Our in-person Breathwork certification draws students from across the United States to Phoenix, AZ, and puts you in the room with real participants from the first day. You learn to facilitate by guiding live sessions, not just watching.
However you like to learn, there is a path for you. Same surrender-based method, same mentorship, in person or online.
A three-day in-person intensive in Phoenix, Arizona. This cohort is full. The October and November Phoenix intensives run the same three days.
Phoenix, Arizona
September 25-27, 2026
$1,997
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.
See the full online cohort details →12-Week Online
Starts October 6, 2026
Tuition · $1,497
6 spots left
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
October 23-25, 2026
$1,997 $1,697
2 early-bird spots left
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
1 early-bird spot left
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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.
We built the online cohort for people who can't travel, or who simply want to start online. Whatever your reason, it gets you there. That said, if you can make an in-person intensive work, we always encourage it. Breathing in a room with your cohort is something a screen can't fully recreate.
The Liquid Breathwork in-person Breathwork certification is a hands-on facilitator training held as a three-day intensive in the Phoenix, Arizona metro. It teaches our surrender-based methodology, is co-led by Ryan McBurney and Shelby Von Oepen RN BSN, and has you leading real Breathwork sessions before you leave. Upcoming cohorts run September 25-27, October 23-25, and November 6-8, 2026, and monthly payment plans are available. See how this in-person Breathwork certification compares to other top programs in our Breathwork certification guide.
“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.
Most Breathwork certification today happens over a screen. We teach in person because facilitation is a felt skill. Reading a room, adjusting your pacing, holding space when an emotion surfaces, none of that lands the same way through a webcam. Virtual training over Zoom might be convenient but it pales in comparison to in-person Breathwork certification.
In our in-person Breathwork certification you practice hands-on facilitation with real participants. You give sessions, you receive them, and you lead real Breathwork before you leave, with direct feedback from Ryan and Shelby in the moment. That is the difference between knowing the method and being able to hold it for someone else.
We train in person in Phoenix, Arizona: a three-day intensive workshop, taught the same way every cohort, in the room with you. Comparing this to other in-person Breathwork certification programs? See our Breathwork certification review for the full breakdown.
We keep cohorts small on purpose. In person, that means every student gets practicum time, personal attention, and honest feedback through the whole training.
| What matters to you | In-Person Training | Online Cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-on practice | Practice on real bodies in the room, every day | Practicum guided over live video calls |
| Lead real sessions | You facilitate live participants before you leave | You build toward leading sessions over 12 weeks |
| Format | 3-day Phoenix intensive, Friday to Sunday | 12 weeks, live weekly group calls |
| Flexibility | Travel to Phoenix, Arizona on set dates | Join from anywhere, most flexible option |
| Investment | From $1,697 early bird, $1,997 standard | $1,497, the most affordable path |
Both paths teach the identical surrender-based method with the same mentorship. Choose in-person for depth and real-room practice, or the online Breathwork certification for flexibility. See all three side by side on the facilitator training page.
The Phoenix metro intensive is the home of our in-person Breathwork certification. Three days, small cohorts, the surrender-based method taught in the room with you. Our August 2026 Lake Tahoe intensive has concluded, so Phoenix is where every upcoming in-person cohort meets.
Our Phoenix, Arizona intensive is the home of in-person Breathwork certification in Arizona. It is a three-day hands-on workshop hosted in the Phoenix metro, an easy trip for students in Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and across the valley. Tuition is $1,997, with the first 3 spots in each cohort at an early bird rate until they sell, and monthly payment plans available.
Three days in the room with Ryan and Shelby. You practice facilitation live, give and receive sessions, and lead real Breathwork before you leave. This is the fastest in-person route to a Breathwork certification in Phoenix without training over a screen.
Driving in from out of town? See the closest in-person path for Tucson, Prescott, and Flagstaff.
Our August 2026 Lake Tahoe intensive was a three-day in-person training in South Lake Tahoe, California. That cohort has concluded, and no future Tahoe dates are scheduled.
If Tahoe was on your list, upcoming Phoenix cohorts run September 25-27, October 23-25 ($1,697 early bird for the first 3 of 6 seats), and November 6-8, 2026, and the online cohort starts October 6, 2026. Searching from Reno, Truckee, or Los Angeles? Those pages show the current path from each city.
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. In person, Ryan coaches you in real time so you learn not just the how of Breathwork, but the why.
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.
You train directly with Ryan and Shelby in small in-person cohorts, so every student gets real practicum time, personal attention, and honest feedback through the whole training.
"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."
"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!"
"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!"
"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."
"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!"
"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."
Our in-person Breathwork certification is held in the Phoenix, Arizona metro, close for students in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa. It is a three-day hands-on intensive taught by Ryan McBurney and Shelby Von Oepen, RN BSN. Our August 2026 Lake Tahoe intensive has concluded, and Phoenix is now the home of our in-person training.
In person, you practice on real bodies from day one and lead real Breathwork sessions before you leave, with feedback in the moment. The online cohort teaches the same surrender-based method over 12 weeks with live calls, and is the more flexible, affordable path. Many students choose in-person Breathwork certification for the depth of practicing on real bodies.
The Phoenix, Arizona three-day intensive is $1,997. September's early bird is sold out. The October 23-25 cohort is $1,697 early bird for the first 3 of 6 seats, then $1,997, and the November 6-8, 2026 cohort is $1,697 early bird. Monthly payment plans are available, and financing is available through Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna. See the full Breathwork certification cost breakdown.
The Phoenix in-person Breathwork certification is a three-day hands-on intensive, Friday through Sunday. You are awarded the Liquid Breathwork Facilitator Certification on the final day.
Yes. Our Phoenix, Arizona intensive is the home of our in-person Breathwork certification, close for students in Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa. Monthly payment plans are available for the Phoenix workshop. For a side-by-side review against other top in-person programs, see our best Breathwork certifications guide.
Phoenix in-person intensive (from $1,697) with cohorts on September 25-27, October 23-25, and November 6-8, 2026. Prefer to train from home? The online cohort runs $1,497 and starts October 6, 2026. Compare the formats and reserve your spot on the training page.
We train in person in Phoenix, Arizona, and online from anywhere. If you are searching from one of these cities, here is the closest path to certification, plus paths built around a specific focus.