Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
Buteyko Reduced Volume
- Structure
- Light in (2-3s), light out (2-3s), pause 2-5s until slight air hunger.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Increases CO2 tolerance, dilates blood vessels; Downregulating.
- Duration & Rationale
- 10-15 min (Retrains cellular oxygenation).
- Best For
- Asthma management, mouth-breathing correction.
- Good If Combined With
- Nasal breathing awareness.
- Source / Origin
- Dr. Konstantin Buteyko
- Intensity & Safety
- Low.
- Official Website
- buteykoclinic.com
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