Oxygen Advantage® Breathing for Yoga & Advanced Instructor Training with Patrick McKeown Oxygen Advantage® Breathing for Yoga & Advanced Instructor Training with Patrick McKeown

Level 1 + Level 2 · Yoga Bundle

Oxygen Advantage® Breathing for Yoga & Advanced Instructor Training with Patrick McKeown

The Oxygen Advantage® Yoga Breathing & Advanced Instructor Bundle is the complete certification pathway for mastering the science of breath in yoga and advanced breathwork for performance — delivered through the Breathing for Yoga programme and an all-new 2026 modular curriculum covering all three OA pillars: Body, Mind, and Sport.

1000+ Certified Instructors

Next Online Practice + Q&A with Tiger: July 29+30

Next Online Advanced with Patrick: 10 - 19 August, 2026

All-New 2026 Curriculum

€995 €1.095

THIS COURSE INCLUDES:

Content:

Duration:

Skills:

Language:

Access:

Certification:

36 Modules

100+ hours

Comprehensive

English

Lifetime

Level 1 and 2

TOP TIP:

Register anytime to unlock instant access to course materials, recorded sessions, and exclusive resources—and join the next set of live interactive classes with Patrick McKeown to accelerate your learning. Next live online dates are 13 to 22 May.

Oxygen Advantage® Breathing for Yoga & Advanced Instructor Training with Patrick McKeown Oxygen Advantage® Breathing for Yoga & Advanced Instructor Training with Patrick McKeown
€995 €1.095

THIS COURSE INCLUDES:

Content:

Duration:

Skills:

Language:

Access:

Certification:

36 Modules

100+ hours

Comprehensive

English

Lifetime

Level 1 and 2

TOP TIP:

Register anytime to unlock instant access to course materials, recorded sessions, and exclusive resources—and join the next set of live interactive classes with Patrick McKeown to accelerate your learning. Next live dates are 10 - 19 August, 2026

OVERVIEW

Course Overview..

The Oxygen Advantage® Yoga + Advanced Instructor Training is the most comprehensive OA certification route for yoga teachers and breathing professionals who want to master both the ancient art of pranayama and the full science of advanced breathwork. This bundle combines the internationally recognized Breathing for Yoga Instructor Training with the flagship Advanced Instructor programme — delivered through self-paced modules and live interactive classes with Patrick McKeown.

Built on the three pillars of Body, Mind, and Sport, this program delivers a comprehensive approach to breathwork that improves energy efficiency, reduces stress, and enhances athletic adaptability. Through a combination of self-paced modules and live classes, you’ll gain practical tools to assess and correct dysfunctional breathing patterns, support mental resilience, and optimize performance for diverse populations.

Patrick McKeown

Founder & Lead Instructor

✓ 20+ Years Experience

✓ Bestselling Author

✓ TEDx Speaker

✓ Trained by Dr. Buteyko

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, fitness trainer, or performance coach, this training provides everything you need to confidently integrate advanced breathing practices into personal, professional, or clinical settings. Upon successful completion, you’ll earn an internationally recognized certification equipping you with expert skills in advanced breathing techniques for diverse applications.

Next live online zoom classes with Patrick McKeown are August 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 3pm to 5pm (Irish time). All sessions recorded and available on portal

CURRICULUM

Course Curriculum..

This complete bundle gives you the full Oxygen Advantage® system — the Breathing for Yoga programme combined with the Advanced Instructor Training, rebuilt in 2026 into 36 structured modules, each with new supporting videos, module assessments, and the latest peer-reviewed science referenced throughout.

  • Level 1 focuses on functional breathing within a yoga context — bridging the ancient art of pranayama with the science of breath across three core dimensions: biochemical, biomechanical, and psychophysiological. You'll learn to assess breathing patterns, teach safe and effective breathwork in your classes, and guide students in techniques that restore balance and calm.
  • Level 2 takes things further — training breath as a tool for mental and physical performance. You'll apply breath-hold protocols and performance breathing techniques to build resilience, sharpen focus, and support athletic capacity under pressure.

Across 100+ hours of self-paced modules and live sessions with Patrick, you'll build deep, practical expertise in the Oxygen Advantage® method. To achieve certification, you must score a minimum of 80% on assessments and submit 3 case studies reviewed by the Oxygen Advantage team.

1 Breathing for Yoga Required 50+ HOURS
Breathing for Yoga introduces the essential principles of functional breathing and the Oxygen Advantage® approach within a yoga context. You'll explore the science behind breath, the role of respiration in yoga, and how OA fundamentals align with yogic tradition. This creates a strong foundation before moving into applied techniques. Modules include: The breath in yoga; The science of breathing; Applying OA fundamentals to yoga; Yoga and breathing — a historical perspective
Practical Demonstrations with Tiger Bye & Satu Chantal Welling explore hands-on application of functional breathing principles. These modules cover breathing biomechanics, biochemistry, and psychophysiology demonstrated through yoga practice — giving you the practical tools to guide students with skill and precision. Modules include: Breathing biomechanics; Breathing biochemistry; Breathing psychophysiology; Asana practice with Tiger Bye
Deepen your understanding of how the breath interfaces with the nervous system, female physiology, sleep, pain, and stress. These modules equip you to support a wide range of students with specific and diverse needs. Modules include: The nasal cycle and uni-nostril breathing; The nervous system and the breath (Parts 1 & 2); Breathing, sleep and yoga; The female breath; Breathing and pain
The final section of the yoga course covers breath training for stress, anxiety, panic, and pain, hyperventilation and hypocapnia, and the safe use of deliberate hyperventilation techniques. Includes access to refresher classes with Tiger Bye plus recorded live Q&A sessions and OA for Yoga Asana sessions.
2. Advanced Breathing Protocols – Applied Learning Outcomes Required 50+ HOURS
Here you deepen your expertise with targeted, high-level OA breathing methods covered in our Level 2 training. The focus is on designing and delivering structured breath training for performance, resilience, and emotional regulation, while understanding the safety and progression needed for specialised clients
You’ll learn:How to deliver advanced hypo- and hypercapnic training; Ways to apply breathwork for performance, resilience, and recovery; Protocols for managing stress, anxiety, and high-pressure environments; How to design progressive, personalised breathing programs safely
3. Ongoing Access to Refresher Classes & Continuing Support ONGOING SUPPORT
To maintain confidence and stay aligned with best practices, graduates receive ongoing access to live and recorded refresher classes. These sessions help you integrate the techniques, stay up to date with new developments, and refine your skills through community and instructor support.
Includes: Regular live refresher classes with OA instructors; Access to updated recordings and new modules as they’re added; Case discussions, Q&A sessions, and peer learning; Continued professional development to support long-term mastery

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4. Specialist Content for Working with Clients Across Fitness, Corporate Performance & Sport ONGOING SUPPORT
Additional specialist modules to support your work with clients across fitness, corporate wellness, and sport. Includes customisable presentation materials, client assessment tools, and step-by-step instruction guides to allow you to work immediately across settings.

BENEFITS

The Essential Tools for Teaching and Performing at Your Best

We believe breathing is the most powerful tool you own. This bundle gives you the science, structure, and confidence to improve health and performance outcomes across the yoga mat, clinical settings, sport, and beyond. You will learn the skills to assess, correct, and advance breathing — and develop the confidence to apply these techniques in real-world settings.

Body

Learn to retrain dysfunctional breathing patterns and restore healthy respiratory mechanics. You'll understand how to assess and optimise the way clients breathe day to day, and how breathing influences posture, oxygenation, sleep, and physical recovery.

Mind

Master breath-led techniques to regulate the nervous system, improve heart rate variability, and support mental well-being. You'll gain the tools to guide students in reducing anxiety, accessing flow states, and building emotional resilience.

Sport

Train in performance-focused breathing techniques, including breath holding and reduced breathing frequency. Understand how to guide athletes in improving oxygen efficiency and CO₂ tolerance, delaying fatigue, and accelerating recovery through scientifically grounded methods.

What sets this training apart

Live Training with Patrick McKeown- access to 7*2 hours immersive sessions via zoom

Supported by self-paced learning environment through our eLearning portal

Yoga Alliance recognized certification (CECs for yoga teachers)

Client assessment tools, step by step instructions and client handouts

Full suite of performance protocols including customizable presentations to allow you to work immediately across sports, corporate and beyond

Listing on OA website when certified

Lifetime access to your course

Marketing Assets, and Mentorship Opportunities

Science-Driven and Globally Recognized Certification

This course counts for 100 non-contact plus 20 contact hours of continuing education with Yoga Alliance.

Why Tailored Breathing Practices Matter..

While our intentions in teaching pranayama are to benefit our students, emerging scientific evidence suggests that not all breathing practices are suitable for everyone. Certain techniques that increase energy levels in some might exacerbate anxiety or physical symptoms in others, particularly those with conditions like asthma or cardiovascular issues. By enhancing your knowledge you will gain the skill and confidence to adapt your teaching safely and effectively.

Confidence and Credibility in Teaching Breathwork

Gain a strong foundation in the science and practical application of breathing, giving you the confidence to teach breathwork within yoga and beyond with accuracy and depth.

Attracting New Students and Expanding Offerings

Our instructors have broadened their class offerings by incorporating OA-based workshops, breathwork sessions, and specialised training for diverse needs like asthma and sports performance, attracting new students from outside traditional yoga.

Enhanced Engagement and Student Outcomes

With a focus on functional breathing, instructors observe increased student engagement and appreciation for breath-centred classes. Many report improvements in students' physical health, mental clarity, and resilience, driving greater commitment and positive results.

Income Growth and New Business Opportunities

The certification has opened up new avenues for income, including corporate wellness, one-on-one coaching, and workshops. 20% of instructors noted positive financial impacts, with new streams of income from OA-based workshops and classes.

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

Use practical tools to identify dysfunctional breathing and support students in developing better breathing habits

Deliver safe, effective pranayama and functional breathing techniques rooted in both science and tradition

Adapt breathing practices for diverse students including those with asthma, anxiety, fatigue, or high-performance goals

Structure effective 1:1 or group sessions, adapting exercises for diverse populations, including athletes, individuals with health conditions, and those seeking stress management

Assess breathing patterns with precision across 3 dimensions (biochemical, biomechanical, psychophysiological) to identify dysfunction and build targeted, outcome-driven training plans

Integrate breathing techniques into daily life, athletic training, and high-pressure environments to improve sleep, reduce stress, enhance focus, and elevate physical performance

Grasp key concepts in respiratory physiology, biomechanics, biochemistry, and psychophysiology

Graduate with the gold-standard Oxygen Advantage® dual certification, giving you the full methodology needed to support health, resilience, and elite performance across any setting

This course counts for 100 non-contact plus 20 contact hours of continuing education with Yoga Alliance.

REVIEWS

What our certified instructors are saying..

"I really enjoyed the Oxygen Advantage Advanced Instructor Training. The course was well-organized, packed with valuable information, and explained in a way that made even the more complex topics easy to grasp.

If you’re looking to deepen your knowledge of breathwork and its impact on performance, health, and wellbeing, I’d highly recommend this training."
George Maylam George Maylam

George Maylam

Retreat Host

“Students are always fascinated to learn about the power of the breath and how it can transform our lives. Integrating OA tools in teaching has helped hundreds of students over 10+ years overcome, improve and eliminate many health symptoms.

Experiencing how it feels to breathe correctly is priceless, and OA should be part of yoga teacher trainings.”
Maria Dobos Maria Dobos

Maria Dobos

Yoga Teacher & Trainer

"OA helped me to present and understand the ancient Pranayama techniques in a more efficient way. It adds more value to my teaching of Pranayama and Asanas. I also use OA techniques for my Yoga Therapy and am getting excellent results in my clients' health.

In my opinion, OA is an excellent bridge to make Pranayama easier to understand. OA has given a new direction to my approach to yoga, both for the general population and for those seeking therapeutic benefits."
Sanjiv Kedia Sanjiv Kedia

Sanjiv Kedia

Yoga Teacher & Trainer

FAQs

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the course

Who is this course for?

Our Yoga Breathing & Advanced bundle is for yoga teachers who want a complete, science-driven system for understanding and teaching breath — from the yoga mat through to mental and physical performance. It is designed for:

  • Yoga teachers who want to master both the ancient art of pranayama and the cutting-edge science of functional breathing, gaining a Yoga Alliance recognised certification alongside their advanced OA qualification.
  • Yoga therapists who want to accurately assess breathing patterns, correct dysfunction, and integrate breathing interventions into their clinical, coaching, or wellbeing work.
  • Yoga Practitioners who want to significantly deepen their own breathing practice across the Body, Mind, and Sport pillars — even if they never plan to teach.

If you want to work with yoga breathing science and advanced performance protocols in one unified pathway, this bundle gives you the full system.
Has this course recently been updated?

Yes. In 2026 we completed a full rebuild of the Advanced Instructor Training. The course is now delivered across 36 structured modules, each supported by new training videos delivered by Patrick McKeown, module-level assessments, and the latest peer-reviewed scientific research. It's the most rigorous and comprehensive version of the programme we've ever delivered.
Do I receive immediate access to the course portal when I register?

Yes. You receive instant access to the full online learning portal as soon as you register. This includes foundational and advanced modules, guided practices, and core theory so you can begin studying at your own pace, even before joining the live sessions with Patrick.
What is the time and dates of the next set of 7*2 hour live zoom classes with Patrick McKeown?

The next set of live zoom classes are:

Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th, Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd May

Timing is from 3pm to 5pm Irish time. Please consult worldtimebuddy for your region. The recordings are uploaded within 24 hours into your learning portal for those who cannot make either due to a time-zone challenge or another commitment.
What support is available after I complete my certification?

Alongside all of the course material you also have 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.
Does this course include both Level 1 Yoga and Level 2 Advanced Certification

Yes. Completing the course certifies you to work with both Levels of Oxygen Advantage Instructor Training , both Level 1 Breathing for Yoga Training and Level 2 Advanced Breathing as part of the Oxygen Advantage® system. As well as the foundational tools, you will also develop the advanced skills required to safely coach performance breathing, breath holds, and resilience protocols.
What are the course objectives?

The course is designed to help you:

  • Understand breathing biomechanics, chemistry, and psychophysiology at a deep level.
  • Assess dysfunctional breathing patterns using OA frameworks
  • Retrain functional breathing to improve sleep, energy, and recovery.
  • Apply breath-hold and CO₂ tolerance training safely and effectively.
  • Use breathing tools to enhance mental clarity, focus, and stress resilience.
  • Deliver measurable results across health, wellness, sport, and performance settings.

The goal is to give you complete competence and confidence in real-world coaching.
What is the difference between the Level 1 Functional Breathing course and the Level 1 Breathing for Yoga course?

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 completing the Advanced Instructor Training at Level 2. If you complete one Level 1 Course and later decide you'd like to do the other, you can do so at a 50% reduction.
Are the immersive 7*2 hour zoom classes a required element

The 7*2 hour zoom classes are not a required element however we would strongly recommend that you attend or view one set of classes. These immersive sessions allow you to train directly with Patrick McKeown to gain a deeper understanding of the material , ask questions and connect with a network of like-minded people from around the world
How long does it take to complete the Advanced Certification Programme

The programme is completely self-pace. With focus, students complete certification within 8–12 weeks, depending on how quickly they progress through the modules, practical assignments, and live sessions. The structure is flexible, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
What course materials are provided?

Your course registration includes:

  • Lifetime access to 100+ hours of training modules
  • Seven live classes with Patrick McKeown
  • Detailed instructor manuals
  • Functional assessment tools and client worksheets
  • Demonstrations of all core and advanced techniques
  • Ready-to-use protocols and scripts for sport, corporate, therapeutic, and group settings

All materials are designed to support your learning and your professional practice.
What are the steps required to gain certification?

To achieve your certification, you must score a minimum of 80% on assessments and submit 3 case studies which the Oxygen Advantage team review and evaluate.
Do I receive a physical certificate?

Yes. You will receive a digital certificate upon completion.
During the course, how do I get help if I have questions?

You have full support throughout your training, including:

  • Direct interaction with Patrick during the live sessions
  • Email support from the OA team
  • Guidance from experienced OA instructors
  • A structured learning portal with clear step-by-step progression

Support is always available whenever you need clarification, feedback, or guidance
Is marketing support included in the course?

Within the portal you will gain access to a suite of key marketing assets you can use within your business. You also gain access to a broad suite of presentations specifically created for use with clients across specific sports, corporate and other coaching settings. On completion of the course, you also gain the ability to be featured on our website as a certified instructor.

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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