What is the Buteyko breathing method

Buteyko is a natural way of correcting poor health and reducing the symptoms of asthma, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis, panic attacks, stress, snoring, and sleep apnea.

Asthma is caused by a dysfunctional breathing pattern (chronic over-breathing).

The Buteyko breathing method is a drug-free approach developed by a Russian physician Konstantin Buteyko. It is a series of exercises designed to normalize the breathing pattern and reset the respiratory center.  Buteyko is successful in eliminating symptoms of asthma and allergies because it addresses the cause. Improvement generally commences within the first 24 hours.

Buteyko breath retraining can be learned by anyone from children aged 4 to elders of 94.

The Buteyko Method is used widely in Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain.  It is taught in the U.S. since 1999.

What the Buteyko breathing method is not

The Buteyko breathing method involves no herbs, vitamins, special diets, the power of positive thinking, physiotherapy, meditation, religion or new drugs. There is no equipment needed, and there is no physical contact with the tutor or anyone else in the course.