Most meditation techniques evoke this type of natural breathing. A 45 minute mantra or silent meditation can reduce breaths dramatically. Having meditated 50 plus years I notice what can feel like one full breath cycle a minute. It’s effortless and the only intention is to quiet the mind. Your body is the greatest source of wisdom regarding breath work. Much peace to all.
I came to mention having the same experience through meditation. Though because of your video, I have an understanding of the science behind it and more awareness. Cheers!
Agreed... After trying a lot of different things for long covid I think reciting mantra by taking a full breath in then reciting as much as possible (without strain) to be one of the most effective things you can possibly do to calm the nervous system and reduce tachycardia. I can take 30 bpm off my heartrate pretty quickly this way. You also get the benefit of the practice! :)
@@davec3568 illness is the build up of toxicity in the body not the result of catching a pretend “virus”. If one has a “long illness”, it is the result of toxicity/poisoning. Fasting will help
@@aliwilkinson2485 apparently when you breath less air the body utilises the oxygen in the blood more efficiently taking the oxygen more to Cells in our body which makes sense considering physically active people have a lower resting heart rate and are more likely to breath through their nose instead of their Mouth
Wow, what a validation I just did a 28 days breathing therapy for my anxiety. I have stopped taking the medication for anxiety and I can comfortably. Finish my workout at a very intense level without panicking.
@@fitrican7983 wow, incredible! Can you please share what breathing technique you used and what the name of the therapy is called? This sounds like something that could help me too.
I just wanted to express my gratitude. I watched this video last night and one of my final exams was today. I did buteyko breathing leading up and the exam went so well and I felt wired in. thanks so much
@@ancientaliensarecoming7201 I have severe insomnia for almost a decade and a half. I can't fall asleep before 5 h am and sleep only two or three hours. Some days I don't sleep at all. Supplements and workout did not help. Please may I ask you how did you heal your self with this breathing method?
Incredible! How often are you using this technique and how long were you doing it until it helped your insomnia and anxiety if you don’t mind me asking as I have been struggling as well.
I did this and it saved my life, really, its a very nice feeling, i can describe the feeling; You feel like everything around you is more real and you are more aware of things you didn't pay attention to or didn't care about and you see the world differently in the present you feel close to earth closer to reality. this is how i feel every day.
I have been practicing this method for about 20 years. I cured my asthma very quickly in the beginning. I now keep using it for optimal health. It would be fair to say that I am obsessed with it. Thank you for spreading the word about it. I wish it was more mainstream. Unfortunately, it has been labeled alternative.
@@thebuteykomethod I trained with some different teachers to get different perspectives. I think it's important to integrate it in with your life and to make it fun. I used to take it very seriously and stress about getting everything exactly right. I used to push myself too hard. This led to me disliking the method. The practice became a chore. Nowadays, I do a session at home every morning. I do either one or two more sessions in the day casually as I am doing something else. In my opinion, its best to be consistent, but each session doesn't need to be technically perfect.
Thank you so much for sharing this @1Jason. I think it's really great that you were mentioning pushing too hard as this comes up for a lot of people. "In my opinion, its best to be consistent, but each session doesn't need to be technically perfect." - solid gold 🙏🏻
Your long-term practice of the Buteyko Method and its success in curing your asthma is remarkable. Maintaining this practice for optimal health shows your dedication and the profound benefits you’ve experienced. It’s unfortunate that such a beneficial technique is often labeled as alternative and not more widely adopted. Sharing your story helps to spread awareness and may encourage others to explore this method for their health issues. Your passion for the Buteyko Method is truly inspiring.
@@CibitiPro Yes, when I got rid of my asthma, I thought this method would take off very quickly. I was naive. I was telling everyone with asthma about the method. Most people would humour me, but weren’t actually interested. It’s a shame. Adults can do what they like, but it’s sad to see kids needlessly suffering with something that is so easily cured. I eventually just decided to get in the best health I could myself, and hope that will inspire others to do the same.
@@stijns6189 impossible. asthma is a medical condition. You are saying that if I change my breathing, my asthma will go away? That is dangerous advice. And not medically sound.
@thunderousapplause medicine now is pill pushing that does not seek to resolve. I had asthma bad for first 18 years of my life. Constant sinuses and clogged nose. Mouth breathed 95% of time by necessity. As I got older developed some apnea and all sorts of sleep related issues. One day about 5 years ago I started to force nasal breathing. Just a conscious effort to do as much as I could. Steam showers helped me in this pursuit. Flossed daily. This is big for some reason, took it d/k and magnesium glycinate. Good size doses. All of a sudden I has nasal drip for a day and then boom nasal breathing easy. Clear 98% of the time. Never have runny nose unless I am actually sick and that is very infrequently. I have not used my inhaler in 4.5 years. My apnea is gone, loss 35 lbs. Feel great. I know nothing of this method in the video but I'm telling you we are on our own.
I have panic disorder and my body was really fighting this. Basically felt intense air hunger within a couple breaths. That said, it does feel like something I need to work on. I'll keep trying.
Hi @applebutter4036, thank you so much for sharing. It might be that this one is a bit too strong for you to start with. These small breath holds are a gentler way to start to change your breathing: th-cam.com/video/ZZvgKzySOgU/w-d-xo.html. Hope that helps 🙏🏻
It's understandable that your body might initially resist the breathing technique, especially with a panic disorder. Feeling intense air hunger can be challenging, but your determination to keep trying is commendable. Over time, gentle practice and patience can help your body adjust and may provide relief. Remember to go at your own pace and listen to your body's signals. Persistence and self-compassion will be key in making this practice a helpful part of your routine.
There is some evidence that panic disorder could be caused or made worse by hypersensitivity to CO2. By getting your body used to being able to not freak out when your CO2 level may be higher than your baseline (but still within functional limits), your symptoms may well dramatically improve. I'm starting out on this, too. Good luck!
May I recommend to you the Monroe Sound Science mediation audio series. I am dealing with breast cancer. I use their sound science, available wherever you get your apps (Expand App). This will reset your brain and nervous system in a safe, effective, quick way. I know it is safe because I have been using Monroe HemiSync and Monroe Sound Science since 1997. Cancer entered my life immediately after being jabbed in 2021 and I have been dealing with it ever since. I have long known that “I AM” more than my physical body, my thinking mind (ego), my emotional state because I switched my perspective to the Observer (Consciousness, Soul, whatever the term you use). Try experiencing who you REALLY are by synchronizing both hemispheres of the brain and using your WHOLE brain at once. Expand your state of consciousness to alpha and gamma brain wave states. You will then find that the way of breathing taught in this very fine video comes naturally and easily. Wishing you the most benevolent outcome on your journey to full consciousness and robust health. ☮️❤️🙏
I learned the Buteyko breathing method in the late 90s when my friends laughed that I was the only person they knew who paid someone to teach them how to breathe. It's been about 27 years since and over time I let focus drop, but recently thought I'd restart the 4-minute intervals. Thanks for posting about it. Not sure why it only crossed my feed today a couple of months after you posted it, but here it is. Thanks again! Anne, Australia 🦘
@@samuelchampion6191 Oh gosh I miss the spring! Hearing this soundtrack made me feel a little sad, now that the UK is going into autumn. I just long for spring and early summer, and I've always wanted these to last forever.
I think your calm voice and speaking is very suitable for guided meditations. In the last three years I did >10.000 minutes of the 4-7-11 breathing, but too often I noticed actually being/getting actually stressed by it. I'm now very much looking forward to check out your technique. Sounds pretty neat and I can confirm that in my deepest meditation states my breath was actually hardly to notice. A yoga/meditation teacher who learned in India told me that this shallow breathing is to be expected there
What a wonderfully simple and calm explanation of an essential life skill. I’m a psychologist and I teach this to my clients. Breathing less is a new idea to many of them but they also report how effective it is at helping them manage anxiety and stress.
You know...I always would pant while climbing stairs...felt burn in my legs huge palpitations...had my medical check ups...all came normal.....then I read Breath by James Nestor...this method was stated there...I tried it while climbing stairs....to my immense surprise....it was much easier...very first time itself....and now I am constsntly doing it and long term benefits are thee...thanks for this amazing video.. ❤
Brain fog gone and improved vision by the time this little exercise was done. It's the easiest thing in the world, too. I say that having some level of experience with Niraj Naik's breathing techniques as well. Thank you, appreciated! :)
Volevo condividere che ho camminato per 40 minuti nel bosco con il mio cane avevo il polso 113 ho fatto la respirazione per tutto il tempo con il naso è la bocca chiusa con una volta pausa alla fine avevo il polso 91 è la mia ansia si era calmata pure grazie per te ogni bene 🙏♥️
Not really. Before that he explains why his technique is bad by trying to say why is it good. Clearly didn't start with many brain cells from the beginning and the breathing less oxygen to brain just finished the rest of them.
I have read many books, I listened to many TH-cam videos by many of the world's leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
I greatly appreciate you sharing this. All my life I’ve been hyperventilating due to extreme physical abuse. CPTSD I’ve had a stroke I’m really a mess mentally due to my abusers. I’ve taken and learned every type of breathing exercise and really nothing slows down my nervous system and brain activity No one or my own self help research has ever shown me what you just shared. I can’t thank you enough. My mind and body still have a chance to improve
I recommend you check out low dose naltrexone and EMDR therapy. Mixed with this type of breathing, I'm sure those two will help you dramatically, as they are the best possible approaches, in and of themselves separately, for treating PTSD and CPTSD. Put all together, coupled with a breathing technique that actually works, this should work wonders. I wish you the best.
I am an incest and trafficking survivor who struggles with intense anxiety (to be fair, the experience is actually unintegrated terror) and air hunger is one of my primary constant overwhelming experiences. It's been almost twenty years of doing yoga and being in meditation groups and finding the "slow deep breathing" that everyone shifts into either inaccessible (my diaphragm is too locked up and trying to breathe deeply makes me feels suffocated and causes intense panic) or overstimulating and thus increasing anxiety if I do try to keep up. I'm so grateful to have found this video ! I wish this practice was more widely known in trauma healing circles.............I am just left shaking my head at all those years of being told to "just take a big deep breath".
Hi @TheoDoor412, thank you so much for sharing your story and experience with the practice. I'm so glad it has given you a more accessible approach to what you have been offered previously. Also, you might find that over time your diaphragm begins to unlock automatically with this practice. Wishing you all the best 🙏🏻
Have you seen a cardiologist? I would suggest that you maybe see about getting an appointment and maybe have them give you a monitor for a couple days, I am so glad I got my arrhythmia diagnosis and it’s easily treatable with medication! God bless!
@@TheoDoor412 Soon, there is going to be the rapture. It's when there will be trumpet sounds, and after the trumpet sounds, God will lift his people from here. Also, God said people should be living by the Bible. Amen, and God bless you. ❤Jesus loves you guys. Dont wait, please. He will welcome you with arms wide open.❤ ❤* John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have eternal life". ❤
Thank you so much for introducing this method to me. Over the past year my brain fog and memory issues continued getting worse and worse, but now I finally feel hope again that I might one day recover to my old self!
@@bapo224 I can relate. I was always on the dumber side of things but as time went on it's like my brain began to rot and deteriorate to the point that I was genuinely becoming stupid. I hope that this helps you and me as well.
beautiful statement, and true, especially in anger physiologically proven that unleashing anger harms us... ...so, patience there is literally the manifestation of loving kindness
I first came across this concept with WimHof breathing. Although I don't support a lot of his more extreme claims, it's incredibly effective for the same reasons. Temporary air hunger forces the heart to relax and conserve and your whole parasympathetic system kicks in. Thank you for this video. The more we know, talk and share the better.
I remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES sure of mycologist Predroshrooms. Mushrooms literally got me off my feet and turned my whole life around. I am currently a housing manager for a recovery program. I wouldn't have been able to do that shit without psilocybin.
I'm so very happy for you mate, Psilocybin is absolutely amazing, the way it shows you things, the way it teaches you things. I can not believe our world and our people shows less interest about it's helpfulness to humanity. It's love. The mushrooms heals people by showing the truth, it would be so beneficial for so many people, especially politicians and the rich who have lost their way and every other persons out there.
I have asthma and feel like I'm getting sleep apnoea. I followed what you said, and I felt calmer and more clarity. I'm going to try this every day as I don't want my breathing to affect my days and nights. Thankyou
It's not a million miles away from what I instinctually do quite a lot. I'll hold my breath in/out to the point where it's uncomfortable, release, do the opposite until uncomfortable, then basically this. I think it started as a challenge to control my breathing, but I kept doing it because much to my surprise it was really relaxing and comfortable rather than feeling like a challenge.
Hi Andus, that's fascinating that you discovered the benefits of breathing less by yourself. Just like Dr Buteyko and the ancient Yogis and Samurai before him. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻
Your instinctual approach to breath control highlights the natural inclination many of us have towards practices that benefit our mental and physical health. Holding your breath to the point of discomfort and then releasing can indeed be relaxing once you get used to it. This practice shows how tuning into our bodies can lead to discovering effective self-care methods. It’s wonderful to hear that what started as a challenge has become a source of relaxation for you.
I am Ukrainian, and honestly, it is embarrassing that I didn't know this great method existed and was developed by my countryman. Just 3 weeks ago, started my internship in the US, became super stressed out, and had trouble breathing daily. I don't know if those were panic attacks or something else, but really, I felt horrible. And man, I tried this breathing technique 5 minutes ago, and my headache went away, I calmed down, I can breathe with my chest fully now, and even my stomach bugs calmed down a little bit HAHAHA! Neil, thank you so much for sharing! I will do this daily now and share it with everyone in the office!
Hi @annatyshkovets4079, thank you so much for sharing your story 🙏🏻. Yes Dr Buteyko was a legend. Really glad that the exercise helped you to feel better 🤗
@@Mouletypasse 1. There's no problem and 2. Buteyko was born in Ivanytsya. At the time (1923) it was part of Soviet Union, called the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. What else could he be than Ukrainian?
I've just turned 38. I've been working a physically demanding job for almost 2 decades. On nights. Recently I've been to the doctor multiple times telling me I'm okay. But i can't even walk the dog without finding myself on the floor shaking, shivering. Its embarassing. In tears some times its so bad. Thinking maybe its my time to go. I will definitely try this technique the next time i start feeling that "false" stroke. Cuz they geniunely feel like a heart attack. Apparently just "panic attacks" who knows. Anyway i greatly appreciate this advice. Maybe thats why i enjoy swimming. A lot of it consists of not breathing. Or holding your breath.
As a trained singer i found this really hard. However my functional Dr has me doing various exercises to reduce oxygen intake, and I know from my own reading that oxygen deprivation activates Nrf2. Plus after doing this my constantly cold hands started to feel warm so I'll stick at it. The birdsong in the background is lovely too
Wonderful! It will get easier with practice and as your CO2 tolerance improves. You can also use the small breath holds exercise to begin with which is a bit more accessible: th-cam.com/video/ZZvgKzySOgU/w-d-xo.html
@@thebuteykomethod I also sing and am wondering how this will affect my ability to get enough air while singing since singing is all about having enough breath. And how will this affect us as we exercise?
As a trained singer, your familiarity with breath control is already advanced, making this new technique a unique challenge. It’s fascinating to hear how oxygen deprivation can activate Nrf2 and improve circulation, as evidenced by your hands warming up. Your willingness to persist despite initial difficulty shows great commitment to your health. The combination of functional exercises and natural sounds like birdsong can create a more holistic and rewarding practice.
while the wim hof method seems to be the exact opposite of buteyko, the idea is the same - to boost the CO2 levels in your blood. that's why the long breath-hold is essential there, and the deep breaths beforehand are the preparation.
@@LfunkeyA you can also increase your Carbon Dioxide by drinking a cup of water with half a teaspoon of baking soda every day. Also helps absorb endocrine disruptors from food and the environment.
Yes and it is tested by scientist. Of course we should not forget about the aspect of cold temperatures. It would be great to see a collaboration about the Wim Hof method and this one and scientist to examen these phenomena. I loved to know how and why thnns work and how to maybe even combine both techniques.
I remember working out something similar was useful for helping me sleep when going through insomnia. I ended up telling a girl I fancied that she could get to sleep easier if she breathes less while trying to sleep. "I guess it's a bit like choking yourself". We didn't go out.
So glad I have found your channel, I often feel dizzy after taking deep breaths, this is absolutely amazing!! I thought deep breathing should be good for me. I feel so much calmer just after watching this. Thank you for sharing ❤
Well that's normal. If you take big breath and you do it too fast, you probably are hyperventilating. During this you can often feel a little bit dizzy or tingling in your body. Deep Fast breath will activate your sympathetic nervous system which will increase your cortisol levels and stress you more. But if you take calm, deep breath while doing a long exhale (step 12 in this guide) you should activate your parasympathetic nervous system which will help you regulate your stress. You can also obtain this by holding your breath (which is the case in the Whim Hof method).
Yes I prefer to meditation as it gives the meditative benefits but also with increased cerebral blood flow and down-regulation. Glad you are enjoying 🙏🏻
SAVED MY LIFE TOO! This is perfect for me thank you SO MUCH. I was in hospital bed 15 days and this helped unbelievably. Next day went home. 🤍🙏🏼 Felt Holy Spirit send it to me for relief ☺️
Discovering in the Buteyko breathing method in the early 90’s , it has help me considerably during serious asthmatic crisis ! I continue to practice it to this day for its immediate results and calming effects.
After severe accident, the phycologist suggested that i take 7 deep breaths in and out. It worked for me all these years. He said the problem with most people having anxiety is they forget to breathe. Deep breathing opens up the airway and regulates veins, bringing everything back to normal.
I had no name for this technique, but do this when im stressed to calm down. I did it before a doctor's appointment that i was on the verge of a panic attack over and (although it did not get rid of the waves of adrenaline) it relaxed my body overall and when my oxygen was tested it read 100%. It was the strangest thing. It also helps with asthma attacks when I misplaced my inhaler. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful! It's fascinating that so many people have worked this out for themselves. Just to clarify, it's not about raising blood oxygen levels, but rather blood flow and oxygen delivery to the cells. Hope that makes sense 🙏🏻
@@thebuteykomethod I'm aware of the oxygen part you mentioned now, but it was still quite strange to me to see it. I'm curious as to why it was so high. Maybe something to do with the adrenaline. During other times I've used it, I move about or tighten and relax muscles and the adrenaline seems to also subside. At that moment I was sitting in the car and then sitting in a chair. It shall remain a mystery for now.
I am an energy and sound healer. I am hosting a sound bath tomorrow and I was looking for something new and fresh to teach my clients. This was absolutely incredible for me. Just in the few minutes I practiced it with you, I feel lighter, more relaxed. Thank you for this!
I suffer from Raynauds and just doing this for 5 minutes felt my fingers tingling and warming up...going to keep it going...I also have interstitial lung disease, and emphysema...I have absolutely nothing to lose...I tried the WmHof method and couldn't keep it up...this seems much better...thank you
Hey @hygeia54, feeling warmth in your fingers is an excellent sign that the CO2 is increasing blood flow to your peripheral blood vessels. Really glad that your body is responding well to it.
Thank you Neil, this has been a life saver! Thank you, Dr Constantine Buteyko 🙏 This is now my morning ritual to ease anxiety and improve clarity. Bless the Bohr effect!
Try box breathing... Standard is count 4 in, hold 4, out 4, hold 4 then repeat. Do this while relaxing as you describe. I have worked up to a count of 4 in, hold 6, out 6, hold 6 then repeat. Takes practice to build upto this, but awesome results.
Great technique! For some people the 4/4/4/4 is a bit too strong, so they might need to start with a smaller box size. The important thing is to avoid taking really big breaths and create a gentle shortage of air to avoid over-breathing. Tara Bianca @BELightTT has made lots of great videos here: www.youtube.com/@BELightTT/search?query=box%20breathing
Aside from general stress and anxiety issues, I've always had good health and cardiovascular strength and could hold my breath for way longer thanaverage. despite all that, a 4 second box has always been too long for me and felt very forced. 2.5 to 3 seconds seems to be my sweet spot when doing box breathing, or "tactical breathing" as law enforcement and military sometimes refer to it as.
Great video. I loved the sounds of nature in the background. I learned Buteyko breathing in 1997 and again in 2005. It changed my life forever for the better. In this video, you have accurately captured the heart of everything I learned about the technique. A great launch point, and of course, just the tip of the Iceberg...!
Pretty cool, I felt a little panicky at first but then I calmed down, the left air felt natural, peaceful. I will do the 4 minutes 4 times and practice that for a while. Thank you.
It is really helpful, I've done this but never thought of it like this. I think it has to do with being more conscious of your breathing, when we start to become conscious of our breathing we try to breathe in more deeply and try to control it more, but notice the natural state of breathing( when u are not conscious of it) is much less intense and way lighter than we realize. Hence, I think ( I personally have tried and it works) that trying to breathe in less and trying to not breathe in as much kind of puts in a state of our natural breathing pattern. I'm 18 and it quite annoying to be having panic attacks but this has been a tool that has helped me managed my anxiety and panic attacks..
Feels like the way I breathe when meditating or doing OBE. Resets the vagus nerve and brings about a very peaceful, centered feeling. Breathing into the abdomen is very important to success with this method. Too many people breathe only into the chest, which is a symptom of fight or flight sympathetic nervous system activation, because they live in a state of perpetual stress. Good video. Thank you. ☮️❤️🙏
I literally saw an asthmatic patient go from looking slighty blue to watching her asthma symptoms subside in minutes with slowing down her breathing. By the time i got her some medication her breathing had much improved. It was amazing to witness and i still kind of doubt what i saw because it seemed too simple.
Many thanks for this information and guided practice! I am a lifelong asthmatic. This will help enormously with my asthma and also chronic anxiety. ❤❤❤ Rosemary
I'm so happy to have found your channel, many years ago I met Dr Jill McGowan an absolutely incredible lady who taught Buteyko all over the world but especially in Glasgow UK.
Thank you so much for sharing this technique. I've tried it for the first time, I followed your instructions, and most definitely I could feel a difference, and a positive one!
I never knew this was a technique but I always found it relaxing to hold my breath from time to time when I was young. That came naturally to me as I was a swimmer and holding my breath while woeking my muscles was pretty challenging at times. Now 30 years from that time and trying this made me all remember it. Thanks for the great tips!
After my Pfizer vaccinations I developed severe air hunger and coughing and was diagnosed with layngopharangeal reflux, which gradually faded over about 6 months. I did a Buteyko breathing course also during that time. Also15 years previously I also went through a period of air hunger and thought I had asthma, and after seeing my gp who told me my oxygen levels were normal, I went for treatment with a Respiratory Physio who diagnosed me with Chronic Hyperventilation. I am still experiencing slight air hunger again in the evenings. I did this exercise today easily. I didn't experience any air hunger during it, but after completing it, I felt I needed to do a big 'satisfying' breath in order to feel normal. I then know to hold my breath for 7 seconds before breathing again after the big breath. It seems to be an ongoing thing with me.
Hi Tyler, thank you for sharing your story. 🙏🏻 I'm not sure, but the fact that you feel like you need to take a big breath after makes me think that you are reducing your breathing but that just don't feel the air hunger (some people aren't that sensitive to it). If you feel warmer/calmer/more saliva/mental clarity, these can also be positive signs. Also, you might experiment with resisting the urge to take a big satisfying breath at the end. You could also try the small breath holds: th-cam.com/video/ZZvgKzySOgU/w-d-xo.html
I had severe brain fog and it was ruining my life. I’ve been getting into breath work for about two months now and I already see vast improvements. I can’t imagine what a lifetime of this could do for me.
Superb presentation of the method. Valuable information for me as for years I was looking for a method my body could easily stick to. I am grateful to you for sharing it. It's a gem. Many blessings!
I'm so relieved to learn about this breathing technique. I have always found deep breathing increases my anxiety levels. Thanks so much for such a clear explanation and demonstration. 🙏❤
Hi @happydays3678! I'm so glad to hear that you found the breathing technique and explanation helpful. It's quite common for deep breathing to increase anxiety for some people. This technique is designed to be gentle and calming, so it's great to know it resonates with you. Wishing you all the best on your journey to better breathing! 🙏❤
Namaste Thanks for sharing vital information. Symptomatic treatment does not address root cause and may make original issue more serious. I feel following to increase efficiency 1) Mantra ~avoid external chatter and focus inwards 2) Fasting ~ a great medicine all breathing excercises work with empty stomach 3) Emotional activities like charitable acts, kindness, compassion, prayers help 4) yoga and pranayam ~ streching and physical activities greatly help internal wind and fluid circulation Original tantrik pranayam means seizeure of external breath and starting cellular atomic breath ( it's extremely difficult and may take lifetime to achieve it as it requires purification of many levels ) but we can at least try try to reduce breaths per minute. 5) Complete abstenance of wine, smoking, junk food, tea, cofee and spicy food.
@@danpan001 I genuninely feel that those monks and yogi's who achieve this do not know anything ( rather they even don't know what has happened as intellectual chatter ends long before ) Slowing down brearh is outcome of many levels of purification as air element comes at 4th stage after earth, water and fire. A slightest attempt or force by conscious mind to achieve and process will become useless. Your heart must be extremely purified with sole intention of love kindness. It happens autonatically in no mind state. I suggest to simply keep your spine errect, observe utmost restritions on food and other mental activities for 1 month before doing anything. Then observe breath where ir originates and take your mind with breath. If you trust breath sufficiently it will guide you, if you don't then you need techniques
@@danpan001 it's both lighter and slower. but not slowing it right down, just a 10% adjustment. Overall the breathing volume per minute needs to be less than your normal level.
First time, when I tried this technique I felt some calming sensations, and after some time I got shortage of breath, but I didn’t stop, instead I followed the process and it allowed me to breath in a flow of “breath of fire”. I have tried breath of fire before, but this time it “happened” with natural unstoppable force, not too long. then maybe after 2 minutes it slowed down and was able to continue with the technique described here. Looking forward to try this out again.
How often do you recommend doing this per day? Also, about how long after starting these breathing practices did you start to notice your natural breathing cadence change (i.e. "getting your life back")? Lastly, do you fully credit the buteyko method exclusively for saving your life? Or did you implement other auxiliary strategies at around the same time?
Hey @max8141, great question! To see noticeable change, I would aim for 60 mins of Buteyko a day. But this doesn't all have to be formal breathing exercises. There are lots of ideas for bringing Buteyko into your day here: www.thebuteykomethod.com/buteyko-breathing/10-tiny-breathing-habits-to-transform-your-health. For me, there were some immediate benefits from switching to nasal breathing 24/7, mouth taping and doing small breath holds. Then it took a few months for me to figure out that the way I was approaching the reduced breathing wasn't working for my body. Once I got that, then it was a slow but steady journey over 6 months. Working with clients, we tend to see improvement over a 5-week period, which then continues over time (as long as they spend time integrating the practices into their lives.). For people me/cfs, long covid, very dysregulated nervous systems, progress can be slower. A lot of it was buteyko (say 70%) but I also do a lot of self compassion, hiking and have completely changed my approach to work, to going a lot slower!
Thank you for sharing! nteresting re the hand placement. It's not actually a core part of the technique, but I find it helps people to get in touch with their breathing to begin with, and it also calms the nervous system by releasing Oxytocin, the hug hormone.
Thank you this was really helpful. I am an active person but suffer from asthma and I found holding my breath longer actual helps more than heavy breathing and trying to catch my breath. I have saved this video for future use - light breaths really helped calm my asthma down. Thank you again 🙏
This transformed my life. I am now calm and centred and stress free. I experience stress but I'm no longer affected by it. The full breath by james Francis
This mimics where I allow my body to arrive at in very deep meditation, I noticed the breath organically turns into this pattern. Blessings! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Great video, explained so simply and effectively! I remember reading 'Oxygen Advantage' by Patrick Mckeown many years ago and my perspective on breathing has forever changed. The total volume of air we breathe matters! Something not many people realize
@@thebuteykomethod I thought the buteyko method involved plugging one's nose and holding one's breath for as long as possible...then increasing that over time?
@@DDumbrille Great question! This is a common misconception. The main practice is the light/reduced breathing. The long breath holds can be used (when not contra-indicated) to help improve the control pause faster but do nothing on their own (other than unblock the nose and relieve constipation).
@@thebuteykomethod Okay, thanks. That's actually what I need -- to unblock my nose. And interesting that it helps constipation too...I'll check to see if you have any of those videos.
You are right. It isn’t well known. When I came across it 3 years ago I was hungry to find more. I reallllly appreciate you doing some videos on this. I still haven’t fully gotten into it and I want to. I felt the calm when I first started doing it, but couldn’t find enough to keep me going with it.
Thank you so much for your vidéo. I 'm having some kind of sleep apneeas for a couple of monthes and i reduced the stress and insomnias with the Wim Of breesing method that includs deap breesing and empty lungs apneeas. But i noticed that in the evenings and Just before sleeping, i had better to have very slow breesing Just like you do to reach peace and calm... The Wim Of method is great in the morning. It gives you energy for the day even when the night was short. Congratulations for your advices. 🙏💓
This has been practised since thousands of years in India and is called Anulom Vilom Pranayam. Wnen a child in India knows this perfectly. So.much for being invented in Ukraine.
This is very interesting! I realized a few years ago that whenever I felt stressed I would start breathing slow and shallow. Then after watching all these videos about deep breathing I changed...... and now your video made me realize my body was doing the right thing all those years when I was automatically breathing slow and shallow. To be honest, I still default to this when I am driving as it keeps me calm and focused and crazy traffic. Amazing video!
I learded about hyper breathing as a young teen, and had real problems. When I found out that was the wrong thing, My health improved. Instead you might try form time to time. breathing really deep, but as slow as you can .
Thank you for sharing @rlittlefield2691. It is possible to do slower breathing in a Buteyko informed way, as long as we keep the breath light and accumulate CO2 rather than over breathe. If you are interested, I made a video about this here: th-cam.com/video/MkscOWI8aNc/w-d-xo.html
I just found out this video on youtube by recommendations from other video about meditation. I was curious about what is "breathing technique" and it really works! It really relaxed me when I did that, just like meditation does. I really appreciate that you have uploaded this video, I will defintely do this technique more often.
If a person was born in Moskow in soviet times-he was considered Russian. But if he was born in Ukrainian, Belorussian or Kazakstan republic - he was considered soviet. that is something that has to be revised.
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Most meditation techniques evoke this type of natural breathing. A 45 minute mantra or silent meditation can reduce breaths dramatically. Having meditated 50 plus years I notice what can feel like one full breath cycle a minute. It’s effortless and the only intention is to quiet the mind. Your body is the greatest source of wisdom regarding breath work. Much peace to all.
Thank you so much for sharing @nurturesource5795 🙏🏻
I came to mention having the same experience through meditation. Though because of your video, I have an understanding of the science behind it and more awareness. Cheers!
Agreed... After trying a lot of different things for long covid I think reciting mantra by taking a full breath in then reciting as much as possible (without strain) to be one of the most effective things you can possibly do to calm the nervous system and reduce tachycardia. I can take 30 bpm off my heartrate pretty quickly this way. You also get the benefit of the practice! :)
@@davec3568 illness is the build up of toxicity in the body not the result of catching a pretend “virus”. If one has a “long illness”, it is the result of toxicity/poisoning. Fasting will help
@@davec3568 what mantra do u use
I've stopped breathing altogether, and I feel amazing 😊
@@transputin lol
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@@transputin i bought a oxygen tank
Im type 2 diabetic
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@@jason-s8c For type 2 you need to cut carbs. Consider keto or carnivore diet
I have tried many breathing techniques over my decades. This is the only one that since learning, I have never stopped.
Amazing @grahamlister214!
Good to know! I've been trying a lot of techniques
When I meditate I automatically start to breath less deep, and I used to think: "I need to breath deeper", but my body was right! It already knows it.
Yes!
@@matthijsdebruijn615 this is exactly my experience as well
I can relate to this - almost like your mind and body want the stillness that comes with less exchanges going on inside
@@aliwilkinson2485 apparently when you breath less air the body utilises the oxygen in the blood more efficiently taking the oxygen more to Cells in our body which makes sense considering physically active people have a lower resting heart rate and are more likely to breath through their nose instead of their Mouth
Yepiddi yep
Wow, what a validation I just did a 28 days breathing therapy for my anxiety. I have stopped taking the medication for anxiety and I can comfortably. Finish my workout at a very intense level without panicking.
Can you please share what kind of breathing therapy you did?
@@fitrican7983 it's scientifically proven that Wim Hof method stops anxiety immediately.
@@fitrican7983 wow, incredible! Can you please share what breathing technique you used and what the name of the therapy is called? This sounds like something that could help me too.
I just wanted to express my gratitude. I watched this video last night and one of my final exams was today. I did buteyko breathing leading up and the exam went so well and I felt wired in. thanks so much
it worked for my sleep issues also..! big thanks
ive been dealing with insomnia and axiety for years. Cant tell you how much you had helped me
@ancientaliensarecoming7201 it's embarrassing I can't even walk the dog or sleep anymore.
@@ancientaliensarecoming7201 I have severe insomnia for almost a decade and a half. I can't fall asleep before 5 h am and sleep only two or three hours. Some days I don't sleep at all. Supplements and workout did not help. Please may I ask you how did you heal your self with this breathing method?
Incredible! How often are you using this technique and how long were you doing it until it helped your insomnia and anxiety if you don’t mind me asking as I have been struggling as well.
I did this and it saved my life, really, its a very nice feeling, i can describe the feeling; You feel like everything around you is more real and you are more aware of things you didn't pay attention to or didn't care about and you see the world differently in the present you feel close to earth closer to reality. this is how i feel every day.
I have been practicing this method for about 20 years. I cured my asthma very quickly in the beginning. I now keep using it for optimal health. It would be fair to say that I am obsessed with it. Thank you for spreading the word about it. I wish it was more mainstream. Unfortunately, it has been labeled alternative.
Wonderful, great to hear from a long term practitioner ❤️ I wonder what was the most important learning for you over the years?
@@thebuteykomethod I trained with some different teachers to get different perspectives. I think it's important to integrate it in with your life and to make it fun. I used to take it very seriously and stress about getting everything exactly right. I used to push myself too hard. This led to me disliking the method. The practice became a chore. Nowadays, I do a session at home every morning. I do either one or two more sessions in the day casually as I am doing something else. In my opinion, its best to be consistent, but each session doesn't need to be technically perfect.
Thank you so much for sharing this @1Jason. I think it's really great that you were mentioning pushing too hard as this comes up for a lot of people. "In my opinion, its best to be consistent, but each session doesn't need to be technically perfect." - solid gold 🙏🏻
Your long-term practice of the Buteyko Method and its success in curing your asthma is remarkable. Maintaining this practice for optimal health shows your dedication and the profound benefits you’ve experienced. It’s unfortunate that such a beneficial technique is often labeled as alternative and not more widely adopted. Sharing your story helps to spread awareness and may encourage others to explore this method for their health issues. Your passion for the Buteyko Method is truly inspiring.
@@CibitiPro Yes, when I got rid of my asthma, I thought this method would take off very quickly. I was naive. I was telling everyone with asthma about the method. Most people would humour me, but weren’t actually interested. It’s a shame. Adults can do what they like, but it’s sad to see kids needlessly suffering with something that is so easily cured. I eventually just decided to get in the best health I could myself, and hope that will inspire others to do the same.
I am a fan of buteyko technic. I was a chronic asthma patient. I got rid of it just by this method.
@@deepaklbnair5980 very nice to hear! U also quit the puffs? How did that go?:)
@@stijns6189 impossible. asthma is a medical condition. You are saying that if I change my breathing, my asthma will go away? That is dangerous advice. And not medically sound.
@thunderousapplause medicine now is pill pushing that does not seek to resolve. I had asthma bad for first 18 years of my life. Constant sinuses and clogged nose. Mouth breathed 95% of time by necessity. As I got older developed some apnea and all sorts of sleep related issues. One day about 5 years ago I started to force nasal breathing. Just a conscious effort to do as much as I could. Steam showers helped me in this pursuit.
Flossed daily. This is big for some reason, took it d/k and magnesium glycinate. Good size doses. All of a sudden I has nasal drip for a day and then boom nasal breathing easy. Clear 98% of the time. Never have runny nose unless I am actually sick and that is very infrequently. I have not used my inhaler in 4.5 years. My apnea is gone, loss 35 lbs. Feel great. I know nothing of this method in the video but I'm telling you we are on our own.
You cant get rid of asthma, you can control it to some extent.You will still have exacerbations in future
Same
I have panic disorder and my body was really fighting this. Basically felt intense air hunger within a couple breaths. That said, it does feel like something I need to work on. I'll keep trying.
Hi @applebutter4036, thank you so much for sharing. It might be that this one is a bit too strong for you to start with. These small breath holds are a gentler way to start to change your breathing: th-cam.com/video/ZZvgKzySOgU/w-d-xo.html. Hope that helps 🙏🏻
It's understandable that your body might initially resist the breathing technique, especially with a panic disorder. Feeling intense air hunger can be challenging, but your determination to keep trying is commendable. Over time, gentle practice and patience can help your body adjust and may provide relief. Remember to go at your own pace and listen to your body's signals. Persistence and self-compassion will be key in making this practice a helpful part of your routine.
There is some evidence that panic disorder could be caused or made worse by hypersensitivity to CO2. By getting your body used to being able to not freak out when your CO2 level may be higher than your baseline (but still within functional limits), your symptoms may well dramatically improve. I'm starting out on this, too. Good luck!
May I recommend to you the Monroe Sound Science mediation audio series. I am dealing with breast cancer. I use their sound science, available wherever you get your apps (Expand App). This will reset your brain and nervous system in a safe, effective, quick way. I know it is safe because I have been using Monroe HemiSync and Monroe Sound Science since 1997. Cancer entered my life immediately after being jabbed in 2021 and I have been dealing with it ever since. I have long known that “I AM” more than my physical body, my thinking mind (ego), my emotional state because I switched my perspective to the Observer (Consciousness, Soul, whatever the term you use). Try experiencing who you REALLY are by synchronizing both hemispheres of the brain and using your WHOLE brain at once. Expand your state of consciousness to alpha and gamma brain wave states. You will then find that the way of breathing taught in this very fine video comes naturally and easily. Wishing you the most benevolent outcome on your journey to full consciousness and robust health. ☮️❤️🙏
how is it going?
I had a headache at the start of the video and i don’t have it anymore, amazing!
Amazing!
Brings joy to my heart to find this breathing method on English TH-cam 🙂
Greetings from Ukraine
Slava Ukraini
@@KatherinaRussell Hi from Germany. We'll stand with you until victory, and beyond.
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦S❤️U🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Full support from germany my ukrainian friend ❤
@DeepJiesel hello from USA..STAY STRONG
I learned the Buteyko breathing method in the late 90s when my friends laughed that I was the only person they knew who paid someone to teach them how to breathe. It's been about 27 years since and over time I let focus drop, but recently thought I'd restart the 4-minute intervals. Thanks for posting about it. Not sure why it only crossed my feed today a couple of months after you posted it, but here it is. Thanks again! Anne, Australia 🦘
Hope it helps 🙏🏻
The BIRDS!!! Oh my goodness…so beautiful ❤
They were full of the joys of spring that day ❤️
The best 😍
@@Alexander-rq9he ahh I thought they were outside my house lol. There are some out there but was like more
Was going to comment the same, spring in the UK has a beautiful soundtrack 🧡
@@samuelchampion6191 Oh gosh I miss the spring! Hearing this soundtrack made me feel a little sad, now that the UK is going into autumn. I just long for spring and early summer, and I've always wanted these to last forever.
I think your calm voice and speaking is very suitable for guided meditations. In the last three years I did >10.000 minutes of the 4-7-11 breathing, but too often I noticed actually being/getting actually stressed by it. I'm now very much looking forward to check out your technique. Sounds pretty neat and I can confirm that in my deepest meditation states my breath was actually hardly to notice. A yoga/meditation teacher who learned in India told me that this shallow breathing is to be expected there
You are part of the good influence in this world 🌍 ✌️
Thank you for your kind words, well received @neilsomerville6818 🙏🏻
What a wonderfully simple and calm explanation of an essential life skill. I’m a psychologist and I teach this to my clients. Breathing less is a new idea to many of them but they also report how effective it is at helping them manage anxiety and stress.
@SlartibartfastEsq, thank you so much for your supportive feedback 🙏🏻 That is wonderful that you are combining this work with psychotherapy.
Shorter and shallower shallower breath?
You know...I always would pant while climbing stairs...felt burn in my legs huge palpitations...had my medical check ups...all came normal.....then I read Breath by James Nestor...this method was stated there...I tried it while climbing stairs....to my immense surprise....it was much easier...very first time itself....and now I am constsntly doing it and long term benefits are thee...thanks for this amazing video.. ❤
Brain fog gone and improved vision by the time this little exercise was done. It's the easiest thing in the world, too. I say that having some level of experience with Niraj Naik's breathing techniques as well. Thank you, appreciated! :)
Wonderful, glad it helped 🙏🏻
I thought I was the only one who got improved vision. So it actually worked!!!
lmao bro have you ever heard of the placebo effect? my god
I can tell that you are a breath work practitioner because of how relaxed you are in this video...fantastic. Thank you for this video.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Volevo condividere che ho camminato per 40 minuti nel bosco con il mio cane avevo il polso 113 ho fatto la respirazione per tutto il tempo con il naso è la bocca chiusa con una volta pausa alla fine avevo il polso 91 è la mia ansia si era calmata pure grazie per te ogni bene 🙏♥️
Actual video starts at 5:50. You're welcome.
@@LiquidToast12 thanks mate!
tnx
Thanks bro
Not really. Before that he explains why his technique is bad by trying to say why is it good. Clearly didn't start with many brain cells from the beginning and the breathing less oxygen to brain just finished the rest of them.
Not so... the explanation before is very important.
I have read many books, I listened to many TH-cam videos by many of the world's leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
great book for everyone searching just found it on her website just search for the hidden herbs
read it a few days ago, truly a great book
heard about it before, thanks for sharing!
truly a great book
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I greatly appreciate you sharing this. All my life I’ve been hyperventilating due to extreme physical abuse. CPTSD I’ve had a stroke I’m really a mess mentally due to my abusers. I’ve taken and learned every type of breathing exercise and really nothing slows down my nervous system and brain activity No one or my own self help research has ever shown me what you just shared. I can’t thank you enough. My mind and body still have a chance to improve
@flowerchild7820 You are very welcome. Thank you so much for sharing your story 🙏🏻
I recommend you check out low dose naltrexone and EMDR therapy. Mixed with this type of breathing, I'm sure those two will help you dramatically, as they are the best possible approaches, in and of themselves separately, for treating PTSD and CPTSD. Put all together, coupled with a breathing technique that actually works, this should work wonders. I wish you the best.
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I'd recommend learning Kiloby Inquiries to anyone with ptsd.
do you need help????
Those bird sounds are so nice while listening to your calm and clear voice.
I am an incest and trafficking survivor who struggles with intense anxiety (to be fair, the experience is actually unintegrated terror) and air hunger is one of my primary constant overwhelming experiences. It's been almost twenty years of doing yoga and being in meditation groups and finding the "slow deep breathing" that everyone shifts into either inaccessible (my diaphragm is too locked up and trying to breathe deeply makes me feels suffocated and causes intense panic) or overstimulating and thus increasing anxiety if I do try to keep up. I'm so grateful to have found this video ! I wish this practice was more widely known in trauma healing circles.............I am just left shaking my head at all those years of being told to "just take a big deep breath".
I wish you the peace and healing of God. Know you are not alone. All will be well in due course. Stay strong.
Hi @TheoDoor412, thank you so much for sharing your story and experience with the practice. I'm so glad it has given you a more accessible approach to what you have been offered previously. Also, you might find that over time your diaphragm begins to unlock automatically with this practice. Wishing you all the best 🙏🏻
Have you seen a cardiologist? I would suggest that you maybe see about getting an appointment and maybe have them give you a monitor for a couple days, I am so glad I got my arrhythmia diagnosis and it’s easily treatable with medication! God bless!
Really sorry for the pain you've been through. Thanks for sharing. Really glad to hear you're finding helpful practices.
@@TheoDoor412 Soon, there is going to be the rapture. It's when there will be trumpet sounds, and after the trumpet sounds, God will lift his people from here. Also, God said people should be living by the Bible. Amen, and God bless you.
❤Jesus loves you guys. Dont wait, please. He will welcome you with arms wide open.❤
❤* John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have eternal life". ❤
At first the lack of full inhalation panicked me. But I tried it again, relaxing more and more. Its very effective.
Thank you so much for introducing this method to me.
Over the past year my brain fog and memory issues continued getting worse and worse, but now I finally feel hope again that I might one day recover to my old self!
@@bapo224 I can relate. I was always on the dumber side of things but as time went on it's like my brain began to rot and deteriorate to the point that I was genuinely becoming stupid. I hope that this helps you and me as well.
To have patience with oneself is to have self-love. 🌹
Couldn't agree more ❤️
Look who I find 😁 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Wow, this is something I've never actually thought about, but is very true
Self-love in public might get you arrested
beautiful statement, and true, especially in anger
physiologically proven that unleashing anger harms us...
...so, patience there is literally the manifestation of loving kindness
I first came across this concept with WimHof breathing. Although I don't support a lot of his more extreme claims, it's incredibly effective for the same reasons. Temporary air hunger forces the heart to relax and conserve and your whole parasympathetic system kicks in.
Thank you for this video. The more we know, talk and share the better.
Please take care. Wim Hof is NOT the same as Buteyko
Wim Hof is the opposite end of this technique. Underbreathing vs hyperventilating
Took 3 deep breaths after the guided part but I felt my body immediately wanting to go back to the shallow breathing. It's very comfortable.
I remember few years back after my wife died, I was left alone with 3 kids. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment changed my life for better. I can proudly say i'm totally clean for 6 years and still counting. Always look to nature for solution to tough problems, Shrooms are phenomenal.
I love hearing great life changing stories like this. I want to become a mycologist because honestly mushrooms are the best form of medicine (most especially the psychedelic ones) There are so many people today used magic mushrooms to ween off of SSRI medication- its amazing! Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death buddy, lets be honest here.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
YES sure of mycologist Predroshrooms. Mushrooms literally got me off my feet and turned my whole life around. I am currently a housing manager for a recovery program. I wouldn't have been able to do that shit without psilocybin.
I'm so very happy for you mate, Psilocybin is absolutely amazing, the way it shows you things, the way it teaches you things. I can not believe our world and our people shows less interest about it's helpfulness to humanity. It's love. The mushrooms heals people by showing the truth, it would be so beneficial for so many people, especially politicians and the rich who have lost their way and every other persons out there.
Can I reach this dude through Google?
I suffer with severe panic disorder. I will do this exercise everyday. Thanks for sharing!
This explains to me why my breath becomes shallow but comfortable when I meditate and in some of the more passive yoga postures. Thank you.
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing @finleykim 🙏🏻
I have asthma and feel like I'm getting sleep apnoea. I followed what you said, and I felt calmer and more clarity. I'm going to try this every day as I don't want my breathing to affect my days and nights. Thankyou
@@sjj7236 how do you feel now
Magical results give chi gong and tai chi breathing techniques. I recommend pranayama personally. I am asthmatic, keeping it well under control.
Yes agree re pranayama if practised correctly. The early yogis knew the importance of breathing (and keeping it light!).
It's not a million miles away from what I instinctually do quite a lot.
I'll hold my breath in/out to the point where it's uncomfortable, release, do the opposite until uncomfortable, then basically this. I think it started as a challenge to control my breathing, but I kept doing it because much to my surprise it was really relaxing and comfortable rather than feeling like a challenge.
Hi Andus, that's fascinating that you discovered the benefits of breathing less by yourself. Just like Dr Buteyko and the ancient Yogis and Samurai before him. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻
Your instinctual approach to breath control highlights the natural inclination many of us have towards practices that benefit our mental and physical health. Holding your breath to the point of discomfort and then releasing can indeed be relaxing once you get used to it. This practice shows how tuning into our bodies can lead to discovering effective self-care methods. It’s wonderful to hear that what started as a challenge has become a source of relaxation for you.
I am Ukrainian, and honestly, it is embarrassing that I didn't know this great method existed and was developed by my countryman. Just 3 weeks ago, started my internship in the US, became super stressed out, and had trouble breathing daily. I don't know if those were panic attacks or something else, but really, I felt horrible. And man, I tried this breathing technique 5 minutes ago, and my headache went away, I calmed down, I can breathe with my chest fully now, and even my stomach bugs calmed down a little bit HAHAHA! Neil, thank you so much for sharing! I will do this daily now and share it with everyone in the office!
Hi @annatyshkovets4079, thank you so much for sharing your story 🙏🏻. Yes Dr Buteyko was a legend. Really glad that the exercise helped you to feel better 🤗
Did you ever think it gets better and better with more practice? :)
@@sirrobinofloxley7156 Yes absolutely! It took me a while to get the hang of it, but then it keeps on getting better :)
@@Mouletypasse 1. There's no problem and 2. Buteyko was born in Ivanytsya. At the time (1923) it was part of Soviet Union, called the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. What else could he be than Ukrainian?
I've just turned 38. I've been working a physically demanding job for almost 2 decades. On nights. Recently I've been to the doctor multiple times telling me I'm okay. But i can't even walk the dog without finding myself on the floor shaking, shivering. Its embarassing. In tears some times its so bad. Thinking maybe its my time to go. I will definitely try this technique the next time i start feeling that "false" stroke. Cuz they geniunely feel like a heart attack. Apparently just "panic attacks" who knows. Anyway i greatly appreciate this advice. Maybe thats why i enjoy swimming. A lot of it consists of not breathing. Or holding your breath.
As a trained singer i found this really hard. However my functional Dr has me doing various exercises to reduce oxygen intake, and I know from my own reading that oxygen deprivation activates Nrf2. Plus after doing this my constantly cold hands started to feel warm so I'll stick at it. The birdsong in the background is lovely too
Wonderful! It will get easier with practice and as your CO2 tolerance improves. You can also use the small breath holds exercise to begin with which is a bit more accessible: th-cam.com/video/ZZvgKzySOgU/w-d-xo.html
@@thebuteykomethod I also sing and am wondering how this will affect my ability to get enough air while singing since singing is all about having enough breath. And how will this affect us as we exercise?
As a trained singer, your familiarity with breath control is already advanced, making this new technique a unique challenge. It’s fascinating to hear how oxygen deprivation can activate Nrf2 and improve circulation, as evidenced by your hands warming up. Your willingness to persist despite initial difficulty shows great commitment to your health. The combination of functional exercises and natural sounds like birdsong can create a more holistic and rewarding practice.
Functional Doctor?
@@sandrad9695 lol use it for meditation, not while singing!
while the wim hof method seems to be the exact opposite of buteyko, the idea is the same - to boost the CO2 levels in your blood. that's why the long breath-hold is essential there, and the deep breaths beforehand are the preparation.
Agreed
@@LfunkeyA you can also increase your Carbon Dioxide by drinking a cup of water with half a teaspoon of baking soda every day. Also helps absorb endocrine disruptors from food and the environment.
@@LfunkeyA Sure but conversely, the idea with whim hoff is increasing the oxygen levels in your blood, not CO2.
Yes and it is tested by scientist. Of course we should not forget about the aspect of cold temperatures. It would be great to see a collaboration about the Wim Hof method and this one and scientist to examen these phenomena. I loved to know how and why thnns work and how to maybe even combine both techniques.
@@DonaldRudy why would you want to absorb endocrine disrupters?
I remember working out something similar was useful for helping me sleep when going through insomnia. I ended up telling a girl I fancied that she could get to sleep easier if she breathes less while trying to sleep. "I guess it's a bit like choking yourself". We didn't go out.
Who knew sleep advice could be a deal-breaker for a potential relationship! 😄
@@massacred666 😂😂😂
4 - 7 - 8 - 2 technique has been amazing for me. I'm definitely going to give this a try
@@AaronWinterhalter is the Box Breathing?
I started yawning after the third breath. It's working for me. I'll try this out for the next few weeks and check for results.
So glad I have found your channel, I often feel dizzy after taking deep breaths, this is absolutely amazing!! I thought deep breathing should be good for me. I feel so much calmer just after watching this. Thank you for sharing ❤
Wonderful! Yes, breathing light is the way!
Well that's normal. If you take big breath and you do it too fast, you probably are hyperventilating. During this you can often feel a little bit dizzy or tingling in your body. Deep Fast breath will activate your sympathetic nervous system which will increase your cortisol levels and stress you more. But if you take calm, deep breath while doing a long exhale (step 12 in this guide) you should activate your parasympathetic nervous system which will help you regulate your stress. You can also obtain this by holding your breath (which is the case in the Whim Hof method).
Fascinating - I've been meditating and doing yoga/breath-work for over 10 years. This is a very nice technique beautifully explained. Thank you.
Lovely, thank you 🙏🏻
Dang bro cant say how much I can thank you for this. I feel relief for the first time in months. This might become addicting
Works for me better than meditation breathing agree taking deep breath lowers relaxation, this one is so easy trying it daily thanks
Yes I prefer to meditation as it gives the meditative benefits but also with increased cerebral blood flow and down-regulation. Glad you are enjoying 🙏🏻
SAVED MY LIFE TOO! This is perfect for me thank you SO MUCH. I was in hospital bed 15 days and this helped unbelievably. Next day went home. 🤍🙏🏼 Felt Holy Spirit send it to me for relief ☺️
Discovering in the Buteyko breathing method in the early 90’s , it has help me considerably during serious asthmatic crisis ! I continue to practice it to this day for its immediate results and calming effects.
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏻
Hahaha here was me thinking it was called potato breathing lol!
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After severe accident, the phycologist suggested that i take 7 deep breaths in and out.
It worked for me all these years.
He said the problem with most people having anxiety is they forget to breathe. Deep breathing opens up the airway and regulates veins, bringing everything back to normal.
Just finished “Breath” , this is mentioned and recommended 🙏
Great book!
I had no name for this technique, but do this when im stressed to calm down. I did it before a doctor's appointment that i was on the verge of a panic attack over and (although it did not get rid of the waves of adrenaline) it relaxed my body overall and when my oxygen was tested it read 100%. It was the strangest thing. It also helps with asthma attacks when I misplaced my inhaler. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful! It's fascinating that so many people have worked this out for themselves. Just to clarify, it's not about raising blood oxygen levels, but rather blood flow and oxygen delivery to the cells. Hope that makes sense 🙏🏻
@@thebuteykomethod I'm aware of the oxygen part you mentioned now, but it was still quite strange to me to see it. I'm curious as to why it was so high. Maybe something to do with the adrenaline. During other times I've used it, I move about or tighten and relax muscles and the adrenaline seems to also subside. At that moment I was sitting in the car and then sitting in a chair. It shall remain a mystery for now.
I don't know why TH-cam I served this video to me but I'm glad I found it, I feel like you are about to change my life!
If you let him, I’m with you, i truly believe we can let him lead us into a new world! Let’s go!
I am an energy and sound healer. I am hosting a sound bath tomorrow and I was looking for something new and fresh to teach my clients. This was absolutely incredible for me. Just in the few minutes I practiced it with you, I feel lighter, more relaxed. Thank you for this!
Do you do online teaching?
@@jrman413 at this moment I do not, but eventually I will.
I just did two rounds of 4 minutes and it's absolutely very cool. If I could do this everyday blah blah blah. This was a good video. Thank you.
I suffer from Raynauds and just doing this for 5 minutes felt my fingers tingling and warming up...going to keep it going...I also have interstitial lung disease, and emphysema...I have absolutely nothing to lose...I tried the WmHof method and couldn't keep it up...this seems much better...thank you
Hey @hygeia54, feeling warmth in your fingers is an excellent sign that the CO2 is increasing blood flow to your peripheral blood vessels. Really glad that your body is responding well to it.
Thank you Neil, this has been a life saver! Thank you, Dr Constantine Buteyko 🙏
This is now my morning ritual to ease anxiety and improve clarity.
Bless the Bohr effect!
Wonderful!
Try box breathing... Standard is count 4 in, hold 4, out 4, hold 4 then repeat. Do this while relaxing as you describe.
I have worked up to a count of 4 in, hold 6, out 6, hold 6 then repeat.
Takes practice to build upto this, but awesome results.
Great technique! For some people the 4/4/4/4 is a bit too strong, so they might need to start with a smaller box size. The important thing is to avoid taking really big breaths and create a gentle shortage of air to avoid over-breathing. Tara Bianca @BELightTT has made lots of great videos here: www.youtube.com/@BELightTT/search?query=box%20breathing
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Thanks, I'll check those out.
Important to nose breathe as well, lots of good science behind that.
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Haha, very well said👍😁
Aside from general stress and anxiety issues, I've always had good health and cardiovascular strength and could hold my breath for way longer thanaverage. despite all that, a 4 second box has always been too long for me and felt very forced. 2.5 to 3 seconds seems to be my sweet spot when doing box breathing, or "tactical breathing" as law enforcement and military sometimes refer to it as.
Great video. I loved the sounds of nature in the background. I learned Buteyko breathing in 1997 and again in 2005. It changed my life forever for the better. In this video, you have accurately captured the heart of everything I learned about the technique. A great launch point, and of course, just the tip of the Iceberg...!
Thank you so much for sharing! I loved "It changed my life forever for the better" 🙏🏻
that relaxed me so much.. I was having trouble managing an overwhelming sense of anxiety this morning. Thank you.
Wonderful, I'm glad it helped you @Sunny.banjo28 🙏🏻
Nice explanation of Buteyko breathing. Attention to breathing can be healing for so many things.
Thank you @meditationJD 🙏🏻
Pretty cool, I felt a little panicky at first but then I calmed down, the left air felt natural, peaceful. I will do the 4 minutes 4 times and practice that for a while. Thank you.
It is really helpful, I've done this but never thought of it like this. I think it has to do with being more conscious of your breathing, when we start to become conscious of our breathing we try to breathe in more deeply and try to control it more, but notice the natural state of breathing( when u are not conscious of it) is much less intense and way lighter than we realize. Hence, I think ( I personally have tried and it works) that trying to breathe in less and trying to not breathe in as much kind of puts in a state of our natural breathing pattern. I'm 18 and it quite annoying to be having panic attacks but this has been a tool that has helped me managed my anxiety and panic attacks..
This is my first time doing this and i feel much more better, i'll continue doing this exercice every day from now on. Thank You.
Wonderful, glad it helped 🙏🏻
Feels like the way I breathe when meditating or doing OBE. Resets the vagus nerve and brings about a very peaceful, centered feeling. Breathing into the abdomen is very important to success with this method. Too many people breathe only into the chest, which is a symptom of fight or flight sympathetic nervous system activation, because they live in a state of perpetual stress. Good video. Thank you. ☮️❤️🙏
I literally saw an asthmatic patient go from looking slighty blue to watching her asthma symptoms subside in minutes with slowing down her breathing. By the time i got her some medication her breathing had much improved. It was amazing to witness and i still kind of doubt what i saw because it seemed too simple.
What an amazing story! I know it seems so simple - and yet for some people, all they need to do is breathe less.
Many thanks for this information and guided practice! I am a lifelong asthmatic. This will help enormously with my asthma and also chronic anxiety. ❤❤❤ Rosemary
Thank you for your kind words Rosemary 🙏🏻
I'm so happy to have found your channel, many years ago I met Dr Jill McGowan an absolutely incredible lady who taught Buteyko all over the world but especially in Glasgow UK.
Thank you so much for sharing this technique. I've tried it for the first time, I followed your instructions, and most definitely I could feel a difference, and a positive one!
Wonderful, glad you could feel the difference 🙏🏻
I never knew this was a technique but I always found it relaxing to hold my breath from time to time when I was young. That came naturally to me as I was a swimmer and holding my breath while woeking my muscles was pretty challenging at times. Now 30 years from that time and trying this made me all remember it. Thanks for the great tips!
After my Pfizer vaccinations I developed severe air hunger and coughing and was diagnosed with layngopharangeal reflux, which gradually faded over about 6 months. I did a Buteyko breathing course also during that time. Also15 years previously I also went through a period of air hunger and thought I had asthma, and after seeing my gp who told me my oxygen levels were normal, I went for treatment with a Respiratory Physio who diagnosed me with Chronic Hyperventilation. I am still experiencing slight air hunger again in the evenings. I did this exercise today easily. I didn't experience any air hunger during it, but after completing it, I felt I needed to do a big 'satisfying' breath in order to feel normal. I then know to hold my breath for 7 seconds before breathing again after the big breath. It seems to be an ongoing thing with me.
Hi Tyler, thank you for sharing your story. 🙏🏻 I'm not sure, but the fact that you feel like you need to take a big breath after makes me think that you are reducing your breathing but that just don't feel the air hunger (some people aren't that sensitive to it). If you feel warmer/calmer/more saliva/mental clarity, these can also be positive signs. Also, you might experiment with resisting the urge to take a big satisfying breath at the end. You could also try the small breath holds: th-cam.com/video/ZZvgKzySOgU/w-d-xo.html
I had severe brain fog and it was ruining my life. I’ve been getting into breath work for about two months now and I already see vast improvements. I can’t imagine what a lifetime of this could do for me.
Superb presentation of the method. Valuable information for me as for years I was looking for a method my body could easily stick to. I am grateful to you for sharing it. It's a gem. Many blessings!
You are very welcome @maritzaghitza6373 🙏🏻
I'm so relieved to learn about this breathing technique. I have always found deep breathing increases my anxiety levels. Thanks so much for such a clear explanation and demonstration. 🙏❤
Hi @happydays3678! I'm so glad to hear that you found the breathing technique and explanation helpful. It's quite common for deep breathing to increase anxiety for some people. This technique is designed to be gentle and calming, so it's great to know it resonates with you. Wishing you all the best on your journey to better breathing! 🙏❤
Namaste
Thanks for sharing vital information. Symptomatic treatment does not address root cause and may make original issue more serious.
I feel following to increase efficiency
1) Mantra ~avoid external chatter and focus inwards
2) Fasting ~ a great medicine all breathing excercises work with empty stomach
3) Emotional activities like charitable acts, kindness, compassion, prayers help
4) yoga and pranayam ~ streching and physical activities greatly help internal wind and fluid circulation
Original tantrik pranayam means seizeure of external breath and starting cellular atomic breath ( it's extremely difficult and may take lifetime to achieve it as it requires purification of many levels ) but we can at least try try to reduce breaths per minute.
5) Complete abstenance of wine, smoking, junk food, tea, cofee and spicy food.
You are very welcome @kiranjoshi5267 and I totally agree that we need to go to the root cause. Love your other suggestions 🙏🏻
Reducing breath per minute? That is taking in deeper breath. I thought this technique is shallower breath?
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I genuninely feel that those monks and yogi's who achieve this do not know anything ( rather they even don't know what has happened as intellectual chatter ends long before )
Slowing down brearh is outcome of many levels of purification as air element comes at 4th stage after earth, water and fire.
A slightest attempt or force by conscious mind to achieve and process will become useless.
Your heart must be extremely purified with sole intention of love kindness. It happens autonatically in no mind state.
I suggest to simply keep your spine errect, observe utmost restritions on food and other mental activities for 1 month before doing anything. Then observe breath where ir originates and take your mind with breath. If you trust breath sufficiently it will guide you, if you don't then you need techniques
@@danpan001 it's both lighter and slower. but not slowing it right down, just a 10% adjustment. Overall the breathing volume per minute needs to be less than your normal level.
First time, when I tried this technique I felt some calming sensations, and after some time I got shortage of breath, but I didn’t stop, instead I followed the process and it allowed me to breath in a flow of “breath of fire”. I have tried breath of fire before, but this time it “happened” with natural unstoppable force, not too long. then maybe after 2 minutes it slowed down and was able to continue with the technique described here. Looking forward to try this out again.
How often do you recommend doing this per day?
Also, about how long after starting these breathing practices did you start to notice your natural breathing cadence change (i.e. "getting your life back")?
Lastly, do you fully credit the buteyko method exclusively for saving your life? Or did you implement other auxiliary strategies at around the same time?
Hey @max8141, great question! To see noticeable change, I would aim for 60 mins of Buteyko a day. But this doesn't all have to be formal breathing exercises. There are lots of ideas for bringing Buteyko into your day here: www.thebuteykomethod.com/buteyko-breathing/10-tiny-breathing-habits-to-transform-your-health.
For me, there were some immediate benefits from switching to nasal breathing 24/7, mouth taping and doing small breath holds. Then it took a few months for me to figure out that the way I was approaching the reduced breathing wasn't working for my body. Once I got that, then it was a slow but steady journey over 6 months. Working with clients, we tend to see improvement over a 5-week period, which then continues over time (as long as they spend time integrating the practices into their lives.). For people me/cfs, long covid, very dysregulated nervous systems, progress can be slower.
A lot of it was buteyko (say 70%) but I also do a lot of self compassion, hiking and have completely changed my approach to work, to going a lot slower!
Thank you for sharing! nteresting re the hand placement. It's not actually a core part of the technique, but I find it helps people to get in touch with their breathing to begin with, and it also calms the nervous system by releasing Oxytocin, the hug hormone.
@@thebuteykomethod The Heart Math Institute has discovered that placing a hand on your heart increases heart/brain coherence.
Thank you this was really helpful. I am an active person but suffer from asthma and I found holding my breath longer actual helps more than heavy breathing and trying to catch my breath. I have saved this video for future use - light breaths really helped calm my asthma down. Thank you again 🙏
Wonderful, thanks so much for sharing 🙏🏻
This transformed my life. I am now calm and centred and stress free. I experience stress but I'm no longer affected by it.
The full breath by james Francis
bro, you saw it one day ago, chill
This mimics where I allow my body to arrive at in very deep meditation, I noticed the breath organically turns into this pattern. Blessings! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Wonderful! It's interesting because quite a few people have said the same thing. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️
Great video, explained so simply and effectively! I remember reading 'Oxygen Advantage' by Patrick Mckeown many years ago and my perspective on breathing has forever changed. The total volume of air we breathe matters! Something not many people realize
"The total volume of air we breathe matters!" - I couldn't agree more! And a fantastic book.
Huge thank you for this Neil, I feel so much better. You have such a kind energy.
Lovely scenery and natural sounds. A welcome relief frim the usual background music.
Thank you 🙏🏻
@@thebuteykomethod I thought the buteyko method involved plugging one's nose and holding one's breath for as long as possible...then increasing that over time?
@@DDumbrille Great question! This is a common misconception. The main practice is the light/reduced breathing. The long breath holds can be used (when not contra-indicated) to help improve the control pause faster but do nothing on their own (other than unblock the nose and relieve constipation).
@@thebuteykomethod Okay, thanks. That's actually what I need -- to unblock my nose. And interesting that it helps constipation too...I'll check to see if you have any of those videos.
I feel much better after this first session.
I'm going to continue trying this breathing method.
Thank you for this.. you may have just single-handedly saved my life as well
Hope it helps @rutenmeister9508 🙏🏻
I do this naturally throughout the day and am always tense. I deep breathe by lengthening the exhale over the inhale. That has changed my life.
I have been breathing like this all my life. When I was a child I was trying not to breath too much air and it became my life.
Wonderful!
You are right. It isn’t well known. When I came across it 3 years ago I was hungry to find more. I reallllly appreciate you doing some videos on this. I still haven’t fully gotten into it and I want to. I felt the calm when I first started doing it, but couldn’t find enough to keep me going with it.
Hoping this helps my brain fog. I have tried everything.
Been doing this my whole life, thought it would negative but glad to know the contrary.
Glad it has been with you for your whole life 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for your vidéo.
I 'm having some kind of sleep apneeas for a couple of monthes and i reduced the stress and insomnias with the Wim Of breesing method that includs deap breesing and empty lungs apneeas. But i noticed that in the evenings and Just before sleeping, i had better to have very slow breesing Just like you do to reach peace and calm...
The Wim Of method is great in the morning. It gives you energy for the day even when the night was short.
Congratulations for your advices. 🙏💓
Thank you for sharing @christiancasado6153. Yes, soft gentle breathing with a very gentle air hunger is a great way to prepare the body for sleep.
This has been practised since thousands of years in India and is called Anulom Vilom Pranayam. Wnen a child in India knows this perfectly. So.much for being invented in Ukraine.
Thank you so much this breathing technique has helped me a lot! You’re doing a lot of good in the world
Glad it helped! 🙏🏻
Noticed the positive effects in this little exercise, namely more clarity
Wonderful 🙏🏻
Your content is some of the best breathing content I've seen on youtube. Thank you for your work!
Wow, thank you!
This is very interesting! I realized a few years ago that whenever I felt stressed I would start breathing slow and shallow. Then after watching all these videos about deep breathing I changed...... and now your video made me realize my body was doing the right thing all those years when I was automatically breathing slow and shallow. To be honest, I still default to this when I am driving as it keeps me calm and focused and crazy traffic. Amazing video!
I learded about hyper breathing as a young teen, and had real problems. When I found out that was the wrong thing, My health improved.
Instead you might try form time to time. breathing really deep, but as slow as you can .
Thank you for sharing @rlittlefield2691. It is possible to do slower breathing in a Buteyko informed way, as long as we keep the breath light and accumulate CO2 rather than over breathe. If you are interested, I made a video about this here: th-cam.com/video/MkscOWI8aNc/w-d-xo.html
@@rlittlefield2691 I'm struggling right now with my breathing, It feels like I'm conscious of my breathing 24/7. Is there anything you can recommend?
I just found out this video on youtube by recommendations from other video about meditation. I was curious about what is "breathing technique" and it really works! It really relaxed me when I did that, just like meditation does. I really appreciate that you have uploaded this video, I will defintely do this technique more often.
Wonderful! I'm glad you found it relaxing 🙏🏻
I’ve been intuitively doing this for years
Fantastic 🙏🏻
So happy to see that you mentioned he was Ukrainian! Because he was born in Ukrainian Republic and was saying in his interviews that he’s Ukrainian.
If a person was born in Moskow in soviet times-he was considered Russian. But if he was born in Ukrainian, Belorussian or Kazakstan republic - he was considered soviet. that is something that has to be revised.