Online Certification in Buteyko Breathing Method (CertBBM) with Patrick McKeown

Course Objectives:

Assess breathing patterns in paediatric and adult client population.

Gain an understanding of breathing pattern disorders and their effect on craniofacial development, sleep disorders, mental and respiratory health in children and adults.

Explore strategies to help restore nasal breathing and functional breathing during wakefulness and sleep. Treating the nose does not guarantee persistent nasal breathing. For many clients, it is necessary to address mouth breathing behaviour and breathing volume.

Know which breathing exercises and daily program to teach for each of the following:
- Sleep disordered breathing
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Asthma and respiratory health
- Children and teens with dysfunctional breathing patterns

Implement a variety of breathing protocols according to your client's health, age and breathing pattern, offering a tailored approach for improved outcomes.

What’s included in this course?

- All of the information that you need to teach the Buteyko Method in simple, actionable steps
- Lifetime access to an online education portal which includes step-by-step training in the Buteyko Method
- This includes a downloadable 285-page instructor training manual, pre-recorded video chapters, theoretical presentations and teaching materials
- Lifetime access to our online library with all the latest scientific and research papers regarding breathing science
- A physical copy of the training manual (285 pages) and ‘Breathing Cure’ book (520 pages) as well as a sample pack of MyoTape
- Access to all future live Zoom classes Patrick delivers (every 3 months) AND his monthly refresher classes for Buteyko Clinic registered instructors
- Membership of Buteyko Professionals International (BPI)
- Ongoing support from our dedicated expert team via our Members Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/buteykoclinicinstructors
- Dedicated support via email, regular newsletters and phone
- Access to our Buteyko Clinic App for your clients (free download)

The live online classes with Patrick McKeown explore the following topics.

CLASS 1: INTRODUCTION
- Theory Module
- Introduction to respiratory physiology
- Assess breathing patterns in adult client population
- Functions of nasal breathing

Practical Module:
- Measure the Control Pause
- Nose Decongesting Exercise
- Breathing Recovery Exercise
- Breathe Light Exercise

CLASS 2: BUTEYKO FOR RESPIRATORY HEALTH: ASTHMA, LUNG DISORDERS AND LONG COVID
- Theory Module
- Chronic Hyperventilation Syndrome and asthma
- Buteyko clinical trials for asthma
- Breathing exercise protocol for clients with asthma
- Breathing exercise protocol for clients with long COVID

Practical for Respiratory Health Module:
- Measure Control Pause
- Breathing Recovery sitting to help stop symptoms of coughing, wheezing and breathlessness
- Nose Decongesting Exercise
- Breathe Light (three variations)
- Maximum Pause

CLASS 3: BUTEYKO FOR SLEEP DISORDERS- INSOMNIA, SNORING AND SLEEP APNEA
- Theory Module
- Examine the relationship between breathing patterns and insomnia, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea for adults
- Relationship between sleep quality and mental health
- Breathing exercise protocol for clients with sleep disorders
- How to fall back asleep easily if waking during the middle of the night

Practical Module for Sleep Disorder:
- Measure Control Pause
- Breathing Recovery Sitting
- Nose Decongesting Exercise (tailored for sleep apnea)
- Breathe Light (three variations)
- Breathe Slow (reduce sympathetic drive, improve alveolar ventilation)
- Breathe Low (improve recruitment of the diaphragm)

CLASS 4: BUTEYKO FOR PANIC DISORDER, ANXIETY AND HIGH STRESS
- Theory Module
- Examine the relationship between breathing patterns and panic disorder and anxiety
- Breathing protocol practice for clients with panic disorder and anxiety
- Protocols for clients who have a poor relationship to their breathing

Practical Module:
- Measure Control Pause
- Breathing Recovery Sitting
- Breathing Recovery Walking
- Breathe Light (tailored to anxiety and panic disorder)
- Breathe Slow (tailored to anxiety and panic disorder)
- Breathe Low (improve recruitment of the diaphragm)

CLASS 5: BUTEYKO FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS
- Theory Module
- Assessing children and teenagers breathing patterns
- What is the cause of oral breathing- is it enlarged adenoids, rhinitis or behavior?
- Addressing nasal obstruction and oral breathing behaviour
- The impact of oral breathing on child development- sleep, academic performance and craniofacial development

Practical Module:
- Switching from oral to nasal breathing
- Nose Decongesting Exercise
- Physical exercise with nasal breathing
- Steps exercise (children from 4 years of age upwards)
- Strategies to assist nasal breathing during sleep

CLASS 6: OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION OF THE BUTEYKO METHOD FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS
- Theory Module
- Safety concerns and contraindications
- General format of what to teach each week, over a number of weeks
- Teaching one-to-one or small groups

Practical Module:
- Measure Control Pause
- Breathing Recovery Sitting
- Nose Decongesting Exercise
- Breathe Light (three variations)
- Breathe Slow
- Breathe Low
- Wearing Buteyko Belt support

CLASS 7: RECAP, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- Theory
- Recap of theory as covered during online training with Patrick McKeown
- Questions and answers session to further understanding of the Buteyko Method

Practical Module:
- Measure Control Pause
- Breathing Recovery Sitting
- Nose Decongesting Exercise
- Breathe Light (three variations)
- Breathe Slow
- Breathe Low
- Breathing light during movement
- Steps exercise for children and teenagers

As part of your training we invite you to dial in to Patrick’s live Zoom classes.

Live classes take place at specific times during the year (3 times annually), and you may attend as often as you wish. It is recommended that you attend (or view the recordings) of one complete set of live classes as part of your training.

Classes are recorded and uploaded to the online education portal where they remain available to view at all times.

There are no more scheduled classes for 2024.

2025 LIVE CLASS SCHEDULE:

January
Class 1: Tuesday 21 January (3pm to 5pm)
Class 2: Wednesday 22 January (3pm to 5pm)
Class 3: Thursday 23 January (3pm to 5pm)
Class 4: Friday 24 January (3pm to 5pm)
Class 5: Tuesday 28 January (3pm to 5pm)
Class 6: Wednesday 29 January (3pm to 5pm)
Class 7: Thursday 30 January (3pm to 5pm)

May
Class 1: Tuesday 13 May (3pm to 5pm)
Class 2: Wednesday 14 May (3pm to 5pm)
Class 3: Thursday 15 May (3pm to 5pm)
Class 4: Tuesday 20 May (3pm to 5pm)
Class 5: Wednesday 21 May (3pm to 5pm)
Class 6: Thursday 22 May (3pm to 5pm)
Class 7: Friday 23 May (3pm to 5pm)

November
Class 1: Tuesday 4 November (3pm to 5pm)
Class 2: Wednesday 5 November (3pm to 5pm)
Class 3: Thursday 6 November (3pm to 5pm)
Class 4: Friday 7 November (3pm to 5pm)
Class 5: Tuesday 11 November (3pm to 5pm)
Class 6: Wednesday 12 November (3pm to 5pm)
Class 7: Thursday 13 November (3pm to 5pm)

The live Zoom classes are delivered by Patrick and are a wonderful way of learning directly with him in an interactive setting. The classes are the most important 'required' element of your study for this certification.

Other ‘required’ learning elements such as video chapters, presentations and the exam, are located on the online education portal you receive access to when registering for the training.

It is required to dial in for OR view a recording of a complete set of live classes.

You may also attend any future live classes as often as you wish for further learning. Just use the Zoom link to dial in.

All class details for the year ahead as well as Zoom link are detailed on your online education portal.

Your Trainer

Patrick McKeown is a leading international authority on the Buteyko Method.

Educated at Trinity College Dublin, he completed his clinical training in Russia and was accredited in 2002 by the method’s founder, the late Dr. Konstantin Buteyko.

For the past twenty two years, he has taught the Buteyko Method to help children and adults with respiratory, sleep and mental health disorders. The author of eleven books published in 16 languages, Patrick has trained thousands of healthcare professionals in the Buteyko Method, in over 50 countries worldwide.

Patrick’s bestselling books include:

Mouth Breather (2024) offers a concise and humorous introduction of breathing training to beginners. Specifically written for the person who is curious about breathing, what it offers and how to bring simple breathing exercises into one’s way of life for asthma, sleep, physical exercise and concentration.

The Breathing Cure (2021) is a deep dive into the science and practical application of breathing exercises. It explores functional breathing for a wide range of health conditions, and breathing exercises suitable for adults, children and teens.

The Oxygen Advantage (2015) explores improving sports performance by addressing dysfunctional breathing patterns and simulating high altitude. Referred to as the ultimate guide for applying breathing to better physical and mental performance.

Patrick’s co-authored article, Breathing Re-Education and Phenotypes of Sleep Apnea: A Review is published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Patrick is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences and is regularly invited to speak at dental and respiratory conferences worldwide.

He is passionate about the science and application of functional breathing. His life is dedicated to sharing knowledge and skills to help others take control of their health.