In-Person Breathwork Training, Hands-On From Day One
Our in-person Breathwork training puts you in the room with real participants from the first day, in Phoenix, Arizona or at the Lake Tahoe retreat. You learn by guiding, not just watching.
Train on Real Bodies, in a Real Room
Most Breathwork certification today happens over a screen. We teach in person because facilitation is a felt skill. Reading a room, adjusting your pacing, holding space when an emotion surfaces, none of that lands the same way through a webcam.
In our in-person Breathwork training you practice hands-on facilitation with real participants. You give sessions, you receive them, and you lead real Breathwork before you leave, with direct feedback from Ryan and Shelby in the moment. That is the difference between knowing the method and being able to hold it for someone else.
We train in person in two settings: a three-day intensive workshop in Phoenix, Arizona, and a four-day immersive retreat across a five-night lakefront stay in South Lake Tahoe. Same surrender-based method, taught the same way, in the room with you.
Inside the In-Person Training
- Hands-on facilitation practice. You guide live Breathwork sessions in small groups and get real-time coaching, not just theory.
- Lead real sessions before you leave. By the final day you have facilitated for actual participants, so you walk out ready to hold your own.
- Co-taught by Ryan and Shelby. Ryan McBurney built the surrender-based method; Shelby Von Oepen, RN BSN, brings clinical and somatic depth to every cohort.
- Surrender-based methodology. Active release and trust, not forced intensity. You learn to facilitate the body's own intelligence.
- NCBTMB-approved. The training meets recognized continuing education standards, so your credential carries weight.
- The business of Breathwork. Pricing, marketing, and filling your first rooms, included alongside the facilitation training.
We keep cohorts small on purpose. In person, that means every student gets practicum time, personal attention, and honest feedback through the whole training.
Which Format Fits You
| What matters to you | In-Person Training | Online Cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-on practice | Practice on real bodies in the room, every day | Practicum guided over live video calls |
| Lead real sessions | You facilitate live participants before you leave | You build toward leading sessions over 12 weeks |
| Format | 3-day Phoenix intensive or 4-day Lake Tahoe retreat | 12 weeks, live weekly group calls |
| Flexibility | Travel to Arizona or Lake Tahoe on set dates | Join from anywhere, most flexible option |
| Investment | $1,997 (Phoenix) to $3,250 (Tahoe) | $1,497, the most affordable path |
Both paths teach the identical surrender-based method with the same mentorship. Choose in-person for depth and real-room practice, or the online Breathwork certification for flexibility. See all three side by side on the facilitator training page.
Phoenix Intensive or Lake Tahoe Retreat
- Phoenix, Arizona workshop ($1,997). A three-day in-person intensive hosted in the Phoenix metro, close for students in Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa. Small, hands-on, and direct.
- Lake Tahoe retreat ($3,250). A four-day training across a five-night lakefront stay in South Lake Tahoe, California. The longest of our in-person formats, with practice and integration woven into days at the lake. See the Lake Tahoe retreat.
Monthly payment plans are available on both. We stay flexible, because the right student matters more to us than the payment schedule.
In-Person Breathwork Training FAQ
Where is the in-person training held?
Two places. The Phoenix, Arizona workshop is a three-day intensive in the Phoenix metro, close for Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa. The Lake Tahoe retreat is a four-day training across a five-night lakefront stay in South Lake Tahoe, California. Both are taught hands-on by Ryan and Shelby.
How is in-person different from online?
In person, you practice on real bodies from day one and lead real sessions before you leave, with feedback in the moment. The online cohort teaches the same method over 12 weeks with live calls, and is the more flexible, affordable path.
Is it accredited, and are payment plans available?
Yes to both. The training is NCBTMB-approved, and monthly payment plans are available for the Phoenix workshop and the Lake Tahoe retreat.
Pick Your In-Person Path
Phoenix in-person intensive ($1,997) or the Lake Tahoe retreat ($3,250). Prefer to train from home? The online cohort runs $1,497. Compare all three formats and reserve your spot on the training page.