In-Person Breathwork Certification, Hands-On From Day One

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 two settings: a three-day intensive workshop in Phoenix, Arizona, and a three-day intensive in South Lake Tahoe, California. Same surrender-based method, taught the same way, in the room with you. Comparing this to other in-person Breathwork certification programs? See our Breathwork certification review for the full breakdown.

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.

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 $1,697 early bird for the first 3 spots in a cohort, then $1,997, with 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.

• Where. The Phoenix, Arizona metro, close for Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa.
• Format. A three-day in-person intensive, small and hands-on.
• Investment. $1,697 early bird for the first 3 spots, then $1,997. Monthly payment plans and Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna available.

Driving in from out of town? See the closest in-person path for Tucson, Prescott, and Flagstaff.

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. In person, Ryan coaches you in real time so you learn not just the how of Breathwork, but the why.

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.

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.

Where is the in-person Breathwork certification held?

Two places. The Phoenix, Arizona workshop is a three-day intensive in the Phoenix metro, close for Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa. The Lake Tahoe intensive is a three-day in-person training in South Lake Tahoe, California. Both are taught hands-on by Ryan and Shelby.

How is in-person Breathwork certification different from an online program?

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.

How much does in-person Breathwork certification cost?

The Phoenix three-day intensive is $1,697 early bird for the first 3 spots, then $1,997, the most affordable in-person path. The Lake Tahoe three-day intensive is $1,297 early bird (regularly $1,997), and lodging and meals are not included. Monthly payment plans are available for either, and financing through Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna is supported. See the full Breathwork certification cost breakdown.

How long is the in-person Breathwork certification?

The Phoenix in-person Breathwork certification is a three-day intensive. The Lake Tahoe intensive is a three-day in-person training. Both award the Liquid Breathwork Facilitator Certification on the final day.

Can I get breathwork certified in Phoenix or Scottsdale?

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 and the Lake Tahoe intensive. For a side-by-side review against other top in-person programs, see our best Breathwork certifications guide.

We train in Arizona and at Lake Tahoe. If you are searching from one of these cities, here is the closest in-person training, plus paths built around a specific focus.