The Buteyko Method developed in the 1950’s by Dr.Konstantin Buteyko and is a system of breathing exercises designed to reverse chronic over - breathing (hyperventilation)) by training yourself to breathe lighter, slower, deeper and through the nose. It has been shown to improve symptoms of breathlessness, asthma, stress and panic attacks.
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Learning specific breathing exercises to improve mental and physical health. It is a psychophysiological approach as it directly addresses the link between mental states, (psychological) and breathing patterns, (physiological).
What will we cover?
Efficient Breathing
The science of breathing
Nasal breathing (day and night)
The control pause (CP) / bolt score
Reduced breathing exercises
Breath retention (mini - pause)
Diaphragmatic breathing
Nose unblocking exercises
Lifestyle and activity modifications.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Consistently breathe through your nose (both day and night)
Have the skills to reduce your breathing volume to a more efficient, calmer and lighter pattern.
To educate your breathing habits to prevent over breathing, (chronic hyperventilation)
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No prior knowledge or skills are needed.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Lecture, demonstration, practical work, group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Clare Foster is a vocalist, lyricist, composer and educator. Born in England, she has studied and worked in New York, Holland, Canada, England and in many countries in Europe and Asia. She has taught at the City Lit for over twenty years, and has also taught at Morley College, Trinity College of Music and in a Finnish conservatoire. In 2017 Clare trained on a Bangor University course to teach Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MSBR). She uses many of these techniques in her current classes and has designed a mindfulness course tailored to singers. Her interests lie in how the psyche impacts on the voice. She specialises in Jazz and Brazilian music repertoire and vocal approach and also teaches on a one-to-one basis in London.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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