Over the four days' training, Patrick will go into detail on the underlying conditions where Buteyko breathing can make a meaningful difference to client outcomes including:
- Asthma and respiratory conditions
- Stress, Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- Snoring, Insomnia, and Sleep Apnea
- High Blood Pressure
- Children’s Breathing Difficulties, Breathing & Childhood Development, Children’s Sleep, ADHD, academic performance, and craniofacial development
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Day 1: The Science of Breathing – Foundations of the Buteyko Method
The first day lays a strong theoretical foundation. You'll explore the physiology of breathing and the scientific principles behind the Buteyko Method.
What You’ll Learn:
- Introduction to dysfunctional breathing patterns: mouth breathing, hyperventilation, and over-breathing
- Role of carbon dioxide and nitric oxide in respiratory health
- Understanding the Bohr effect and its impact on oxygen delivery
- Effects of poor breathing on asthma, sleep, anxiety, and performance
- The link between breathing and the autonomic nervous system
- How to assess breathing patterns and measure BOLT and control pause scores
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Day 2: Practical Techniques – Applying Buteyko for Health and Performance
Day two is focused on experiencing the method yourself and learning how to apply it safely and effectively.
What You’ll Learn:
- Core Buteyko breathing exercises: nasal breathing, breath holds, reduced breathing, light breathing
- Techniques to calm the mind and nervous system
- Mouth taping for sleep: guidance, safety, and client instruction
- How to tailor exercises for different goals (e.g., asthma vs. anxiety vs. endurance)
- Training your own CO₂ tolerance
- Identifying contraindications and modifying protocols for special populations
- Through guided practice and instructor feedback, you’ll gain hands-on confidence using and teaching Buteyko exercises.
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Day 3: Teaching and Client Coaching – Building Skills for Real-World Impact
Now that you know the method, it's time to learn how to teach it effectively across different populations and needs.
What You’ll Learn:
- Structuring individual and group sessions (in-person or online)
- Teaching the method to adults, children, and athletes
- Coaching through challenges: breathlessness, resistance, anxiety responses
- Case studies: asthma, sleep apnea, stress, ADHD, long COVID, etc.
- How to assess client progress and adapt training over time
- Communication and motivational techniques to build trust and engagement
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Day 4: Certification & Business Foundations – Launching Your Practice
The final day equips you with the tools to grow as a certified instructor and begin your professional journey.
What You’ll Learn:
- Certification requirements and final practical assessment
- Branding and marketing your services as a Buteyko instructor
- How to attract and retain clients in your niche (health, sports, education, wellness)
- Using Buteyko Clinic materials and support
- Opportunities for ongoing training, networking, and collaboration
- Ethical practice and professional responsibility
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Dates: 27, 28, 29 & 30 August, 2025 (Attend all 4 days)
Times: 9.30am-5pm daily
Lunch: Fully catered lunch onsite each day as well as tea / coffee breaks.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund up until 21 June 2025. Thereafter, fee paid may be transferred to an online training or another in person training at a future date.
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Included with your certification:
After you complete your intensive 4-day course at Buteyko Clinic International you will gain access to the online learning portal where you will need to complete quizzes and create three case studies to put your leaning into practice. Once you've completed the course you will be a Certified Buteyko Instructor and also receive:
- Lifetime access to the Buteyko International Clinic learning portal
- Monthly refresher classes with Patrick McKeown (via Zoom)
- Access to network of Buteyko practitioners via closed Facebook group
- Ongoing support from Buteyko Clinic International via email
- Upload your profile to the Buteyko Clinic International website
