Liquid Breathwork Reviews
Every Liquid Breathwork review in one place: 45 Google reviews, all five stars, from facilitator training students, class participants, and private session clients, plus testimonials shared directly with us that never made it to Google.
What 45 Reviewers Say
Google counted 45 reviews on September 3, 2026. All 45 are republished below word for word, emojis and all, plus one testimonial shared with us by email.
Breathwork Certification Student Reviews
These reviews come from students of the Liquid Breathwork facilitator training (some reviewed the program itself, others their experience as practitioner students), the program behind our Phoenix intensive, Lake Tahoe retreat, and online cohort.
"I recently attended the Liquid Breathwork certification program taught by Ryan and Shelby, in Scottsdale, AZ, and am currently working on completing my service hours to receive full certification. The class and location were wonderful. Ryan and Shelby are very knowledgeable in the material they present. The pace of the class was well thought out. We were presented with anatomy and biochemistry, and the theory and history of breathwork. We learned about specific sounds and rhythm as it applies to transitioning through levels of experience. They presented functional material and gave us time to practice with one another and become accustomed to the practical side of breathwork application, with individuals and groups. If you are interested in becoming certified in Liquid Breathwork, this is the place to go!"
"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. If you are wanting to get certified in breathwork for your own personal journey or to assist others in using the power of the breath, I highly recommend Ryan and this program. I have grown my clientele and they are having huge transformations with breathwork. I absolutely love taking what I learned here and using it with my clients."
"So far I’m absolutely loving this certification process! I appreciate how go with the flow and at your own pace it is, but at the same time it’s structured in a way where we meet every week and I can connect with others who are learning with me and dive deep into how to think/structure classes before even hosting my first one, which feels super reassuring. 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!"
"My first experience with breathwork was with Ryan and it completely changed my life. I had healed a lot through therapy, and as a life coach felt like I had done all I could to heal. That was until I discovered breathwork. Ryan’s sessions were always intuitively guided by a higher power and always exactly what I needed. I’ve had the most profound experiences in my life in his sessions. Since Shelby has started working with him it’s been a great addition! She’s super intuitive and provides a safe space as well to open up and go deeper. Shelby also provides sound healing and reiki to the sessions which further enhances the experience! Yesterday I had a solo session with her and was able to feel some things I’d been unwilling to feel for awhile. Every session is exactly what I need and I’m so grateful for the both of them!"
"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!"
"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."
"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!"
Breathwork Class and Session Reviews
From weekly Breathwork classes in Phoenix and Scottsdale to retreats, private sessions, and sound healing events across Arizona and beyond.
"Happened to run into Shelby and Ryan At the sanctuary After I met the owner of the sanctuary to get a massage in Tahoe. We took their sound healing, Breath work and Reiki Class which was exceptional. I've been to classes before and they were equally as great working together as a team. I woke up feeling amazing the next morning from all the relaxation I needed. Thank you so much Ryan and Shelby!"
"Took part in a one hour class with Shelby and Ryan. Will return in August. Truly effective’s tachniquebad wonderfully guided"
"Very relaxing yet energizing evening. Felt lots of emotions and knew I was in a safe place to express them."
"Both women's only classes with Shelby and co-ed classes with Ryan have been excellent! Breathwork with them is very introspective compared to other sessions I've done. It's been an important part of my healing journey. Grateful for them and liquid breathwork in general."
"Incredible Breathwork & Sound Healing Experience! I’ve done a number of breathwork and sound healing sessions over the years, both as a participant and as a breathwork practitioner myself, and I can confidently say that Ryan and Shelby are a dynamic duo. Their facilitation is the perfect combination to take you deep into your journey while creating an expansive and transformative experience. My session with Ryan as a breathwork guide was one of the deepest and most profound journeys I’ve ever had. His ability to hold space and guide the breath is truly next-level. If you’re looking to create more flow in your life and have a powerful, beautiful experience with breathwork and sound healing, I highly recommend working with Ryan and Shelby. They are top-notch facilitators, and if you’re feeling the call, don’t hesitate—dive in!"
"Ryan and Shelby are beyond amazing! I wish I could send every person I know and love to experience breath work with them. They create an environment that is safe and comfortable in which you are able to fully relax and let go."
"Ryan and Shelby are amazing!! They run a breath work session so fluidly. Their style is unique and they make it so easy to be able to lean into the experience. They encompass breath work, sound healing, and reiki all in one class you won’t want to miss it! They traveled to my small home town in Colorado and created a beautiful session in the grass outside with nature."
"This was one of the best Breathwork Sound baths I’ve ever been to! It was intense, it was emotional, it was oh so healing! It amazes me how much energy is stored in the body! Thank you for bringing this to Meeker! Keep it coming universe! ✨ #frequencycanheal #consciousbreathwork #reikihealing #friendsonthesamewavelength #samevibration #lifeisajourney #treehuggers #spirituallyboujee💋"
"Ryan and Shelby’s Liquid Breathwork is an incredible experience that uplifts your spirit and calms the mind. They’ve perfected the ability to host a safe & comfortable environment to fully let go and receive in. Their natural talent for guiding you through a session will leave you feeling lighter, happier and revitalized! Highly recommend attending one of their classes to enhance your day ~ they are masters of their craft! 🪽✨"
"I've been to a few breathwork sessions now, some women-only and others co-ed and every single one has been deeply spiritually impactful. What started as simple curiosity and a willingness to explore inner healing quickly turned into something I look forward to and genuinely cherish. Breathwork has opened up a new level of self-awareness and emotional release for me, and I’ve been hooked ever since. I share my experiences with my friends and family because it’s always an amazing and unique experience 🩷 Ryan and Shelby are wonderful and open minded and always create a safe space 🩷"
"Ryan and Shelby are incredible! Literally the best breathwork facilitators in the world. Every single time I attend one of their group classes I experience a breakthrough of some sort. They work together as a team perfectly, beginning with a beautiful and relaxing guided meditation by Shelby and going into the world-famous Liquid Breathwork created by the Breath Master himself, Ryan McBurney. The meditation prior to breathing really allows the body/mind to relax and makes it easier to achieve deep, transcendental states of consciousness. I’ve never experienced breathwork in such a profound way - they’ve literally cracked the code. If you’re looking for a breakthrough in any area of your life, I can’t recommend Ryan and Shelby enough. It will profoundly change your life."
"I was lucky enough to meet Shelby and Ryan for my first session of breath work through close friends of mine and will be forever grateful for that experience. I will admit I was unsure about it at first but just one session had me hooked. They are both amazing people that really make you feel comfortable in the experience. I have felt the incredible power of breath work and practice it regularly on my own, but it’s not quite the same as the experience with unearth your soul. Any chance I get I’m making my way back to their class. Being in the field of medicine it is amazing to see all the literature on what breath work can do for brain health, the immune system, stress regulation, among other benefits. I highly recommend you check out a class!"
"Ryan has the perfect persona in every way to facilitate and guide you in breath work. I've experienced his leading in this several times, with different groups of people. Each time every person has a phenomenal experience. Ryan is excellent at leading the sessions afterward, to process the experience. If I lived in AZ, I'd be seeking him out regularly, without question. Pure joy to be with!"
"I can confidently say that breath work and meditation have changed my life, and Ryan has been a facilitator of that through his classes and wisdom. If you've got half a brain and a working set of lungs you've got everything to gain and nothing to lose. Highly recommend!"
"Oh my Lanta I love Shelby and Ryan! Their class was incredible! The energy in the room was outstanding and I felt so comfortable! I walked out feeling so much lighter. Can’t wait to go back."
"Ryan led Breathwork at a 'Fit Father Project' Retreat I attended in Sedona. It was a unique and transformative experience for me, one that I'll remember for the rest of my life. He effortlessly made us feel comfortable and safe with this new experience and expertly guided us on a voyage of healing and self-discovery. I would recommend his coaching and teaching to anyone."
"Attending a breathwork, reiki and sound healing event was a moving experience. The combination of breathwork and reiki created an electrifying and uplifting sensation that was both unexpected and transformative. The energy built up to an incredible level, leaving me feeling connected to myself. Ryan and Shelby facilitate an extraordinary experience that touches both mind and spirit, the event is a must-try."
"Shelby was amazing!! She was very accommodating, welcoming, and communicative. Her ability to lead us through breathwork, Reike, and a sound bath was unmatched! I felt so light afterwards. It was truly healing to the soul. I can’t recommend her services highly enough!"
"Shelby and Ryan created a space that was beautiful and safe, the meditation they conducted for our friends was something I will remember for the rest of my days! I am so thankful for the peace and healing I was able to release so much in such a beautiful way 😍"
"Went here as I was traveling through Arizona and let me tell ya how refreshed I felt. Ryan and Shelby double teamed this unique experience in their own special way. The breathwork and sound healing combination really taps you into a place of peace, and makes you feel 10x better once finished. Will be back soon!"
"I've been lucky enough to participate in a number of Ryan's incredible breathwork classes and the only way to describe them would be life changing. I've never had something so profound come from such a simple practice. Ryan made me feel safe and comfortable while allowing me to explore some of the deeper parts of my own being. I would 100% recommend this to ANYONE. Thank you again Ryan!"
"I hesitate to share how unique the women’s only breathwork class is for fear I will lose a spot on the mat! If you let yourself be 100% present, it will surely be unlike any experience you’ve ever had. Shelby will take you by the hand and walk with you through a whole new world of you. 10/10!"
"Out of all the different breathwork instructors I've taken this is by far my favorite. I've attended this class several times and have gone deep every time. If you're a beginner or advanced practitioner, you have to take this class."
"Everyone needs to work with Ryan and Shelby. They’ve helped with some major shifts in my life and I owe a lot of it to the clarity that the breathwork has provided me. Next level stuff, highly recommend 🙌🏼🫶"
"This was my introduction to breathwork. UYS is such a beautiful space and a powerful experience. To someone new to the practice, the facilitators explained everything really well and guided the class so so well. The technique itself surprised me in its power."
"Ryan is an awesome teacher who brings energy and intention to his classes. Anyone interested in breath work should try it out"
"I attended their Breathwork and sound class in Tempe. It was a great experience and their playlist was amazing! Highly recommend 🙏"
"Amazing experiences all around with these guys. Mindful and powerful leadership, knowledge, and practices. Highly recommend experiencing these breakthroughs! 🙌"
"Favorite in the valley hands down"
"I've been to a handful of Liquid Breathwork sessions now. Each one affects me in a totally different way, but always leaves me feeling rejuvenated physically, energetically, and soulfully. Thank you so much, Shelby & Ryan, for everything you do."
"This is a beautifully guided class. Shelby and Ryan are kind and deeply intuitive. They create a space for real inner work to be done. We will be back."
"Ryan and Shelby are wonderful. Their energy is warm, welcoming, and genuinely playful—they bring real heart to what they do, and you can feel it the moment you arrive. They hold space beautifully, whether on Zoom or in person, and create an environment where it actually feels safe to drop in and do the deeper work. I’ve found their classes to be both grounding and genuinely transformative, and I leave feeling lighter every time. Whether you’re new to breathwork or experienced, I can’t recommend them enough!"
"Absolutely a life changing experience. Completely addicted to this monthly class now for the last 1.5 years. Shelby and Ryan are completely gifted in creating and leading you through the whole breath work experience. Started taking this for healing my nervous system after divorce and now cannot imagine my life without this class. Clarity, healing, release, surrender, peace and fulfilled joy are all things you will feel. Life changing!"
"Beautiful breathwork session tonight with Shelby & Ryan! Love Liquid Breathwork!"
"Ryan and Shelby are AMAZING!!! They are both so intuitive and caring. I attend their breathwork class in Flagstaff every month and I always leave feeling more grounded and at peace."
"Every month since my split/divorce (fall 2024) I've gone to a Liquid Breathwork class by Ryan and Shelby of Unearth Your Soul. I fail to find words to describe how instrumental this has been in my healing, rewiring, and rebuilding of myself, my self worth, my self concept, and opening my heart again. Each and every month I roll out my mat, sit in their presence as I await the beginning of class, and write in my journal my intention for class. Each and every class, that intention is blown up into something far more magnificent than my human mind could dream up. The class begins with a greeting and description of what the class will entail, along with teaching the breath. Then Shelby leads us through a guided meditation (a whole new & unique meditation each month). Ryan and Shelby guide us through breath & breath holds along with a background of music chosen to accompany this journey. Once we've well and truly left this earth plane and into another level of existence, they gift us with a magical sound bath experience. And we end with words and connection. The entire experience is other worldly, magical, truly divine. I keep returning each month because it is well worth it. Thank you Ryan and Shelby for this work you do! Highly recommend experiencing this for yourself."
"Liquid Breathwork provided a beautiful, comfortable and safe space to experience breathwork, reiki and sound bath. They love what they share and it shows."
"Ryan and Shelby are amazing instructors. Their calm energy and soothing voices bring your nervous system where it needs to go. Shelby’s reiki during the session was such an amazing added bonus. The 1.5 hour class felt like 30 min. Their music they use during class brings your senses to a new heightened level. Highly recommend"
Is Liquid Breathwork Legit?
Yes. Here is what you can check without taking our word for it.
- Named founders you can reach. Ryan McBurney founded Liquid Breathwork and has guided Breathwork since 2018. Shelby Von Oepen, RN, BSN, is the co-founder and has been a registered nurse for fourteen years. We are based in Mesa, Arizona. Call or text 480-660-9890, or email inhale@liquidbreathwork.com, and one of us answers.
- Reviews on pages we cannot edit. 45 Google reviews at 5.0 stars as of September 3, 2026, from named reviewers on our Google Business Profile. Our Phoenix certification holds 5.00 across 6 guest reviews on BookRetreats, and our Reno class holds five stars on letsbatch.
- A clinical view in the room. Shelby's nursing background shapes the safety and physiology teaching in the certification. We publish who should not do Breathwork (epilepsy, severe cardiovascular conditions, second or third trimester of pregnancy) and teach contraindication screening to every trainee.
- A registered trademark. Liquid Breathwork® is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Reg. No. 8,352,985.
- What we are not. Breathwork facilitation is not a licensed profession in Arizona, and no accrediting board governs it. Our certificate is issued by Liquid Breathwork, not by a third-party accreditor, and we do not claim otherwise. The peer-reviewed research is on breathing practices in general, not on any single brand, ours included.
- Prices on the page. Tuition is published on the training page. You do not need a sales call to find out what it costs.
Is the Liquid Breathwork Certification Worth It?
If you want to guide Breathwork for real clients, in a gentle style, with two teachers who watch you facilitate and stay in your corner afterward, yes. Most comparable live programs run $3,500 to $7,000 or more. Ours runs $1,497 to $1,997: $1,497 for the 12-week online cohort and $1,997 for a three-day Phoenix intensive, with the first three seats in each in-person cohort at $1,697. Cohorts are capped at 10.
Every format includes live teaching, supervised practice facilitating real people, a full manual, the business side of filling your first rooms, and ongoing mentorship with a private graduate community. No subscription after you graduate.
I have been on the other side of this decision more than once. Some of the most expensive programs I took taught me what I did not want to teach. That is why the method is gentle and why the price is where it is.
Who it is not for
- You want a cathartic, high-intensity style. Ours is surrender-based and relaxation-focused. Long exhales, breath holds, and letting go. If screaming and pushing to the edge is what you are after, other programs do that better than we do.
- You want a self-paced video course you can finish alone in a weekend. Every format here has live teaching and you practice facilitating real people. It takes more of your time on purpose.
- You need a credential accredited by a third-party body. We issue our own certificate and hold no outside accreditation. If your employer or insurer requires one, check with them first.
- You want a big-name brand with thousands of graduates. We are two people with small cohorts. That is the point for most of our students, and the wrong fit for some.
- You have a medical reason to sit this out. Breathwork is not recommended for people with epilepsy, severe cardiovascular conditions, or in the second or third trimester of pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before enrolling or attending a class.
Curriculum, dates, and enrollment live on the Liquid Breathwork certification training page. If cost is the deciding factor, the Breathwork certification cost page compares every price tier in the industry.
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Liquid Breathwork Review FAQs
How many reviews does Liquid Breathwork have?
Liquid Breathwork has 45 Google reviews with an average rating of 5.0 as of September 3, 2026. Every single review is five stars. This page republishes them word for word, plus testimonials shared directly with us by email, which never appear on Google.
Are Liquid Breathwork reviews from real students and clients?
Yes. Every review on this page comes from a named Google reviewer or a real student of the Liquid Breathwork facilitator training. Reviews are republished verbatim, including reviews from certification students like Geoffrey Bishop, Brittany Prince, and Jesi Carroll.
Where can I leave a Liquid Breathwork review?
Search for Liquid Breathwork on Google and leave a review on our business profile. If you attended a class, session, or the facilitator training, we would love to hear about your experience there or by email.
Is Liquid Breathwork legit?
Yes. Liquid Breathwork is a Breathwork practice based in Mesa, Arizona, founded by Ryan McBurney and co-founded by Shelby Von Oepen, RN, BSN. It holds a 5.0 star rating across 45 Google reviews as of September 3, 2026, a 5.00 rating across 6 guest reviews on BookRetreats, and five stars on letsbatch. Liquid Breathwork is a registered trademark. Breathwork facilitation is not a licensed profession in Arizona, and Liquid Breathwork holds no third-party accreditation and does not claim one.
Is the Liquid Breathwork certification worth it?
For most people who want to guide Breathwork for real clients, yes. Tuition is $1,497 for the 12-week online cohort and $1,997 for a three-day Phoenix intensive, with the first three seats in each in-person cohort at $1,697, against $3,500 to $7,000 or more at most comparable live programs. Every format includes live teaching from Ryan and Shelby, supervised practice facilitating real people, a full manual, the business side of filling your first rooms, and ongoing mentorship with a private graduate community. It is a weaker fit if you want a cathartic, high-intensity style, a self-paced video course, or a credential accredited by a third-party body.
Is Liquid Breathwork accredited?
No. Graduates earn the Liquid Breathwork Facilitator Certification, issued by Liquid Breathwork itself, not by a state agency or third-party accrediting body. Breathwork facilitation is not a licensed profession in Arizona, so no program in this field carries a state license. Graduates work as facilitators across Arizona and beyond on the strength of the training and the certificate.