Shut your Mouth and Change your Life | Patrick McKeown | TEDxGalway

[@rezzab]

Nasal Breathing First I’m 76 years old as I write this I have been doing nasal for over a year, consciously breathing 24/7, I had almost immediate benefits. 1. I was a nose picker all the time, not anymore, within 24 hours of starting this I stopped, why? Because my nose was completely clear, their was nothing to pick, that’s when I took nasal breathing seriously, 2. Within days my back problems had gone, it was a struggle getting in and out of the car, bending over etc, its immensely better now, not perfect but a massive improvement. 3. No neck or shoulder pain at all, its completely gone. 4. My posture has improved dramatically, no round shoulders, as we sometimes do, we pull our shoulders back to, look more positive and upright, I cant do that now as my shoulders and back are already upright. 5. I have slowed down, I walk around at a nice steady pace now. 6. My well being has improved and I am much more tranquil. 7. I never get anxious any more, I don’t lose my temper or get angry, I’m a lot calmer. 8. I’ve succeeded in sleeping all night with my mouth shut, I sleep like a log, just about every night no disturbance and I’m ofte in the same position I was when I went to sleep. 9. I had old age marks on my hands, very prominent, they have almost gone, some can still be seen but are not sort of lumps like they use to be, I can hardly feel them, my skin is smoother, My life and well-being are doing very nicely. This costs me nothing.

[@sharmajaanu]

Thank you

[@rkan2]

Walking slower is not necessarily an advantage in my opinion. Of course if it is induced or unduces stress it should be avoided. Otherwise it would just work to increase muscle mass, which should be beneficial.

[@muhammadilyaas_]

Any tips for being able to breath through your mouth at night time? its a lot harder than during the day

[@farangdee]

Tape your mouth before sleeping with 3m micropore tape ,i do ,and sleep deeper since doing so.

[@muhammadilyaas_]

farangdee I use 2.5cmx5m Microporous tape and it keeps coming off during sleep.

[@marquism1799]

I tried the exercise he has us do towards the end, with a common cold. Been congested for the past 2 days breathing through my mouth the entire time. That exercise just cleared up my nasal congestion faster and even better than any OTC medication I have taken. This is actual medical science. I'm going to try to live my life breathing through my nose 99.9% of the time. Thank you for this Patrick.

[@SunFlameBeeswaxCandles]

Same here been congested with allergies & it cleared my nasal congestion!! Phenomenal thank you for this presentation!!

[@chotatopips4177]

Same! I used to breathe through my mouth and my mom always used to complain about my smelly breath. I didn’t think I could always breathe through my nose, but after a few days of struggling, I was completely used to it. The only time I breathe through my mouth now is when I’m playing sports intensively or exercising.

[@scartyz762]

Since I was a child I'd breathe through my nose because of asthma. Patrick has inspired me so much and now I breathe through my nose regularly. I established this habit just recently and I can tell that feel of the throat feeling dry and burning is gone when I wake up.

[@AECommonThread2137]

Wtf you gonna do that .1% of the time? It better be through the 👃

[@WannabeWoodsman]

If you're still here also look into James Nestor's book "Breath". James using Dr. McKeown as a source and the good Dr. mentions Nestor in his book (I haven't read the full book and am only at chapter two at the time of writing this)

[@uwusmolbean]

Things our grandparents would say; "slow down", "gather your thoughts" "close your mouth when u eat" (chew) "listen twice as much as you speak" etc.

[@Aphrodite10]

True that

[@Sanssri77]

Life changing talk 😇

[@markalexwhite]

You have 2 ears and 1 mouth. Use them proportionately ;-)

[@Oliverthehound]

I am 53 years old with significant breathing problems for the last 15 years. With all the pulmonary doctors I have seen and then people I've seen through holistic medicine , I have NEVER been told any of this! I am furious! My problems could have been minimized significantly if I had heard this years ago. Sadly I am seeing this video 6 years after it was uploaded. All the advice I've been given has been the exact opposite of what I've just learned and experienced just now. I don't know how I will be able to retrain my habits and to not breathe through my mouth and to stop breathing deeply. But rest assured I am going to try everything I can possibly think to do to make these changes. This is life changing information I've just been given. To the author and whomever uploaded this, THANK YOU!!

[@PaulSprangersCityLimits]

I just found this info as well! I'm 43 and have 20 years of asthma and sinus congestion. Breathing through my nose is kinda difficult and i've been having all kinds of crazy sensations in my sinuses - pressure, stinging, running / flushing out, watery eyes, almost like an allergic reaction, but they're gettting better every day. And i even did a run with only nose breathing. I think my sinuses are so closed up from years of neglect that it will take time to open them, but already I'm feeling the calming benefits! Good luck!

[@trevorrisley5419]

Kate, it’s not too late. It’s never too late. It’s time to start mouth taping, chewing hard foods and for more chews than you may be used to, as well as the immediate implementation of Mewing. Mewing, chewing, and mouth taping can very quickly not only eliminate your mouth breathing, but also completely change your face for the better. I’m not saying that you’re not already beautiful (I have no clue what you look like), but ALLLL men, women, and children will quickly become more attractive by doing those three things. It doesn’t matter how old you are, either. You’ve got this!!! 👏🏼🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼

[@MarlaMulvany]

You can do it!! ; how is it going ??

[@deborahs2593]

I encourage you to not give up! I'm 70 and started mouth taping during sleep a month ago. It has changed everything about my breathing! I go for a walk and don't feel starved for air. Both nostrils are now open all the time ( 50 years with clogged sinuses). I wake up feeling rested. I nose breathe normally now but it took time and discipline, but WOW it's a new life!

[@aprilfuel634]

The doctors do not know, they are trained by those who wish to sell products. Well done for finding this information. I was your age when I discovered this, I now use it daily and enjoy the practice far more than the products !

[@anthonyp8484]

This is amazing. I've being dealing with anxiety/ocd/panic which has led for me to have social anxiety etc. all my life and obsessivness. I've tried taking deep breaths and am not able too and it creates a sense of panic and thinking that I can't live like this anymore. But after watching this and doing the exercise I now get it. I had it wrong all along. No doctor ever told me this. Thank you souch this was a great speech.

[@virendra99au]

What a stupid logic he has used to convince people. We breath faster and deeper when we get stressed, so it's bad for you......its like saying when you face instant fear, you run so running is bad for you....what a logic.... Let me explain to you that running is good if you are running without fear of course......and deep breathing is also very good if you do it consciously and doing it unconsciouly is also good coz that is the instant requirement of the body and mind to provide more oxygen at the time of need. When you get too stressed or angry our body use more energy/oxygen/prana whatever you want to call it.......and that's why we breath fast and if you don't breath fast at that time, it can be harmful for your body and mind. its not possible to breath slow and get angry but its possible to breath deep even if you are not angry to get more oxygen to calm your body and mind. In sanskrit breathing techniques called pranayama....see the link for for more information about benefit of Pranayam.... www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/health-benefits-of-pranayama/

[@ediebornowsky8053]

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[@deborahhowes9643]

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[@kosha19999]

google it !

[@69birdboy]

so why do people give you a paper bag to breathe in c02 if you're having a panic attack and breathed out all your c02 by hyperventilating?

[@rosiemiller394]

I've tried switching from mouth breathing to nose breathing for 6 weeks now after listening to Patrick. It's been an amazing change with better sleep, sharper mind and less upper back pain.

[@aaryankirtania]

Good work Rosie

[@evilynn333]

I have used this method for 20 years. It cured my asthma and cat allergy. I now live with 3 housecats.

[@method341]

how many hours a day did you do this technique?

[@homeschooledrapper9174]

Bro that Irish accent is so calming and encouraging at the same time.

[@patrickd9957]

Kiwi Dude I could listen to Patrick McKeown all day. His voice is soooo soothing. I meditate often and Patrick really has discovered something here. I’m going to pursue his breathing technique more.

[@Rickky007]

Yup that how they get me to drink more at the Irish pub lol.

[@damian-795]

I guess it`s a Dublin accent :-)

[@eyeswideopen2043]

@@damian-795 no, it's opposite side of Ireland - Galway

[@RhodieRowley]

It is just the inability to pronounce the "th" sound that irritates me. Just don't breat trough your troat.

[@mundosism]

For the last year I have been very grateful every day that I came across Patrick's books . Having struggled with terrible anxiety problems which effected every area of my life for the last 30 years. I have realised after doing the reduced breathing exercises I was in fact overbreathing and results have truly been life changing.

[@ernestg4896]

I read Mr. McKeown's book "Asthma Free Naturally" years ago and it literally changed my life in a few days. Closing your mouth, control pause, clearing your nose, etc. I am revisiting this a few years later so I can improve my habits. Thanks!

[@ButeykoClinicInternational]

Thanks for your comment Ernest - it is vital to re educate your breathing for alleviation of asthma symptoms. Patrick

[@alucardwingates447]

hey, any improvemnts?

[@MHG796]

Hey pall, how you doing after 6 years

[@ernestg4896]

@@MHG796 Doing good! So glad I read about Butekyo back in 2010. I was just showing someone the nose clearing technique a few days ago. The only asthma issues I have is if I am around cats. And now I meditate and focus on the breath which re-enforces my breathing. I think the biggest thing that has helped me is the exhale and pause. It comes natural, and I feel great doing it. CO2 is your friend.

[@Jimbob-zn6bl]

He is a genius!! Listen to him people!! He has changed my life for good!!🙏😊👍

[@robc8838]

@ 9:41 breathing technique begins

[@tsim.7738]

Thanks a lot!

[@darkhumour]

The stuff before that also pretty important tho

[@pointguard4848]

Thanks from 2020

[@kittendivine1]

This deserves SO much more views , more talks and a larger real life audience.

[@xoxokayla625]

you have just saved my life ted. everyone with anxiety try this. it takes practice but I am completely blown away. this works.

[@sabertoothwallaby2937]

Who the heck is Ted

[@Vstrum]

Lol His name is Patrick, it’s a TED TALK tho

[@jack-dy7cx]

Ted is talking about breathing

[@mdougf]

OMG I AM SO EXCITED TO START ON THIS JOURNEY. THANKS FOR SHARING

[@mdougf]

Michael Shaleen LOL

[@duanebarry2817]

Breathing exercises like this could be taught in grade schools.

[@annekantola4822]

@@cannibalmanimal2336 doing our best!

[@thunderdrake13]

Nahh not really

[@duanebarry2817]

@@thunderdrake13 Breathing exercise could prove more useful to children then memorizing the state capitals. What is the capital of North Dakota? Is it Bismarck or Pierre?

[@qmjrq]

i’m actually here because of my pe teacher lol

[@islandmama]

How many things y'all want to be taught in school. Then you'd complain school is a lot of hours long. Maybe teach your own kids a thing or two.

[@lukelucy1980]

I am a 55 year old mouth breather. You have finally given me hope. I will practice this, as well as share this with my sisters children having there own children. I am sure that it will save them a lifetime of struggle.

[@billycost893]

How has it worked??

[@elaakbas2740]

hello! make sure that they keep their tongue on the roof of their mouth.

[@TomlinAlex]

@@elaakbas2740 mewing

[@dc0c056]

@@elaakbas2740 Indeed! Make sure they keep their tongue on the roof of their mouth. As much as possible. For the rest of their lives.

[@TAKEADEEPBREATH]

Thank you Patrick, a wonderful talk everyone should watch. Let's all learn how to breathe properly, a true foundation for a happier, healthier, and longer life.

[@johnphelan8300]

Another master class from Patrick, delivered in his usual euridte manner and as always complemented by that wonderful Irish Mysticism.

[@snappysnap955]

You can be a nose breather during the day and still have your mouth open at night. I found this to be true with myself. I am a nose breather, but in certain positions particularly, my face and jaw would relax so much my mouth would fall open. And I noticed that both my mouth and my nose were so dried out in the morning. Also, just constant leg movement, so I was never getting into that deep, restorative sleep that we must have for healing and clarity. So I found out about mouth taping. Took awhile, and making some other dietary changes but it's making a difference in the quality of my sleep. So don't think this doesn't apply to you if you are a nose breather during the day.

[@junkgirltoo5005]

Diane Watson mouth taping really works.

[@Noor-jw2tn]

I'm a mouth taper as well. My sleep is so much better. Without tape I'm a zombie the next day.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

I notice that if you eat before bed, that gets a lot worse. The blood sugar changes at night. I don't think the capacity to metabolize sugar is very effective at night.

[@ramonitodaquiljr2286]

How about if ypu have Sleep Ania? Can you suffocate in your sleep?I took Melatonin and Sleeping pills,because I cant sleep? Appreciate your reply.

[@catherine520]

@@ramonitodaquiljr2286 I’d like to know this too. But I think your body will naturally wake you up if you’re suffocating in your sleep 🤔 at least I’d like to hope so anyway!! Lmao

[@melshealthyalt]

I used Buteyko breathing to heal from epilepsy. It is an awesome technique. I never get sick anymore. My story is available on Amazon in the book Seizure Free - Addressing the Causes of Seizures Naturally. Love Buteyko breathing. It helped me so much!

[@ButeykoClinicInternational]

Hi Melinda, great to hear your testimonial and how Buteyko has changed your life.

[@blessing198]

Thank you

[@cecilecavallaro4924]

Placebo effect. Nothing helps me breathe better. I've tried everything. No medical or psychological causes either.

[@shearer567]

Breathing through my nose has pretty much eliminated my heart palpitations. This is life changing.

[@siddheshpatwardhan4920]

same here.. so simple yet so fuckin transformational!

[@Sleeper54321]

Immediately after watching this and trying his methods my reliance on albuterol decreased significantly. Dry mouth decreased significantly when I feel myself mouth breathing and I stop and start breathing through my nose. Everybody with asthma and allergy related breathing issues and wheezing should watch this.

[@tsveno72]

I’m here because of his London Real interview this morning.

[@joanneyoung8618]

thank you , i am severe ME CFS and housebound , been so hungry for air for so long , you are giving me the awareness i need as spent my time deep breathing and holding my breath when standing , ive only just found you but i’m listening and working ok it , thank you x

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

It isn't air that you're missing. It's wasting carbon dioxide that you exhale.

[@pamelaminas1160]

OMG!! This is the best advice I have ever been given in my life! I’ve been suffering shortness of breath my whole life. My job involves talking and I can never get through the shift comfortably. I started this technique last night and my shortness of breath has improved. I feel like it’s gone. I got through a shift at work without feeling like I would pass out. I just purchased the Oxygen Advantage audio book really looking forward to listening to it. Thank you so much Patrick McKeown forever grateful for your knowledge and wisdom.

[@khuramrasheed1793]

Hi

[@Abovedamatrix3352]

I'm 19 and I'm glad I found it!

[@PaddyBcummins]

This is absolutely phenomenal. As a fellow Patrick who's had (nasal) breathing problems all his life - thank you. I've been breathing through my nose for the past hour+ and I already feel much better in doing so. I initially wasn't even able to properly breathe through my nose - or so I thought - beforehand, and now it seems to be much easier. Using the nodding up and down Buteyko technique helped me unclog my 1 nostril. The nostril continues a bit clogged but it seems that I can now breathe through my nose better anyway, even if just through only 1 nostril. Breathing through my mouth felt and still feels like I'm slightly fighting for air, whereas nose-breathing feels more tranquil; smooth; serene. The beauty and power in simple solutions never ceases to deliver. I just wish I had known about this since I was a little child. I'm 26 now. I'm looking forward to bringing this up to my doctor.

[@Maddie9185]

I’ve been mouth taping for about three months and I can honestly say that I see the difference. First my mouth is no longer dry and my lips also not dry. I feel like I sleep better. It has also help be to not breath through my mouth during the day. I see a difference

[@ttkk9890]

me too

[@nelsonjames4102]

I have this mouth breathing issue.... I had the asthma issue in the childhood ...but even though i tried to breath through nose at day time i cant resist at night while sleeping ..its like am going out of breath while using my nose to breathe...i breathe a lot and my heart rate is always above 120 bpm

[@sambon9845]

@@nelsonjames4102 try doing breathing exercises to increase lung capacity. it might help your asthma

[@nelsonjames4102]

@@sambon9845 i dont hav asthma right now....only thing am worried is the mouth breathing....i cant get over it..

[@zigsaw7161]

@@nelsonjames4102 same bro I had asthma when I was 2 year old nd that habit made me breathing through the mouth nd it carried away in teenagers and it's Impacted my skeletal growth very much I didn't knew about it Recently I came to know nd working on that 😭

[@davidgervais5974]

This Ted Talk left me breathless.

[@sabertoothwallaby2937]

THAT'S FLIPPIN HILARIOUS

[@eerereps]

Yes, it was breathtaking!

[@-danR]

Polite people: "Hello..." TED: "Shut your Mouth..."

[@crashbee8787]

@@eerereps 13 years ago u r og lol

[@igweogba6774]

Buteyko breathing saved me when I suffered from hyperventilation syndrome for more than a year as a student in the UK. Totally recommend

[@OMGWUNSIU]

When i am on the treadmill at the gym i have taught myself that i can slow my heartbeat down simply by breathing naturally, but consciously pushing out more air at the end of each exhaled breath, then just breathing in naturally. it helps me focus and brings my heartbeat down anywhere from 2 to 5 bpm. it’s interesting to hear someone talk about this. i have been doing it for years. It seems to help with my training.

[@laurapardoe5347]

You don't know how much I needed this . Why is this not common knowledge .

[@rogerbird5665]

Patrick, I believe in the value of what you are doing.

[@ButeykoClinicInternational]

Thanks Roger.

[@peterlamprecht1303]

Buteyko Clinic Int

[@rockymtndude]

Roger Bird

[@rogerbird5665]

Yes? You called?

[@GOATeditsYT]

Roger Bird has a hbhhuuuuuukklo

[@eijonasson]

this is the truth the whole truth. I have had MUCH relief. thank you for sharing. Butyko said this also. great video. shared it with my ailing friends. thank you

[@stuartwalker121]

This man is really on to something big - less is more... indeed! I have been practising for only a short while and I'm just amazed - Nose breathing was quite a strange feeling at first but you adapt quickly.Excellent advice.

[@ButeykoClinicInternational]

Hi Stuart, great to hear you are adapting to nose breathing. Visit our website www.ButeykoClinic.com for additional resources or our KZbin Channel Buteyko Clinic for free video content. Drop us a line at [e-mail] if you have any questions.

[@antvn222]

Lol Mouth breather just realized it’s good to health

[@rdzu834]

@@antvn222 Better late than never at all.

[@enibeni3783]

Patrick tank you for ever and ever. 2 years now and my life has changed permanently!

[@alucardwingates447]

can you write more about it?

[@Funandconsciousness]

In my 60s I have come to doing this very naturally. I take less than half as many breaths as my wife, and I am generally very calm. When I was exercising more vigorously in my younger days, my body insisted on both faster and deeper breaths; now, no longer needed. And most of the time my nose is very clear and quiet. In my youth I was primarily a mouth breather, out of necessity: my nose was plugged most of the time. That situation improved a lot when I stopped drinking milk. Good talk, Patrick.

[@isaacmccracken5870]

I also am less congested after eliminating dairy from my diet.

[@yashladdha9313]

There is very similar technique called ‘hong-sou’ By Paramhansa Yogananda which teaches the same thing. 1.Sleep on your back, loosen your body, 2. Let you hands fall on side 3. Breath in slowly without making any noise, saying ‘hong’ in Mind and at same time lift your right middle finger in air 4. As you completed the breath in, same time let the middle finger tip touch your palm. 5. Breath out slowly moving finger away from palm, saying ‘so’ in mind. 6. Repeat above steps and start being breathless between breaths...increase the breathless time slowly as you practice more and become aware of your breath slowly going in and out. 7. If you take a pillow, you will fall asleep in few minutes without any pills. 8. If you don’t take pillow, you will feel the calm, alertness and rest. I am sure Patrick has studied these and other pranayama techniques.

[@katiegrav]

I just tried this technique, hong-sou and it really helped me to relax and breathe slower. I do have lung disease & feel it will help me breathe better. Thank you.

[@blessing198]

The slow you breathe the longer you live..

[@aishaibrahim9280]

Thank you Patrick, this talk is a gem that we all need. I am a breath 'beginner' and can already feel the difference simple mindfulness in breathing evokes. I truly believe pursued correctly and robustly, it could be profoundly impactful in health, beauty and longevity.

[@edwardpirie7625]

Through listening to Patrick on Dr Chatterjee's pod casts I am now a convert to nasel breathing. I had a dried out tongue, whilst sleeping, breathing through my mouth. Now using mouth tape which has 'closed' my mouth, this has led to saliva surrounding my palate and lo and behold my tongue is getting better. Thank you Patrick.

[@DPickho1]

After a week, I did see a huge difference too! I too, wake up alert...even on mornings when I have to be at work as early as 5 am. Also, no more chronic fatigue where I felt the need to stretch or fear my productivity was going to hurt my performance of any kind. I'm also calmer!

[@pamwilliams6630]

Wow, this is amazing. I've been taping my mouth shut for several months to lower blood pressure, maybe this will help too.

[@speedygonzales4707]

Good talk on mouse breeding.

[@AdamBechtol]

I did laugh out loud.

[@carnation_cat]

I LOLed too! Every time I read it I laugh again.

[@Tate525]

Take a deep bread !

[@p50ons]

I've been focusing on my bread and now it's gone mouldy

[@reforest4fertility]

Blessed are cheese makers. U got a friend in cheeses! If you listen to your subtler breathing thru this method, you'll very likely improve ur hearing as well. Use it and build it (adapted from use it or lose it)

[@LDSharma-hx9zi]

@Patrick McKeown, You're repeating what ancient Indian texts mastered thousands of years before western civilization came into existence. This breathing science is still being practiced and is a tranche of Yog (Yoga) and is called प्राणायाम (Pranayam). You will learn a lot more about breathing if you care to explore these ancient texts. I'm happy you are spreading this knowledge to today's generation. Good job.

[@ButeykoClinicInternational]

Thanks very much. Yes, indeed Buteyko breathing is anchored in ancient breathing practices. Dr. Buteyko studied Eastern Medicine.

[@sweetyogajustine]

In yoga we breathe in and out through the nose, the breathing practices are called pranayama, there are many of them for different results 🙏🏻 Love your research, it’s helped my running abilities 👍 I’m about to start reading your book, I’ve just finished Breathe by James Nestor.

[@LegoCrazies2000]

which was better this guys book or nestors

[@Eternalduoae]

What confused me at the beginning of this talk he says the exact opposite. I've never been taught in yoga or pilates not to breathe through the nose. Was expecting more comments like yours....

[@irishninja2009]

@@Eternalduoaeno it’s more that they teach you breathe in through nose and out of mouth. Just breathe through your nose. I’m Irish and let me tell you we think on a different level

[@elsanevis1151]

are you clear ( as I am not) on belly breathing or chest? Ideally we want belly. But he doesnt say? as yoga person, fellow, thought I would ask you, hope you dont mind. How was Breathe book by Nestor? aligned with this advice or different? Lastly, is pranayama breath by nostril/hold -how does that differ? (different technique but slows breath, curious as to how it differs in CO2 production) , sorry, curious yogi clinician.........thanks!

[@deadboy3343]

AWESOME MAN GOOD JOB IVE BEEN BREATHING THRU MY NOSE IN AND MY LIFE THANKS GOD

[@sallyannorrin2871]

I have been practicing this for nearly a year, I had a total thyroidectomy and my vocal cords were damaged and they dont open or close properly, I try to do the contol pause but the most I can do this is 15 - 20 seconds, and I start to panic. After my operation I woke in the night with my vocal cords shut over my windpipe - I could not breath - I had to cough and cough to release them. I think this may be why holding breath is a problem for me. I have mastered the nose breathing and I know my oxygen levels are good 98/99 but I worry about the control pause. I have your book breathing and anxiety and it has helped enormously thank you Patrick

[@ButeykoClinicInternational]

Thanks Sally, the control pause is a measurement appraisal only. Focus on slowing down and softening your breath to activate the relaxation response and to improve oxygen delivery to the cells. This is key. Patrick.

[@sallyannorrin2871]

Thank you Patrick - I know this has made such a difference to me, really appreciate your videos and your CD that I play when I need to relax.

[@busemelodi1217]

Buteyko can help with people who have voice disorder?

[@lisengel2498]

Thank you for sharing the video. As a child already I was ver curious about rhythms and experiences of different states of Consciousness e.g. Just by continuing to do rose skippinge in a very relaxed way and also from experimenting softly with swimming under water and using a " meditative" breathing All breathing is related to feeling, emotion, focussing, acting - or just to states of Consciousness and body-mind-thought-relations - and my curiosity ended with a Phd investigating different body/ movement techniques and States of Consciousness ... And Yes of course we can change our blood circulation, just by awareness and by slowing down your breath - And make it into a very light and soft feeling of "floating" : inhalefloatinginstillness - exhalefloatinginstillness - And the feeling of floating in stillness is also a door to limitless bodyexperience and total presence

[@mel-tp5hi]

Thank you, thank you, Thank you, can't thank you enough man. Finally found a solution that works for my chronic hyperventilation disorder ! I got this. Yay, so happy !!!! xxx

[@sarahwallace74]

How are you now?

[@meereslicht]

As a person struggling with asthma for a long time, I am truly amazed by this talk and the results obtained following its advice. Sir, thank you very much indeed!

[@muhammadameen8637]

meereslicht do i need to practice it every time?

[@paulchoate1]

Thank you! I’m 48 years old and have always been a mouth breather. I was never told this was bad for me. When I was a kid a few doctors told me (at regular dental or other checkups) that I had a deviated septum. I was like ok...they never said anything else other than that and then moved on. I didn’t even know what a septum was! Now I know. I have so many issues do to mouth breathing that I never knew: grinding teeth, clicking jaw, terrible sleep, v-shape teetht/jaw instead of u-shape. I’m so pissed off that my doctors never said anything like, “we need to fix that”. All they said was, to a ten year old kid who’s parents had no idea either, was “you have a deviated septum”. Nothing else. They just left it at that and moved on to other things. I’m contacting an ENT doctor this week to see about fixing my septum. I simply can’t get enough oxygen through my nose.

[@zaczifer9721]

Hey man did you get the septum fixed??

[@paulchoate1]

@@zaczifer9721 No I never did. I'm trying to avoid it by consciously breathing through my nose as much as possible. I did see an ENT doctor and he recommended I try Flonase lol for a while which amazingly seems to help a bit. I haven't gone back to him but I should.

[@risegrowleadconsulting5884]

brilliant! thank you! I teach and encourage my clients in my practice to incorporate deep breathing in their lifestyle. Your research gives a new perspective and is extra helpful.

[@richardaleal]

Thank you Patrick for this video because in all honesty, it has made a big difference in how calm it makes me feel and also it helps me gather my thoughts properly. Thanks again. Richard

[@Sketch_Sesh]

Patrick’s teachings have cured my sleep apnea!

[@kplim9873]

Same

[@Sketch_Sesh]

@@kplim9873 great to hear!

[@charlanemcconkey6024]

I have been stopping breathing 52 times an hour.. on a cpap.... maybe i should tape my mouth shut and try that instead.. also have copd.. this breathing could help me I am sure....

[@georgehouston6327]

Charlane: i have been taping my mouth for a week now. I sleep better and feel better. I just finished the book “Breath” by James Nestor. It’s life changing.

[@happylife5654]

What exercise did do ? I hate tongue exercises

[@sallyannorrin2871]

Excellent - I bought the book anxiety free and I has really helped me I still cannot do a proper control pause of more than 16 seconds but my breathing has slowed down. Thank you Patrick.

[@swizzleproxi4810]

People with anxiety/ depression should stay clear of caffeine it has a habit of making them feel worse.

[@tl1120]

I went to sleep :) on my desk doing this breathing exercise. Thank you.

[@stephanygates6491]

I get more out of 3-6 breaths/minute than I do from the 'normal' 11-16 breaths/minute. What he is talking about is a form of meditation, not breathing during activity. I slow breathing while exercising by breathing deeply, less often. I do inhale through my nose, hold, then exhale slowly through pursed lips, then hold the empty feeling until I feel the need to inhale again. Even while bicycling, I rarely need more than 6 breaths/minute. He is describing an excellent meditation technique.

[@ButeykoClinicInternational]

Thanks Stephany we agree with you. The only difference is that we advocate breathing in and out through the nose as it retains heat and moisture in the body.

[@COUNTYGAINS]

JUST DISCOVERED THIS AND OMG DUDE YOUR A LEGEND!! FROM GALWAY TO!! I LITTLERY LOVE YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@michaelsheehan1044]

Incredible video Patrick your work is incredible and will shape the next generation of my young family outstanding

[@ButeykoClinicInternational]

Thanks Michael

[@Duhgood]

This is a miracle This guy is amazing 👏 so much energy since breathing through my nose

[@angmac8791]

So glad I found this video and this method Patrick. It seems crazy this isn't more widely known. My son with asthma has been mouth breathing and had sleep apnea and this method has made such a postive difference. Also we are all sleeping much better now we have been practising nasal breathing. Great info, thanks for sharing the knowledge 👍

[@Flosseveryday]

This actually helped me more than any other Ted talk that discussed breathing.

[@xzouix]

Great lesson! I agree with everything except the last sentence. Not "eat less", but eat better. Not "breathe less", but breathe better.

[@sophiamichael2788]

Three tips on what one can do easily to help raise consciousness - 1. Breath correctly, in and out through the nose slowly and into the diagphram like Patrick says (the mouth is for eating). 2. Eat more "light" (fruit/veg/legumes/grains), doesn't have to be only as it's not always the best for some, but definitely more. 3. Laugh more :). (Info per the wisdom of Matias de Stefano.)

[@stay4018]

This helped a lot, thank you and God bless you.

[@saramendell2538]

I love this Ted Talk! I have read two of Patrick McKeown's books and been practicing the Buteyko breathing techniques of shallow breaths through the nose all day long, and the results are incredible. No more allergies! I was taking Claritin every day for years and I have not taken one or any other allergy medicine in the six months that I have altered my breathing. However, I have one question, which involves oxygen in the body. I had cataract surgery a few months ago and during the recovery period the hospital was monitoring my blood pressure (which went from borderline high to the ideal range because of Buteyko) and oxygen level -- with one of those little clamps over a finger. I started practicing Buteyko breathing techniques while lying in the hospital bed and alarm bells went off saying that my oxygen level was becoming dangerously low. I then took a few deep breaths and everything was back to "normal". I know shallow breathing through the nose really works for me, but I can't explain what happened when I was in the hospital and hope Patrick will answer this.

[@ButeykoClinicInternational]

Hi Sara you just reduced your breathing volume a little bit too much. Temporarily this does not cause harm. Buteyko breathing is about deep but light breathing, no so much shallow. Shallow breathing is upper chest. We want breathing volume to be reduced but driven by the diaphragm. Hope this helps, Patrick

[@btownshreds1]

Buteyko Clinic International “deep light breathing” ok so i can take a deep breath here and there? I have has your book a year. The air hunger is unbearable man....

[@accountingandaudittechniqu1520]

I am 34 years old mouth breather done two time nose operations had too much anxiety and stretched muscles but started nose breathing by now till end of video, feel relaxed.

[@martials108]

I teach Tai Chi and Qigong, each and every lesson begins with " Breathe in through the nose and out through the nose ".

[@basantakumarrout5071]

I want to learn tai chi and qigong.please guide me

[@jameslucena1020]

Go to Harvard

[@MarlaMulvany]

Do you remember who the Russian Dr was? So glad you spreading this information,. ive read your book oxygen advantage.

[@JoseVega-wg9lm]

I have a constant need to breathe in deep, and if I cant that deep breathe after a few tries, i start to have a panic attack, even when watching this video i was a bit anxious, but then I started doing his technique and my anxiety went away.

[@zacharyalexander1]

I had the EXACT same problem. His work is life-saving. Literally.

[@musael1306]

You explained my whole life, i had asthma for the past 23 years , i found that using good house filter for air , air purifier and breathing through my nose (as i used to breath through my mouth my whole life ) Helped tremendously! I can relate to most of the things he said about tiredness and that if i sleep for ten hours i still feel so tired ( i wish i knew about this earlier in my life) but it is never too late to start taking care of your health!

[@kplim9873]

I realised it after 52 yrs.... never too late

[@aprilheadaches1682]

was having an episode typed in to get calm this came up I'm now relaxed amazing thankyou

[@babsstrijkert5365]

Thank you, the slowed breathing exercise feels like singing when you do it right. Singing or humming is so therapeutic and calming. Low volume but dense with oxygen. It's feels tingly and warmer, good. I myself have no problem with breathing, I guess because I've always been singing and humming. But you worded and guided the final exercise amazingly.

[@snupmadra3787]

Oh my God I feel amazing after this! Well done sir! I'll be sharing this.

[@stevedavis1049]

breathing is good. especially for anxiety and panic attacks ,breathing in holding both nostrils and covering nostrils breathing out though the left in again and through right breath in again and out through the left ,this technique is useful in panic attacks thank-you medium psychic and spiritualist Steve Davies

[@mollycummings6718]

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[@Dan-mm1yl]

I breathe through my ears have done since I was young. So glad I have found your video I will def switch to nose breathing

[@tr0uble2]

LOL

[@fondrees]

what was that? i couldnt smell you!!

[@veronicval692]

😂😂😂

[@worldofwords8426]

Sense of humor on ten😂😂

[@LordNaver]

Can you smell through your ear too?

[@colleendaly7102]

Thank you kind sir. This was very helpful

[@sunflowerdancecom]

Thank you very much sir .... your work is very insightful and scientific and very encouraging. I appreciate your deep knowledge and wisdom. I have learned much from you sir. We do mechanically mostly some of these WE DO learn IN YOGA...controlling or monitoring breathing for controlling the mind...the heart beat , the blood circulation. WONDERFUL VIDEO AND VERY EDUCATIVE. GOD BLESS YOU. YOUR PROGRAM CAN practically cure completely or CORRECT ASTHMA, COPD, SINUSITIS AND THE LIKE depending upon the mindset of the patient. i am a humble small yoga coach.

[@ButeykoClinicInternational]

Thank you very much, thank you for watching the video. Patrick

[@franstonnessen6586]

PARAM ESWARAN k

[@SaranshKarira]

But you also teach to take deep breaths, just stop taking credits of that man's life work.

[@ryanbobkuntz5815]

PARAM ESWARAN A narcissistic Yogi is no true Yogi at all

[@TheTinkushal]

Bs

[@432Hertz69]

It is threw the nostrils that God breathe life😇🌏❤️

[@egb6322]

Through, not threw.

[@vagabond9327]

I have practiced and it works . This is amazing. Thank you for great advices.

[@DocMomAnuja]

Great talk on the connection between breath, focus and health. THank you. Please correct the CC as the auto captioning is hilarious and outright wrong in many places.

[@jreverie7018]

Such an awesome talk. Goes well with James Nestors book “breath”

[@acemanley111]

Thank you so much. ✝️ God bless you

[@duanebarry2817]

This is revolutionary! I've been a mouth breather for much of my life and no one has ever really called me out on it. I wish I had stumbled across this TED talk more recently. I almost always wake up dehydrated with a completely dry mouth and great thirst. A sleep doctor has told me he suspects sleep apnea even though I'm not overweight. But, before I start using the infernal CPAP machine, I'm going to practice the slow breathing. I've begun taping my mouth shut at night recently; it takes some getting used to but it does force me to breathe through my nose.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Eat earlier. Blood sugar metabolism isn't nearly as effective as during the day.

[@elsanevis1151]

Question: I really wish you would address in your teaching videos: where is the breath coming from? Belly vs chest in doing this? (i realize belly is ideal, but would be great-as its so important-to 'retrain' our breathing' ). and nasal breathing all way including when we gasp for air during long hold? (love clarification) thanks again!

[@stevedavis1049]

breathing is good. especially for anxiety and panic attacks ,breathing in holding both nostrils and covering nostrils

[@marquezdavis7038]

thank You Patrick...Your A Real Life Saver...I Owe U One!

[@buteykoademhalingcursus1591]

Great Ted talk Patrick, even more people are waking up now to the power of their own breath.

[@ButeykoClinicInternational]

Thank you.

[@EmceeIntricacy]

Thanks to the amazing power of Listerine. It's the only effective solution for halitosis.

[@earthsmedicine445]

About to get certified to be a Buteyko teacher from Patrick!

[@mjd8073]

@@earthsmedicine445 did u get certified

[@casparcoaster1936]

Also, when you hold breath, hold out, not in. It seems like a silly idea, but, breathing through the mouth is considered a major mistake in Yoga, no Yoga teacher will suggest breathing through your mouth. What I got to learn as a teen ager in the TM movement, was keeping your nasal passages clean, I snort water every time i take a shower, at least once a day. And, I snort a tiny bit of coconut, almond, or sesame oil, in each nostril. Then you massage, with you pinkies, both clock wise and counter clockwise, you sceptum. Then close your eyes, do ten minutes of pranayama, then, 20 minutes of meditation, and 10 minutes laying flat. Jai Guru Dev

[@PeterPanTheRealDeal]

One of the most useful and practical Tedtalks

[@arlinegeorge6967]

So true amazing impressive soul. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@SuperRoxanne7]

A good watch for mouth breathers, but the exercise starts around 9:20.

[@moonstar670]

Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@flamencoguru]

First part of video is extraordinarily important.

[@diptigogate9172]

This is very good and I am glad that you are taking this knowledge to laymen who do not understand this science l may tell you that all this is very recent like 1968 in western world and Indian knew this science thousand years ago. Yogi practice this and teach these. If you can read Bhagwat Geeta 2nd chapter you will get to learn much more.

[@TheGoodfella2012]

Nice talk. The thing he mentions about the jaw-line and the face shapes was completely new information to me!

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

Same here a few months ago. I wish I'd heard about this nose breathing and tongue position when I was young ! Although nasal constriction doesn't let me breath through the nose a good part of the time... See Dr Mike Mew's videos about this, too. Apparently this theory is quite new, maybe (re)discovered just a few years ago.

[@stephenbaker3635]

Om

[@felixtillmann2951]

I have never gone to a yoga class where people have been encouraged to breathe through their mouth. It is the first type of movement where I have been instructed to use my nouse for breathing. Ujjayi breath is done through the mouth. Pranayama (breath practice in Yoga) works with mainly with nasal breathing:)

[@abfmkarin]

I can comfirm that my facial features have indeed changed since I have been breathing through my nose (though I have done it after I learnt about chemtrails which have effected my breathing. When I stopped breathing through my mouth the coughing stopped and my sinuses opened up.This was over 8 month ago.My breathing was different anyway due years of meditation.)Just came across this video and it has explained why my facial features have changed and will share it on, as it will help many other people.Thanks for the upload.

[@SleeplessinOC]

Just is can you show us pictures of before and after ?

[@hussainal-jabur9227]

How old are you?

[@michealklee8844]

It may be hard to believe but it works so take a leap of faith have a open mind and just give it a chance

[@sharons11157]

You're right, no one ever told me not to breathe through my mouth. I finally found out in my retirement years. It also affects your adrenal glands and causes there ailments.

[@goldensparkle]

These videos saved people lifes!! I can't say Thank you enough!!!

[@Drstephenstokes]

TED Talks in Ireland are done in the Pub... ;)