For Practitioners Who Already Hold Space

Breathwork Certification for Wellness Professionals

Breathwork certification for wellness professionals is the fastest way to deepen what you already offer. If you teach yoga, counsel, coach, or do bodywork, Liquid Breathwork training adds a trauma-informed Breathwork modality to your practice. Train in person in Arizona, at Lake Tahoe, or online, and keep building the work you love.

You Already Do the Hard Part

Built for Practitioners

You already know how to hold space. That is the hardest part, and it is the part most beginners struggle with. Adding Breathwork to an existing practice is faster and more natural than starting from zero, because the trust and the room-reading are already yours.

This is a layer, not a career change. You keep doing what you do and give your clients a powerful new doorway.

  • Yoga teachers. Add Breathwork to classes, workshops, and retreats, and stand out in a crowded studio market.
  • Therapists and counselors. Bring a somatic, body-based tool into the room for clients who are stuck in talk alone.
  • Coaches and bodyworkers. Build Breathwork into programs and sessions as a deeper transformational offer.
Why Train With Us

What the Certification Gives You

Our facilitator training teaches the surrender-based method Liquid Breathwork is known for. Tuition starts at $1,497 for the online cohort and $1,997 for the in-person Arizona intensive, up to the Lake Tahoe retreat. You earn the Liquid Breathwork facilitator credential.

We teach more than breath. You leave with the methodology, the safety training, and the business groundwork: how to price Breathwork, fold it into what you already sell, and fill your first sessions. Mentorship from Ryan and Shelby continues long after your last day.

Pick the format that fits your schedule: the in-person Arizona training, the Lake Tahoe retreat, or the fully remote online certification. No prior Breathwork experience is required.

How We Hold the Room

Trauma-Informed, Always

Every Liquid Breathwork session is trauma-informed. You set the pace, you stay in control, and nothing is forced. We guide you inward through gentle surrender, never outward through forced catharsis or screaming. Integration support is always offered, and our door is open if you need to talk.

Your Instructors

Meet Your Guides

Ryan McBurney, founder of Liquid Breathwork and lead breathwork facilitator training instructor for wellness professionals

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. Ryan brings both the technical depth and the lived experience to teach you not just the how of Breathwork, but the why.

Shelby Von Oepen, co-founder of Liquid Breathwork and breathwork teacher training instructor specializing in somatic support

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.

What Others Are Saying

Voices from Our Community

★★★★★

"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."

Che Fegan

★★★★★

"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!"

Stacey Hanson

★★★★★

"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!"

Jesi Carroll

★★★★★

"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."

Brittany Prince

★★★★★

"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!"

Asiah Bennett

★★★★★

"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."

Adam Laakso

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Common Questions

Wellness Professional Certification FAQ

Is this breathwork certification good for yoga teachers and therapists?

Yes. The training is built for wellness professionals who already work with people: yoga teachers, therapists, counselors, coaches, and bodyworkers. You add a trauma-informed Breathwork modality to the practice you already run, with no prior Breathwork experience required.

Do I need to leave my current practice to add Breathwork?

Not at all. Most students fold Breathwork into an existing offering. We cover the business side too, so you know how to price and fill Breathwork sessions alongside your current work.

How much does the certification cost and how do I train?

Tuition starts at $1,497 for the online cohort and $1,997 for the in-person Arizona intensive, up to the Lake Tahoe retreat. Deposits and monthly payment plans are available.

Your Next Step

Add Breathwork to Your Practice

Deepen what you already offer your clients. See the full training and pick the format that fits, or book a call to talk it through first.