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Oxygen Advantage Advanced Instructor Training Level 1 & Level 2 : Nantes

Nantes Immersive Oxygen Avantage Certification. Develop your skills. Embody the science of breathing.

Dates
September 25, 2026
Location
Nantes
Capacity
10
Teaching hours
32
Instructor

Master Instructor delivery

Master Instructor

Doctor of Osteopathy · Master Instructor

D.O. · Doctor of Osteopathy OA · Oxygen Advantage Master Instructor Buteyko Method Master Instructor Breatheology Instructor Pranayama Bio-Well Certified Expert Breathing Man Foundation co-founder
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Concept

Oxygen Advantage Advanced Certification. Develop and embody your skills.

This immersive certification applies breath science within an integrative and clinically grounded framework. Structured as an immersive certification in both profesionnal and natural environment, it combines assessment, education, and practical application through measurable respiratory protocols. You arrive with your questions. You leave equiped with all the practical tools, and breathing skills needed for lifelong integration. Applicable to both personal health and professional practice.

01 · Initial assessment

Complete measurement protocol

Breathing pattern screening and analysis. BOLT score, respiratory rate, respiratory mechanics and HRV assessment. Establishing an individual physiological baseline for protocol personalization.

02 · Supervised protocols

Morning and evening sessions

Oxygen Advantage® practices, integrative functional breathing methodologies.

03 · Controlled application

Supervised physiological calibration

Functionnal and advanced breathing protocols supporting autonomic regulation, resilience, and performance adaptation.

04 · Final assessment

Integration

Comparative baseline measurements. Individual and group debriefing. Personalized continuation protocol for long-term integration. Clical case study and exam completion at your own ryhtm.

Programme

Day by day, one protocol

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Setting

Clinical condition. Natural Environment

Oxygen-Advantage-Certification Level-1-and-2-Nantes

Location
Nantes
Before you apply

Prerequisites and curriculum

Prerequisites

Open to all.
No prior certification is required ; The Advnaced Certification includes Level 1 & 2 .

Safety

Participant safety remains the highest priority. If you are pregnant or under medical condition the practice can be adapted to benefit from it.

Experience

No previous exeprience is required. Genuine curiosity is welcome to develop your skills.

Health

Oxygen Advantage® provides a structured framework for developping and mastering functionnal and advanced breathing techniques.
It combines respiratory science with practical application, helping people toimprove health, resilience, and performance through better breathing.

Language

French

What you will assess, apply, and teach

Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Protocols

Assessment, interpretation, progression tracking, and protocol implementation across health and performance settings.

Functional and advanced hypoxic training

Simulated altitude training, breath-hold conditioning, and practical applications for health, resilience, and athletic performance.

Functional respiratory assessment

Identification of ventilatory dysfunctions, dysfunctional breathing patterns, and respiratory limitations affecting health and performance.

Protocol design and application

Design and implement structured Oxygen Advantage® interventions for individuals, athletes, sports teams, and professional environments.

Candidate profile

Who this certification is for

Who this immersion is for
Open to all individual seeking for better health resilience and performance. Master respiratory physiology through functionnal and advanced practices. Athletes seeking physiological resilience, recalibration and performance. Healthcare practitioners in continuing education: osteopaths, physiotherapists, physicians Breathwork practitioners requiring deeper understanding. Integrative practice and clinical framework.
Who this is not for
Not a wellness retreat or relaxation experience only Unstable medical conditions may require prior medical clearance Acute unmanaged stress, 1:1 consultation recommended first Transformationnal seekers
Investment

Tuition and practical terms

1250 € · Lunch and Coffee break included
1250

Includes

  • Lunch and coffee break included
  • Life time acess to instructor portal
  • Scientific resources
  • Lifetime updates
  • Monthly Recurring meeting with Patrick MacKeown
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Applications reviewed individually

Practical information

Level

Advanced

Teaching hours

32

Group size

10

Languages

French

Payment terms

Full tuition payable via the application form (Stripe). Instalment options available on request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms provided at application acceptance.

Internationally recognized

Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor certificate, Level 1 and Level 2, issued under the Patrick McKeown lineage. Reciprocal recognition across the international OA network, with listing in the public instructor directory.

Group rates

Available for cohorts of 5 or more from the same organization. Contact directly to discuss.

Next step

Apply to the certification

Applications are reviewed individually. Full tuition is payable via the application form.

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Testimonials
Auerelien Marchesi

It has become one of my favourite tools, both personally and with my athletes, for regulating the nervous system and sustaining high-level performance under continuous pressure.

Aurélien Marchesi
S&C Coach · Red Star FC · African Cup of Nations · FIFA World Cup
Maëlle Launé

My Zone 2–3 training has become regenerative, whereas it used to leave me exhausted. I felt safe, reconnected, and refocused. A key element for all high-level athletes.

Maëlle Launé, 23
6th place World Speed Skating Championships · 6-time French Champion
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FAQ

Questions before applying

What level of experience is required?

No prior breathing experience is required. The Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Certification, Level 1 and Level 2 is designed for healthcare practitioners, coaches, athletes, educators, and motivated individuals seeking a structured and clinically guided approach to respiratory health and performance. All protocols are adapted to individual physiology, experience level, and health status.

What kind of certification is this?

Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Certification, Level 1 and Level 2, combines fondamental nand advanced education.Functionnal and advanced breathing application. It is an instructor-level respiratory training. Participants leave with measurable physiological data, practical skills, and an official certification of completion and attendance.

What clinical measurements are performed?

Participants undergo a comprehensive functional respiratory assessment including BOLT score, Maximum Breath Tolerance (MBT), breathing frequency, breathing pattern analysis, respiratory mechanics, mobility screening, and autonomic regulation markers. Additional assessments such as HRV analysis or Bio-Well evaluation may be available depending on the format.

Is cold exposure part of Oxygen Advantage Protocols?

No. Cold exposure is not part of Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Certification, Level 1 and Level 2. Participants are introduced to cold adaptation principles and Whim Hoff practical comparison yetitis not trained.The objective is physiological education and advanced adaptation, through functionnal and advanced science backed respiratory porotocols.

How is this different from a Wim Hof retreat?

This certification is grounded in functional breathing, respiratory physiology, and clinical assessment. While exposure and breath training may be combined, the emphasis is placed on respiratory physiliogy, evaluation, protocol design, physiological adaptation, and measurable outcomes rather than peak experiences alone. Participants learn how to assess, apply, and integrate respiratory protocols within health, performance, and professional practice.

Is this supported by scientific research?

The educational framework integrates principles derived from respiratory physiology, exercise science, autonomic regulation, sleep science, and contemporary breathing research. Participants learn how to apply these concepts through structured protocols supported by measurable physiological markers.

Is this suitable for healthcare professionals?

Yes. The certification is particularly relevant for osteopaths, physiotherapists, physicians, psychologists, coaches, wellness and other practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of respiratory function and its influence on health, resilience, recovery, and performance.

What will I be able to apply after the certification ?

Participants leave with practical respiratory assessment tools, structured breathing protocols, recovery strategies, and a personalized continuation plan. The methodologies taught can be integrated into any contexts. Personal practice, clinical settings, coaching environments, athletic preparation, and educational contexts.

Is continuing education recognized?

Yes. The Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor training is approved for 1.9 NASM/AFAA CEUs, 2.0 NSCA CEUs, and 7.5 ACE CECs.
This is on of the highest value for a single course in the entire program (NASM / AFAA), and the maximum awarded for a single external course (NSCA).
Providing a high level of professional recognition within the fitness, coaching, and performance sectors.

The educational framework is internationally recognized in functional breathing and respiratory performance. Upon completion, participants receive the official Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor certification.

What happens if a contraindication is identified?

Participant safety remains the highest priority. Protocols may be adapted, modified, or excluded depending on medical history, current health status, and physiological assessment performed during the immersion. Certain practices involving intensive breath retention or pressure exposure may be contraindicated in cases such as uncontrolled hypertension, cardiovascular instability, epilepsy, severe respiratory pathology, pregnancy, recent major surgery, or other conditions requiring medical clearance. Continuous supervision and individualized adjustments are provided throughout the immersion.