| Committing to a 6 week breathing course can be a big step for some of us. Maybe you feel more comfortable to join a breathing seminar first and hear what breathing re-training is all about. Join our seminars and gain a better understanding of the breathing mechanics and discover how your own breathing compares to a healthy breathing standard. We will talk about common breathing related symptoms like feeling tired, chronically blocked or runny nose, frequently yawning, throat clearing, wheezing, chest tightness ... |  |
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 This year the Buteyko AGM will take place in Ponsonby and I’m really looking forward to put names against some faces. There are several people from overseas flying in to join the 2 day event this weekend. I’m sure there will be a lot of exchange regarding case studies, new ideas to share and plenty to learn from all the experienced Buteyko practitioners.
Today has been a busy day for me baking and preparing a few goodies in my kitchen as my small contribution to the event. I have to admit that I did put my hand up to create gluten free and dairy free treats for the team and have my fingers crossed that everyone will enjoy it.  Adults and children with asthma show a higher breathing rate, basically they are breathing above the healthy norm of 8-12 breaths per minute. If we are over-breathing or hyperventilating the balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide in our body gets easily disturbed.
Low levels of carbon dioxide have an effect on smooth muscles which are wrapped around airways and blood vessels. As a result they start to spasm / tighten and the airflow is reduced which creates stress for the person. Wheezing sets in and chest tightness or shortness of breath occurs.  Would you like to try a holistic approach, take a closer look at the way you are breathing right now and improve your breathing pattern?
A Buteyko breathing programme can help you and change the way you are breathing. Check our website www.snhl.co.nz for Buteyko breathing dates in November.  Breathing is described as an alternating action of active inhaling air into the lungs followed by a passive exhalation of the air. During an inhalation our diaphragm and intercostal muscles will contract allowing the chest cavity to enlarge and draw air into the lungs. During an exhalation these muscles relax and air is forced out of the lungs.
Healthy breathing is an involuntary action which gets adjusted automatically by the body to maintain a normal gas exchange. The coordination of ventilation occurs in our ‘breathing control centre’ (medulla and pons of the brainstem) sending a constant supply of information to make fine adjustments to maintain adequate ventilation. |
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