Patrick McKeown
CEO and Director of Education and Training at Oxygen Advantage, Director of Education and Training at Buteyko Clinic International, and President of Buteyko Professionals International.
Patrick McKeown is the creator, CEO, and Director of Education and Training at Oxygen Advantage, Director of Education and Training at Buteyko Clinic International, and President of Buteyko Professionals International.
He is a leading international expert on breathing and sleep and the author of bestselling books including The Oxygen Advantage. His focus is to empower more people every day to breathe better, feel better and achieve their potential.
Patrick’s interest in breath training began when he discovered the Buteyko Breathing Method, aged 26. After a lifetime of asthma medication and inhalers, he found immediate relief from his symptoms, and has remained asthma-free ever since.
He traveled to Moscow, Russia, to learn from Dr. Konstantin Buteyko, and was accredited to teach the Buteyko Method in 2002.
For the last two decades, Patrick has provided breathwork training and breath-based sports, and mindfulness coaching to thousands of people.
Books written by Patrick McKeown
The Oxygen Advantage
Transform your life with minimal effort: The key to attaining a healthier you is hidden in the simplicities of breathing. Surprisingly, one of the...
The Breathing Cure
Picture a breathing technique that can maximize oxygen intake and distribution to the cells, strengthen blood circulation, and unclog your...
Atomic Focus
When you concentrate, focus, and maintain your attention span, success is sure to follow. Imagine the power of being able to shift your mental...
Close Your Mouth
Ready to take control of ailments such as asthma, nasal congestion, and snoring? Look no further than Close Your Mouth—a self-help book that...
Topics discussed by Patrick McKeown
All Patrick McKeown's TopicsTopics discussed by Patrick McKeown in books and podcast appearances.
Oxygen
Breathe the free air! Oxygen is a gas at room temperature and pressure. It is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-flammable. Oxygen makes up about 21% of the air (by...
Breathing
Breathe in, breathe out! Breathing is one of the most important functions of the human body, and yet it is often taken for granted. Every minute, the average person takes...
Performance
Are you operating at your peak performance? There are different types of performance: physical, cognitive, and interpersonal. Physical performance is the ability to complete a task using your...
Fatigue
Everyone has their moments of fatigue... Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness, weariness, or exhaustion. It can be acute (short term) or chronic (long term). Acute fatigue is the most...
Asthma
Take it one breath at a time... Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma can be mild or severe, and it can...
Meditation
Bring yourself back to the present moment through mindfulness! Meditation is an effective stress management technique that can help you cope with the day-to-day stress of modern life. By regularly practicing...
Anxiety
Don't believe everything you think... Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness, worry, or fear. Everyone feels anxious at some point in their lives. Anxious feelings are a natural response...
Allergies
Get yourself tested today! Allergies occur when your body comes into contact with a substance that it considers harmful. The immune system response to this “invader” is to...
Insomnia
Banish insomnia! Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult for you to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both. Insomnia can be acute (short-term) or chronic...
Diabetes
Monitor your diabetes! Diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough...
Epilepsy and Seizures
Get the right treatment for this neurological condition... Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes recurring seizures. A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain....
Focus
Sharpen your focus! Focus is the ability to direct one's attention to a task or goal. It allows us to filter out distractions and stay on task. A lack of focus can lead...