breathing to heal from asthmaResearch has extensively documented that individuals with asthma tend to breathe more air than those without asthma. This habit is typically characterized by mouth breathing, upper chest breathing, and audible or noticeable breathing even when at rest. This over-breathing can disrupt blood gases and cause airway cooling and drying, leading to symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness.
Teaching individuals with asthma to switch to breathing through their nose and adjust their breathing volume to a normal level can significantly reduce asthma symptoms and improve their quality of life. Clinical trials that explore the Buteyko Breathing Method for asthma demonstrate that its application can lead to improved asthma control, thereby decreasing the need for inhaled steroid medication by nearly half. |
"In my personal experience living with chronic lifelong asthma, my symptoms completely resolved when I corrected my dysfunctional breathing".
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the science
Currently, there are nineteen clinical research trials that have investgated the efficacy of the Buteyko Method as an adjunct therapy for asthma. The trials have shown promising results, including improvements in asthma control, lung function, and a decreased need for asthma medication. Some comments from the papers include:
"The Buteyko Method is a safe and effective adjunct therapy for patients with asthma, with statistically significant improvements in asthma control and lung function."
"Teaching the Buteyko Method to individuals with asthma resulted in a clinically significant reduction in the use of reliever medication, indicating an improvement in asthma control."
"The Buteyko Method can be used to improve asthma symptoms in children, leading to a decreased need for inhaled corticosteroids and reliever medication."
"The Buteyko Method has potential as a useful adjunct therapy for asthma management, as it results in improvements in asthma control and quality of life."
"The Buteyko Method is a safe and effective adjunct therapy for patients with asthma, with statistically significant improvements in asthma control and lung function."
"Teaching the Buteyko Method to individuals with asthma resulted in a clinically significant reduction in the use of reliever medication, indicating an improvement in asthma control."
"The Buteyko Method can be used to improve asthma symptoms in children, leading to a decreased need for inhaled corticosteroids and reliever medication."
"The Buteyko Method has potential as a useful adjunct therapy for asthma management, as it results in improvements in asthma control and quality of life."
how we can help
We address all the pillars of breathing, including the biochemistry and mechanics. We develop personalised breath retraining programmes drawing on methods including Buteyko, yoga therapy and methods used in physiotherapy.
We offer individualised or small group coaching sessions. You can expect noticeable improvements from just two sessions and regular practise. Most clients get the best results from 5-6 sessions along with consistent practise between sessions. Whether you continue with us after that depends on your goals.
We offer individualised or small group coaching sessions. You can expect noticeable improvements from just two sessions and regular practise. Most clients get the best results from 5-6 sessions along with consistent practise between sessions. Whether you continue with us after that depends on your goals.
assessment
The first step is an extensive intake process, which allows us to get to know each other, as well as gather information about your holistic health history (physical, emotional and mental). We will also complete a structural assessment, check vital signs, assess your breathing patterns, and discuss your health goals.
Intake and assessment: 75-90 minutes | $140 NZD.
In person (if in Auckland), or online via video chat
(International clients: we accept Paypal)
Intake and assessment: 75-90 minutes | $140 NZD.
In person (if in Auckland), or online via video chat
(International clients: we accept Paypal)
program
We will then work together over an agreed period of time to create a customised practise for you. These sessions will take into consideration your needs, preferences and experiences in response to the tools we introduce. Homework and guided meditations may also be provided.
Each session will focus on addressing all levels of health and well-being, using postural correction techniques, breath retraining and breathing techniques, mindfulness, and guided meditation, all tailored to your unique needs.
Private in person or online Breathing to Heal Session: 1 hour 15 minutes $140 NZD
Corrective breathing mini sessions: 45 minutes $90
(International clients: we accept Paypal)
Each session will focus on addressing all levels of health and well-being, using postural correction techniques, breath retraining and breathing techniques, mindfulness, and guided meditation, all tailored to your unique needs.
Private in person or online Breathing to Heal Session: 1 hour 15 minutes $140 NZD
Corrective breathing mini sessions: 45 minutes $90
(International clients: we accept Paypal)
testimonials
"I contacted Danika in early January after I had spent most of the previous year struggling with Long Covid. I had started to improve, and I knew that movement was important to my recovery, but that it had to be gentle and tailored to my needs to ensure that it did not trigger the overexertion / crash cycle. Danika is a yoga therapist – not just a yoga teacher. At our very first session she took a detailed “case history”. From there she was able to build me an individualised programme. Almost immediately working with Danika I found that I experienced a loosening of tension and increased openness in my rib cage and shoulders. Slowly but steadily my breathing started to feel more comfortable. My fatigue dropped away and I was able to get back to the things I was doing before – all with a feeling of being a bit more grounded.
I have also gained the confidence and capacity to attend local yoga class and know that I am doing it safely, for example, making the adjustments for my hypermobility and to pace myself according to my energy levels. Danika teaches the Buteyko breathing method. As an asthmatic, I had heard of this technique, but I had never given it a try. I have found that having a daily breath work practice has transformed my energy levels and my ability to find moments of calm in the day. It is now a daily habit that I am very grateful for. I recommend Danika's services to others."
Melanie, Auckland
I have also gained the confidence and capacity to attend local yoga class and know that I am doing it safely, for example, making the adjustments for my hypermobility and to pace myself according to my energy levels. Danika teaches the Buteyko breathing method. As an asthmatic, I had heard of this technique, but I had never given it a try. I have found that having a daily breath work practice has transformed my energy levels and my ability to find moments of calm in the day. It is now a daily habit that I am very grateful for. I recommend Danika's services to others."
Melanie, Auckland
"Working with Danika has been a game-changer for me! It took a while but my asthma is totally gone, and I don't need inhalers anymore. My sleep apnea and snoring are also way better. Plus, I've noticed other health improvements, all because we changed the way I breathe. It's pretty amazing!"
Cliff, Auckland
Cliff, Auckland
"Danika is the best practitioner who I have ever worked with. I was diagnosed with glioblastoma almost a year and a half ago and had an awake brain surgery and radiotherapy and chemotherapy. My whole central nervous system needed gentle work even for the most simple movements. Danika is very careful that I fill my movements with tenderness and understanding as time is key to healing myself. Part of what really helps in this journey is a guided meditation which makes me feel very secure and part of the presence. This was difficult in the past, because I did different only aerobic yoga but didn’t understand the importance of the being in the present. After working with Danika I feel physically and emotionally stronger. Our sessions are such a lovely time of my week. Many thanks to Danika and I would recommend her to anyone.
Sandra, Ireland, UK
Sandra, Ireland, UK
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LOCATIONSWe currently operate from Glenfield, Northcote, Kumeu and Remuera in Auckland. Breathing specialist consultations are also available online via Zoom and Skype.
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Birkenhead and Birkdale, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand | International Yoga Therapy
Birkenhead and Birkdale, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand | International Yoga Therapy