Live online · Sunday 22 November 2026
Breathe
Better.
An Oxygen Advantage®
Workshop
Join Oxygen Advantage® instructor Paul Poulos for a three-hour live workshop on Zoom. Understand how breathing patterns work and practise skills for everyday life, exercise and preparing for sleep.
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The workshop
Understand your breathing.
Learn how to train it.
Learn to recognise your breathing habits at rest, during exercise and when you feel under pressure, then practise ways to change them.
Functional breathing training focuses on your everyday breathing habits: the amount of air you breathe, breathing movement and pace.
Notice your breathing
Recognise your current habits and learn about the Body Oxygen Level Test (BOLT), a comfortable breath-hold measure used to guide practice. It is not a diagnostic test.
Practise light, low and slow
Explore breathing volume, lower-rib movement and pace through guided Oxygen Advantage® exercises, with demonstrations and coaching on technique.
Explore breath holds and breathing control
Learn how appropriately selected breath-hold exercises are used to train breathing control and tolerance to air hunger, and how they relate to breathing during exercise. Guided practice will be adapted to your starting point, health screening and comfort.
Put it into practice
Explore breathing during movement, after stress and as you prepare for sleep.
Make a plan that fits
Choose a manageable home-practice routine, with guidance on exercise selection and how to progress.
Breathing in daily life
Train with your own goals in mind.
Everyday wellbeing
Understand the habits you carry through your day.
Exercise & sport
Explore breathing skills for movement and training.
Managing stress
Practise comfortable breathing to settle after pressure.
Preparing for sleep
Bring quiet breathing into your evening wind-down.
Take it with you
Practical skills.
A plan to keep practising.
Short explanations, demonstrations, guided practice and feedback, with two ten-minute breaks. You can practise seated, join optional movement or observe. Downloadable resources will help you continue at home.
A reference for the exercises you learn.
A simple way to record your practice.
Exercise choices adapted to your comfort, suitability and goals, with a manageable routine for home practice.
Your instructor
Paul Poulos
Oxygen Advantage® instructor
Human Potential Coach
Psychology student
Coaching and fitness experience.
Paul spent ten years working in the fitness industry across Australia and Southeast Asia, including Virgin Active fitness clubs.
His broader experience includes working with the sleep-disorder community and in performance and professional environments.
As founder of Narcolepsy Life Academy, Paul brings practical coaching and experience working with people with different goals and abilities. He will guide the practices and help you connect what you learn with your own goals.
Join from wherever you are
One live workshop.
Check your local time.
Australia · Sunday, 22 November
Brisbane / Cairns · 8–11 am AEST
Sydney / Melbourne · 9 am–noon AEDT
Perth · 6–9 am AWST
North America · Saturday, 21 November
Pacific · 2–5 p.m. PST
Mountain · 3–6 p.m. MST
Central · 4–7 p.m. CST
Eastern · 5–8 p.m. EST
Brisbane is the source time zone. Regional exceptions apply. Check the date and local time in your booking confirmation.
Early bird ends Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Brisbane time (AEST). Standard pricing begins Friday, 13 November. All payments are in US dollars. Your bank may apply currency conversion charges.
Live online workshop
Book your place.
No previous breathwork experience is needed.
Sunday, 22 November 2026
8–11 am Brisbane / Cairns (AEST)
Three hours on Zoom, including two breaks.
Workshop ticket · US dollars
US$55
Early bird until 12 November, 11:59 pm AEST
US$69 from 13 November
Bookings close Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 8 am Brisbane time (AEST).
Read the participation information below before booking. Registration and payment are completed securely through Calendly.
A private health intake is required before participation. Do not practise breath holds during pregnancy. If you have a health condition or are unsure about suitability, contact Paul before booking. Read the suitability FAQs.
Payment, intake and cancellation details · Terms and Conditions · Privacy Policy
Before you join
Frequently asked questions.
Suitability, preparation and booking details.
Can I take part if I’m pregnant?
Do not practise breath holds during pregnancy. Oxygen Advantage® also advises avoiding exercises that create air hunger in the first trimester, and moderate or strong air hunger later in pregnancy. Contact Paul before booking to discuss whether suitable parts of the workshop are available to you, and seek advice from your maternity healthcare professional.
What if I have a health condition?
Some conditions rule out stronger breath holds, even when gentler breathing practices may be appropriate. OA advises avoiding holds beyond mild air hunger with conditions including heart disease, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea, panic disorders, Long COVID and recent surgery or medical instability. Further restrictions apply to extended holds, including a history of fainting or stroke, uncontrolled asthma and severe COPD.
This is not a complete list. Read the Oxygen Advantage® safety guidance and contact Paul before booking if you have a condition or concern. Seek medical advice where appropriate. An intake review or BOLT score does not replace medical clearance.
Do I have to do breath holds?
No. Breath holds are optional. Paul will review your intake responses and discuss appropriate adjustments. You may be able to observe or listen while skipping exercises that are not suitable for you.
What happens after I book?
Pay securely in US dollars through Calendly to complete your booking. Your confirmation includes the Zoom joining details. Complete the private Oxygen Advantage® intake form promptly after booking and before participating, so Paul can review your responses and discuss any adjustments with you.
What if the workshop isn’t suitable for me?
If Paul finds that the workshop is not suitable for you, your workshop payment will be refunded in full.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 48 hours before the workshop for a full refund. Later cancellations and non-attendance are considered individually, without a routine refund promise. Approved refunds are processed within 14 calendar days. Applicable consumer rights remain unaffected.
Read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Do I need previous experience?
No. Paul will explain and demonstrate the practices, then guide you through them.
Do I need to be fit?
No. Movement is optional. You can practise seated, take a gentler approach or watch a demonstration.
What do I need?
A stable chair, a quiet space and a device that lets you see and hear the instruction. Have clear floor space if you want to join the movement practices.
Can I attend from overseas?
Yes. In the listed North American time zones, the workshop is on Saturday, November 21. Check your date and time when booking. Checkout is in US dollars.
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