Buteyko Breathing Practices

Experts assure that breathing is a reliable barometer of a person's health state. According to scientists, breathing is closely related not only to health but also to the state of consciousness. Konstantin Buteyko 1923–2003, a scientist, physiologist, and clinical doctor, made a revolutionary discovery in the field of medicine in 1952. He claimed that people who breathe deeply have a number of diseases, and the key to health and endurance is shallow breathing. The scientist experimentally proved that the carbon dioxide level in the blood of healthy people is much higher than in those who have diseases. Therefore, to relieve a person of illness, it is necessary to teach them to conserve carbon dioxide in their body. Buteyko developed a breathing exercise regimen that leads to the healing of the body. The book contains quotes from lectures, articles, and scientific works of Konstantin Buteyko, as well as his advice and recommendations for strengthening health. Useful medical facts and research results will help analyze not only the respiratory system but also the state of the body in general. The unique breathing practices and exercises presented in the book are step-by-step illustrated with photographs, which allow for more accurate and quality execution of movements. Tests will help determine the state of physical and mental health.