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 looking 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 — delivered through an all-new 2026 modular curriculum 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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BREATHWORK CERTIFICATION

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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Oxygen Advantage® Certifications..

Choose the training that's right for you

	Oxygen Advantage® Functional Breathing Instructor Training With Patrick McKeown Level 1 €449,00 Start My Journey	Oxygen Advantage® Breathing for Yoga Training With Patrick McKeown Level 1 €449,00 Start My Journey	Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Training With Patrick McKeown Level 1 + Level 2 €995,00 Start My Journey
Description	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.	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.	The Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Training is the flagship certification program for mastering functional breathing and advanced breathwork for performance — delivered through an all-new 2026 modular curriculum covering all three OA pillars: Body, Mind, and Sport.
Experience Level	Level 1	Level 1	Level 1 + 2
Learning Format	Self-Paced	Self-Paced	7 Live Classes + Self-Paced
Program Content	16 Modules	18 Modules	36 Modules
Time Investment	55 Hours	50+ Hours	100 Hours + Live Sessions
Breathing Method Depth	Core Functional Techniques	Core Functional + Yogic Breathing Principles	Core & Advanced Performance techniques
Number of Exercises	10	10	20
Applications	Everyday Breathing, Stress, Sleep, Physical Recovery	Yoga Practice, Relaxation, Pranayama	Sports Performance, Mental Focus, Physical Resilience
Certification Requirements	Exam	Exam	Exam and 3 case studies
OA Focus Pillar	Body	Body	Body, Mind, Sport
Takeaway Protocols	Functional Breathing	Functional Breathing, Yogic Pranayama Integration Guides	Functional breathing, Advanced Performance specifically tailored by Sports and Corporate

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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

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..

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No prior experience or qualifications are needed for any of our courses. Our programmes are comprehensive by design — built to be equally valuable whether you're coming in completely new to breathing science or you already have a strong background in health, fitness or performance. The science is explained thoroughly from the ground up, so beginners can follow with confidence, while those with existing knowledge will find plenty of depth to challenge and expand what they already know.

Not at all. Around a quarter of the people who complete our courses have no intention of teaching professionally — they're here because they're deeply passionate about breathing and want genuine subject matter mastery. Whether you're a professional looking to add breathwork to your practice or someone who simply wants to understand breathing at the deepest level, you're equally welcome.

There's no single right answer — it depends on what you want to learn and who you want to work with. If you're looking to build a solid foundation in functional breathing and work with clients on everyday health, recovery and wellbeing, the Level 1 Functional Breathing course is a natural starting point. If you're a yoga teacher looking to deepen your practice and integrate functional breathing science into your teaching, the Breathing for Yoga course is specifically designed for you. If you want the complete Oxygen Advantage® system from day one — covering Body, Mind and Sport — the Advanced Instructor Training gives you everything in one programme.

Absolutely — many people start with Level 1 and progress to the full Advanced Instructor Training when they're ready. If you think you may want both, it's worth knowing that our Level 1 + Level 2 bundle saves you around 10% compared to purchasing them separately. So if you're already considering the full system, going straight to the bundle is the better value option.

The Level 1 Functional Breathing course takes a broad approach, focusing on breathing for everyday health, recovery and wellbeing across any setting — making it suitable for the widest range of people and professionals. The Breathing for Yoga course bridges ancient pranayama traditions with modern breathing science, making it ideal for those whose world is yoga. Both are excellent options for building strong foundational and functional breathing expertise. Around half the content overlaps between the two, and both provide a solid base for progressing to the Advanced Instructor Training at Level 2. If you complete one and later decide you'd like to do the other, you can do so at a 50% reduction.

Yes. In addition to our online certifications, Patrick McKeown run live in-person Advanced Instructor Trainings at our Oxygen Advantage Breathing Centres in Vélez-Málaga, Spain, and Galway, Ireland. In addition our global community of Master Instructors deliver training at locations around the world. These give you the opportunity to train directly with Patrick McKeown or one of our Master Instructors in an immersive group setting. See our Live Certification page for upcoming dates and our International Training page for events near you.

No — the course is designed for yoga teachers who want to integrate breathing science into their teaching, but it's equally suited to people who are deeply passionate about yoga and pranayama in their own practice and want to understand the science behind it at a deeper level. If yoga isn't central to your life or work, the Level 1 Functional Breathing or Advanced Instructor Training may be a better fit.

Yes. Through our global community of master instructors we offer training in a variety of languages including French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Polish, Czech, Slovak. Check out our Live Certification page for upcoming dates near you.

Payment Plans are available in some markets but not all. Klarna Pay by Instalment is available at checkout for European customers, and PayPal Pay in 3 is available in the US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Australia. Full details are available on each individual course page.

Many of our certified instructors integrate breathwork into existing practices as coaches, therapists, healthcare professionals or sports trainers, while others build dedicated breathwork businesses. Upon certification you'll be listed on the Oxygen Advantage® website, receive a suite of marketing assets, and gain access to our global instructor community. That said, around a quarter of the people who complete our courses have no intention of teaching professionally — they're here because they're deeply passionate about breathing and want genuine subject matter mastery. Both paths are equally valid and equally welcome

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.

Yes. The Oxygen Advantage® certification is recognised globally and is trusted by athletes, coaches, healthcare professionals and wellness practitioners across more than 60 countries. It is not tied to any single national accreditation body, but is widely respected as the leading evidence-based breathwork certification in the field.

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.