Oxygen Advantage, founded by Patrick McKeown, is a functional breathing method that combines scientific research with practical techniques to help students breathe better, sleep better, and perform better. The method is built on three fundamentals of functional breathing: biochemistry (sensitivity to carbon dioxide), biomechanics (diaphragmatic versus upper-chest breathing), and cadence (slowing the respiratory rate to between 4.5 and 6.5 breaths per minute).
The school offers a library of self-paced online courses on specific topics such as breathing for diabetes, anxiety and panic disorder, snoring and sleep apnea, and menopause, alongside a tiered set of instructor certifications. Level 1 trainings include Functional Breathing Instructor Training and Breathing for Yoga Training, while the Level 1 plus Level 2 Advanced Instructor Training combines self-paced learning with live sessions across the Body, Mind, and Sport pillars of the OA method.
