Breathing Retraining for Adults

This program is designed for adults who want to improve their breathing to support health, sleep and stress regulation in everyday life.

It may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing:

Asthma or ongoing respiratory symptoms
Snoring, sleep apnea risk factors or unrefreshing sleep
Insomnia or difficulty switching off at night
Anxiety, panic symptoms or a constantly racing mind
Chronic nasal congestion, allergies or mouth breathing
Feeling short of breath or struggling to reach your performance goals

What’s Involved

Buteyko breathing retraining focuses on restoring functional, efficient breathing, using gentle, structured exercises tailored to your individual breathing patterns. Exercises are simple, safe and practised daily between sessions to support lasting change. You can learn the method either through 1:1 personalised coaching or via structured group courses. Both pathways teach the same core principles of functional breathing and follow a clear educational framework.

1:1 Personalised Buteyko Coaching

One-to-one coaching is delivered as a six‑session personalised program and is the most comprehensive way to learn Buteyko breathing. This option is ideal if you are managing specific symptoms, have complex health or lifestyle factors, or want close guidance and accountability.

You can expect:

A comprehensive breathing assessment
Detailed exploration of your symptoms, triggers, daily routines and goals
A fully personalised breathing program tailored to your physiology, symptoms and lifestyle
Progressive skill-building across six sessions, with exercises adjusted as your breathing function improves
Ongoing support between sessions to help you apply the techniques confidently in daily life
Communication with your GP or treating physician, where requested

Group Buteyko Courses

Group courses offer a lower-cost, accessible way to learn the foundations of Buteyko breathing within a supportive learning environment. They are particularly well suited to children and adolescents, where learning alongside peers can be especially motivating and help normalise healthy breathing habits.

You can expect:

Clear, evidence-informed education on functional breathing and nervous system regulation
Step-by-step instruction in core Buteyko principles and breathing exercises
Simple, practical techniques participants can apply immediately at school, home or work
A 5-week course, comprising five 60-minute sessions, allowing time for practice, integration and progression
Course handouts providing detailed background information and guided breathing exercises
Telephone or brief one-to-one support during the course period, if required

Breathing Support for Kids and Teens

Children’s breathing patterns are closely linked to sleep quality, focus, emotional regulation and respiratory health. When breathing is well supported, children are better able to cope with the demands of learning, sport and everyday life. Buteyko breathing education for children focuses on gentle, age-appropriate retraining to support functional nasal breathing and calmer, more efficient breathing patterns.

This work may be helpful for children who experience:

Asthma or recurrent respiratory symptoms
Frequent coughing, wheezing or breathlessness
Difficulty focusing or mental fatigue at school
Poor sleep quality, night waking or unrefreshing sleep
Anxiety, emotional reactivity or difficulty settling

Many of these challenges are common in growing children and can be influenced by how they breathe, particularly during sleep and periods of stress.

Signs parents may notice

Parents often seek support after noticing patterns such as:

These signs do not mean something is “wrong,” but may indicate that a child’s breathing could benefit from support.

A supportive investment in your child’s wellbeing

Buteyko breathing for children is:

Parents are involved in sessions so they can support practice at home and understand how breathing patterns affect sleep, focus and behaviour. Early support can help reduce strain on a child’s respiratory system and nervous system, supporting better sleep, learning readiness and emotional steadiness over time.