Breathing for Snoring, Insomnia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Breathing for Snoring, Insomnia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Breathing for Snoring, Insomnia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Breathing for Snoring, Insomnia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Breathing for Snoring, Insomnia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Register anytime for the Oxygen Advantage® Functional Breathing Instructor Training to unlock instant access to self-paced modules, course materials, and exclusive resources—and complete the program on your schedule to earn your certification.

OVERVIEW

Course Overview..

Snoring, insomnia, and sleep apnea can turn every night into a struggle and every day into a challenge. Many people overlook the signs of sleep-disordered breathing, assuming tiredness or stress is “normal.” This course helps you identify the symptoms and retrain your breathing so you can enjoy deeper, more restorative sleep.

Patrick McKeown

Founder & Lead Instructor

✓ 20+ Years Experience

✓ Bestselling Author

✓ TEDx Speaker

✓ Trained by Dr. Buteyko

This course is led by breathing expert Patrick McKeown, founder of Oxygen Advantage®, bestselling author, and internationally recognized authority on breathwork and sleep-disordered breathing.

CURRICULUM

Course Curriculum..

Through a series of guided lessons and practical exercises, you’ll discover how your breathing habits influence your sleep, energy levels, and overall wellbeing. You’ll learn simple, science-backed techniques to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up refreshed.

Each module includes guided video presentations from Patrick McKeown, downloadable materials, and supporting videos on all breathing exercises.

Online Course Modules
Module 1 - Introduction: Breathing to Better Sleep

Work to improve your breathing during the day so that your breathing patterns improve during sleep. Improvement to your control pause is feedback that your breathing pattern is improving.
Module 2 - Breathing for Sleep

Breathing exercises to better prepare you for sleep based around the following conditions:

  • Snoring
  • Insomnia
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Module 3 - Nose Breathe Only During Sleep

The elephant in the room when it comes to sleep quality is breathing through the mouth during sleep. It is vital to breathe nose only during wakefulness and sleep.
Module 4 - Breathe Light for Improved Sleep Quality

This is the most important exercise to help improve breathing patterns during wakefulness and sleep.

Used to help with insomnia, snoring and sleep apnea.

  1. Place one hand on your chest and one hand on your abdomen.
  2. Gently soften and slow down your breathing to create a slight hunger for air.
  3. Slow down the speed of air as it enters your nostrils.
  4. Allow the breath out to be slow and relaxed.

The goal is to breathe softly so that about 30% less air enters your lungs.

You are doing it correctly when you feel a tolerable air hunger.

If the air hunger is too much, take a rest for 15 seconds and start again.

Continue the practice for approximately 15 minutes.
Module 5 - Breathe Nose, Slow, Low during Sleep

Breathe nose slow and low for insomnia, snoring and sleep apnea.
Module 6 - Breathing During Walking

Walking with the mouth closed is a tremendous exercise to help improve your breathing pattern. Breathe in and out through your nose. Walk at a pace where you can sustain nasal breathing.

At first, the air hunger while walking and breathing through your nose will be a little stronger than when you breathe through your mouth. After a few weeks with continued nose breathing during exercise, the air hunger diminishes.

Breathing through the nose during exercise offers so many benefits including greater recruitment of the diaphragm breathing muscle, increased oxygen uptake in the blood and improved oxygen delivery to the tissues and organs.
Module 7 - Breathing, Sleep and Mental Health

The link between Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and poor sleep quality.
Module 8 - Breathing Program for Snoring, Insomnia and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Three ways to know that you are making progress while practising the Buteyko Method.

1) You feel better

2) Improved Control Pause

3) Lighter breathing

You will feel better each time your control pause (CP) improves by 5 seconds. Measuring your CP first thing in morning a few minutes after waking provides a more accurate CP.
Module 9 - Attending a Sleep Study

Your sleep can be investigated by completing a sleep study at a sleep centre or hospital.

Bringing nose, light and slow breathing into your everyday life will reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. Your control pause, breathing pattern and how you feel are feedback of your progress. With practise of the exercises, your control pauses improves, breathing should be lighter and you should be waking up feeling more refreshed.

Having a control pause of 20 seconds for at least two weeks prior to attending the sleep study is advantageous.

During the sleep study:

  1. Practise breathing light for 15 to 20 minutes before your fall asleep. This will help to activate the bodies relaxation response to help you fall asleep more readily. It will also help ensure lighter breathing during sleep.
  2. Ensure that you are breathing only through your nose with tongue resting against the palate Wearing MyoTape will help ensure safe nasal breathing during sleep. Many attendees to sleep studies have worn MyoTape. Having your mouth closed during sleep will result in a reduced sleep apnea severity than having your mouth open.
  3. Try to avoid sleeping on your back as this can significantly increase the risk of sleep apnea for some persons.
Module 10 - Guided Breathing Audios for Sleep

Guided Breathing Audios to help you fall asleep quickly.

BENEFITS

Why This Course Works..

The three dimensions of breathing are shared in a unique, simple series of protocols that can be used at rest and during exercise. This is an accessible program, designed to retrain the breath. The focus is on light, slow and deep breathing.

Biochechemistry

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

Biochemistry

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

By addressing the root cause of sleep-disordered breathing, this course helps you build healthy breathing habits that support deep, restorative sleep. You’ll gain practical tools to improve your energy, mood, and wellbeing - night and day.

Science-backed Oxygen Advantage® breathing techniques

Self-paced learning environment through our eLearning portal

Step by step instructional videos

Lifetime access to your course

Practical tools for snoring and sleep apnea

Guided strategies for nose breathing

Functional Breathing: The Foundation of Well-Being..

Functional breathing is essential for overall health—and it's key for optimal exercise performance. Dysfunctional breathing impacts daily energy, sleep, and resilience. By mastering the biochemical, biomechanical, and psychophysiological dimensions of breathing, you can:

Boost Energy and Focus

Improve oxygen efficiency and endurance for long-term vitality.

Enhance Sleep

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

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:..

Recognize the signs of dysfunctional breathing during sleep

Improve your breathing patterns throughout the day

Activate your relaxation response before bedtime

Reduce snoring and nighttime mouth breathing

Use practical tools to ease symptoms of sleep apnea

Apply techniques that support healthier sleep and better oxygenation

Use practical tools to ease symptoms of sleep apnea

Wake up feeling more rested, energized, and mentally clear

FAQs

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the course

Who is this course for?

Anyone who snores, struggles with insomnia, wakes unrefreshed, or suspects they may have mild sleep-disordered breathing. It’s also ideal for those seeking a natural way to improve sleep quality.
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 affect sleep?

Fast, irregular, or dysfunctional breathing can keep your body in stress mode, contributing to insomnia, snoring, or apnea. Improving your breathing habits helps calm your nervous system and supports deeper, more stable sleep.
What do I get with the course?

You’ll receive around 30 video lessons, a 30-minute theory module, a downloadable ebook (Sleep with Buteyko), and lifetime access to all course materials via your Inspire360 portal.
Will this course help with snoring or mild sleep apnea?

Yes. The techniques focus on restoring nasal breathing and improving airway function, which can reduce snoring and support people with snoring and mild sleep apnea.
Do I need any experience with breathwork?

No experience is needed. The course is beginner-friendly and guides you step-by-step.

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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