A Destination Intensive for the Bay Area

Breathwork Certification Near San Francisco

Searching for breathwork certification in San Francisco or the Bay Area? Liquid Breathwork's in-person facilitator training is a destination intensive at Lake Tahoe, about three and a half to four hours northeast. If this training feels like the right fit, it's a weekend worth traveling for. You leave the city, train in person for three days, and come home a certified facilitator.

August 21-23, 2026

Choose Your Path

Upcoming Breathwork
Facilitator Trainings

However you like to learn, there is a path for you. Same surrender-based method, same mentorship, in person or online.

Next Up 3-Day Intensive

Lake Tahoe Intensive

Three days of immersive, hands-on facilitator training in South Lake Tahoe, California, with the lake right outside the door.

The most hands-on of the three formats. Three full days in the room, Friday through Sunday, practicing real facilitation with direct feedback in one of the most beautiful settings in California.

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South Lake Tahoe, CA

August 21-23, 2026

$1,997  $1,297 · 2 early-bird spots

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In-Person

Phoenix Intensive September

A three-day in-person intensive in Phoenix, Arizona. Hands-on facilitation practice before you continue into the same online curriculum.

Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in Phoenix, followed by the full online curriculum and the same private graduate community as our other students.

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Phoenix, Arizona

September 18-20, 2026

$1,997  $1,697 · 3 early-bird spots

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Online

Online Cohort

A 12-week live, small-group online cohort. Train from anywhere with the same surrender-based method and mentorship.

Live weekly group calls, the complete course materials and business curriculum, and the same private graduate community as our in-person students.

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12-Week Online

Starts October 4, 2026

Tuition · $1,497

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In-Person

Phoenix Intensive November

A three-day in-person intensive in Phoenix, Arizona. Hands-on facilitation practice before you continue into the same online curriculum.

Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in Phoenix, followed by the full online curriculum and the same private graduate community as our other students.

See the full Phoenix intensive details →

Phoenix, Arizona

November 6-8, 2026

$1,997  $1,697 · 3 early-bird spots

Reserve your spot · Phoenix November

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Same Method, Every Path

What You Walk Away With

Every path leads to the same place: the surrender-based method, a real facilitator credential, and the confidence to hold Breathwork for real people. You learn safe, trauma-informed facilitation and the business side of filling your first rooms.

Whichever format you choose, you train directly with Ryan and Shelby in a small cohort, and you keep the graduate community and mentorship long after your final day.

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Honest About the Distance

Worth the Drive From the Bay

We will be straight with you. We do not hold a training in San Francisco. Our in-person facilitator training is the Lake Tahoe intensive, about three and a half to four hours northeast of San Francisco, Oakland, and the wider Bay Area, and it is worth the trip if this training is the right fit for you.

That distance is the point. A facilitator training is an immersion, and stepping out of the Bay Area bubble is part of what makes the work land. People already drive to Tahoe for a reset. This one sends you home certified.

  • About 3.5 to 4 hours from the Bay Area. A scenic drive northeast from San Francisco and Oakland to Lake Tahoe.
  • An immersion, on purpose. Leaving the city is part of why an in-person, immersive training works.
  • Make a weekend of it. Many Bay Area students arrive the day before and settle in.
Real Students, Real Transformations

Our Graduates, In Their Own Words

Why Train With Us

What the Lake Tahoe Intensive Gives You

The Lake Tahoe intensive teaches the surrender-based method Liquid Breathwork is known for, across three days of in-person training. You earn the Liquid Breathwork facilitator credential, one of the most established in-person breathwork certifications in the United States.

Tuition is $1,297 early bird (regularly $1,997). Lodging and meals are not included, so you arrange your own stay nearby. Deposits and monthly payment plans are available.

We teach more than breath. You leave with the methodology, the safety training, and the business groundwork: pricing, marketing, and how to fill your first sessions back home in the Bay Area. Mentorship from Ryan and Shelby continues long after the intensive.

For full details, dates, and itinerary, see the Lake Tahoe certification page. Coming from the South Bay instead? See the path from San Jose, or from Sacramento on the way up.

How We Hold the Room

Trauma-Informed, Always

Every Liquid Breathwork session is trauma-informed. You set the pace, you stay in control, and nothing is forced. We guide you inward through gentle surrender, never outward through forced catharsis or screaming. Integration support is always offered, and our door is open if you need to talk.

Your Instructors

Meet Your Guides

Ryan McBurney, founder of Liquid Breathwork and lead breathwork facilitator training instructor in Arizona

Ryan McBurney

Founder & Lead Facilitator

Ryan is the founder of Liquid Breathwork and the creator of the surrender-based methodology at the heart of this training. He has spent years guiding hundreds of people through transformative Breathwork experiences across Arizona and beyond. His facilitation style is grounded, intuitive, and deeply present. Ryan brings both the technical depth and the lived experience to teach you not just the how of Breathwork, but the why.

Shelby Von Oepen, co-founder of Liquid Breathwork and breathwork teacher training instructor specializing in somatic support

Shelby Von Oepen

Co-Founder & Lead Facilitator

Shelby brings warmth, emotional intelligence, and deep somatic skill to every training. She has an exceptional ability to read the subtle language of the nervous system, recognizing when someone needs support, space, or gentle encouragement. Her training in somatic support and ethical touch practices ensures that graduates leave with the sensitivity and skill to work with clients at the body level.

What Others Are Saying

Voices from Our Community

★★★★★

"What a growing experience I have had the pleasure of having with Ryan. I'm so happy I took the chance to reach out when coming across him on the social platform. He has been so warm and authentic from the first moment we got introduced. I have learnt so much through his journey and greatful for him sharing it and the technique of this amazing breathwork with me. Do not hesitate, just do and let Ryan guide you."

Che Fegan

★★★★★

"Ryan and Shelby are incredible! They create a very safe and supportive environment to practice Liquid Breathwork. I always get exactly what I need. I highly recommend taking a class!"

Stacey Hanson

★★★★★

"I was so intimidated before starting and to now feel that it’s all possible feels so exciting. Super grateful for this experience!! Thank you Ryan! You’re such a gentle soul, wealth of knowledge, and make learning Breathwork fun and simplified!"

Jesi Carroll

★★★★★

"The Liquid Breathwork Masters Course has been amazing! The videos are packed full of helpful content on the breath, as well as the more technical side of hosting Breathwork classes like audio equipment, Zoom tips, and crafting incredible playlists. The group calls are supportive and range from business growth to breaking down student’s teachings for feedback."

Brittany Prince

★★★★★

"The space you both created during the course felt incredibly warm, welcoming, and safe, which made it easy to stay present and engaged throughout. The simplicity of the Breathwork really stayed with me, and I've already started noticing how restorative it is. Grateful for the experience and for both of you!"

Asiah Bennett

★★★★★

"LBW is always a worthwhile experience. Ryan and Shelby tend to always find a way to cultivate an environment that allows clients the space to identify and realize what they need. For me, it’s a perfect stage-setter in lead up to a stressful week."

Adam Laakso

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Common Questions

San Francisco Breathwork Certification FAQ

Can I get breathwork certified from San Francisco?

Yes. The intensive is held at Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, about three and a half to four hours northeast. We do not hold it in San Francisco, so San Francisco, Oakland, and wider Bay Area students who want this training travel up for the immersion.

Is the Lake Tahoe intensive worth the drive from the Bay Area?

For most people, yes. A facilitator training is an immersion, and getting out of the Bay Area is part of what makes it land. Many students arrive the day before and make a real trip of it.

How much does the Lake Tahoe breathwork certification cost?

Tuition is $1,297 early bird (regularly $1,997). Lodging and meals are not included, so you arrange your own stay nearby. Deposits and monthly payment plans are available.

Your Next Step

Leave the City, Train at the Lake

Our in-person facilitator training intensive is a scenic drive northeast of the Bay Area. If this training is the right fit for you, it is worth the trip. See the full Lake Tahoe intensive, or book a call to talk it through first.

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