Sleep with Buteyko: Physician developed breathing re-education to reduce snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Easy to apply and noticeable results within seven days. by Patrick McKeown

Author:Patrick McKeown [McKeown, Patrick]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Buteyko Clinic International
Published: 2017-08-16T16:00:00+00:00

THE SECOND TENET: CORRECT POSTURE

The second tenet of correct breathing is good posture. Slouching compresses the diaphragm and results in breathing from the upper chest. Ventilation perfusion describes the ratio of the amount of air to the amount of blood reaching the small air sacs in the lungs per minute. In a perfect situation, the oxygen provided from breathing would be just enough to saturate the blood fully with oxygen.

Poor posture, breathing through the mouth and gravity can lead to a situation where the higher parts of the lungs receive more ventilation, and the lower parts greater amounts of blood. Adopting a good posture and breathing through the nose helps with a more efficient matching of blood flow to ventilation.1

Become aware of your posture when you sit, and how it affects your breathing.

The ideal sitting position is the ‘horse rider’:

· Sit at the edge of chair with your feet tucked underneath

· Imagine a piece of thread drawing you upwards from the top of the back of your head

· Imagine the spaces between your ribs widening

Learn to be aware of your posture when you sit, walk, and run.

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