The main goal of this individual consultation is to help a client (and members of his/her family) evaluate the potential effect of the Buteyko Method on his/her life. In order to determine this, it is important for the Buteyko specialist to measure the client's breathing and learn his health history. During this consultation, the teacher also briefly explains the theory of the Method to the student. Furthermore, this consultation gives the student an opportunity to ask questions about the Buteyko Method. It also helps the student and the teacher become familiar with each other, which is important if the student decides to continue working with the Method. The Preliminary Consultation is a prerequisite for taking the main instructional course - Buteyko Method and Lifestyle.