Breathwork Certification Near San Jose
Searching for breathwork certification in San Jose or the South Bay? Liquid Breathwork is the closest in-person breathwork certification retreat for Silicon Valley, about four hours northeast at Lake Tahoe. You trade the South Bay grind for four days at the lake, and come home a certified facilitator.
August 20-24, 2026
Out of the Valley, Into the Work
We will be straight with you. We do not hold a training in San Jose. Our in-person facilitator training is the Lake Tahoe retreat, which makes it the closest in-person retreat for San Jose and the South Bay. The drive is about four hours northeast.
For Silicon Valley, the distance is a feature. The South Bay runs on output, optimization, and never quite switching off. This work is the opposite. Four days at the lake, away from the dashboards, learning to slow a nervous system down instead of speeding it up.
- About 4 hours from San Jose. A scenic drive northeast from the South Bay to Lake Tahoe.
- A genuine reset. The opposite of a lunchtime workshop squeezed between standups.
- Built for people who hold a lot. Tech, healthcare, founders, and anyone running hot will feel the shift.
What the Lake Tahoe Retreat Gives You
The Lake Tahoe retreat teaches the surrender-based method Liquid Breathwork is known for, across four days of in-person training during a five-night lakefront stay. You earn the Liquid Breathwork facilitator credential. There are two tiers:
| Option | Price | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Retreat + Lodging | $3,250 | Stay at the lakefront cabin, on the water |
| Retreat Only | $1,997 | Same training, you book your own room nearby |
We teach more than breath. You leave with the methodology, the safety training, and the business groundwork: pricing, marketing, and how to fill your first sessions back home in the South Bay. Mentorship from Ryan and Shelby continues long after the retreat.
For full retreat details, dates, and itinerary, see the Lake Tahoe certification retreat page. Coming up the peninsula? See the closest path for San Francisco and the Bay Area, or Sacramento on the way.
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.
Meet Your Guides
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 & 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.
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."
"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."
San Jose Breathwork Certification FAQ
Where is the closest breathwork certification to San Jose?
Liquid Breathwork is the closest in-person breathwork certification retreat for San Jose and the South Bay. The retreat is held at Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, about four hours northeast of Silicon Valley. We do not hold it in San Jose, so South Bay students travel up for the immersion.
Why train at a retreat instead of locally in Silicon Valley?
Because the format is the point. A four-day lakefront immersion away from the South Bay grind lets surrender-based Breathwork land far more deeply than a weeknight session between meetings. The change of pace is part of the training.
How much does the Lake Tahoe breathwork certification cost?
Two tiers: $3,250 for Retreat + Lodging at the lakefront cabin, or $1,997 for Retreat Only when you book your own room nearby. Deposits and monthly payment plans are available.
Trade the Grind for the Lake
The closest in-person breathwork certification retreat for the South Bay is a scenic drive northeast. See the full Lake Tahoe retreat, or book a call to talk it through first.