Benefits of Buteyko Breathing
This therapeutic method focuses on gentle, reduced breathing to improve CO₂ tolerance, reduce hyperventilation, and optimize breathing chemistry for enhanced health.
Improves CO₂ tolerance and breathing chemistry
Reduces hyperventilation patterns
Enhances breathing efficiency naturally
May help with asthma and breathing difficulties
Promotes nasal breathing habits
Key Practice Principles
Master the fundamentals of the Buteyko method with gentle, precise techniques designed to retrain your breathing patterns for optimal health.
Breathe only through your nose, never mouth
Keep breathing very gentle and quiet
Don't force breath holds - build tolerance gradually
Practice regularly for progressive improvement
Focus on quality of breathing over quantity
Key studies we rely on
Concise, evidence-based references.
The Buteyko breathing technique for asthma: A review
Bruton & Thomas, 2011 · Physiotherapy · Systematic Review
Systematic review showing Buteyko breathing technique significantly improves asthma symptoms and quality of life, with some studies showing reduced medication use.
Randomised controlled trial of the Buteyko technique as an adjunct to conventional asthma management
Cooper et al., 2003 · Respirology · RCT
Randomized trial demonstrating significant improvements in asthma symptoms and quality of life scores in adults practicing the Buteyko technique.
Effect of breathing retraining on asthma symptoms and airway responsiveness
Freitas et al., 2013 · Cochrane Review · Meta-analysis
Cochrane review indicating breathing retraining techniques like Buteyko may improve symptoms and quality of life in asthma patients.
Hyperventilation syndrome: A diagnosis begging for recognition
Laffey & Kavanagh, 2002 · Archives of Internal Medicine · Review
Medical review highlighting how chronic hyperventilation affects health and how breathing retraining techniques address underlying breathing dysfunction.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Buteyko method focus on reduced breathing?
The method aims to retrain breathing patterns to reduce chronic hyperventilation, improve CO₂ tolerance, and normalize breathing chemistry for better health outcomes.
What is the Control Pause and why is it important?
The Control Pause measures how long you can comfortably hold your breath after a normal exhale. It indicates your breathing efficiency and CO₂ tolerance levels.
Can this help with asthma or breathing disorders?
Many people report improvements in breathing symptoms, but always consult your healthcare provider before using breathing techniques to address medical conditions.
How gentle should my breathing be?
Very gentle! The goal is to breathe so softly that you can barely feel the air moving. This helps reset your breathing sensitivity and reduce over-breathing patterns.