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Rediscovering Breath

Breathing teacher in London

Learn how to use your breath to better control your body and mind

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Welcome to Rediscovering Breath

My name is Elena and I am a Buteyko breathing instructor. My interest in breathing techniques began during the pandemic when I was looking for ways in which to ease my anxiety for myself and my family. This is when I discovered the Buteyko (pronounced boo tay ko) method and began my training in 2021 with Patrick Mckeown at the Buteyko Clinic International. Patrick is a former student of the late Dr Konstantin Buteyko, a Ukrainian doctor, who developed the method in the 1950s.

During my training and subsequent work, I discovered that I myself was a chronic mouth breather and had disfunctional breathing patterns. Using the breathing techniques myself I was able to improve my sleep, circulation, mood and ofcourse anxiety. Since qualifying as a breathing instructor I have researched other breathing techniques and have incorporated these into my practice. I have been able to help countless people of all ages using these breathing techniques.

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What is the Buteyko Method?

Breathing Exercises London

The Buteyko Method consists of a series of breathing exercises and guidelines specifically designed to reduce over-breathing which has been shown to cause various health problems. It is especially useful in helping children, teenagers and adults with asthma, sleep disorders and anxiety. But can also help to treat high blood pressure, stress, panic attacks and depression.

Breathing Exercises London

The Buteyko Method is a lifestyle choice. It involves re-educating your breathing pattern to improve blood circulation, oxygen delivery, and airway functioning which ultimately will have a positive effect on every aspect of your wellbeing.

It is a series of exercises which aim to make your breathing become light, low and slow.

Buteyko Method

Practising the Buteyko Method will help:

  • Relieve stuffiness of the nose so you can breathe better
  • Open up the airways in the lungs so you stop coughing
  • Improve blood flow and oxygen delivery
  • Enhance sleep, improve snoring and sleep apnoea
  • Reduce anxiety and panic disorder

In addition breathwork, can be used to help children learn to regulate their emotional states, teenagers to help them calm themselves before exams, adults to focus before public speaking, mature adults to cope with stress and anxiety.

Buteyko breathing techniques have been shown to help those suffering with:

Asthma

Anxiety

Brain fog

Cold hands and feet

Coughing

Depression

Exhaustion

Hay fever

High blood pressure

Long covid

Nasal congestion

Panic attacks

Rhinitis

Sleep apnoea

Snoring

Stress

Testimonials

"Before beginning our sessions Elena had me supply a small amount of background information which allowed her to tailor our sessions to my needs and areas of importance. With a focus on anxiety and sleep difficulties, we worked through a series of several breathing exercises. Each exercise was broken down very simply and thoroughly by Elena; she explained of course how the exercise was to be done, the purpose of it, and the physiological impact the exercise would have in the short term and long term if regularly practiced. Elena has such a calming and friendly energy which put me at ease and made the sessions completely relaxed and comfortable. After just two sessions, using the exercises as well as some of her additional tips, I feel so much more aware of my breathing and just how much it impacts the way I feel throughout the day. I have been given an amazing toolkit of different exercises and advice from Elena that I am so grateful for and will be utilising for the foreseeable."

Jenny

"Elena is a very patient, knowledgeable, conscientious practitioner with a gentle, observant and insightful approach. It was fascinating to be taught many different exercises that sometimes felt counterintuitive, but that serve the body better than many of the default practices we fall into." 

Rebecca

"I have been suffering with diagnosed allergic rhinitis which has created constant symptoms of a blocked nose, painful ears, cheeks, forehead and a constant headache. Two months ago these ever present symptoms created anxiety culminating in panic attacks, particularly at night.

Your instructive sessions gradually enabled me to reduce my anxiety and thus the panic attacks.

The quality of my life has thus improved immensely and I now use the techniques at regular intervals during each day."

Graham

"I thoroughly recommend Elena. She had a wonderfully calm and kind manner as she carefully took me through a number of exercises in our first session. I can already start to see how breathwork will benefit me and am looking forward to working with Elena more."

John

“Fascinating to learn about, and feel the benefits of, controlled breathing especially under the guidance of such an excellent and empathetic tutor.”

Adrian

“Your description from the outset about the theory behind breathing was delivered so clearly, but not in a preachy way at all. I really liked this part as it helped frame the rest of the session for me. The tone was great and I also found your voice so calming when doing the breathing exercises. The instructions for the breathing exercises were clear and I liked that you demonstrated these too I really enjoyed the session, you made me feel comfortable and gave lots of practical tips and tools that were easy to take away and practice. Thank you so much!”

Sophie

“The workshop was very professionally delivered. I liked doing the exercises and I have spoken with others about it since and tried to do the breathing when finding it difficult to sleep plus when walking - keeping my mouth shut!”

Jane

“The breathwork sessions I did with Elena really helped me. The most important thing I found was learning not to breathe through the mouth and focus on breathing through the nose. I still use the techniques now I am at University. They have really helped me.”

17yr old taking A Levels

“I really enjoyed my sessions with Elena, she has a lovely, calm and knowledgeable manner. She has showed me how transformational the Buteyko method can be. I have used the breathing exercises when I have presented at work to large groups of people and at public speaking events. I can see how much Elena’s breathwork instruction has helped in both my professional life and personal life."

Emma

Sessions

Private (1 TO 1/Groups)

Whether it's to help with symptoms of asthma, panic disorder, anxiety or childhood dysfunctional breathing, we can tailor sessions specific to particular needs.


I generally recommend 3 to 5 sessions for 1 to 1. Group courses are made up of 5 sessions.


Both can be given in person at a West London location or online.

Schools

Poor breathing patterns at a young age can affect both physical and mental development. Helping children to understand how breath awareness can affect them physically and emotionally is a life skill that you can’t underestimate.


I offer age appropriate courses to schools, either as part of the curriculum or as a breakfast or after school club.

Corporate Workshops

With stress levels at an all time high, giving staff the knowledge and skills to manage these will not only benefit the workforce but ultimately benefit the employer.

Sessions can be tailored to fit in to a lunch time break or as a half day workshop.

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Buteyko in London

My private and group sessions are held around the Ealing area. However, online classes are always available.


For corporate and home visits I am available to travel further afield. Please message me to discuss.

Contact

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to arrange a session.