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Buteyko Certificate Training – Live In Person with Patrick McKeown August 2025

Join the 4-day Buteyko Method Instructor Training in Ireland to become a Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor under the expert guidance of Patrick McKeown. Limited places available – register now to secure your spot.

Buteyko Certificate Training – Live In Person with Patrick McKeown

Overview


Becoming a Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor is ideal for health and wellness professionals or anyone passionate about helping others improve their physical and mental well-being. This training equips you with science-backed tools to address issues like asthma, anxiety, sleep problems, high blood pressure, stress and dysfunctional breathing. Certification opens the door to a meaningful, flexible career where you can guide others toward lasting health improvements while joining a supportive global network of breathing specialists.

Why become a Buteyko Breathing Method Coach?

Transform Lives Through Breath

As a certified Buteyko breathing instructor, you’ll help clients regain control of their breathing and improve their physical and mental well-being, often with life-changing results.

Learn a Proven, Science-Backed Method

Founded by Dr. Konstantin Buteyko and refined by Patrick McKeown, the method is grounded in respiratory physiology and used by doctors, therapists, athletes, and coaches worldwide.

Career Flexibility & Personal Growth

Whether you’re a health professional, yoga teacher, therapist, myofunctional therapist, coach, or simply passionate about wellness, this training opens doors to an impactful and adaptable career.

Join a Global Community

Join an international network of certified instructors and gain access to ongoing education, marketing support, and teaching resources. Collaborate with professionals across disciplines to expand your reach and make a greater impact.

Instructed by Patrick McKeown

As one of the world’s leading breathing experts, Patrick brings over 20 years of experience, having trained thousands worldwide - including elite athletes, healthcare providers, and wellness leaders. Learning from him directly ensures you're getting the most authentic and advanced instruction.

Curriculum


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 Buteyko Clinic 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 complete 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

Instructor


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Patrick McKeown

World-renowned Buteyko expert and author, Patrick McKeown, has been helping individuals improve their breathing since 2002. He completed his clinical training under Professor Konstantin Buteyko and has since worked with thousands of people worldwide, addressing breathing disorders, sleep issues, and anxiety.

Patrick is the author of ten books, including The Oxygen Advantage, which is published in over 12 languages and has helped athletes enhance their performance through better breathing techniques.

A TEDx speaker and Fellow of The Royal Society of Biology, Patrick’s work has been featured in leading journals and by major publishing houses globally.

Price: €1.350,00

Price: €1.350,00


Certification Includes:

  • Start Date: 27 Aug 2025
    9:30 AM
  • End Date: 30 Aug 2025
    5:00 PM
  • Event Type: In person
  • Location: Co. Galway, Ireland H91 H4C1
  • Contacts: hello@buteykoclinic.com