Breathing is something we all do day in day out, most of us without even giving it a second thought after all we all need air, but by learning an easy routine of breathing differently it is said to be more beneficial to our health and particularly those with respiratory problems such as asthma. It is thought that breathing the wrong way can be a contributing factor in 50% to 70% of all diseases.

What Is the Buteyko Method?

The Buteyko method of breathing was devised by Doctor Buteyko from Russia and the basic principal behind it involves reducing the amount of ventilation or breathing air with reduced oxygen pressure. This system has been said to have been successfully used in the treatments of Asthma, sleep problems, allergies, and problems affecting the immune system, angina and hyper tension.