About Me
Here to make
a difference
I help people strengthen their physical and mental health through evidence-based breathing techniques – simple, measurable, and built to last.
Michael Schnekenburger
Founder of Atemstark
Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor
Certified Ice Bath Teacher
Greifensee / Zurich / Online
My Journey
How I discovered
How I discovered
functional breathing
For many years I worked in high-performance corporate environments – fast-paced, demanding, and driven by constant output. I believed success meant pushing harder, doing more, and resting less.
Over time, I noticed how this mindset drained my focus, energy, and joy. I realised: health and performance aren’t opposites – they depend on each other.
That insight led me to discover the power of functional breathing, the Oxygen Advantage® method, and listening to my body. What started as a personal exploration soon became a passion and a mission.
I founded Atemstark to share this knowledge with others – helping people experience the sustained health and inner strength I found through conscious breathing and movement.
“Health and performance aren’t opposites – they depend on each other.”
– Michael Schnekenburger, Founder of Atemstark
Breathing transformed how I deal with stress, recover from effort, and activate myself in the morning – not just in training, but in everyday life.
What I stand for
The values behind
The values behind
Atemstark
With Atemstark, my mission is to reconnect people with one of their most powerful natural tools: their breath.
Science-based, but simple
Every technique I teach is grounded in physiology, supported by research, and easy to integrate into daily life – no mysticism, no pressure.
Awareness & Balance
Breath is the bridge between body and mind. It helps us regulate stress, sharpen focus, and restore calm – anytime, anywhere.
Sustainability & Purpose
Breathing is a lifelong skill. We create habits that last – improving wellbeing, resilience, and presence far beyond the training itself.
My Method
How I work
Through workshops, coaching, and practical programmes, I aim to make breathing techniques measurable – not mystical – bridging science and experience in a way that feels natural, modern, and deeply human.
01
Assess
BOLT Test and breathing pattern analysis as a starting point – so we know exactly where you are and what will make the biggest difference.
02
Understand
The physiology of breathing explained clearly – why breathing works the way it does, and what that means for your daily life and performance.
03
Train
Targeted exercises and protocols that are immediately applicable – for focus, recovery, sleep, or athletic performance.
04
Integrate
Habits that fit into daily life and last long-term. Not a one-time event, but sustainable change that compounds over time.
Ready to start?
Whether you want to enhance
Whether you want to enhance
your performance, manage stress,
or simply breathe better.
I’d love to support you on that journey – no commitment required.