Patrick McKeown
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Patrick McKeown

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PATRICK McKEOWN is Director of Education and Training at Buteyko Clinic International, an organization dedicated to breathing re-education for health and the professional training of instructors worldwide. The clinic specializes in teaching the Buteyko Method, a science-based approach to functional breathing that supports the management of a wide range of conditions, including asthma, anxiety, panic attacks, snoring, and sleep apnea.

He is also Director of Education and Training at Oxygen Advantage®, a performance-based breathing program that enhances mental and physical resilience, energy, focus, and athletic performance. His clients include world-class athletes, elite military personnel, and internationally renowned musicians, all seeking to unlock their full potential through breathing training.

To date, more than 13,000 health, wellness, and fitness professionals have trained in breathing re-education through the combined instructor programs of Buteyko Clinic International and Oxygen Advantage®. In the world of breathing, these programs are recognized as market leaders in e-learning, with millions of people worldwide reading Patrick’s books and participating in online trainings.

Patrick is the author of 11 books, including The Breathing Cure: Develop New Habits for a Healthier, Happier, and Longer Life, The Breathing Cure for Yoga: Applying the Science Behind Ancient Wisdom for Health and Well-Being, and Mouth Breather—Shut Your Mouth: The Self-Help Book for Breathers. He has also written three Amazon category bestsellers: Close Your Mouth, Asthma-Free Naturally, and Anxiety Free: Stop Worrying and Quiet Your Mind. His international bestseller, The Oxygen Advantage, is widely regarded as a leading resource on breathing for athletic performance and is now available in 16 languages.

Patrick's professional memberships include Fellow of The Royal Society of Biology and The Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences. His work was published in The Journal of Clinical Medicine, The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical
Care Medicine, and Clinical Otolaryngology Patrick’s work has been featured on CNN, BBC, TEDx, The New York Times, USA Today, The Times, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Dr. Oz Magazine, Mercola, and Mind Body Green.

He has featured as a guest on numerous podcasts, including the Mel Robbins Podcast, Dave Asprey’s The Human Upgrade, Scott Caney Investigates, and Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s Feel Better, Live More. Patrick hosts The Buteyko Clinic International Podcast and The Oxygen Advantage® Podcast, where he talks to breathwork experts, high-achievers, elite athletes, biohackers, sleep experts, yogis, and doctors.

Patrick is also the inventor of several breathing tools, including MyoTape to support nasal breathing during sleep, the SportsMask to strengthen respiratory muscles and simulate altitude training, the Buteyko Belt to improve diaphragm awareness, and a nasal dilator to make nasal breathing easier during exercise.

When asked what he has learned most from over 20 years of teaching breathing, Patrick says simply:
“It got me out of my head. Doing so is the greatest gift available to everyone. Life becomes that bit softer—and you’re more likely to reach your full potential.”
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    • The Oxygen Advantage

    • The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Technique that Will Revolutionise Your Health and Fitness
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    • Release date: 03-12-2020
    • Language: English
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    • Atomic Focus

    • Harness the True Power of Your Brain, Develop Resilience Against Stress, and Get Focused with Simple Breathing Exercises to Change Your Mental and Physical State
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    • Narrated by: Paul Metcalfe
    • Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
    • Release date: 02-04-2025
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    • Die Sauerstoffversorgung des Gehirns verbessern und Ängste, Depressionen und Panikattacken für immer loswerden | mit der Buteyko-Methode
    • By: Patrick McKeown
    • Narrated by: Peter Wolter
    • Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
    • Release date: 13-11-2020
    • Language: German
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    • Die wissenschaftlich belegte Atemtechnik, um Asthma, Heuschnupfen und Schnarchen dauerhaft loszuwerden
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    • Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
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    • Wissenschaftlich belegte Atemtechniken, um die Gesundheit zu verbessern und die sportliche Leistung zu steigern
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    • Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
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