BREATHE YOUR
WAY TO EXCELLENCE

The Conscious Breathing Institute is a leader in CO₂ tolerance training and science-based breathing practices for performance and wellbeing.

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Discover how conscious breathing and CO₂ tolerance shape the body, nervous system, and mind.

Breathe better and experience life-changing benefits for the mind, body and soul

Become Calmer and Smarter

Discover the power of CO2 for body recovery, strength endurance, and resilience

Build Strength & Resilience

Improve your circulation, heart, skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems and experience change

Live Longer and Healthier

What is Conscious Breathing?

Modern research in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology shows that even small changes in how we breathe can have a profound effect on the body. Conscious breathing influences the nervous system, physical performance, recovery, rejuvenation and long-term wellbeing.

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Products for Body and Breath

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Once you understand your breathing, these tools help you improve it faster.

Essential Line
Essential Line

Essential Line

Explore the Cardiseries
Explore the Cardiseries

Explore the Cardiseries

Books, Guides & Digital Resources
Books, Guides & Digital Resources

Books, Guides & Digital Resources

Train Your Breathing Daily with Cardihaler™

The Cardihaler™ is a precision-engineered CO₂ breathing trainer designed to support breathing efficiency, breathing balance, performance capacity, and long-term resilience. As part of the Cardi Series developed by the Conscious Breathing Institute, it represents one of the most advanced applications of CO₂ breathing training available today.

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Which Breathing Method Is Right for You?

A common question is what makes Conscious Breathing different from Wim Hof breathing. Which way to breathe is correct? Which method is best? Is it possible to combine the two?

Wim Hof vs Conscious Breathing

Courses & Education

Conscious Breathing Foundation Course

Conscious Breathing Foundation Course

Conscious Breathing Instructor Course

Conscious Breathing Instructor Course

The Conscious Breathing Summit 2022

The Conscious Breathing Summit 2022

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CO2 Academy

One of the most overlooked factors in breathing is carbon dioxide. Far from being a waste gas, CO₂ plays a central role in regulating mental clarity, physical function, and long-term health.

Explore the science behind breathing

Meet the founder of
Conscious Breathing

Anders Olsson is the founder of Conscious Breathing and a globally recognized authority on breathing science and CO₂ physiology. His work has influenced tens of thousands of people worldwide and is featured in James Nestor’s bestselling book Breath for his exceptional understanding of how breathing shapes human health, calmness, and longevity.

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Start Breathing Better Today

There is nothing new about the importance of breathing. Just a few minutes of oxygen deprivation is enough to destroy the brain’s ability to process incoming information forever. Access three free guided inXhale exercises to support calm, ease, and smoother breathing.

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