Ages: children (with parent) through adult
Class Schedule:
May Course:
Friday, May 14 6:30 - 8:30 pm; Sat May 15/Sun May 16 1:00 - 3:00 pm;
Sat May 22/Sun May 23 1:00 - 3:00pm; Sat June 19 12:00 - 1:00 pm
June Course:
Friday, June 18 6:30 - 8:30 pm; Sat June 19/Sun June 20 1:00 - 3:00 pm;
Sat June 26/Sun June 27 1:00 - 3:00 pm; Sat July 24 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Tuition: $395; parent accompanying child participant: $600
Location: 565 High Street: Discover Music and Art, Art Studio; enter through Cafe Video Paradiso
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What Is Buteyko Breathing?
The Buteyko Method is a system of asthma education and simple breathing exercises for the treatment of asthma and breathing conditions in all adults and children from age four. It is a welcome add-on therapy for people with persistent asthma (mild or severe) who experience inadequate symptom control with medication. Individuals who wish to learn to control their asthma without medication under their doctor’s supervision also find the Buteyko Method to be a powerful tool in their strategy toolbox.
The Buteyko Method is currently used successfully for the treatment of asthma, emphysema, allergies, chronic bronchitis, hyperventilation syndrome, panic attacks, bronchiectasis, the relief of hay fever, chronic sinusitis, sleep apnea, and other stress-related diseases.
The Buteyko Method offers an important option in the management of asthma:
maximum control of asthma with a minimum amount of medication.
How was Buteyko Breathing Developed?
The Buteyko Method was developed by Russian doctor and respiratory specialist Konstantin Buteyko, in the 1940’s. His method underwent extensive research in the ’50’s and was finally implemented into widespread use by the medical community in Russia in the 80’s. In the early 90’s, practitioners of the method introduced the technique into Australia. Australia remains the Buteyko stronghold outside of Russia, though the United Kingdom is fast on its heels.
Buteyko will not interfere with your current asthma management regimine:
The Buteyko Method is a simple education program, which does not affect conventional asthma management. Patients are encouraged to take medication in accordance with current asthma management practices and the advice of their physician. Benefits of the treatment manifest initially in a reduction in requirement for bronchodilators and a reduction in symptoms. Reduction in steroids is arranged by the patient's doctor once the symptoms have disappeared.
Adverse Effects
The Buteyko Method has no known side-effects. It involves no herbs, vitamins, special diets, positive thinking, traditional chest physiotherapy, medication, religion or new drugs. There is no equipment needed, and there is no physical contact with the tutor or anyone else in the class.
View a BBC video segment about the Buteyko Method
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