Patrick McKeown

PATRICK McKEOWN (GALWAY, IRELAND) 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 specilizes 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: Apply 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 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 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.”

The author lives & works in Galway, Ireland.

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