Expected Benefits:
Clinical trials show that the average asthmatic comes off of 90% of their bronchodilators within 3 weeks of taking the course.
What Buteyko Breathing Exercises Teach You:
- How to be aware of your breath and how to breathe with the diaphragm instead of muscles of the chest.
- What asthma is, the physiology of asthma and how to recognize an asthma attack.
- Types of asthma medications and use of C-pap machine and correct usages per guidelines.
- How to stop an asthma attack without medication.
- How to exercise with asthma.
- What the physiology of hyperventilation and other related conditions are and how to identify triggers which stimulate over breathing patterns.
- How to measure health in relation to hyperventilation.
- The effect of diet and nutrition on hyperventilation.
- How to identify and stop anxiety/panic attacks.
In addition, you will learn:
- How to stop snoring and sleep apnea.
- What to do in the case of illness like a cold or flu.
- How to clear your stuffy nose.
As a participant you will receive:
- A personalized action plan to help you monitor your health and individual needs.
- Individual instruction to integrate the breathing exercises into your daily life for maximum benefit.
Class Info:
Buteyko classes are small, from 3 to 8 persons. A class consists of five, 90 minute sessions. Private instruction is available and sometimes recommended. Flexible scheduling can be arranged. A series of 5 classes costs $450. Individual sessions are $150 each.
Class Refreshers:
Class graduates are welcome to attend as many refresher sessions as they like within 6 months of the original class.
