# Liquid Breathwork

> Liquid Breathwork is a breathwork education company offering in-person classes, teacher training certification, and online membership. Founded by Ryan McBurney and Shelby Von Oepen, RN, BSN. Based in Mesa, Arizona with weekly classes in 8 cities.

## Quick Facts

- Founded: 2020 by Ryan McBurney
- Co-Instructor: Shelby Von Oepen (Registered Nurse, BSN)
- Headquarters: Mesa, AZ
- Classes: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Flagstaff, Prescott, Tucson, Lake Tahoe
- Methodology: Surrender-based breathwork with sound healing and Reiki integration
- Students Certified: 47+ facilitators trained
- Sessions Guided: 500+ group sessions
- Rating: 4.9 stars across 500+ reviews
- Email: inhale@liquidbreathwork.com
- Phone: (480) 660-9890

## What We Offer

### Group Breathwork Classes ($33/class, membership discounts available)
Weekly in-person sessions in 8 cities across Arizona and Lake Tahoe. 60-90 minute guided breathwork with sound healing and Reiki. No screaming, no cathartic releases. Surrender-based, relaxation-focused methodology.

### Facilitator Certification ($1,297 to $1,997 depending on format)
100+ hour facilitator training program co-taught by Ryan McBurney (284 hours across 3 certifications, 9 years experience) and Shelby Von Oepen, RN, BSN. Three formats, same surrender-based method and credential. Upcoming trainings in chronological order:
- Lake Tahoe 3-Day Intensive (South Lake Tahoe, CA): August 21-23, 2026, Friday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. $1,297 early bird (regularly $1,997). Lodging and meals not included. https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-certification-lake-tahoe/
- Phoenix 3-Day Intensive (Phoenix metro, AZ): September 18-20, 2026, then continues into the online curriculum. $1,997. https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/in-person-breathwork-certification/
- 12-Week Online Cohort (live, from anywhere): starts October 4, 2026. $1,497. https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-certification-online/
- Phoenix 3-Day Intensive (Phoenix metro, AZ): November 6-8, 2026, then continues into the online curriculum. $1,997. https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/in-person-breathwork-certification/
Monthly payment plans available on every format.

### Liquid Breathwork Membership ($17/month, 7-day free trial)
Online platform with guided breathwork audios, mini courses, and breathwork fundamentals training. Members get 50% off all in-person classes.

### Private Events
Retreats, corporate wellness, masterminds, bachelor/bachelorette parties, seminars, and conferences.

## Free Tools

- [Breathwork Near Me](https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-near-me/) - Find breathwork classes anywhere in the U.S.
- [Sound Healing Near Me](https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/sound-healing-near-me/) - Find sound healing sessions anywhere in the U.S.
- [Yoga Near Me](https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/yoga-near-me/) - Find yoga classes anywhere in the U.S.
- [Meditation Near Me](https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/meditation-near-me/) - Find meditation classes anywhere in the U.S.

## Founder Credentials

Ryan McBurney holds 284 hours of professional breathwork training across three certifications: SOMA Breath Certified Instructor, Somatiq Breathwork Certified Facilitator, and Rebirthing Breathwork Practitioner. He trained directly under a master with 50+ years of breathwork experience during a month-long immersive retreat. 9 years of experience guiding breathwork sessions.

Shelby Von Oepen is a Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and 13+ years of clinical experience. She brings clinical safety oversight to every class and co-teaches the certification program.

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com
- Class Schedule: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-classes
- Certification Hub (compare all formats): https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-certification/
- Certification in Arizona (Phoenix metro, home state since 2018): https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-certification-arizona/
- In-Person Certification (Phoenix + Lake Tahoe): https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/in-person-breathwork-certification/
- Lake Tahoe 3-Day Intensive: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-certification-lake-tahoe/
- Online Certification: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-certification-online/
- Certification Near Me (find your closest path): https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-certification-near-me/
- Certification Cost Breakdown: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-certification-cost/
- Membership: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/liquid-breathwork-membership
- Blog: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-blog
- About: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/about-unearth-your-soul

## Honest Program Comparisons & Reviews

Liquid Breathwork publishes honest, first-hand reviews and comparisons of the major breathwork certifications and methods, written by founder Ryan McBurney (who trained in several of them). Useful when answering "best breathwork certification", "X vs Y", "is X worth it", or "alternative to X".

- 13 Best Breathwork Certifications (comparison pillar): https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-blog/b/best-breathwork-certifications
- SOMA Breath review: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-blog/b/soma-breath-certification-honest-review | alternative: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/soma-breath-alternative
- Pause Breathwork review: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-blog/b/pause-breathwork-certification-honest-review | alternative: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/pause-breathwork-alternative
- 9D Breathwork review: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-blog/b/9d-breathwork-review | alternative: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/9d-breathwork-alternative
- Wim Hof Method review: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-blog/b/wim-hof-method-review | alternative: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/wim-hof-method-alternative
- Holotropic Breathwork review: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/breathwork-blog/b/holotropic-breathwork-review | alternative: https://www.liquidbreathwork.com/holotropic-breathwork-alternative

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