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Buteyko Clinic International, founded in 2002 by Patrick McKeown, is a global leader in health restoration through natural breathing techniques. Inspired by McKeown's personal journey overcoming asthma and sleep disorders, the clinic specializes in the Buteyko Method—a breathing technique that optimizes oxygen delivery throughout the body. This method has been used for over 70 years to address respiratory issues, anxiety, panic disorders, and sleep problems. BUTEYKO CLINIC With a mission to create a community that values health, Buteyko Clinic International offers personalized support through live online clinics, flexible online courses, and breathing support products. Their comprehensive approach addresses asthma, anxiety, sleep apnea, and more, aiming to help individuals breathe freely and live fully.
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- 4 weeks ago1h 4m
Why Nasal Breathing Matters for Speech, Sleep & Focus | Laura Walls & Patrick McKeown
Why do so many bright kids struggle to focus, sleep well or speak clearly? Speech-language pathologist Laura Walls joins Patrick McKeown to explore how mouth breathing, tongue posture and body posture affect attention, sleep and speech, in children and adults alike. They cover where the tongue should rest, teeth grinding as a possible sign of airway problems, why surgery doesn’t automatically restore nasal breathing, and simple habit-building ideas for parents and teachers.
- Sep 16, 202658 min
Breathing for Doctors
Patrick McKeown sits down with Dr. Tim Hughes, an anaesthetist, advanced breathwork instructor, and co-founder of The Breath Doctors. Tim uses breathing to calm patients before surgery and himself before he walks through the hospital doors. A conversation about performing under real pressure—and how something as simple as breath can be the difference.
- Aug 12, 20262h 20m
Breathing's Two Biggest Voices on the Power of Breath: Patrick McKeown & James Nestor
Patrick McKeown and James Nestor meet face-to-face for the first time to discuss the science of breathing, functional breathing methods, and how nasal breathing transforms sleep, health, and well-being.After years of correspondence—Zoom calls, Instagram Lives, emails, voice notes—they finally sit down together. What was meant to be one episode ran long. They kept talking well into dinner.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:00:00:44 Introduction and meeting face-to-face00:04:21 How the book almost became something completely different00:08:48 Why breathing science has been overlooked by medicine00:13:45 The role of the nose in breathing00:18:54 Revisiting the book and updating the science00:23:40 CO2: Why it's essential for health00:28:33 The challenge of getting people to change their breathing00:35:09 Daily breathing habits and personal routines00:44:29 The power of breathing less00:49:23 Nasal breathing as the foundation for health00:52:21 Debunking myths: nose vs. mouth breathing00:55:10 Why doctors and dentists resist breathing instruction01:00:19 Breathing and spinal health01:04:13 Oral hygiene, mouth breathing, and dental development01:09:01 How breathing transforms overall health01:12:18 Sleep breathing and sleep tape discussion01:14:04 Experimenting with sleep tape01:30:08 The science and safety of sleep tape01:35:06 Patrick demonstrates MyoTape and mouth puffing01:40:11 Breathing instruction in mainstream adoption01:44:00 James Nestor's documentary series (Spring 2027)01:49:26 Work-life balance and burnout01:52:39 Deep creative work vs. external demands01:55:52 Managing workload and personal limits01:57:17 Future plans and documentary structure02:01:30 Documentary modules: Actionable instruction02:04:34 Three-part series structure02:05:11 Global health impact and free access model02:07:13 Documentary launch and industry response02:10:02 Spring 2027 launch and raising awareness02:13:32 Future of breathing science and industry trends02:15:12 Long-term outlook for breathing field02:16:43 Role of education in breathing health02:18:26 Systemic change and personal responsibility02:20:48 Final remarks and gratitude
- Jul 15, 202651 min
Running Marathons at 80 with Mouth Taped | Patrick McKeown with Dr Bill Hang Podcast
What if the key to running further, calmer, and healthier wasn't in your legs — but in your nose?In this episode, Patrick McKeown sits down with Dr. Bill Hang: orthodontist, airway pioneer, and marathon runner approaching his 80th birthday.After hearing Patrick speak 15 years ago, Bill made two decisions that changed his life — taping his mouth at night and running with his lips sealed. He's since run the Boston Marathon multiple times breathing entirely through his nose, including once with his mouth taped the whole way.But this conversation goes far beyond running. Dr. Hang shares why he walked away from traditional extraction orthodontics, how forward jaw development can transform a child's airway, and what every parent should know before agreeing to have their child's teeth removed.
- Jun 15, 202610 min
Mini Episode: Breathing for Women, Children, and Sleep Reflections from San Francisco
In this short, on-the-go episode, Patrick McKeown shares key insights on breathing as he reflects on a recent visit to physiotherapist Kelly Starrett in San Francisco.Patrick explores how breathing affects athletes, children, and women, with a special focus on sleep and the stress response. He explains why exercise-induced bronchoconstriction is often driven by over-breathing, why nose breathing in childhood is essential for healthy facial and dental development, and how female breathing patterns shift across the menstrual cycle.You’ll learn what the BOLT score (Body Oxygen Level Test) reveals about your breathing, why building CO₂ tolerance matters, and how simple practices—like nose breathing during light to moderate exercise and breathing light, slow, and deep (LSD)—can transform your health, sleep, and resilience to stress.Recorded against the backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, this mini episode invites you to step out of your head, into your body, and back into the present moment—one gentle breath at a time.Show Notes – Bullet PointsPatrick’s visit to Kelly Starrett in San Francisco and their shared focus on breathing and movementExercise-induced bronchoconstriction:How over-breathing and hyperventilation during exercise narrow the airwaysWhy “breathing harder” can make symptoms worseChildren’s breathing, growth, and dental health:Importance of nasal breathing for craniofacial developmentHow mouth breathing, low tongue posture, and dry mouth affect jaw growth and crowded teethLinks between oral breathing, the mouth–gut microbiome, and overall healthWomen’s breathing and the menstrual cycle:How progesterone post-ovulation and in the mid‑luteal phase stimulates breathingPotential drop in CO₂ levels (up to ~25%) and links to pain, fatigue, anxiety, and panicUsing the BOLT score to track breathing across the cycleBuilding CO₂ tolerance:Nose breathing during light to moderate exercise“Breathing less air” exercises: gentle air hunger for 3–5 minutesReducing sensitivity to CO₂ and improving biochemical breathingDiaphragmatic vs upper chest breathing:How mouth breathing reduces diaphragm recruitmentRole of nasal breathing, tongue on the roof of the mouth, and a BOLT score above 20–25 secondsSleep, upper airway resistance, and waking at night:Overview of Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) and low arousal thresholdHow fast, upper‑chest, mouth breathing signals stress to the brain and disrupts sleepOptimal (LSD) breathing vs stress breathing:Stress pattern: fast, hard, upper chest, mouth breathing, quick exhale, irregular rhythmOptimal pattern: Light, Slow, Deep through the nose with soft inhale and relaxed, gentle exhalePatrick’s personal journey:Decongesting the nose, using breathing exercises for wheezing and sleepMouth taping since the late 1990s and later development of MyoTapeSafety note: why people with obstructive sleep apnea should not tape across the mouthClosing reflections at the Golden Gate Bridge:Using the breath to come into present-moment awarenessExperiencing beauty and awe through the body, not just analytical thoughtCall to action:Start by breathing through your nose, at rest and during gentle exercisePractice breathing light, slow, and deep to support sleep, calm, and overall health
- Jun 4, 202659 min
Breathing Wrong Your Whole Life? Patrick McKeown & Ronda Holman Show You Why
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired—even when your sleep study says you’re “fine”? This episode will completely change how you think about breathing, sleep, and fatigue. Patrick McKeown sits down with Ronda Holman, dental assistant of 27 years, airway health advocate, and self-described “recovering mouth breather” and “former floppy tongue owner.” Ronda shares how she reached age 37 without ever being told she was a dysfunctional breather—and how changing her breathing transformed her sleep, energy, and life. You’ll learn: Why mouth breathing at night leads to snoring, fragmented sleep, “desert mouth,” and constant exhaustion How nasal breathing and proper tongue posture help keep your airway open while you sleep The difference between sleep apnea and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS)—and why many especially women are told “nothing is wrong” when it clearly is How breathing patterns during the day shape your breathing and airway stability at night The role of CPAP, mandibular advancement devices, and why breathing training still matters even if you use them Why so many people wake at 3 a.m., and what might really be going on with your nervous system, blood sugar, and airway Simple, accessible starting points: Buteyko breathing, orofacial myofunctional therapy, nasal hygiene, and small behavior changes that move the needle fast Ronda also discusses: The dentist as a “gatekeeper of the airway” How clenching, grinding, and repeated dental work can be red flags for sleep-disordered breathing Why lip supports like MyoTape aren’t a fad, but a practical tool in a wider strategy to restore healthy breathing and sleep Her work with Airway Coach and an upcoming interactive workbook to help people navigate diagnoses, therapy, and at-home protocols If you’ve been told your sleep is “normal,” but you wake unrefreshed, snore, grind your teeth, or rely on caffeine and sugar to get through the day, this conversation is for you. 📌 Chapters 0:00 Intro – Meet Ronda Holman 0:45 From dentistry to “recovering mouth breather” 2:30 How mouth breathing wrecks sleep and relationships 5:06 AHI changes and what breathing training can really do 10:55 Appliances, CPAP & the missing piece: function 15:18 Nasal breathing, deviated septum & air hunger myths 20:25 Women, hormones & being “too good at surviving” 24:58 UARS vs sleep apnea (and why tests miss women) 31:42 The 3 a.m. wake-up – blood sugar, airway & REM 37:32 Dentists as airway gatekeepers & grinding at night 47:54 Weight, diabetes, blood pressure & sleep-disordered breathing 51:13 Is mouth taping a fad? Ronda’s 8-year experience 54:20 Airway Coach & Ronda’s new workbook
- May 22, 202615 min
Mini Episode: Asthma, Nitric Oxide, and Breathing Less: A Short Guide with Patrick McKeown
In this short episode, Patrick McKeown explains how nasal breathing, nitric oxide, and breathing less air can dramatically improve asthma control. You’ll learn simple tools like the nose unblocking exercise, small breath holds, and the control pause—plus why mouth breathing can worsen inflammation, sleep, and dental health. Patrick also shares clinical evidence showing reduced coughing, wheezing, and medication use with the Buteyko method.
- May 4, 20261h 6m
Body Posture and Emotional Armor with Tom Myers and Patrick McKeown
Discover how modern life is reshaping our breathing, posture, and facial structure in this in-depth conversation between Patrick McKeown and renowned anatomist Tom Myers (Anatomy Trains). Tom shares insights from 50+ years of clinical practice and teaching, explaining: - How our “modern zoo” (agricultural → industrial → electronic age) creates a mismatch with our Paleolithic genes - Why chronic sitting, inactivity, and lack of movement are fundamentally altering our breathing patterns - The link between anxiety, environment, and dysfunctional breathing - How domestication (in humans and animals) leads to a narrower jaw, smaller face, crowded teeth, and restricted airways - Why head‑forward posture is now almost universal—and what it means for rib cage mechanics and breathing - The concept of tensegrity and how the rib cage functions as a dynamic, elastic structure rather than a simple “lever” system Patrick also shares his own background: - Personal struggles with asthma, nasal obstruction, poor sleep, and poor concentration - How these experiences led him into functional breathing, focusing on asthma, nasal breathing, sleep, and everyday breathing habits - If you’re interested in the deep biomechanics of breathing, facial development, and how our environment and lifestyle are shaping our health, this episode will give you a powerful new lens on the breath. #ButeykoClinic #PatrickMcKeown #TomMyers #AnatomyTrains #FunctionalBreathing #NasalBreathing #BreathingScience #Breathwork#AnxietyRelief #Posture #AirwayHealth #Asthma #SleepHealth #Fascia00:00 – Intro & Tom Myers’ Background 01:43 – Harvard, the 1960s & Buckminster Fuller 02:18 – Tensegrity & the Rib Cage as a Breathing System 03:40 – Modern Life as a ‘Zoo’ & Genetic Mismatch 05:00 – Laziness, Movement & Breathing Changes 06:42 – Domestication, Narrow Jaws & Airway Problems 09:36 – Sleep Apnea & The Shrinking Human Airway 10:45 – Breathing as the Fulcrum: Conscious vs Unconscious 12:39 – Sea Mammals, Diving Response & Human Breath Control 15:00 – Modern Life Disrupts All Basics: Sleep, Breathe, Walk, Eat 15:41 – Tongue Tie, Fascia & the Midline from Brain to Heart 17:15 – Mouth vs Nose Breathing & Posture 18:55 – Nose vs Mouth & Diaphragm vs Upper Chest 19:53 – Transition to Slides
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About Buteyko Clinic International
Buteyko Clinic International, founded in 2002 by Patrick McKeown, is a global leader in health restoration through natural breathing techniques. Inspired by McKeown's personal journey overcoming asthma and sleep disorders, the clinic specializes in the Buteyko Method—a breathing technique that optimizes oxygen delivery throughout the body. This method has been used for over 70 years to address respiratory issues, anxiety, panic disorders, and sleep problems. BUTEYKO CLINIC With a mission to create a community that values health, Buteyko Clinic International offers personalized support through live online clinics, flexible online courses, and breathing support products. Their comprehensive approach addresses asthma, anxiety, sleep apnea, and more, aiming to help individuals breathe freely and live fully.
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