In-Person Breathwork Certification in the United States

Breathwork Certification
Become a Breathwork Facilitator

Master the art of facilitating a surrender-based Breathwork experience. Learn to create healing, transformation, & awakening for yourself, your clients, and your community.

Next Training: Lake Tahoe, Aug 21-23, 2026
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Choose Your Path

3 Ways to Become a
Breathwork Facilitator

However you like to learn, there is a path for you. Same surrender-based method, same mentorship, three upcoming ways to step into it.

Next Up 3-Day Intensive

Lake Tahoe Intensive

Three days of immersive, hands-on facilitator training in South Lake Tahoe, California, with the lake right outside the door.

The most hands-on of the three formats. Three full days in the room, Friday through Sunday, practicing real facilitation with direct feedback in one of the most beautiful settings in California.

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South Lake Tahoe, CA

August 21-23, 2026

$1,997  $1,297 · 3 early-bird spots

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Online

Online Cohort

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.

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12-Week Online

Starts October 4, 2026

Tuition · $1,497

Join the cohort · Online
In-Person

Phoenix Intensive

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.

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Phoenix, Arizona

November 6-8, 2026

Tuition · $1,997

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Hear It from Ryan

What Makes Liquid Breathwork Different

In this 14-minute video, Ryan breaks down what Liquid Breathwork actually is, what makes it different from other styles like holotropic or somatic Breathwork, and why the surrender-based approach allows people to go deeper.

He walks through the three pillars of the teacher training: your own self-mastery journey, facilitation mastery, and Breathwork marketing so you actually know how to fill classes and build a sustainable practice.

Breathwork class participants lying in surrender during a guided Liquid Breathwork session in Arizona
The Opportunity

Why Become a Breathwork Facilitator?

Breathwork is one of the fastest-growing wellness modalities in the world. Studios, retreat centers, corporate wellness programs, and private clients are actively seeking qualified facilitators. The demand is growing faster than the supply, and a reputable breathwork facilitator training is how you turn that demand into a real practice.

Whether you are a yoga teacher, coach, therapist, or completely new to the wellness space, Breathwork facilitation gives you a powerful tool that works directly with the nervous system. It meets people at a level that talk-based methods often cannot reach.

The Liquid Breathwork Facilitator Training gives you both the depth of skill and the practical business knowledge to build a thriving practice. It is one of the most established in-person Breathwork certifications in the United States, taught in person in Arizona and at Lake Tahoe, or live online from anywhere in the country.

Want to explore the full landscape before committing? Read our breathwork certification guide to compare programs, or see the full breathwork certification cost breakdown and what the investment looks like.

Comprehensive Training

What You'll Learn

The Full Spectrum of Breathwork

Understand the science behind how breathing patterns affect your physiology, nervous system, and emotional state. Learn the major breathwork techniques from calming parasympathetic practices to activating somatic release work.

Hypnotic Guidance & Facilitation

Learn the art of hypnotic guidance, including how to use your voice, pacing, language patterns, and silence to deepen someone's experience. Develop the skill of reading a room and an individual.

Creating Immersive Experiences

Learn how to curate music, design soundscapes, set up your physical environment, and create the conditions that allow people to drop in deeply. Craft sessions that feel like complete journeys.

The Business of Breathwork

How to price your sessions, find your first clients, market yourself authentically, approach studios and retreat centers, and scale from one-on-one sessions to group classes, corporate events, and retreats.

Safety & Trauma-Informed Practices

Learn the medical contraindications, how to screen clients, recognize signs of overwhelm versus productive activation, and hold space for intense emotional releases safely. Consent practices and ethical boundaries included.

Practicum & Live Facilitation

Supervised experience facilitating Breathwork sessions with real participants. Direct, honest feedback from Ryan and Shelby on your facilitation presence, voice, timing, and ability to read the room.

Liquid Breathwork founders Ryan McBurney and Shelby Von Oepen presenting breathwork facilitation on stage at the Fit Father Project health conference
Your Path Starts Here

Who This Training Is For

Yoga Teachers & Wellness Coaches

Expand your teaching with a powerful modality that sets you apart in a competitive market.

Therapists & Counselors

Access the nervous system directly, helping clients process what talk-based methods alone may not reach.

Community Leaders

Bring transformative group experiences to your community, corporate team, or wellness organization.

Healers & Bodyworkers

Deepen your understanding of energy and nervous system regulation to complement your existing practice.

Passionate Individuals

No wellness background needed. If something inside you knows this is your path, we will teach you everything.

Practitioners Seeking Depth

Anyone called to facilitate healing, guide transformation, and build a meaningful career in wellness.

Training toward a specialty? Explore somatic Breathwork certification, trauma-informed certification, sports Breathwork certification, or certification for wellness professionals.

Ryan McBurney providing hands-on somatic breathwork support to a participant during facilitator training
Our Approach

What Makes Us Different

  • Surrender-Based Method. We teach active release, not forced intensity. Your body already knows how to heal itself. We facilitate that intelligence.
  • Trauma-Informed Practices. Comprehensive training for safe and ethical facilitation. Consent, boundaries, and nervous system awareness at every level.
  • Business & Marketing Included. Practical tools to launch and grow your practice. Pricing, client acquisition, and scaling strategies that actually work.
  • Intimate Cohort Sizes. Personal attention and direct feedback from Ryan and Shelby. Not a lecture hall. You are seen and supported.
  • Ongoing Community & Support. Mentorship, a private graduate community, and continued learning long after the training ends.
Breathwork facilitator training group session with participants on yoga mats during Liquid Breathwork retreat Hands-on somatic bodywork support during Liquid Breathwork teacher training practicum Liquid Breathwork certified facilitator graduates wearing branded shirts after completing teacher training Liquid Breathwork trained facilitators at the Fit Father Fit Mother Project health conference in Arizona Ryan McBurney teaching breathwork facilitator certification workshop to students at Shantiful studio
Invest in Your Future

Investment

Most breathwork facilitator training programs cost $3,500 to $7,000 or more. We believe powerful training should be accessible.

NEXT UP 3-DAY INTENSIVE

Lake Tahoe Intensive

August 21-23, 2026

Early bird · $1,997 $1,297

  • Three-day in-person intensive, Friday through Sunday
  • Hands-on facilitation practice with direct feedback
  • Beautiful South Lake Tahoe, California
  • Lodging and meals are not included
  • Complete course materials & manual
  • Ongoing mentorship from Ryan & Shelby
  • Marketing & business support
  • Private graduate community access
  • Monthly Payments Available
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ONLINE

12-Week Online Cohort

Starts October 4, 2026

Investment · $1,497

  • Full teacher training (12-week online format)
  • Complete course materials & manual
  • Ongoing mentorship from Ryan & Shelby
  • Live weekly group calls
  • Private graduate community access
  • Monthly Payments Available
Join the cohort · Online
IN-PERSON

Phoenix Intensive

November 6-8, 2026

Tuition · $1,997

  • Three-day in-person intensive in Phoenix, Arizona
  • Hands-on facilitation practice with live participants
  • Complete course materials & manual
  • Ongoing mentorship from Ryan & Shelby
  • Private graduate community access
  • Monthly Payments Available
Reserve your spot · Phoenix

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Payment Plans Available

We offer flexible payment options because we believe financial circumstances should not be a barrier for people who are called to this work. Contact us at [email protected] or call 480-660-9890.

Financing available through Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna (as low as 0% interest depending on different factors).

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Book a Call with Ryan

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You can also grab a time directly on our Cal.com booking page.

Your Instructors

Meet Your Guides

Ryan McBurney, founder of Liquid Breathwork and lead breathwork facilitator training instructor in Arizona

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.

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If you are wanting to get certified in breathwork for your own personal journey or to assist others in using the power of the breath, I highly recommend Ryan and this program. I have grown my clientele and they are having huge transformations with breathwork.

Brittany Prince

Liquid Breathwork Graduate

★★★★★

"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

What Others Are Saying

Voices from Our Community

Google 5-star review from Geoffrey Bishop for Liquid Breathwork facilitator training program Testimonial message: one of the best breathwork and meditation sessions ever - sent me to a different level

Read all 37 five-star Liquid Breathwork reviews →

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Liquid Breathwork training program?

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The training includes both in-person and online components. The in-person immersion is an intensive multi-day training in Arizona with hands-on facilitation practice. The online component continues with video modules, live group calls, and mentorship. Most participants feel confident guiding sessions within a few weeks of completing the core training.

Do I need prior breathwork experience?

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No prior Breathwork experience is required. Our training is designed for both complete beginners and experienced wellness professionals. What matters most is your genuine desire to learn and your willingness to do the inner work alongside the practical training.

What credential do I earn from the Liquid Breathwork teacher training?

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You earn the Liquid Breathwork Facilitator Certification on completion. Our graduates are working successfully as trained facilitators across Arizona and beyond.

How much does the Liquid Breathwork teacher training cost?

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Tuition is $1,997. It includes the full teacher training, all course materials, ongoing mentorship, marketing and business support, and access to the private graduate community. Most comparable programs range from $4,000 to $7,000. Monthly payment plans available.

Can I do the Liquid Breathwork teacher training online?

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The training includes both in-person and online components. The in-person training in Arizona is where you get hands-on experience with facilitation, somatic support, and live practice. The online components include video modules, live group calls, and mentorship from anywhere.

What can I do after completing the breathwork facilitator training?

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Guide private sessions, facilitate at retreats and wellness events, offer corporate wellness programs, integrate Breathwork into existing coaching/therapy/yoga practice, or build a standalone Breathwork business. Our business module covers everything you need.

How is Liquid Breathwork different from other breathwork teacher trainings?

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Surrender-based methodology (not cathartic or control-based), comprehensive business training included, small cohort sizes for personal attention, and ongoing mentorship and community support after graduation. We invest in your long-term success.

Is breathwork facilitator training worth the investment?

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Many graduates earn back their investment within the first few months. Private sessions range from $100 to $300 each. Beyond financial return, graduates consistently report this is among the most meaningful work they have ever done.

Do you offer payment plans for the breathwork teacher training?

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Yes. We offer flexible payment plans because financial circumstances should not be a barrier. Contact us at [email protected] or call 480-660-9890.

Where is the Liquid Breathwork teacher training held?

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In-person training is held in the Phoenix metro area of Arizona, primarily in Mesa. Online components can be completed from anywhere in the world.

When does the next online cohort start?

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The next online cohort starts October 4, 2026. It runs for 12 weeks in a live, small-group format with weekly group calls, video modules, and ongoing mentorship from Ryan and Shelby. Tuition is $1,497, and monthly payment plans are available. You can join from anywhere, and no prior Breathwork experience is required.

Should I choose the online cohort or the in-person Lake Tahoe intensive?

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Both pathways teach the same surrender-based Liquid Breathwork method. The 12-week online cohort (starts October 4, 2026, $1,497) is the most flexible option, with live weekly group calls you can join from anywhere. The Lake Tahoe intensive (August 21-23, 2026, $1,297 early bird, regularly $1,997) is a three-day, in-person training in South Lake Tahoe, California, Friday through Sunday, where you get hands-on facilitation practice and time to connect with your cohort in person. Lodging and meals are not included. Choose online for flexibility, or Lake Tahoe for an immersive in-person experience.

Take the First Step

Ready to Start Your Journey?

The decision to become a Breathwork facilitator is not just a career move. It is a commitment to your own healing and growth, and to being someone who creates that space for others. If something on this page resonated with you, trust that.

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