Denver, CO | September 13-15, 2025
Transform Health, Performance, and Resilience with Advanced Breathing Methods
Ready to master the science and application of functional breathing?
Join Master Instructor Shawn Flot, MPT for an immersive three-day certification that will empower you with cutting-edge breathwork techniques designed to optimize health, enhance performance, and accelerate recovery.
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The Ultimate Breathing Certification
The Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor Training is the premier certification program for mastering functional healthy breathing and advanced techniques, including high-altitude simulation, hyperventilation, and recovery exercises. This science-backed methodology delivers a comprehensive approach to breathwork built on three core pillars:
BODY: Optimize energy, sleep, and resilience by improving dysfunctional breathing patterns across biochemical, biomechanical, and psychophysiological dimensions.
MIND: Develop techniques to sharpen focus, reduce stress, and support mental endurance, helping clients access flow states and achieve peak cognitive performance.
ATHLETE / SPORT: Equip clients with tools to improve CO₂ tolerance, boost endurance, and enhance recovery, unlocking sustainable peak performance.
This comprehensive certification prepares you to assess, correct, and optimize breathing patterns for diverse populations—from elite athletes seeking performance gains to executives managing stress and individuals looking to enhance overall wellbeing.
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What You’ll Master During This Certification
- Functional Breathing Assessment: Learn to quickly screen for dysfunctional breathing patterns – including the Body Oxygen Level Test (BOLT) – as well as how to assess, interpret and develop programs for the physiological, biomechanical and psychophysiological variables of functional breathing. Special time will be given to posture and it’s affects on breathing and how to address real change.
- Advanced Breathing Protocols: the healthy nasal breathing strategy, “Breathe Light”, autonomic influencing breath practices, drop directly into meditation without wasting precious time, and more; including various positions, or movements to optimize and provide most effective means for the exercises.
- High-Altitude Simulation Training: Explore intermittent hypoxic/hypercapnic training to enhance athletic performance, autonomic function, resilience training, pain reactivity and brain health techniques.
- Sleep Optimization: Understanding sleep patterns and ways to improve sleep quality, including during the day (no lying down) rest practices.
- Customized Application Strategies: Develop targeted interventions for various populations and specific client needs.
- Integration Frameworks: Understand ways you can immediately begin incorporating these methods into your existing day, your practice or business.
This Certification Is Ideal For:
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- Healthcare Professionals: Enhance treatment outcomes through respiratory optimization
- Fitness and Performance Coaches: Help clients break through plateaus and accelerate recovery
- Yoga and Movement Teachers: Deepen your understanding of breathwork and its physiological impacts
- Mental Health Practitioners: Equip clients with powerful physiological tools for psychological wellbeing
- Corporate Wellness Providers: Deliver evidence-based stress reduction and performance enhancement
- Anyone Passionate About Human Potential: Build expertise in the most rapidly growing field in health and performance
Your Master Instructor
Shawn Flot, MPT Oxygen Advantage® Master Instructor
With over 30 years of experience as a physical therapist, Shawn brings exceptional expertise in integrating functional movement and advanced breathing science. As a Master Instructor for the Oxygen Advantage®, Shawn has trained practitioners worldwide in optimizing health and performance through respiratory physiology.
His teaching combines rigorous scientific understanding with practical, client-centered applications, ensuring you’ll develop both comprehensive knowledge and the confidence to implement these techniques effectively.
“Over the years, Shawn Flot has consistently showcased exceptional expertise and an in-depth understanding of all things related to breathing. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing this firsthand through his invaluable contributions to our Oxygen Advantage monthly instructors’ meetings. Shawn’s eagerness to share his knowledge, dive into the science, and engage in thoughtful, friendly debate highlights the qualities that make him an outstanding instructor, therapist and coach.”
— Patrick McKeown, Founder of Oxygen Advantage®
Comprehensive Training Structure
Day 1: Foundations of Functional Breathing
- The science of respiratory physiology across the three pillars (biochemical, biomechanical, psychophysiological)
- Assessment protocols and functional breathing evaluation
- Nasal breathing principles and applications
- Correcting dysfunctional breathing patterns
Day 2: Performance Enhancement and Application
- Body Oxygen Level Test (BOLT) and advanced measurement techniques
- High-altitude simulation methodology and implementation
- Sport-specific breathing protocols for endurance and recovery
- Customizing approaches for different populations
Day 3: Advanced Applications & Certification
- Integration strategies for clinical and performance settings
- Sleep optimization and stress management protocols
- Building client programs for progressive improvement
- Certification completion and business implementation
What Sets This Certification Apart
The Oxygen Advantage® certification stands as the gold standard in breathing science, delivering:
- Science-Based Methodology: Every technique grounded in respiratory physiology and evidence-based practice
- Measurable Results: Objective assessment tools to demonstrate and track client progress
- Comprehensive Framework: Address the complete spectrum of breathing from foundation to peak performance
- Practical Application: Ready-to-implement protocols for diverse client populations
- International Recognition: Join a global community of certified instructors at the forefront of breathing science
- Business Support: Marketing resources and implementation strategies for practice growth
Certification Process and Ongoing Resources
Upon completing the three-day in-person training, you’ll:
- Gain access to the Oxygen Advantage® online training portal with extensive resources
- Complete a multiple-choice exam (101 questions with an 80% passing threshold)
- Submit three case studies demonstrating practical application
- Receive your official certification and listing on the Oxygen Advantage® website
The Hidden Value: Extensive Resource Library
Your certification includes lifetime access to an impressive collection of resources that continues to grow:
- Complete library of recorded trainings taught by Patrick McKeown himself
- Monthly refresher sessions hosted by Patrick to deepen your knowledge
- Specialized masterclasses on advanced topics and applications
- Extensive client resources and educational materials
- Research database supporting the methodology
- Access to the private instructor community for ongoing support
Exclusive Ongoing Mentorship & Support
As a unique benefit of this Denver certification course, participants receive continued mentorship and personalized guidance from Shawn Flot in specialized areas including:
- Health and exercise physiology applications
- Altitude performance optimization
- Training protocols for trail runners and hikers (recreational and competitive)
- Executive performance and stress management strategies
- Sleep optimization techniques
- Breathing protocols for immune system enhancement
Shawn will be conducting masterclasses on topics of choice exclusively for Denver certification graduates while providing ongoing one-on-one mentoring support if you want to effectively implement these techniques in your practice. This direct access to an experienced Master Instructor offers invaluable guidance as you navigate client challenges, develop specialized protocols, and grow your breathwork practice.
This mentoring relationship provides a level of professional development and personalized support rarely found in certification programs. You’ll have a trusted advisor to help you apply the science to real-world client scenarios and accelerate your success as an Oxygen Advantage® instructor.
Many participants discover that the combined value of the comprehensive resource library and personalized mentorship far exceeds the cost of the certification. As breathing science evolves, you’ll maintain access to the latest research, techniques, and applications—ensuring your practice remains at the cutting edge.
Event Details
Dates: September 13-15, 2025 (Friday-Sunday)
Times: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Location: Central Denver, CO (venue details provided upon registration)
Investment: $1,295 Early Bird (until August 1) | $1,495 Regular
Includes comprehensive manual, assessment tools, and certification fees
Limited to 40 participants for optimal learning
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Not sure if this certification is right for you? Join Shawn Flot for a free, no-obligation information session to learn more about the Oxygen Advantage® methodology and how this certification can enhance your practice.
During these live Zoom sessions, you’ll:
- Get a clear overview of the Oxygen Advantage® approach and its applications
- Learn how the certification can be integrated into your specific practice
- Understand the science behind functional breathing and its impact on health and performance
- Have your questions answered directly by Master Instructor Shawn Flot
Upcoming Information Session Dates:
- Wednesday, July 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM MT
- Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM MT
- Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM MT
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Join the Breathwork Revolution
The field of breathwork is rapidly becoming the most effective approach to maximizing health, fitness, and performance outcomes. This workshop offers you the chance to become a certified instructor in the most advanced clinical and science-backed breathing program available today.
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Hosted By:
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Elizabeth Browning Jones
Certified Buteyko Instructor
Elizabeth has been working with functional breathing since 2006, beginning her journey under the mentorship of Leon Chaitow. Inspired by James Nestor’s “Breath” and the work of Patrick McKeown, she expanded her practice to include the biochemical aspects of breathing and became a certified Buteyko instructor. She is excited to bring this transformative certification opportunity to the Denver community.