The right Buteyko certification alternative depends on your goal. Clinical reduced breathing for asthma, sleep and anxiety belongs with a Buteyko school. The whole spectrum of Breathwork belongs with us.
Liquid Breathwork is not affiliated with or endorsed by Buteyko Clinic International or Patrick McKeown, and we don't teach or certify the Buteyko Method.
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Online: dates announced soon
In person: Phoenix, Oct 23-25
| Compared | Liquid Breathwork | Buteyko Clinic International |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs it | Ryan McBurney and Shelby Von Oepen, RN, teach every cohort together | Led by Patrick McKeownHe trained clinically with Dr. Konstantin Buteyko in Russia. |
| Format | Live training, in person or on online group calls | Online: self-paced, plus 7 two-hour live classesLive: four days in person, plus online assessments and case studies. |
| In person in the US | Yes. Phoenix area, plus seven more US cities in 2027. | Yes. Their October 2026 listing included Denver, Colorado.Other live dates were in London and Malaga. |
| Duration | 3 days in person, or 12 weeks online | Online: 100 hoursLive: four days plus the online work. |
| Price | $1,497Online.$1,997In person, 2027 early bird, then $2,497. | Online: €995Denver: $1,495. London: €1,350. |
| Focus | Conscious connected Breathwork and surrender, with the functional basics | Clinical reduced breathing for respiratory, sleep, anxiety and mental health conditions |
Buteyko figures from buteykoclinic.com, checked October 14, 2026. We compare this school because it publishes prices and US dates. Confirm current details on their site.
You'll learn both ends of the breath: when to breathe less than the body is asking for (hypoventilation), when to breathe more (hyperventilation), and how to guide people safely through either.
That includes nasal breathing, CO2 tolerance and breath holds, taught as one part of our Breathwork certification.
These lessons cover the reduced-breathing side of the curriculum.
What we don't teach: BOLT scoring or Buteyko protocols. We cover CO2 tolerance and hypoxia as theory, not as an altitude-training protocol. We don't treat asthma or sleep apnea, and our training doesn't prepare you to. For clinical work, train with a Buteyko school.
However you like to learn, there is a path for you. Same surrender-based method, same mentorship, in person or online.
12 Weeks, Live
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
Dates announced soon
Tuition · $1,497
6 spots left
October 2026
A three-day in-person intensive in Phoenix. Hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room.
Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in Phoenix, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add.
See the full in-person details →Phoenix, Arizona
October 23-25
$1,997
1 spot left
November 2026
A three-day in-person intensive in Phoenix. Hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room.
Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in Phoenix, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add.
See the full in-person details →Phoenix, Arizona
November 6-8
$1,997
2 spots left
February 2027
A three-day in-person intensive in Scottsdale. Hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room.
Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in Scottsdale, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add.
See the full in-person details →Scottsdale, Arizona
February 5-7
$2,497 $1,997
2 early-bird spots left
March 2027
A three-day in-person intensive in Atlanta. Hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room.
Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in Atlanta, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add. The venue is not signed yet; the address goes out by email before the training.
Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are handled case by case.
See the full in-person details →Atlanta, Georgia
March 19-21
Venue TBD
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
April 2027
A three-day in-person intensive in Salt Lake City. Hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room.
Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in Salt Lake City, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add. The venue is not signed yet; the address goes out by email before the training.
Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are handled case by case.
See the full in-person details →Salt Lake City, Utah
April 30 - May 2
Venue TBD
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
May 2027
A three-day in-person intensive in Washington, D.C. Hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room.
Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in Washington, D.C., plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add. The venue is not signed yet; the address goes out by email before the training.
Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are handled case by case.
See the full in-person details →Washington, D.C.
May 21-23
Venue TBD
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
June 2027
A three-day in-person intensive in Milwaukee. Hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room.
Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in Milwaukee, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add. The venue is not signed yet; the address goes out by email before the training.
Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are handled case by case.
See the full in-person details →Milwaukee, Wisconsin
June 11-13
Venue TBD
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
July 2027
A three-day in-person intensive in South Lake Tahoe. Hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room.
Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in South Lake Tahoe, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add. The venue is not signed yet; the address goes out by email before the training.
Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are handled case by case.
See the full in-person details →South Lake Tahoe, California
July 30 - August 1
Venue TBD
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
September 2027
A three-day in-person intensive in Seattle. Hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room.
Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in Seattle, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add. The venue is not signed yet; the address goes out by email before the training.
Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are handled case by case.
See the full in-person details →Seattle, Washington State
September 17-19
Venue TBD
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
October 2027
A three-day in-person intensive in New York. Hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room.
Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice in New York, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add. The venue is not signed yet; the address goes out by email before the training.
Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are handled case by case.
See the full in-person details →New York, New York
October 15-17
Venue TBD
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
November 2027
A three-day in-person intensive in Phoenix. Hands-on facilitation practice with Ryan and Shelby in the room.
Three days of live, hands-on facilitation practice, plus the same private graduate community as our other students. The 12-week online cohort is a separate training you can add. Dates and venue are being settled now; the address goes out by email before the training.
Your deposit transfers to another training date. Refunds are handled case by case.
See the full in-person details →Phoenix area (Mesa or Scottsdale), Arizona
Exact Dates and Venue TBD
$2,497 $1,997
5 early-bird spots left
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A reduced-breathing method developed by Dr. Konstantin Buteyko and refined by Patrick McKeown. Buteyko Clinic International applies it to asthma and breathing disorders, snoring and sleep apnea, and stress, anxiety and panic.
No. We teach the principles behind breathing less (hypoventilation) and breathing more (hyperventilation), but not Buteyko protocols, and we don't certify anyone in the Buteyko Method.
In October 2026 Buteyko Clinic International listed its online certification at €995 and a four-day live training in Denver, Colorado at $1,495. Its London live training was €1,350. Check their site for current prices.
No, but they are related. Patrick McKeown leads both. Buteyko Clinic International centers on clinical work such as asthma, sleep and anxiety, while Oxygen Advantage centers on functional breathing for health, performance and sport.
Still comparing? Read our roundup of the best Breathwork certifications, or the Oxygen Advantage certification alternative comparison.