Heal Asthma by Breathing Less: The Power of the Buteyko Method

Healing asthma by breathing less might seem contradictory, but it is the essence of the Buteyko Method.
Dr. Konstantin Buteyko demonstrated that excessive breathing reduces carbon dioxide levels in the body, causing airway constriction and hindering proper oxygenation.

Pavle Luger
4/29/2025 | 1 min read

Heal Asthma by Breathing Less: The Power of the Buteyko Method

Healing asthma by breathing less might seem contradictory, but it is the essence of the Buteyko Method.
Dr. Konstantin Buteyko demonstrated that excessive breathing reduces carbon dioxide levels in the body, causing airway constriction and hindering proper oxygenation.

Dan Brulé, a global leader in conscious breathing, has integrated and validated this approach in his teachings.

Basic Technique:

• Breathe only through the nose, softly and silently.

• After each exhalation, take a short pause before inhaling again.

• Keep the pause comfortable, without forcing it.

• With daily practice, gradually extend this pause, aiming to tolerate between 30 and 45 seconds effortlessly.

The key lies in smooth progression: do not force, do not fight your body, but educate it with patience.

Remember: Breathing less means giving more life to your body.
Trust the process. Breathe consciously. Heal from within.

(Based on the principles of Dan Brulé and the legacy of Konstantin Buteyko)