CERTIFICATIONS

Oxygen Advantage® Breathwork Training for Sports,Health, and Wellness Professionals..

Transform health and performance with the science of breath. Breathwork is revolutionizing health, wellness, and sports performance, and Oxygen Advantage® is at the forefront of this movement. If you're ready to introduce the life-changing benefits of breathwork to your clients, our certifications offer a safe, scientifically backed approach.

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Elevate Your Practice with Oxygen Advantage

Our instructor trainings blend cutting-edge respiratory science with practical tools to help you teach transformative breathing techniques. Join a global community of professionals redefining performance, recovery, and wellbeing through the science of breath. Trusted by elite performers and health experts worldwide, Oxygen Advantage equips you to create measurable change in how people breathe, think, and perform.

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BREATHWORK CERTIFICATIONS

Oxygen Advantage® Certifications..

From foundational functional breathing to advanced instructor training, find the certification program that matches your goals and expertise level.

Master the fundamentals of functional breathing across all 3 dimensions

Provides the knowledge and skills to safely teach the foundational techniques of Oxygen Advantage®. This course is ideal if you're new to breathwork or looking to integrate practical, accessible breath training into your practice. Focus on the 'Body' pillar.

Course Details:

8 Breathing Exercises covering functional breathing basics

Self-paced learning environment

3 dimensions of breathing

Focus on Body pillar

Who This Is For:

Wellness and fitness instructors, health coaches, therapists, sports professionals, and anyone interested in foundational breathwork.

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Bridge ancient wisdom with modern science and enhance your teaching through the power of breath.

Designed for yoga teachers who want to master both the ancient art of pranayama and the cutting-edge science of functional breathing. This course equips instructors with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to transform student outcomes on and off the mat.

Course Details:

8 exercises

Self-paced learning environment

Recognised by yoga alliance

Quarterly live workshops

Who This Is For:

Suitable for seasoned yoga teachers and practitioners flooking to delve deeper into breathwork on and off the mat and those just beginning your breathwork journey.

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Transform Health, Performance, and Resilience with Advanced Breathing Science

The Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Training is the flagship certification program for mastering functional breathing and advanced breathwork for performance. Covering all three OA pillars — Body, Mind, and Sport

Course Details:

16 breathing exercises

Functional Breathing Exercises

Advanced breathing exercises

Mental and physical performance combined

Who This Is For:

Suitable for a broad range of fitness and mental/physical performance coaches, this training provides everything you need to confidently integrate functional and advanced breathing practices into all settings.

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Who Is Breathwork Training For?

Our certifications are tailored for a range of professionals committed to human optimization

Sports Coaches & Trainers

Enhance performance, endurance, and recovery for athletes.

Healthcare Providers

Support physical and mental well-being in clients with breathwork.

Yoga & Meditation Instructors

Incorporate scientific breathing methods to deepen practice.

Wellness Coaches & Therapists

Provide powerful tools for managing stress, anxiety, and sleep.

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Key Features of All Our Certification Programmes

Our certifications are tailored for a range of professionals committed to human optimization

Enhance performance, endurance, and recovery for athletes.

Client assessment tools based on experience level

Step by step instructional videos

Listing on OA website when certified

Lifetime access to your course

Marketing Assets, and Mentorship Opportunities

No prior breathwork experience is necessary. Each course equips you with both practical exercises and theoretical knowledge to benefit clients across disciplines.

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What People are Saying

Oxygen Advantage has genuinely transformed my coaching practice by providing clear, science-backed benefits that resonate with athletes and clients, opening doors I never imagined

Anthony Lorubbio

Certified Oxygen Advantage® Instructor | Executive Performance Coach & Breathwork Facilitator, Recal

Oxygen Advantage taught me how to work with clients to address the root cause of many issues. It's amazing how much breathing can influence the way we move and recover

Adrianne Nina Hoskins

Breathwork & Functional Movement Coach | Certified Oxygen Advantage® Instructor

Learning about the biomechanics of breathing has been a game-changer for my yoga practice. oxygen advantage provides simple science-based techniques that I can easily integrate into my classes.

Tiger Bye

Master Instructor, Oxygen Advantage® | Yoga Educator & Co-Founder of Better Yoga

I know how your breath can impact all areas of our body and mind, which is why I’m so passionate about helping people use breathwork to fulfil their true potential. Having felt the benefits personally, I want to share it with others

David Jackson

Master Instructor, Oxygen Advantage® | Former Professional Athlete & Breathwork Specialist

The Oxygen Advantage course has been truly life changing for me, both personally and professionally. As a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist, I have always been interested in the intersection of physiology and mental health. This course, led by Patrick McKeown, provided a wealth of scientifically grounded knowledge on breathwork techniques that go beyond

Aki Tsuchiyagaito

Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscientist

FAQs

Certification FAQs..

Got questions? We've got answers

The Functional Breathing Instructor Training (Level 1) focuses solely on functional breathing and is entirely self-paced online. The Advanced Instructor Training (Level 1 + Level 2) builds on this, combining functional breathing with high-altitude simulation techniques and includes 14 hours of live Zoom classes with Patrick McKeown for more in-depth, interactive learning.

Yes, if you complete Functional Breathing (Level 1) and later wish to take the Advanced Instructor Training, you can upgrade for $700.

Level 1 and Level 2 Advanced Certifications include lifetime access to all of the course materials. Level 2 Advanced all includes the opportunity to attend monthly refresher sessions with Patrick McKeown, as well as to access to a closed Facebook community of Advanced Instructors plus masterclasses from Master Instructors in our techniques. We pride ourselves on the community element of our certifications which is consistently referenced by our instructor base as a key benefit.

Oxygen Advantage® (OA) features breathing techniques aimed at healthy people. The method is designed to improve mental and physical performance and boost recovery. It is popular amongst athletes, both recreational and professional. Programs are also included for police, military, athletes and corporates.

Buteyko Method is more targeted towards health conditions, and focuses on asthma and respiratory problems, sleep disorders (including insomnia, snoring and sleep apnea), as well as panic disorder and anxiety.

The Buteyko Method can be practiced by relatively healthy people as well as people who are quite unwell. A program for children and teenagers is also included.

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Join Our Global Community of Instructors

As a certified Oxygen Advantage® instructor, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits and ongoing support

Ongoing Professional Development

Lifetime access to new content and additional trainings.

Marketing Materials and Resources

Logos, templates, and customizable materials to help you grow your business.

Global Network

Connect with fellow instructors and the Oxygen Advantage® team to share insights, ask questions, and stay inspired.

Start your journey in breathwork today. Gain the tools, knowledge, and support to transform lives — including your own.

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3 Reasons to Start Your Breathwork Certification Today

Our certifications are tailored for a range of professionals committed to human optimization

Learn at Your Own Pace

Our training fits around your schedule, giving you the freedom to progress at a pace that works for you—whether balancing work, family, or other commitments.

Tailored Applications for Your Niche

Our programs include targeted strategies for diverse areas, from improving athletic performance to helping children and corporate clients manage stress and energy levels.