Breathing for Anxiety and Panic Disorder Breathing for Anxiety and Panic Disorder

Breathing for Anxiety and Panic Disorder

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Breathing for Anxiety and Panic Disorder Breathing for Anxiety and Panic Disorder
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OVERVIEW

Course Overview..

Breathing Techniques for Managing Anxiety

The way you breathe during the day affects your sleep. Fast, irregular breathing contributes to poor sleep that leaves you stressed, irritable and unable to think clearly. Even for top athletes, sleep deprivation affects important performance factors like speed and strength.

Whether you want to sleep better for that performance-enhancing edge, or just want to get to sleep at all, it’s time to put your sleep problems to bed. The learning in this online sleep course is designed to help you get the restorative sleep your body needs. Learn how your everyday breathing affects your sleep.


Discover how to tap into your relaxation response, helping you unwind before sleep.
Understand what causes sleep apnea and how this relates to your habitual breathing patterns. Learn about the three dimensions of breathing and why they’re important for better sleep. Try patented breathing accessories that will reduce symptoms including snoring and sleep apnea. Find out how to retrain yourself to breathe through the nose during sleep.

Understanding the Role of Breathing in Anxiety

Anxiety can often lead to rapid, shallow breathing, which can make the symptoms worse. Therefore, learning to control your breath is essential. Breathing techniques can help calm the mind and reduce feelings of panic. When we breathe deeply and slowly, we send a signal to our brain that it's time to relax. This is why incorporating specific breathing exercises into your daily routine can be beneficial, especially for those experiencing anxiety and panic disorders.

Simple Breathing Exercises to Try

There are various breathing exercises that can be advantageous for managing anxiety. One popular technique is the 4-7-8 breathing method. To practice this, inhale through your nose for four seconds, hold your breath for seven seconds, and then exhale through your mouth for eight seconds. This exercise not only helps reduce anxiety but also promotes relaxation. Implementing these techniques when feeling anxious can create an immediate sense of calm.

Creating a Breath-Focused Routine

Incorporating breathing exercises into your daily routine is crucial for long-term anxiety management. Start with just a few minutes each day, gradually increasing the time as you feel more comfortable. You can also combine these exercises with mindfulness or meditation practices to enhance their effectiveness. Consistency is key, so practice your breathing exercises regularly to gain better control over your anxiety and feel more empowered in challenging situations.


Patrick McKeown

Founder & Lead Instructor

✓ 20+ Years Experience

✓ Bestselling Author

✓ TEDx Speaker

✓ Trained by Dr. Buteyko

In this breathing course, you will learn how to use the breath to achieve better sleep, health and quality of life.

Your coach, Oxygen Advantage® founder Patrick McKeown, suffered with severe asthma during childhood and into his 20s. His symptoms impacted his day-to-day life and education. And the severity of his condition was set to seriously limit his future potential.

Now, Patrick is living proof of the benefits that correct breathing, and a handful of simple techniques, can bring.

CURRICULUM

Course Curriculum..

The Oxygen Advantage® Breathing for Anxiety and Panic Disorder online course is designed to help you ease anxiety and regain a sense of calm and control. You’ll learn how to use your breath to support you during everyday activities and stressful moments, and how to shift your body out of fight-or-flight and into a more balanced, restful state.

The course explores why anxiety can make mindfulness challenging, and offers simple ways to access mental clarity when you need it most. You’ll also develop a deeper understanding of how breathing influences sleep, emotional wellbeing, and overall resilience, and you’ll practice techniques that can help you steady your mind and body during moments of heightened stress.

BENEFITS

The OA™ technique is based on three fundamentals of functional breathing:

Functional breathing isn't just a technique—it's a foundation. This training gives you the science, structure, and confidence to improve breathing patterns in yourself and others, with tangible benefits for health, focus, movement, and recovery. Whether you're a coach, wellness professional, or simply someone who wants to understand breath more deeply, this course gives you tools you can trust and use.

Biochemistry

How sensitive the body is to the build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood.

Biomechanics

Whether breathing is from the diaphragm or in the upper chest.

Cadence/coherent breathing

Reducing the respiratory rate to between 4.5 and 6.5 breaths per minute.

What sets this training apart

This training equips you with both with the theory and also practical tools you can use to combat anxiety, a racing mind and panic disorder.

Self-paced learning environment through our eLearning portal.

40 step by step instructional videos of breathing exercises.

Lifetime access to all course materials so you can revisit and refresh anytime.

Downloadable PDF of Patrick’s book Anxiety-Free, Naturally, providing practical tools to improve circulation, enhance oxygenation, and support mental clarity and calm.

Self-help strategies that deepen your understanding of the mind, helping you step out of racing thoughts and build lasting emotional resilience.

A proven pathway to regain control over anxiety and panic symptoms through Oxygen Advantage™ science-based breathing techniques.

Enhance Sleep

Address snoring, sleep apnea, and restlessness with restorative breathing techniques.

Boost Energy and Focus

Improve oxygen efficiency and endurance for long-term vitality.

Reduce Stress

Calm the nervous system and build mental clarity with proven methods.

Promote Healthier Breathing

Unlock the benefits of nasal breathing for better oxygenation and reduced stress.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:..

Breathe better during rest, exercise and sleep.

Balance your nervous system on demand, moving you out of fight or flight mode and into the relaxation response.

Understand why you may struggle with mindfulness, and how to experience the benefits of mental calm when you’re anxious.

Find out why hormonal fluctuations in women contribute to cyclical anxiety experienced as PMS.

Learn about the three dimensions of breathing, and how to apply them.

Discover the connection between sleep, breathing and anxiety, and learn to sleep well.

Practice techniques to stop a panic attack in its tracks, leaving you feeling confident and in control.

FAQs

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the course

How do I know if this course is right for me?

If you experience frequent worry, racing thoughts, tension, difficulty relaxing, trouble sleeping, irritability, or feel driven by nervous energy or fear of failure, this course is designed for you. These are common signs of anxiety, even in high-functioning individuals.

Do I receive immediate access to the course portal when I register?

Start right away – log in details will be sent to your inbox directly after purchase.

How does breathing help with anxiety and panic disorder?

Breathing and anxiety are closely connected. Anxiety often causes hard, fast breathing, which lowers carbon dioxide levels and triggers more anxious sensations. This course teaches you how to restore healthy breathing patterns to calm your nervous system, improve CO₂ balance, and interrupt the cycle that leads to panic symptoms.

Whatmakes this breathing approach different from “taking a deep breath”?

Many conventional techniques encourage slow or deep breathing, which can actually lead to over-breathing and worsen symptoms. This course uses science-based methods that focus on efficient breathing and CO₂ regulation — proven to support anxiety reduction and improve panic disorder outcomes.

What will I learn in the course?

You’ll learn how to breathe effectively during rest, sleep, exercise, and stressful moments; how to calm your nervous system on demand; how breathing patterns influence sleep, mindfulness, and hormonal fluctuations; and practical techniques for managing or stopping panic attacks.

What do I get when I sign up?

The course includes 40 video lessons, lifetime access to all materials, and a downloadable copy of Patrick McKeown’s book Anxiety-Free, Naturally. Together, these resources give you the tools to understand your anxiety, improve your breathing habits, and regain control over your symptoms.

Is this a certification course?

This course is designed for end-users and does not lead to a professional certification. If you are looking to use the Oxygen Advantage® techniques while working with others in a professional environment then please visit Get Certified part and explore our certification courses.

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.

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.

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.