Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Training With Patrick McKeown Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Training With Patrick McKeown

Level 1 + 2 Certification

Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Training With Patrick McKeown

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.

13,000+ Certified Instructors

Next 7x2hr Online Classes: 10 - 19 August, 2026

All-New 2026 Curriculum

1.9 NASM/AFAA CEUs

€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® Advanced Instructor Training With Patrick McKeown Oxygen Advantage® 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 to 19 August 2026

OVERVIEW

Course Overview..

The Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Training is the ultimate certification program for mastering functional breathing and advanced techniques, including high-altitude simulation. Designed by Patrick McKeown, a global authority in breathing science, this training equips you with the knowledge and skills to transform health, performance, and mental clarity.

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, 14, 18, 19 at 3pm to 5pm (Irish time). All sessions recorded and available on portal

CURRICULUM

Course Curriculum..

Rebuilt in 2026 into 36 structured modules — each with new training videos, module assessments, and the latest peer-reviewed science referenced throughout.

Level 1 focuses on functional breathing across the three core dimensions: biochemical, biomechanical, and psychophysiological. You'll learn to assess breathing patterns, improve respiratory health, and guide others 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.

Download the L2 course syllabus →

1 Functional Breathing Required 50+ HOURS
This section builds a solid scientific foundation in functional breathing. You’ll learn how to identify dysfunctional patterns, understand CO₂ tolerance and respiratory chemistry, and apply corrective techniques that improve health, sleep, focus, and recovery. These skills form the essential base for all advanced OA work.
You’ll learn all relevant techniques for our Level 1 certification; How to assess dysfunctional breathing and breathing efficiency; The role of CO₂ sensitivity and respiratory mechanics; Techniques to improve everyday breathing for wellbeing and recovery; Foundational skills required before progressing to advanced protocols
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
This section gives you the tools to apply OA breathing in high-performance environments. You’ll learn situation-specific protocols for managing stress, improving focus, and enhancing recovery in corporate settings, as well as advanced breathing strategies for athletic strength, endurance, speed, and resilience.

BENEFITS

The Essential Tools for Performing in Sport and Life

We believe breathing is the most powerful tool you own. The Oxygen Advantage Advanced Training programme gives you the science, structure and confidence to improve health and performance outcomes across our 3 pillars of Body, Mind and Sport. You will learn the skills to assess, correct, and advance breathing for health, sport, and resilience and develop confidence in applying these techniques in real-world settings.

Body

Restore functional breathing

Assess and retrain dysfunctional breathing patterns. Improve posture, oxygenation, sleep, and physical recovery through corrective respiratory mechanics.

Mind

Regulate the nervous system

Breath-led techniques for HRV, vagal tone, anxiety reduction, flow states, and emotional resilience. Practical tools for high performers and everyday clients alike.

Sport

Unlock athletic performance

CO₂ tolerance protocols, breath-hold training, and reduced breathing frequency strategies. Help athletes improve oxygen efficiency, delay fatigue, and recover faster.

What sets this training apart

This training gives you access to over 100 hours of in-depth training combining self-paced modules, live interactive sessions, and advanced workshops. The curriculum, covers both foundational and cutting-edge techniques in functional and advanced breathing science.

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

Supported by self-paced learning environment through our eLearning portal

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

NASM/AFAA Approved for 1.9 CEUs

Listing on OA website when certified

Lifetime access to your course

Marketing Assets, and Mentorship Opportunities

Science-Driven and Globally Recognized Certification

Drive Mental and Physical Performance

This training equips you to confidently guide clients in applying breathing techniques that unlock measurable improvements in body, mind, and sport. You’ll be able to articulate and deliver breathwork in ways that are accessible, high-impact, and grounded in science.

Restore Functional Breathing & Energy

Help clients identify and change inefficient breathing habits that may be limiting sleep, daily energy, or recovery. You’ll empower them to breathe better and live better—starting with the fundamentals.

Equip Athletes to Perform & Recover

Guide recreational and professional athletes in using their breath to improve stamina, reduce breathlessness, delay fatigue, and recover more quickly after intense effort.

Enhance Mental Focus and Resilience

Use targeted breathing protocols to help clients calm their nervous system, improve focus under pressure, and bounce back from stress. Perfect for both high performers and those navigating everyday demands.

Deliver Tangible Results for your Clients

From corporate wellness to rehabilitation, fitness to mental health—this course gives you the framework and tools to adapt breathing interventions across a wide variety of client goals and contexts.

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

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.

Deliver confident 1:1 and group instruction, adapting techniques for athletes, corporate teams, and individuals seeking better health and mental clarity.

Work with clients across the spectrum of mental and physical performance

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

Teach practical, science-backed tools to enhance well-being for yourself or your clients, giving you everything needed to confidently teach functional and performance focused breathing.

REVIEWS

What our certified instructors are saying..

I would recommend the Oxygen Advantage breathwork course to anyone interested in self-development, calming the mind, and improving performance—whether that’s for elite athletes, amateur runners, walkers, or therapists looking to integrate breathwork into their practice.
This course is also invaluable for corporate settings, helping staff make better decisions and create a healthier, more focused work environment.
Patrick’s exceptional knowledge and humility made the learning experience even more impactful. The entire course was thoroughly enjoyable, and I left feeling inspired to apply these powerful techniques in both my personal and professional life

Seamus Rodgers

Physical Therapist

The Oxygen Advantage workshop is truly transformative. Patrick’s expertise, evidence-based approach, and engaging teaching style make breathing optimization both accessible and impactful.

The course provided practical tools for improving sports performance, managing stress, and enhancing sleep, making it an inspiring experience from start to finish.

I would highly recommend this training to anyone looking to improve their breathing and overall well-being

Padraig O'Ceidigh

Entrepreneur

As an anaesthetic doctor, I found it fascinating how Patrick was able to make respiratory physiology so accessible to people from all different backgrounds. He is such an engaging, knowledgeable, and incredibly humble teacher, always happy to answer questions and enhance our learning experience.
The course was outstanding, and I left feeling inspired to bring these methods forward, particularly to help healthcare workers who are in desperate need of what Patrick and the Oxygen Advantage have to offer. A wonderful few days, and I’m so grateful for the experience

Tim Hughes

Doctor

FAQs

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the course

Who is this course for?

Our Level 1 and 2 bundle course is for professionals and individuals who want a complete, science-driven system for assessing and improving breathing — not just at the functional level, but also for mental and physical performance.

It is designed for:

  • Health, wellness, and therapeutic professionals who want to accurately assess breathing patterns, correct dysfunction, and integrate breathing interventions into their clinical, coaching, or wellbeing work.
  • Sport and performance coaches who need reliable, measurable tools for improving endurance, recovery, focus, and resilience under pressure.
  • Individuals 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 functional breathing and advanced performance protocols in one unified approach, this course 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.
Is this course approved for continuing education credits?

Yes. The Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Training (Levels 1 + 2) is approved by NASM and AFAA for 1.9 continuing education units (CEUs) — one of the highest single-course values in the entire NASM/AFAA programme.

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:

Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th, Friday 14th, Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th August

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 Functional and Level 2 Advanced Certification

Yes. Completing the course certifies you to work with both Levels of Oxygen Advantage Instructor Training , both Level 1 Functional Breathing 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 Functional Breathing and Advanced Oxygen Advantage Training?

Functional Breathing focuses on restoring efficient everyday breathing — mechanics, cadence, nasal breathing, oxygenation, and recovery. It is focus on the 'body' pillar of the Oxygen Advantage method.

Advanced OA Training is focused primarily on 'Mind' and 'Sport' and expands into performance-specific tools such as:

  • Breath holds and hypoxic/hypercapnic protocols
  • CO₂ tolerance
  • Endurance breathing
  • High-intensity and resilience breathing strategies
  • Mental focus and state regulation

This course brings both levels together into one integrated, evidence-based system.
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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