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
Holistic Breath Academy Review: Cost, Format and Who It Fits
This Holistic Breath Academy review covers the cost, format and fit of their 10-week hybrid certification. The real question: a yoga-rooted survey of many traditions, or one live method you can lead?
Holistic Breath Academy is a trademark of its owner. Liquid Breathwork is not affiliated with or endorsed by Holistic Breath Academy or Bianca Harris, and we don't teach or certify their method.
Next training
Online: next cohort March 9, 2027
In person: Scottsdale, Feb 5-7
Which Training Fits What You Want
Liquid Breathwork vs Holistic Breath Academy
Holistic Breath Academy and Holistic Breathwork are trademarks of their owner. Liquid Breathwork is not affiliated with it. Updated October 25, 2026.
Quick answer: Holistic Breath Academy runs a 10-week hybrid certification for $2,800. Liquid Breathwork trains you to lead conscious connected Breathwork, in person or online, from $1,497.
| Compared | Liquid Breathwork | Holistic Breath Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs it | Ryan McBurney and Shelby Von Oepen, RN, teach every cohort together | Founder Bianca Harris, plus guest facultyShe lists more than 15 years of Breathwork practice. |
| Format | Live training, in person or on online group calls, built around hands-on practice and real experience so you leave confident guiding. | Hybrid: live Zoom classes plus Los Angeles practicumsEvery class is recorded. |
| Trauma-informed | Yes. Woven throughout the training and built into our whole approach to Breathwork. | Yes, stated on their siteThey say: “a trauma-informed, nervous-system-based method” |
| Sessions | A taught session structure, script, AND guiding phrasesThen we encourage fluidity and following your intuition. | Taught structureClear cueing, pacing and sequencing. |
| In person in the US | Yes. Phoenix area, plus seven more US cities in 2027. | Los Angeles onlyThree practicum days in the fall 2026 cohort. |
| Duration | 3 days in person, or 12 weeks online | 10 weeksTen 3-hour Tuesday classes, 5 to 8 PM Pacific. |
| Price | $1,497Online. Early bird through January 1, 2027, then $1,797.$1,997In person, 2027 early bird, then $2,497. | $2,800 (USD)Homepage lists a $2,300 early bird. Payment plans offered. |
| Focus | Conscious connected Breathwork / Rebirthing and surrender, with our signature Liquid Breathwork sessionPlus a wide technique range and business training. | Holistic Breathwork: pranayama, yogic philosophy and subtle-body systems |
Holistic Breath Academy figures from their enrollment page and holisticbreathacademy.com, checked October 25, 2026, trauma-informed claim checked October 26, 2026. Prices change, so confirm on their site.
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Get My Free RecordingWhat We Liked, and What to Weigh
The curriculum is wide: more than 50 listed techniques across Yogic, Taoist, Tibetan and Sufi traditions, plus a 200-page manual. Practicum days with live feedback are a real plus.
Weigh the logistics. Classes run weekday evenings, in-person days are in Los Angeles only, and all sales are final (deferral allowed). Their site shows both $2,700 and $2,800 as full price, so confirm first.
Feel our style first with a free recording of one of our live Breathwork classes, then pick a Breathwork certification.
These lessons go deep on leading the session itself.
- Structuring a Session: The Energetic Arc
- Reading the Breather: Sept. '26 Cohort
- Trauma-Informed Facilitation
- Breath Mastery Techniques: Part 2
- Session Rates & Pricing
What we don't teach: Holistic Breathwork or its five-elements framework, and we offer no Yoga Alliance hours. If you need those, train with them.
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.
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
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
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
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Holistic Breath Academy Review FAQ
Is Holistic Breath Academy legit?
It is a running school. Founder Bianca Harris leads it from Los Angeles and lists more than 15 years of Breathwork practice and work as a breath coach for Nike. Their site publishes the curriculum, schedule, price and refund policy.
How much does Holistic Breath Academy cost?
Their September 2026 enrollment page listed $2,800, with a $400 deposit and payment plans. Their homepage also listed a $2,300 early bird. All sales are final, but you can defer.
Is Holistic Breath Academy accredited?
They list themselves as a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and call their certification accredited. If that matters for your credentials, confirm it with Yoga Alliance.
What is the difference between Holistic Breath Academy and Liquid Breathwork?
Holistic Breath Academy surveys many breath traditions, rooted in pranayama and yogic philosophy. We teach you to lead one conscious connected Breathwork session, centered on surrender.
Still comparing? Read our roundup of the best Breathwork certifications, or the SOMA Breath alternative comparison.