The best way to learn Buteyko is to be taught by a trained practitioner. Russell and Jennifer Stark run courses throughout New Zealand. For asthmatics who are unable to get to a course in New Zealand or who do not have trained practitioners in their country we offer a home education program. This comprises an instruction video and manual, a workbook and Online support. Buteyko Asthma Management expects the method to allow sufferers to dramatically reduce their medication, and enjoy a much-improved quality of life.
Children have similar outcomes, with quality of life improvements dramatic.
The exercises often lead to an unrestrained life, without fear of constant asthma attacks. We expect the majority of asthmatics to see noticeable improvements within the first week. Children need to spend up to fifteen minutes three times a day practising the exercises for three to four weeks after the course. Adults need to spend up to forty minutes three times a day for the same period. Three months later, the average adult asthmatic is doing less than 15 minutes of Buteyko per day and children less than five minutes.