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
Wim Hof Certification Review: Instructor Course Cost, Format and Who It Fits
Wim Hof certification means three Academy modules, ending with five days in person abroad. The real question: teach their brand, or guide a full Breathwork session yourself?
Which Training Fits What You Want
Liquid Breathwork vs Wim Hof Certification
Quick answer: Wim Hof certification is two online video courses, then five days in Poland, Mexico or Australia. We train you to guide conscious connected Breathwork in the US or online.
This is Liquid Breathwork's own comparison. Wim Hof Method is a registered trademark of its owner. Liquid Breathwork is not affiliated with it. Updated October 25, 2026.
| Compared | Liquid Breathwork | Wim Hof instructor certification |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs it | Ryan McBurney and Shelby Von Oepen, RN, teach every cohort together | The Wim Hof Method AcademyWim Hof and his son, Enahm Hof, founded the method. |
| Format | Live training, in person or on online group calls, built around hands-on practice and real experience so you leave confident guiding. | Two online video courses, then a five-day in-person module |
| Trauma-informed | Yes. Woven throughout the training and built into our whole approach to Breathwork. | Not stated on their site |
| Sessions | A taught session structure, script, AND guiding phrasesThen we encourage fluidity and following your intuition. | Not stated on their site |
| In person in the US | Yes. Phoenix area, plus seven more US cities in 2027. | NoThe in-person module runs only in Poland, Mexico and Australia. |
| Duration | 3 days in person, or 12 weeks online | Five days in person, after two video coursesWithin a year of starting Module II. Total hours not published. |
| Price | $1,497Online. Early bird through January 1, 2027, then $1,797.$1,997In person, 2027 early bird, then $2,497. | Not publishedEmailed after you sign up. No annual fee listed. |
| Prerequisites | None | Two years of teaching, coaching or similar experiencePlus their paid Fundamentals course. |
| Focus | Conscious connected Breathwork / Rebirthing and surrender, with our signature Liquid Breathwork sessionPlus a wide technique range and business training. | The three pillars: breathing, cold exposure and mindset |
| What you can teach after | Full conscious connected Breathwork sessions, with no brand license | Wim Hof Method workshops, weekends, group courses, one-on-ones and classesAdvanced Instructors add advanced events and hikes. |
Wim Hof figures from their Academy and FAQ pages, checked October 25, 2026, trauma-informed claim checked October 26, 2026. Confirm there. Read our full Wim Hof Method review.
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Get a free recording of one of our live Breathwork classes.
Get My Free RecordingWhat the Academy Does Well, and What to Weigh
The pathway is clear: deepen your own practice, learn their protocols and safety measures, then get evaluated in person.
Weigh the travel and the unknowns. The in-person week is abroad, the price comes by email, and you find your own venue and ice bath.
Our Breathwork certification teaches CO2 tolerance and breath holds as theory, not as a Wim Hof Method protocol. Feel a guided session first in our Breathwork classes.
These lessons cover what Wim Hof practitioners ask us about, and how we guide a session of surrender.
- CO2 Tolerance, Hypoxia Training & Chemoreceptors
- Breath Mastery Techniques: Part 3
- Tetany & Why It's Safe
- Breathwork Session Structure
- Trauma-Informed Facilitation
What we don't teach: We do not teach, certify or license the Wim Hof Method, and we don't train cold exposure or ice baths. If you need those, train with them.
Our Graduates, In Their Own Words
Learn to Guide It in Phoenix or Online
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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Wim Hof Certification FAQ
Is the Wim Hof certification worth it?
Yes, if you want to teach the Wim Hof Method by name, cold exposure included. Weigh the trip abroad and a price sent only by email. To guide conscious connected Breathwork in the US, our training fits better.
How much does the Wim Hof instructor certification cost?
Their site does not publish it. The Academy emails a pricing PDF after you sign up, and the Online Instructor Video Course is non-refundable.
Where is the Wim Hof instructor training held?
The first two modules are online. The five-day module currently runs only in Poland, Mexico and Australia, and cannot be done online.
Can I teach Wim Hof breathing without certification?
Their site does not say. It says certification comes only through the Academy. Wim Hof Method is a registered trademark, so check with them before you use the name.
Still comparing? Read our roundup of the best Breathwork certifications, or the SOMA Breath alternative comparison.