Breathwork certification costs $1,497 to $1,997 at Liquid Breathwork, and anywhere from $99 to over $10,000 across the industry. I've invested $20,000 in Breathwork programs and certifications, here's what I wish I knew first, including which affordable programs are actually worth it.
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.
Still have questions after reading through this page? Feel free to jump on a quick call with us, whether you just want to connect, make sure it's a fit, or confirm we're aligned before you apply.
| Program | Price | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Self-paced video certificates (Udemy and similar) | $12 to $99 | Recorded videos only, no live training |
| Budget online programs (Loka Yoga School and similar) | ~$395 | Fully online, mostly self-paced |
| Liquid Breathwork Phoenix Intensive (September 25-27) | $1,997 | 3-day in-person intensive, Phoenix AZ |
| Liquid Breathwork Online Cohort (starts October 6, 2026) | $1,497 | 12 weeks online, live mentorship |
| Liquid Breathwork Phoenix Intensive (October 23-25) | $1,697 early bird | 3-day in-person intensive, Phoenix AZ ($1,997 after early bird) |
| Liquid Breathwork Phoenix Intensive (November 6-8, 2026) | $1,697 early bird | 3-day in-person intensive, Phoenix AZ ($1,997 after early bird) |
| Pause Breathwork | $7,000+ | ~6 months online + retreat |
| SOMA Breath | ~$8,000 | ~12 months online (sales-call quote) |
| Premium multi-year programs | $10,000+ | Multi-module, multi-year |
Deposits and payment plans are available on every Liquid Breathwork training, and we stay flexible because the right student matters more to us than the payment schedule. For a full program-by-program breakdown, see our comparison of the best Breathwork certifications.
Not the lowest sticker. Under $500 buys recorded videos. Real information, zero live practice. Nobody watches you facilitate, and facilitation is the skill.
Live certification, where a teacher watches you guide real people and corrects you, runs $1,500 to $10,000+. Our 12-week online cohort at $1,497 sits at the affordable end of that tier on purpose: live weekly calls, real practice teaching, certified for life, no subscription. The full breakdown lives on our affordable Breathwork certification page.
If you searched for a cheap Breathwork certification, what you probably want is the most training for the least money. That math points to live training at the low end of the range, not the cheapest video course.
“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.
I've personally invested just shy of $20,000 in Breathwork training: the SOMA Breath certification, several Wim Hof Method programs and a live event with Wim himself, an in-person somatic Breathwork training with its online program, and a 21-day retreat camping in the Baja desert near Cabo with Dan Brulé, who has taught breathing for roughly 50 years. That retreat shaped the surrender-based style Liquid Breathwork is known for. This month, Shelby and I head to the Netherlands to train with Kasper van der Meulen of Breathwork Masterclass, my fourth certification. I've heard from many facilitators I trust that he is the best teacher in the space, and we're taking his final retreat.
I share that because price only makes sense next to value. Some of the most expensive programs taught me what I didn't want to teach. The pushy, cathartic style wasn't for me, and learning that cost real money. Our Breathwork facilitator training distills what actually mattered from all of it.
With Liquid Breathwork, you get certified once and you're certified for life. No required subscription, no ongoing fees to keep access to what you already paid for.
Keeping it simple at the start and still filling your class is something we teach directly, from experience. Filling rooms is how you make money, create abundance, and create real impact for your community.
It doesn't happen overnight, and we cover the business groundwork, not just the breath. Already running a wellness practice? Breathwork certification may be the most powerful tool for deepening what you offer your existing clients. Curious about the career itself? Read how to become a Breathwork facilitator.
From about $1,500 to over $10,000. Liquid Breathwork runs $1,497 to $1,997 depending on format. SOMA Breath has been quoted around $8,000 and Pause Breathwork at $7,000 to $8,000 on sales calls.
Yes. Deposits and flexible payment plans are available on all of our formats. Most programs offer installments, so compare the total and what's included, not the sticker.
Less than people expect: a starter sound setup under $1,000, insurance under $100 a year, Spotify for music, and about $20 a year for a website you don't even need on day one. Watch for ongoing subscriptions at other programs (9D's technology, SOMA's music library). With us there's no required subscription. You're certified for life.
Self-paced video courses start around $12 to $99, and budget online programs like Loka run about $395. The most affordable live certification tier starts around $1,500: our 12-week online cohort is $1,497 with live weekly calls and real practice teaching. Affordable should mean the most live training per dollar, not the lowest sticker.
A $99 video course can teach theory, but nobody watches you facilitate, and facilitation is the skill you're buying. If budget is tight, a live program at the affordable end of the range or a payment plan beats a cheap course you'll outgrow in a month.
Breathwork certification online ($1,497, starts October 6, 2026), the Phoenix September intensive ($1,997), or the Phoenix October and November intensives ($1,697 early bird, then $1,997). Same curriculum heart, different depths of immersion.
"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 grateful 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."