The Oxygen Advantage® method was developed by breathing educator Patrick McKeown after overcoming his own lifelong asthma through simple breathing techniques based on the Buteyko method. What began as a personal journey soon evolved into a practical system now used by athletes, clinicians, and everyday people in more than 50 countries.
At its core, Oxygen Advantage is about restoring functional breathing.
Most people breathe too much, too fast, and often through the mouth. This over-breathing reduces carbon dioxide in the blood, which limits how efficiently oxygen is delivered to the cells. When breathing becomes slower, lighter, and primarily through the nose, the body begins to function more efficiently — improving energy, sleep, concentration, and resilience.
The method combines three key elements: functional breathing for health, breathing for mental focus and nervous system regulation, and breathing for physical performance. Through nasal breathing, reduced breathing exercises, and breath-hold training, the body adapts to use oxygen more effectively while building tolerance to breathlessness.
These changes have powerful effects. Sleep becomes deeper. Stress becomes easier to manage. Physical exercise feels more controlled. And the mind becomes quieter and more focused.
Today Oxygen Advantage is taught worldwide through a global network of certified instructors and training programs. From improving asthma symptoms and sleep quality to helping athletes enhance endurance and recovery, the method provides practical tools that anyone can apply in daily life.
The principle is simple: when you change the way you breathe, you change how your body works.
And when your breathing works better, everything else becomes easier.
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The Transformational Breath® Foundation (TBF) is a global leader in breathwork education, dedicated to empowering individuals and professionals through a holistic approach to personal transformation. We provide training, certification, and tools for individuals seeking wellness through breathwork as well as those aspiring to become certified facilitators of Transformational Breath®.
Our mission is to enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being by teaching the powerful and transformative practice of conscious breathing. With a presence in over 50 countries, TBF offers in-person and online programs tailored to people from all walks of life. From our beginner seminars focused on self-facilitation to our advanced facilitator courses, we support participants in using breath to unlock their highest potential.
At the core of our philosophy is the belief that personal growth is the foundation for professional development. Our certification pathway is structured to ensure that facilitators undergo their own healing process, making them more effective in guiding others through the same. Participants are not only trained in the techniques of Transformational Breath®, but they also experience profound personal shifts as they deepen their understanding of the breath-body connection.
Our programs include:
-Introductory courses for personal wellness
-Facilitator training and certification programs
-Online resources for ongoing learning and support
-International events and retreats
Led by our founder, Dr. Judith Kravitz, and a team of Senior Trainers, TBF has transformed the lives of thousands worldwide. We are committed to advancing the field of breathwork and supporting our community in leading healthier, more connected lives.
Join us in breathing your way to a better future.