A few months ago, I decided to start with Buteyko, which was recommended to me by a friend who had gotten rid of his asthma symptoms. Although I am also familiar with respiratory problems, I mainly hoped to find a solution for my snoring. Which I don’t mind, but my husband does. To my surprise, taping my mouth to keep it closed turned out to significantly reduce the number of decibels, and I slept like a rose. I am now trying to tackle other health issues with this breathing therapy, [...]

As a COPD patient, I have been experiencing a chronic lack of breath for many years. Lately that feeling of shortness of breath seemed to increase. When doing sports I noticed that my performance was deteriorating and I had more trouble controlling my breathing. Lisa, I know her from speed skating, alerted me to the Buteyko method. She immediately indicated she was not independent: “I have a practice in which I apply the method as a therapist”, she said. I started working with her and that's the best thing I've [...]

Dear Lisa, I learned the Buteyko method with you a while ago. I'm only at the start of my experience, but I do expect a lot from it. Normally I was out of breath very quickly after walking up a slope, but by breathing more consciously I notice that it is easier. While I thought to get more air through my mouth, the opposite turns out to be true. I had a high heart rate with low blood pressure, but I notice that through the exercises my heart rate is [...]

At the beginning of this year I attented the Buteyko course. I had been feeling tensed every single day, and I had a panic attack once every week. My feeling was that it was something physical. From the start of the course Lisa made me feel good, as she really made time to listen to my story. Daily practicing Buteyko does require planning and discipline, but once I managed to do so I really noticed the difference. In advance, I had never expected that breathing has such an effect on [...]

Dear Lisa, it's been more than a year since I took the Buteyko course because of my heart condition: an irregular heartbeat and atrial fibrillation. I just want to let you know that I'm fine. I have no problems at all when wearing face masks, thanks to Buteyko!! The health checks in the hospital are very good: I have zero problems and my pacemaker only has to work for about one percent of the time! The pacemaker technician did not know the Buteyko method, but has become very interested. I [...]

I started the course because of several symptoms of stress: poor sleep, hyperventilation and not being able to relax. After the intake interview with Lisa I immediately had a lot of confidence in the course. She explains everything clearly and makes time for you. The basic Buteyko exercise is nice and really makes me relax. Quite soon, I started sleeping much better and I no longer suffered from dizziness due to poor breathing. It takes a lot of time to do the exercises, it's four times a day, but it’s [...]

I started the Buteyko course in mid-March. From the first moment, it felt good. Lisa taught me a lot. I haven’t yet reached my goal, but I’m on the right track and I'm consistently doing my exercises. I came to Lisa after a sleep research which showed that I had 25 apnea per hour. I started using an MRA brace, but after several months sleeping with this brace my apnea had increased. Then I was given a CPAP device. From the start on it gave me a lot of trouble, [...]

I finished the Buteyko course yesterday. Because of my chronic hyperventilation I had all kinds of symptoms such as palpitations, being out of breath quickly, lightheadedness, tensed neck and shoulder muscles, etc. Lisa has clearly explained how breathing works, what the importance of CO2 is for your body, and that it is not just a waste. Thanks to the different techniques to train reduced breathing, I already feel a lot better. There is still a lot of progress to be made in my CP, but it’s up to me to [...]

I've been receiving treatment from the cardiologist for years because of an irregular heartbeat and atrial fibrillation, I was given a pacemaker in 2013 and had to start taking beta blockers. In the past year, I've even been given heavier medication. I started with the Buteyko course in November and the effect is fantastic. After only four weeks, the cardiologist said I could take half of the medication. Of course, practicing requires some self-discipline, but it is also pleasant to do. In general, I feel fitter and, for example, now [...]

The year 2019 was a good year for me because numerous symptoms diminish due to the Buteyko breath therapy that I enjoyed with Lisa Suurland .... In 2020, what I learned from her will only deepen. Nice that since 'Buteyko' my energy has also increased :-). It takes some perseverance to sit down over and over again, but oh, 'the reward' is great.