keeps going after the weekend. 73 students enrolled so far.
Never tried it in a group? Our Breathwork Cincinnati class finder lists sessions around town.
Teach yoga? See yoga continuing education near Cincinnati.
Breathwork Certification Curriculum
Self & Breath Mastery
23 lessons
Self Mastery 5 lessons
- How the Members Area Works (platform tour)
- Welcome to Liquid Breathwork
- Consciousness, Authenticity & the L.I.Q.U.I.D. Method
- Lenses, Maps of Consciousness, Letting Go & Parts Work
- Intention Setting & Integration Prompts
Breath Mastery 18 lessons
- What Is Breathwork? The Breath Spectrum
- History of Breathwork: The Source and the Streams
- Understanding Liquid Breathwork
- The Transformational Breath Formula
- Nose vs Mouth: When to Use Each
The Art of Facilitation
20 lessons
- Goal Setting & Vision
- Your Role: Objective & Subjective Safety
- Trauma-Informed Facilitation
- The Keys to the Art of Facilitation
- Physical Touch: Consent & Techniques
- Vocal Cueing
- Opening a Session & the Breathwork Script
- Structuring a Session: The Energetic Arc
- Session Planner Walkthrough
Includes two full narrated live sessions, close-up touch demos and a practice assignment.
Breathwork Marketing
17 lessons
Marketing Channels 10 lessons
- Keys to Success & Creating More Impact
- Marketing Principles: The General Notes
- Organic, Referrals & Grassroots
- Social Media
- Email Marketing
Business Setup & Resources 7 lessons
- Session Rates & Pricing
- Requirements for Certification & the Practicum
- Insurance, Waivers & Contraindications
- Music & Playlists: Building the Energy Arc
- Events, Booking & Payments
Beyond our method. You'll study how Holotropic Breathwork®, the Wim Hof Method®, transformational Breathwork and Rebirthing work, so you know where each one comes from and how ours differs. You'll also learn both ends of the breath: when to breathe more than the body needs (hyperventilation), when to breathe less (hypoventilation), and how to guide people safely through either.
Holotropic Breathwork and the Wim Hof Method are registered trademarks of their owners. Liquid Breathwork is not affiliated with them, and your certification is in the Liquid Breathwork method.
The In-Person Immersive
Three days in the room, Friday through Sunday. Ryan McBurney and Shelby Von Oepen, RN BSN, co-lead every training. You receive sessions yourself, then guide your classmates while Ryan and Shelby give you feedback in the moment.
Cohorts are small, so everyone gets real reps guiding full Breathwork sessions. You graduate with the Liquid Breathwork Facilitator Certification.
2027 tuition is $1,997 early bird while early-bird seats last, then $2,497, with monthly payment plans, and the full 12-week online cohort is included at no extra cost. We email the exact address before the training.
The 12-Week Live Online Cohort
The same curriculum, run from home. Our 2027 in-person immersives include it at no extra cost, or take it on its own for less. Each week pairs one live group call with Ryan and Shelby and a video module you watch on your own schedule.
The calls are where the work happens: teaching, live breakout practice, feedback on your facilitation, and business coaching. In small breakout rooms you guide a classmate and are guided in return.
The next cohort starts March 9, 2027. Tuition is $1,497 early bird through January 1, 2027, then $1,797, with monthly payment plans.
Meet Your Guides
Ryan McBurney
Founder & Lead Facilitator
8 years guiding Breathwork, 7 breath programs behind him including 4 full certifications, and a 21-day Breath Mastery Retreat in the Baja desert with Dan Brulé. He has guided hundreds of one-on-one sessions and led groups for thousands of people. Ryan created the surrender-based method this training is built on.
Shelby Von Oepen
Co-Founder & Lead Facilitator
A registered nurse of fourteen years, and the graduate Ryan still calls his “Star Student”. She has been selling out women’s only classes almost every month for more than two years. Shelby brings an intuitive & nurturing energy into sessions and the training, which is the part of facilitation nobody learns from a video.
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Get My Free RecordingBreathwork Certification FAQ for Cincinnati
Where is the closest Breathwork certification to Cincinnati?
On a map, it's Milwaukee, Wisconsin (September 17-19), and that one is a drive. Atlanta, Georgia (March 19-21) sits a bit farther away, but it's a nonstop flight from CVG. Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are available up to 30 days before the training starts.
Can I fly to the training from CVG?
For Atlanta, yes. Delta and Frontier fly CVG to Atlanta nonstop. For Milwaukee, no: there's no nonstop, so plan on driving. The Phoenix trainings work by air too, with Southwest to Phoenix Sky Harbor and Allegiant to Phoenix-Mesa. And if you're new to the area, CVG sits across the river in Kentucky, not Ohio.
How much does the Breathwork certification cost?
The September 17-19 Milwaukee training is $1,997, not including lodging or meals. Online is $1,497 early bird through January 1, 2027, then $1,797. Deposits and monthly payment plans are available. Questions: inhale@liquidbreathwork.com or 480-660-9890.
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March or September? Book a Clarity Call and we'll talk it through, or get the details sent to you.