Olivier Pitras

Associate Member

I am a sophrologist and Oxygen Advantage functional breathing instructor specializing in mental training for athletes.
My career as a sports educator and my passion for polar navigation led me to create in 2002 the polar cruising school 69Nord to welcome guests fond of expeditions in the Arctic, then in 2015 the “69Nord Sommarøy Outdoor Center” in Northern Norway which offers a variety of outdoor activities with accommodation in our ecolodge.
In this active holiday setting, I offer an introduction to well-being techniques based essentially on breathing and mindfulness meditation to an audience outside the field of pure sport. This initiation allows you to acquire the basics of the tools necessary for better control of emotions as well as an improvement in attention and concentration.
For those who wish to continue beyond that, I can accompany face-to-face or distance learning in the following areas:

  • Stress, emotions, attention, concentration, self-confidence
  • Sport and artistic performance
  • Managing transitions or difficult situations
  • Exposure to the public: medias, public relations, political meetings, concerts, conferences.
  • Support to rehabilitation
  • And of course mental training for the athletes.
    Our centre is open to groups and individuals.
    Sophrology and functional breathing sessions are in English or French.
    Our outdoor and wellness center is also open to wellness professionals who would like to come with a group of guests. This way, the visitor guide can concentrate on his or her specific work while we take care of the outdoor activities and accommodation. Please contact us well in advance to block the dates. Our centre accommodates only 11 people in total, including the visitor guide.

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