Buteyko-based breathing retraining to relieve asthma, sinus and nasal congestion, snoring, sleep-disordered breathing, and anxiety – so your body can finally rest and you can show up present in your life.
Is this you?
- “My nose is blocked so often that breathing through my mouth just feels normal now.”
- “I’ve been told I have a deviated septum. I’m not sure if surgery is the only answer, but I’m tired of feeling congested all the time.”
- “I wake up with a dry mouth or sore throat because I’ve been mouth breathing at night.”
- “My partner says I snore or sometimes stop breathing for moments in my sleep.”
- “I’ve tried nasal sprays, strips and medications. They help a bit, but the congestion and blocked nose keep coming back.”
- “When my breathing is bad, my anxiety gets worse. I feel like I can’t fully relax.”
If any of this sounds like you, you’re not alone.
It’s easy to think “this is just how my nose is” or “I just have to live with it.”
But in many cases, how you breathe day and night is something you can retrain and that can change how you feel in your body, how you sleep, and how you show up for the people you love.
How the Buteyko Method Supports You?
A Short History of the Buteyko Method
The Buteyko Breathing Method was developed in the 1950s by Ukrainian physician Dr. Konstantin Buteyko. While working with patients with asthma, hypertension and other chronic conditions, he noticed a link between chronic over-breathing (hyperventilation) and their symptoms.
Dr. Buteyko found that by reducing over-breathing and restoring calmer, nasal breathing, many patients experienced improvements in symptoms like wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and sleep issues. Over time, his approach evolved into a structured method of breathing retraining that is now practised worldwide.
In simple terms, Buteyko focuses on:
Nasal breathing
Training you to breathe through your nose (day and night) instead of your mouth, which helps filter, warm and humidify the air and supports better oxygen uptake.
Reducing over-breathing
Many of us breathe more air than we need, especially when stressed. Buteyko helps normalise your breathing volume so your body can use oxygen more efficiently.
Calming the nervous system
Gentle, precise exercises shift your body out of “fight or flight” and into a calmer state, reducing the “wired but tired” feeling and supporting better sleep.
Support for chronic issues
While it’s not a cure-all and doesn’t replace medical care, Buteyko has been used to support people with asthma, sinus issues, nasal congestion, snoring, and sleep-disordered breathing, often alongside their existing treatment.
Practical, everyday integration
The method is built to be woven into your daily life – how you breathe at rest, during activity, at bedtime and even when feeling anxious or short of breath.
How Long Does Breathing Retraining Take?
Breathing retraining is not a quick hack – it’s a process. Most people notice some changes within a few weeks of consistent practice (for example: easier nasal breathing, less mouth breathing at night, or feeling a bit calmer). But to truly retrain your breathing patterns and make the changes stick, you’re looking at a commitment of around 6 months or more of steady, realistic practice.
How We Work Together?
Start with a ↗ Free 30-Minute Intro Call, to understand what is going on with your breathing and how it affects you. Learn how Buteyko breathing retraining works and what is realistic for your situation. You’ll leave with clarity on whether this approach makes sense for you, even if you decide not to continue.
If we decide to proceed, we’ll work together over a series of five (5) 45-minute sessions (online):
Session 1: Assessment and Foundations
- Understand your symptoms (nasal congestion, snoring, asthma, sleep-disordered breathing, etc.).
- Map your current breathing patterns.
- Introduce key principles of the Buteyko Method.
- Start with simple, personalised exercises.
Sessions 2–4: Guided Retraining
- Progress your exercises at a pace that fits your life.
- Adjust based on your feedback and how your body responds.
- Integrate small, practical habit shifts around sleep, movement and daytime breathing.
Session 5: Consolidation and Long-Term Plan
- Review progress in symptoms and sleep.
- Refine a sustainable breathing and sleep routine.
- Clarify what to keep doing on your own.
Between sessions, you’ll have easy practices to follow, ensuring nothing feels overwhelming or unmanageable.
Work with me
Understand what is going on with your breathing and how it affects you. Learn how Buteyko breathing retraining works and what is realistic for your situation.
You’ll leave with clarity on whether this approach makes sense for you, even if you decide not to continue.