How Breathing Less Air Changed My Life | The Buteyko Method

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In this video, I share my personal story about recovering from burnout using a breathing technique called Breathe Light from the Buteyko Method. I talk about what it felt like to burn out, and how by trying lots of approaches, and persisting with Buteyko Breathing, I was able to heal my body and mind, and get my life back.
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Breathwork is powerful. It can change your heart rate, your blood pressure and even the PH of your blood. Although this exercise is suitable for most people, please don’t use it if you are pregnant or have any serious health conditions without first consulting your doctor or therapist. Most importantly, listen to your body and take a break or stop if you need to. Also, please don't listen to this recording while driving or operating machinery.
Disclaimer:
The content of this video does not constitute medical or professional advice or services. The primary purpose of this video is to educate and inform. Before making changes to your lifestyle, diet, exercise, drug or supplement routines you must first discuss the changes with your doctor. To reduce the risk of injury, never force or strain during exercises and never listen or watch this video when driving or operating machinery. If you experience pain or discomfort, stop immediately and consult your doctor. Other special cautions may apply to individuals with specific health issues, please consult your doctor if you are uncertain whether the exercises or advice is suitable for you. Any liability, loss or damage in connection with any use of this video, including but not limited to any liability, loss or damage resulting from the performance of the exercises or advice and information given here, is expressly disclaimed. This video is available for private, non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify or redistribute this video.
Music:
Dismantle / Peter Sandberg / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
This Old Habit (Instrumental Version) / Victor Lundberg / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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[@thedentistbakery2010]

Discovered this just in time Neil. I'm so grateful, had a really good night's sleep last night. Last week I got badly burnt out at work. This has given me hope 🙏

[@strictlyroots7343]

Great video! I had the same journey with Buteyko, but back in 2005. My asthma cleared up, allergies, snoring, stuffy nose, occasionally blocked eustaschian tube - all of these things cleared up. In 2006 I trained to become a teacher. Buteyko is very subtle, simple to explain but not simple to do. Breathe less! Relaxtion is key to productive reduced breathing. As Alex says there are a number of other guidelines to follow and things you can do to bring breathing under control and into your conscious awareness. Becoming 'breath aware' is one of the many gifts of a Buteyko practice.

[@thebuteykomethod]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It's incredible to hear how Buteyko has helped you in so many ways. I'm grateful for your support and for being a part of our community!

[@wojownicza12]

Ty for this beautiful comment, contagratulation for your work you have done with your breath❤🎉, and ty for gìving me motivation to keep practising it

[@sibaroochi]

Ive discovered increased energy and emotional calm throughout the day from just a singke session of deep long breathing exercise as well as wim Hoff method, yet they seem to contradict each other. And now today I learned about breathing less using buteyko. I'm going to learn more but I'm curious why they all are so effective yet different in practice.

[@thebuteykomethod]

I know! The human body is so complex and every day we are discovering more and more about breathing and wellbeing. James Nestor's Breath book is a great place to start. 🙏🏻

[@strictlyroots7343]

@@sibaroochi A deep dive into respiratory physiology will help to understand why hyperventilation (Hof) and the opposite (Buteyko) can both have positive therapeutic effects. It depends on the health of the person engaging in either. Generally speaking I would say people who would greatly benefit from Buteyko probably shouldn't try Hof.

[@krissifadwa]

This stuff alters your life, leading to making better choices with the use of clarity. What's actually mind blowing about it is; it's literally right under our nose but many will overlook it, thinking whatever changes our livelihood has to be something gargantuan. Great video, friend.

[@thebuteykomethod]

Amazing comment! Thank you so much @krissifadwa 🙏🏻

[@krissifadwa]

@@thebuteykomethod 😌

[@vintage_violet]

Fairly new to Buteyko but have already seen the benefits when it comes to my ability to calm panic etc. Your channel is definitely helpful, thanks so much 👍❤️

[@thebuteykomethod]

@vintage_violet Thank you so much for your kind and supportive words ❤️🤗🙏 . I'm so glad that Buteyko breathing and the channel are helping you. Wishing you all the best 🙏

[@craigmunro8127]

Thanks for sharing your inspirational story.

[@thebuteykomethod]

My pleasure @craigmunro8127! Thank you, so much for your kind and encouraging comment 🙏

[@janesmith9628]

I was interested in Buteyko Breathing many years ago and took an in-person course, but eventually gave up the practice. This is an excellent video which explains WHY it didn't work well enough for me to continue (it became just another stressor.) STILL think there are huge benefits for me to reap with this approach though. I think this is one of the best (and most honest) videos I've seen about any healing modality and I look forward to exploring your channel. THANK YOU!

[@thebuteykomethod]

Hi @janesmith9628, thank you so much for sharing your story and for the feedback. Welcome to the channel and I hope you find it helpful 🙏🏻

[@tukoshka]

Thank you for sharing 💐 Needed this video ✨

[@thebuteykomethod]

You are so welcome!

[@caz8512]

Hi Neil, just discovered your channel after a video of yours popped up on my phone. How pleased I am to have found you. Firstly your voice is perfect for me and your teaching is just what I have been searching for. Thank you so much. I have subscribed and look forward to going through all your videos 🙏

[@thebuteykomethod]

Thank you so much for your kind and supportive words. Welcome aboard 🙏

[@hamzajaved2773]

Great video, thanks so much for giving your own personal account and experiences, I find it's sometimes more helpful than just receiving the techniques alone. I will try these techniques with a relaxed mindset now to ensure my CNS doesn't get stressed from the practice!

[@thebuteykomethod]

You're so welcome! Yes, always go gently 🙏🏻

[@raiswarnim9431]

i have been in this spiritual journey for 4 years long anxiety depression trying to find where is peace and where u can rest knowing it wont change and this is it 😢

[@thebuteykomethod]

Thank you so much for sharing @raiswarnim9431 🙏🏻

[@DanielMatthew89]

Nice video, brother 💯

[@thebuteykomethod]

You are very welcome @DANIKSTORM 🙏🏻

[@susancrushton7419]

I have had treatment x 3 due to cancer and left with loads of health issues. But water infections etc constantly on antibiotics. And rhinitis - sinusitis- tinnitus asthma..sleepless nights brain fog + short-term memory loss - due to severe dyslexia. Bombarded & overwhelmed ongoing anxiety. Would love to slow down the rhinitis nasal drip at least..😢

[@thebuteykomethod]

Hi @susancrushton7419, thank you so much for sharing your story. It sounds like you have been going through a really tough time - sending lots of hugs 🤗. I can't comment re any specific health conditions without going through the intake process. But typically a good place to start is with the small breath holds (don't pinch the nose if you have rhinitis) and muscle relaxation as these are both very gentle. Wishing you all the best 🙏🏻

[@igotsickieatlight]

it always feels like someone turned the light inside my head on when ever I do this

[@thebuteykomethod]

Amazing! Me too 🙏

[@DivineFeminineEnergy]

Are you also able to share these specific exercises you did? Intuitively I feel that I need to learn more about my breath and slowing it down / breathing less. I have recovered from panic disorder but when I get anxious I do not get panic attacks anymore but breath weirdly and hyperventilate and get brain fog still

[@thebuteykomethod]

Hey @DivineFeminineEnergy. Guided versions of all the breathing exercises are available in the channel. Here's the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLSTo-HpulVrACv7bUGOSErDit8n42rhF4. I hope you enjoy learning more about your breath 🤗

[@vivianriver6450]

I'm new to Buteyko and I've watched some of your videos to learn some of the basics of Buteyko. Can you tell me how I can learn about how to put together a beginner practice regimen that I can make part of my busy life? I've followed along with some of your videos and I believe that I understand some of the general concepts, but I don't know how to structure a practice regimen to make a regular habit out of.

[@thebuteykomethod]

Hi Vivian, Welcome to the world of Buteyko breathing! It's great to hear that you're keen on integrating these techniques into your busy life. The practice regimen depends a lot on your history, health and goals and that's why I would recommend working Buteyko practitioner if you can (I have courses and a 1-2-1 offering here: www.thebuteykomethod.com/). Having said that, this is an example of an Asthma based programme which might give you some ideas to explore: www.thebuteykomethod.com/buteyko-breathing/buteyko-asthma-daily-programme. Walking with your mouth closed, and many small breath holds in sets of 5 minutes are also great ways to start to bring buteyko into a busy life. Hope that helps🙏

[@aymalkhan5781]

Trust me it is an amazing method ❤❤❤

[@thebuteykomethod]

It really is!

[@jps8678]

I wonder why others are "Normal" and then there ar us with those symptoms you described. But you gave me so much hope that I got so happy watching this video. thank you

[@thebuteykomethod]

I think there are lots of reasons. For me, it has been a lifelong pattern of giving everything 110%. And yes, there is always hope 🤗. We can always, learn, evolve and grow.

[@SauerkrautX]

This video is what really started my fascination in the world of breathing and what exactly happens when we practice these types of methods. From all the research I’ve continued to do since then, what I’ve found is that the main healing component to all of this is the levels of carbon dioxide in your body and how it builds up. This leads me to my question: Anders Olsson has a machine called the carbohaler. It basically allows you to breathe with regulated amounts of co2. Wouldn’t this theoretically take someone out of a sympathetic-dominant state and allow their parasympathetic side to kick in through this biohacking method which in turn will heal their limbic system followed by everything else?

[@bonitagirlyy]

Have you seen any benefits for people with dysautonomia conditions like inappropriate sinus tachycardia? And what about ADHD symptoms? I know these are both related to the because system so I'm curious to see if either improve with some of this breathing training

[@joycelawrence1396]

Great video. I subscribed and look forward to learning more about the breath. As a yoga teacher, I have been using and sharing humming breath (bhramari) for years. I am curious what your thoughts are about ujjayi breathing? This is a technique I have been using for decades where you make a slight whisper sound in the throat.

[@thebuteykomethod]

Thanks for sharing!! The most important thing when teaching breathing (even during asanas) is to make sure that people aren't over breathing or breathing heavily. Ujjayi is fine when practised correctly, but people often breathe more heavily when using it. As you are a yoga teacher, I highly recommend the book Restoring Prana by Robin Rothenberg. She's a breathing expert and yoga therapist.

[@caffeinated936]

i was just thinking this, i had researched into ujjayi pranayama before this and was wondering if it provided any similar effects

[@thebuteykomethod]

​@@caffeinated936 Pranayama taught correctly can have similar benefits. But you must breathe lightly, quietly, gently with a mild air hunger. Most of the time, pranayama is taught incorrectly in the west. For more information on how to do it right - check out Robin Rothenbergs "Restoring Prana". Hope that helps 🙏

[@stec3942]

hello!! New follower here😊 want to ask you ...what if already feels air hunger during the day? i have been feeling this heaviness in my chest that i cannot release the breath out. thank you

[@thebuteykomethod]

Hey @stec3942, welcome aboard. If you already have air hunger all the time, then it's good to start with nasal breathing 24/7, mouth taping at night (e.g. myotape) and small breath holds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIvZmH6wrriCnbcsi=acapinlmT6dfey68. These should all help to start reducing the general air hunger before you approach the breathe light exercise. If you need more support, you can get in tough through my website: www.thebuteykomethod.com/. . Wishing you all the best 🙏🏻

[@azeemhaider7062]

inspirising, i had started...how much time it would take to show changes ?

[@nicoreports]

How does this method do with people with Hypertension and how quick before they see results?

[@thebuteykomethod]

It was actually Dr Buteyko's experiences of reducing his own Hypertension symptoms by changing his breathing that led to the discovery of the Buteyko method. However, I would definitely check with your Doctor that they feel comfortable with you doing breathing exercises. Buteyko breathing can help to regulate the nervous system and improve the barroreflex (the body's ability to manage blood pressure). How long it takes depends quite a lot on the individual, but you would normally start to see small changes within a few weeks.

[@Sophie7377]

How often and how long for should you do the exercises?

[@thebuteykomethod]

Great question! For the Breathe Light exercise, It depends a lot on your body. For someone in generally good heath, we would have them doing 2-4 rounds of 4 minutes (with a 30-60 sec break in between), 3 times a day. Plus some small breath holds to manage symptoms and a 20-minute nasal breathing walk. But we tend to adapt all of this to the individual so that we can get the "dosage" right.

[@DTM45]

I have similar issues. Going on 5 years of this disease.

[@thebuteykomethod]

Sorry to hear that @DTM45 🤗 It's really tough, isn't it. But you will get through this and learn a lot from it. Just keep trying small changes, one step at a time. Look for the 10% gains ❤️

[@sukhan9854]

Stress and anxiety has caused me to hold my breath without me knowing and I’d catch myself forgetting to breathe momentarily. I’m kind of wondering how this method is different because mine doesn’t feel good at all

[@thebuteykomethod]

Hey @sukhan9854, conscious and unconscious breath holding are really different things. When we consciously hold the breath (or reduce breathing volume in the breath light), we do this in a controlled way to increase oxygen delivery and down regulate the nervous system. Often when people unconsciously hold their breath, they tend to hold it for too long, which causes the breathing centre and nervous system to overcompensate, feeding into the cycle. There is more to it, but I hope that helps 🙏

[@sukhan9854]

@@thebuteykomethod thank you so much ! I was gonna say. I fall asleep very well to your videos 😂

[@whatthehirsch7385]

also, they hold when breathing in, not breathing out. big difference@@thebuteykomethod

[@Jwzbb]

can u elaborate on how butekeyo breathing helps with long covid please?

[@thebuteykomethod]

Sure. Long covid can leave our nervous system dysregulated and buteyko helps to improve vagal tone and "repair" the autonomic nervous system. Also, long covid can affect our CO2 tolerance (leaving us with a feeling of air hunger or getting easily out of breath during physical exercise), Buteyko can help to reset CO2 tolerance. It also helps to reduce inflammation and mast cell activation.

[@marciagrahn982]

Wondering how this would affect/relate to those with sleep apnea who are on cpap/bipap machines blowing TONS of air in all night?

[@thebuteykomethod]

Buteyko can really help with sleep apnea 👍

[@dreamchampagne]

Where do you recommend starting to try? I’ve got 1 lung & am curious

[@thebuteykomethod]

The most gentle exercise is kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIvZmH6wrriCnbc so give that a go. Go very gently.

[@dreamchampagne]

@@thebuteykomethodthank you so much ❤️

[@mophrps5004]

pleae show me the breathing practically

[@thebuteykomethod]

Hi, there is a guided version of the breathing exercise here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2XZdpuJedBrh6ssi=cHUNONPGd2ucxdSp

[@sidneyvanlieshout3144]

Since i’m doing these breath holds i catch myself out of breath while just doing nothing, like a little panicky like i have to manually remember to breath otherwise i won’t breath 😂🤷🏼‍♂️😅😅

[@thebuteykomethod]

Thanks so much for sharing 🙏. This often either happens when people take a big breath before the hold - rather it should be a small, soft, quiet in breath. Or it can also happen if the length of the breath hold is too long for your body at the moment. In this case, try a 3-second breath hold and 15-second rest. You should feel calmer and less agitated afterwards. 👍

I hope much more people will understand the huge benefit of breathing less!!! Therefore I find Wim Hof method just "confusing" 🙄 I am sure HYPOventilation brings much more benefits than a "famous" WH HYPERventilation ! 🙏🏽

[@dewabule]

Both have their place, but like everything in life, go with what works for you and quit worrying what works for others 😇

[@strictlyroots7343]

Tissue hypoxia (the basis of WH hyperventilation) can have health benefits for some people. The people who would benefit from Buteyko have a chronic illness or a condition of chronic excessive breathing (like snoring) - hyperventilation may be disastrous for them, as many who have tried WH have discovered.

[@aymalkhan5781]

When did bro it overcome your brain fog and panic attacks?

[@thebuteykomethod]

Panic attacks almost immediately, brain fog took a few months to clear, and I still get the odd foggy day if I push myself too hard.

[@Dlrnckgoekwk]

The vid is advertisment- skip it

[@Mel-os3ld]

All types of breathing methods will eliminate anxiety and help you balance

[@DeciovToni-qt9ic]

Thank you sir . Christ Jesus is the only Name that can we be saved from death :) The Bible is the best Book

[@thebuteykomethod]

Thank you for sharing @DeciovToni-qt9ic 🙏🏻

[@DeciovToni-qt9ic]

@@thebuteykomethod Blessings from Netherlands (Europe ) :)

[@TheCuratorIsHere]

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[@user-ev9lx7hn6e]

Too much talking and no action

[@kaanmuratoski]

Just check his account, he has plenty videos with "action"