Oxygen Advantage® Instructor Training
Share your passion, build a businessBe a Game-Changer in the Health & Fitness Industry
Join a 4-day retreat in Scotland with Master OA Coaches Gray Caws and Andrew Ritchie
PLUS live online classes with the creator of the Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown
Ardmay Retreat Centre, Arrochar, Argyll, Scotland
14-17 September
+44 (0)20 8080 1676
Who is this training for?
- Coaches who want to complement an existing practice or business
- Medical doctors, therapists and other health professionals who are looking to deliver a deeper understanding in breathwork and functional movement to patients and clients
- Anyone who want to fully immerse themselves in the power of breath
Learn how you can help people …
Build a stronger, more empowered, and confident self
Reduce stress and improve mood
Enhance focus and performance
Learn new life-skills to help think critically and creatively, build relationships, and be healthy and happy
You get …
A 4-day retreat experience in Scotland
You’ll be working with two OA Master Instructors Gray Caws and Andrew Rithie learning best practices in teaching the principles and foundations of the Oxygen Advantage.
You’ll have exclusive use of the Ardmay Retreat Centre set on the shores of Loch Long.
- Enjoy morning qigong
- Forest hikes and trail runs (running is optional)
- Outdoor wood-smoked sauna and cold water loch dips
- Nutritious meals freshly cooked by our in-house nutrition coach
- Private rooms with shared bathroom facilities
Live online training with Patrick McKeown
14 hours of live, interactive online classes with the creator of the Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown. All classes are recorded and available online for lifetime access.
Over 100 hours of study materials
Online prerecorded video tutorials, Instructor Training Manual and specialist Zoom workshops with worldwide Master Instructors on a range of topics.
Certification to teaching the Oxygen Advantage functional breathing method
After successful completion you’ll get certification to teach the Oxygen Advantage principles, protocols and exercises. This certification is for life with no need for renewal of training. You can also attend recurring online training at no extra cost.
Group follow-up sessions
Live online group follow-up sessions with Gray and Andrew
Plus special exclusive bonuses:
Exploring HRV (worth £295)
Unlimited access to a globally-unique module delivered by Master OA Coaches Andrew Ritchie and Gray Caws. Get a practical understanding of Heart Rate Variability. Learn how to monitor and measure HRV and get exercises to help regulate the nervous system.
Run With Ease (worth £295)
The Run With Ease Course offers a foundational framework and skill set to develop good habits that have an effect on mood, motivation, energy levels, and our ability to enjoy running (and walking) no matter what age or fitness level.
Our 2022 OA Retreat Training
Your Investment
£1995
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Your Coaches
Gray Caws
Gray believes that mental and physical health is optimised by efficient breathing, a focused mind, and body awareness.
He is a UK specialist personal trainer, running coach, and breath coach with a master certification in the Oxygen Advantage® and Buteyko methods.
Gray trained with internationally-renowned coaches Patrick McKeown (breath), Lee Holden (meditation, tai chi, and qigong), and Danny Dreyer (ChiRunning).
Gray has the privilege of guiding the breathwork sessions on the ASICS Movement For Mind programme led by prominent mental health researcher, Dr Brendon Stubbs.
The programme launched in 2021 documented the mental wellbeing of a group of nearly 200 volunteers with remarkable results showing that 70% of participants were more active after completing the programme.
Gray is the founder and director of Adventures In Movement.
Andrew Ritchie
Andrew is a Master Oxygen Advantage instructor, with a specialised interest in Heart Rate Variability. He’s also the founder of Performance Breathworks and an AIM Run With Ease coach.
He has been working in the outdoor health and wellness industry for 20 years and has helped thousands of children and adults become more resilient and achieve their goals through a variety of activities.
Currently Andrew works with corporates, professional and amateur sport, schools and individuals, as well as organising and leading retreats and adventure holidays.
“I’m passionate about breathwork and the great outdoors. You’ll realise why when you see the amazing environment that I have the opportunity to work in.”
Patrick McKeown
Patrick McKeown BA, MA, is considered to be one of the foremost teachers of functional breathing. He has authored eight books, is published in 14 languages and has taught breathing for mind, body and sports since 2002.
He has worked with more than 7,000 clients from children to the elderly, from the most unwell to elite athletes.
He has channelled a wealth of experience, expertise and passion into the delivery of this simple, easy to follow training, in order to share his approach with others, so that many more people can enjoy better health, performance and quality of life.
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Coaches on the May 2022 London training programme
Advanced Oxygen Advantage® Instructor Training
London: 12-14 May
£1395.00
The Adventures Studio, Hornsey London N8 7PY
With Master OA Coach Gray Caws
The programme prepares you to teach the science-based Oxygen Advantage functional breathing method. It features a 3-day workshop in London with Master Oxygen Advantage Coach Gray Caws. You also get a wealth of online training materials including live online training with internationally-renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown.
Plus exclusive bonus AIM programmes:
- Exploring HRV
- Run With Ease