David Elliott Breathwork Training Review: Cost, Format and Who It Fits

This David Elliott Breathwork Training review covers the cost and format of his five-level Healer Training. The real question: a residential week with David, or a live training near Phoenix or online?

David Elliott and Healer Training are his names, not ours. Liquid Breathwork is not affiliated with or endorsed by David Elliott, and we don't teach or certify his method.

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Which Training Fits What You Want

Choose David Elliott

Want a heart-centered healer week taught by its founder? Go with him.

  • All five levels in one residential intensive
  • Taught by David himself
  • A full level on self-love, worth and money
  • Retreat venues in New Mexico, Mendocino, New York and Portugal

Choose Liquid Breathwork

Want a live Breathwork certification without a week away? We fit better.

  • 3 days in person near Phoenix, or 12 weeks online
  • Practice guiding our surrender-based signature session and a Rebirthing session
  • Breathwork history and a range of techniques
  • 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 David Elliott Breathwork Training

David Elliott Breathwork Training is a trademark of its owner. Liquid Breathwork is not affiliated with it. Updated October 25, 2026.

Quick answer: David Elliott certifies Breath Work practitioners through five Healer Training levels, usually in one residential week, from $2,250 tuition to $3,900 with lodging. We train you in 3 days near Phoenix or 12 weeks online, from $1,497.

ComparedLiquid BreathworkDavid Elliott
Who runs itRyan McBurney and Shelby Von Oepen, RN, teach every cohort togetherDavid ElliottAn author, teacher and healer, in his words.
FormatLive training, in person or on online group calls, built around hands-on practice and real experience so you leave confident guiding.Residential intensives, in personLevels 1 to 3 also run online with Danielle Hering.
Trauma-informedYes. Woven throughout the training and built into our whole approach to Breathwork.Not stated on their site
SessionsA taught session structure, script, AND guiding phrasesThen we encourage fluidity and following your intuition.Not stated on their site
In person in the USYes. Phoenix area, plus seven more US cities in 2027.Yes. New Mexico, Mendocino and Omega Institute, NY, in 2027Plus Portugal, August 2027.
Duration3 days in person, or 12 weeks onlineLevels 1 to 5 over 8 to 9 daysOmega lists 64 hours.
Price$1,497Online. Early bird through January 1, 2027, then $1,797.$1,997In person, 2027 early bird, then $2,497.New Mexico: $3,900With shared lodging and meals, or $3,200 offsite. Portugal: $2,250 tuition. Online Levels 1 to 3: $675.
FocusConscious connected Breathwork / Rebirthing and surrender, with our signature Liquid Breathwork sessionPlus a wide technique range and business training.Heart-centered Pranayama Breath Work and intuitive healing

David Elliott figures from davidelliott.com, checked October 25, 2026, trauma-informed claim checked October 26, 2026. Prices change, so confirm on their site.

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What We Liked, and What to Weigh

The whole path to certification fits in one residential week, and David teaches most of it himself. It doubles as personal healing work, with a full level on self-love and worth.

Weigh the logistics. Deposits are nonrefundable, two books and written homework come first, and lodging is shared or booked separately. Want to try the breath first? Our Breathwork classes are a smaller step.

These lessons cover where the two trainings differ most.

  • Structuring a Session: The Energetic Arc
  • Breath Mastery Techniques: Part 1
  • Tetany & Why It's Safe
  • Trauma-Informed Facilitation
  • Session Rates & Pricing

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What we don't teach: his method. We don't teach or certify his two-stage Pranayama Breath Work, healing tools or altar practice. If you need those, train with him.

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.

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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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David Elliott Breathwork Training Review FAQ

Is David Elliott Breathwork Training legit?

Yes. David Elliott started Healer Training in 2001 and expanded it to five levels. He wrote The Reluctant Healer and HEALING, and publishes his dates, prices and cancellation policy.

How much does David Elliott Breathwork Training cost?

In October 2026 his site listed Levels 1 to 5 in New Mexico at $3,900 with shared lodging, or $3,200 staying offsite. Portugal tuition was $2,250, and online Levels 1 to 3 listed $675.

Is David Elliott Breathwork Training accredited?

His site lists no third-party accreditation. Levels 4 and 5 complete his certification as a trained Breath Work practitioner.

How is David Elliott Breathwork Training different from Liquid Breathwork?

He teaches a heart-centered healer training built on two-stage Pranayama Breath Work, mostly as residential intensives. We teach surrender-based conscious connected Breathwork and the business side, near Phoenix or online.

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

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