Learning Buteyko with personal guidance

Would you like to breathe in a relaxed way again? With the Buteyko Method, you practice exercises that help you do just that. It is not only calming, but also beneficial for your sleep and overall vitality. The breathing exercises can be learned by both young and old. There is an adapted program specifically for children.

Do you breathe quickly and deeply, sigh or yawn often, get short of breath easily, or experience symptoms of hyperventilation? In that case, your breathing is dysregulated and you may benefit greatly from the Buteyko Method.

I offer the Buteyko course in two ways: in person at my practice in Heemstede, and online via video calls. Alternatively, you can choose a blended format, where the first session takes place in Heemstede and the remaining sessions are held via video calls.

Most of my clients come to me because of stress, anxiety or panic symptoms, asthma or COPD, snoring or sleep apnea. In addition, I also support children who breathe through their mouth frequently.

Would you like to receive free advice by phone? Or are you ready to book the first session right away? Use the Book Appointment button to easily choose a time that suits you.

What does the Buteyko course involve?

During the sessions, you will learn various breathing exercises that you then practice at home. If you follow the full course, the duration is usually 5 to 6 weeks. The course includes:

  • Intake and personal guidance
  • Explanation of the physiology of breathing
  • Learning how to perform the exercises
  • Advice on sleeping, exercise, nutrition, and speaking
  • Course materials: course book, timer and tape

How is your breathing right now?

Buteyko’s message can best be summarized as: “Breathe lightly, not deeply.” He developed a simple test to assess how much air you are accustomed to breathing: the Control Pause. (For children up to 13 or 14 years old, we use a different measurement method; please contact us for this.)

How to measure the Control Pause (CP):

  • Sit upright on a chair and breathe calmly through your nose for a few minutes.
  • After a relaxed exhalation, pinch your nose closed: you stop breathing.
  • Wait until you feel the first urge to breathe again. (Do not push it! Make sure you can inhale calmly afterward.)
  • Then release your nose and start breathing calmly. Note how much time has passed.

If your CP is under 15 seconds, you are clearly breathing too much. Between 15 and 25 seconds, your breathing is better but still more than necessary. Between 25 and 35 seconds, your breathing is quite good, and at 40 seconds it is optimal.

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