Breathing for Blood pressure and HRV

Problem

High Blood pressure, Low Heart Rate Variability

Treatment

Buteyko Breathing Method

Result

Decreased blood pressure, increased HRV

The challenge

Natalie came to me for Buteyko breathing. She had been suffering from high blood pressure, of which she was on medication for, and to increase her Heart rate variability (HRV) which was frustratingly low considering the amount of exercise she was doing. She understood that correcting and normalising her breathing could affect both of these issues.

Our solution

I took Natalie through the Buteyko method which includes various different exercises to ultimately reduce the volume of Oxygen breathed, reduce breathing rate and re-educate mechanical breathing habits.

03 · In their words

Looking for ways to work on my high blood pressure and increase my HRV, I heard about the possible benefits of Buyeko breathing. Gary took me through the exercises involved in this method, explaining in a way that makes sense, the physiological processes and effects. His sessions involved technique and practise of the exercises so I could understand how things were meant to feel and then continue to practise on my own. The effects of the sessions with Gary and ability to now do the practise daily have contributed to lower blood pressure readings and the ability to use the method confidently. My HRV readings are also much higher. Thanks Gary!

Natalie Papworth