The Individual/Family Breathing Normalization ™ Course is the best way to learn how to normalize your breathing. In this course, a student works one-on-one with a Certified Breathing Normalization™ Specialist and receives a personalized education in the fundamental principles of the Buteyko Method. This course may be taken in person, or online via Skype (a free internet video-phone). Incremental payments are accepted for this course.

The Individual/Family Course features 10 hours of individualized instruction, divided into 5 two-hour sessions. During the first half of each of these sessions, the Specialist teaches the student the essential Breathing Normalization™ topics, including foundational theory, common sources of hyperventilation, proper diet, physical activity and spirituality – all in relation to breathing. The Specialist also tailors the course by identifying and addressing individual causes of hyperventilation, and creating a plan for altering the student’s lifestyle – to support improved breathing and health.

During the second half of each session, the Specialist teaches the student the Buteyko breathing exercises. These breathing exercises are one of the cornerstones of the Buteyko Method. Based on the principle of breathing reduction, they create numerous important physiological shifts. To begin with, they lead to better oxygenation of the brain, heart, kidneys and other vital organs. They also improve metabolism, and the function of the immune and nervous systems. Most importantly, through dedicated practice of the breathing exercises, the student begins to normalize their breathing pattern, and fundamentally change their health.

Throughout this course, the student gains both a conceptual understanding and practical experience in how to apply the Buteyko Method in their lives. After completion of the educational sessions, the student also receives one month of support by email or phone, to ensure their continued progress. By the end of the program, they will have made significant improvement in their breathing, symptoms, health and energy.

Successful completion of the Individual/Family Course qualifies a student to become a Breathing Normalization ™ Mentor and is the first step in becoming a Practitioner. This individual course is for adults and children; spouses, children and siblings are welcome to participate for free.