World’s Leading Authority
on the Buteyko Breathing Method
Founded in 2002 by Buteyko practitioner and author, Patrick McKeown
WHAT IS THE BUTEYKO METHOD?
Named after Dr Konstantin Buteyko, the Buteyko Method consists of a series of breathing exercises and guidelines specifically designed to reduce over-breathing (clinically known as ‘chronic hyperventilation’). The simple fact is that many people breathe too much, which alters the natural levels of gases in the blood, reduces oxygen delivery to tissues and organs, and causes constriction of the smooth muscles surrounding blood vessels and airways. This can lead to numerous health problems. Bringing breathing volume towards normal and making the switch from mouth to nose breathing helps to alleviate such health problems.
Re-educate your breathing to support lifelong health and well-being!
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN BUTEYKO HELP WITH?
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Buteyko Professionals International
Created in 2015, Buteyko Professionals International (BPI) is a community of individuals
working as Buteyko Breathing Method practitioners/educators worldwide.
BPI promotes sound knowledge and best practice in the application of the Buteyko Breathing
Method internationally.
BPI is a truly international organization. Its members total over 300 and work in 54 countries worldwide.
What People Say
Sangita Dosanjh
Having complained of debilitating anxiety and stress symptoms to my GP and numerous other therapists for the last 30 years. These "miraculously" lifted in 2014, when I applied the reduced breathing volume techniques as recommended by Patrick and Buteyko Breathing. I took up yoga in 1997 , focusing on the recommended breathing techniques of the deep full breath and never understood until recently, why I gained little lasting relief .The proof is in the pudding , my new breath pattern has improved my asanas well beyond expectation. The change in the breath is subtle the results life changing.
Sarah Lafferty
I wanted to write to thank you for sharing your amazing breathing technique and making it so easy to learn and follow. I have had insomnia and anxiety for years, which I just assumed was 'hard wired'. After making some simple changes - doing the mouth taping, the light breathing exercises and some of the walking / jogging exercises I feel like a completely new person. I sleep solidly through the night. I feel like I can take anything on at work and any stressor that comes up. I am no longer chronically congested and clearing my throat. I even look forward to physical exercise and have really increased my fitness level. When really relaxed my Bolt score is up to 38 from around 14. Now it seems really weird to see others at the gym heaving and grunting manically. The only challenge is trying to convince others - including trainers - that I really am working hard when they can't see me breathing! You have shared something really valuable and special with the world and I am passing this on to everyone I know. Thank you so much.
Louise Hibbert
“I read Patrick's book in 2010 after being hospitalised with asthma for 4 days. It was an amazing discovery for me as within six months I was able to stop using all my medications. Most of the time I have my asthma completely under control and last Saturday I climbed Snowdon! Thanks again for helping me change my life!”
Mary B. Geidel
“Mr. Mckeown, I started this technique about 2 months ago. I got your book "Anxiety Free" and it has really really helped me . I am stronger, less anxious,more at ease, I sleep better. Thank you for all of this. I look forward to my excersises every morning. I started with a control pause of 8 to ten and now I am up to between 17 and 20. I am a former smoker, 54 years old. I want to share this wonderful method with all my friends. Thank you again. This is life changing.”
Bonnie Durtschi
Hi Patrick, I saw your interview with Dr Mercola about 2 weeks ago. It has changed my life already. I have had Asthma since I was about 10 yrs old, I am 59 yrs now. When I was in my early 20's the Dr told my mother she was lucky I was still alive. He put me on a pulmo-aid machine 3-4 times daily, along with prednisone, Brethine, theopholine, and another drug. I have learned about good nutrition, and clean living sources. I was down to using a steroid inhaler and a rescue inhaler once a day. I saw your Buteyko Breathing youtube and from there I bought your book Close Your Mouth.
Gaye Lawrence
“This book and CD is really helpful for people suffering with breathing problems. Very easy to follow and understand useful tips for people with COPD”
Brenda McKinnon Lamont
"I Skyped with Patrick many times and he watched me breathe and helped me to follow his recommendations in his books. I did his exercises every day for 6 months. My difficulty to breath problems are gone and no allergies this season. A pure miracle!"
Patrick Holford, Author & Nutritionist
“Thousands of people have found that breathing training has helped them to control, and even overcome their asthma. If you want to teach yourself this valuable technique I thoroughly recommend you read Asthma Free Naturally by Patrick McKeown”
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