Patrick McKeown and James Stirling discuss the transformative potential of sport and fitness in helping at-risk youth find themselves and improve their mental and physical health. James shares his experience using football as a tool to help young people involved in gangs, crime, and drugs, while Patrick emphasizes the importance of accessibility and enjoyment in personalized fitness approaches.

They discuss the benefits of physical exercise beyond aesthetics, highlighting the need for patience, starting small, and focusing on mental clarity, stress reduction, and overall physical health.

Finally, Patrick and James explore the fitness and wellness goals of younger individuals aged 20-30, with a focus on tailoring fitness instruction to each client's unique lifestyle and goals.

Additionally, they discuss the importance of breathing techniques for physical performance and mental wellbeing, emphasizing the need for accessible workout routines and the value of breathwork practices in daily life.

Patrick was interviewed on Ireland's National Radio Station, RTÉ Radio 1, this week. It was an amazing interview, and great to hear so many Irish supporters tuned in.

Here is the full interview.

Patrick McKeown speaking at the Health Optimisation Summit 2024 in London. June 16th 2024.

Patrick McKeown is a prominent figure in the field of breath training. His background, having personally experienced respiratory issues like asthma, rhinitis, and sleep-disordered breathing, adds a unique dimension to his expertise.

21 years experiences are reflected in his written works, with ten books on breath training to his name. Some of his notable books include ‘Breathing for Yoga,’ ‘Atomic Focus,’ 'The Breathing Cure,' and 'Close Your Mouth'. "The Oxygen Advantage," one of his significant contributions, is considered a leading authority on breathing for exercise performance and has been translated into multiple languages.

In the latest episode of the Oxygen Advantage podcast, health coach Becca Holland joins Patrick McKeown for a discussion on women's health, stress management, and hormonal balance.

Becca, a former PE teacher from Ireland, shares her journey from teaching to health coaching, focusing on the vital role of stress regulation and hormone understanding. The conversation dives into practical strategies for managing stress, the impact of chronic stress on women's health, and how breathing patterns change during different phases of the menstrual cycle.

Becca provides actionable advice on adjusting lifestyle habits to better align with hormonal fluctuations, emphasizing the importance of listening to our bodies. This episode is packed with insights for women navigating the complexities of hormonal changes, offering a powerful reminder of the importance of self-awareness and breathwork in maintaining overall well-being.

Eddie Stern is a yoga teacher, author, and researcher based in New York City. He has a multi-disciplinary approach to yoga which includes studying traditional texts and combining the application of the practices contained within them to science, research, technology, and collaboration. He is involved in evidence-based research in the healing capacities of Yoga, recently completing a masters in science for yoga research at the Vivekananda Yoga University. He has published several scientific papers and books, including the best-selling One Simple Thing, A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How it can Change Your Life, and is the co-creator of the Breathing App. Eddie has been practicing yoga since 1987 and has spent the past 35 years traveling yearly from New York to study yoga, philosophy, ritual, and Sanskrit with his teachers in India, including 19 years studying in Mysore.

This week on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, Patrick McKeown was a guest. The discussed all things nasal breathing and its importance.

Patrick gave Chris a pack of MyoTape to try and it was a success!

Listen to what he said on his following show.

17 April 2024

Patrick was a guest on Virgin Radio's The Chris Evans Breakfast Show talking all things Nasal Breathing. A huge show to appear on as The Chris Evans Breakfast Show has 1,000,000 plus weekly listeners.

Check out the interview here!

Whilst in Las Vegas, Patrick McKeown met with Ultramarathon Runner and Barkley Marathon Winner, Ihor Verys.

One of Verys’ trademarks — a secret he’s honed during training — is his ability to breathe through his nose in everything but the most extreme efforts. It helps him regulate his exertion.

Verys who met Patrick recently for lunch in Las Vegas learned his secret breathing techniques from Patrick's book, The Oxygen Advantage. Verys now calls the book one of his ultrarunning bibles.

This is a must listen episode for all runners!