Buteyko Breathing Method · Instructor Certification
Internationally recognised instructor certification in respiratory assessment, functional breathing restoration, and chronic over-breathing. Designed for healthcare professionals, coaches, educators, and motivated individuals seeking a structured clinical framework applicable across respiratory health, sleep, dentistry, myofunctional therapy, children's breathing, stress regulation, and functional medicine. Developed by Dr Konstantin Buteyko, refined byPatrick McKeown, and taught by Alban Orin, Buteyko Master Instructor.
Master Instructor delivery
Alban Orin
Doctor of Osteopathy · Master Instructor
### Why this certification?
Respiratory dysfunction is common.
Yet breathing itself remains one of the least assessed physiological functions in modern healthcare and human performance.
Many practitioners recognise dysfunctional breathing only after years of clinical experience.
The Buteyko Method provides a structured framework to assess respiratory function, identify chronic over-breathing patterns, restore functional breathing, and integrate evidence-informed interventions into professional practice.
Rather than teaching breathing techniques alone, the certification develops clinical reasoning, respiratory assessment, and practical decision-making applicable across a wide range of populations.
Participants gain internationally recognised certification, practical assessment tools, reproducible protocols, lifetime educational resources, and a framework that complements existing healthcare, coaching, and educational practice.
## What you will learn
01 · Respiratory Assessment
### Assess before you intervene
Clinical observation and functional assessment form the foundation of the Buteyko Method.
Participants learn how to recognise dysfunctional breathing patterns, identify chronic over-breathing, and understand how respiratory behaviour influences physiology, recovery, sleep, stress regulation, and overall health.
The emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning before intervention.
Topics include:
- Functional breathing assessment
- Respiratory rate and breathing pattern analysis
- Nasal breathing assessment
- Recognition of chronic over-breathing
- Introduction to functional respiratory evaluation
- Clinical observation and case discussion
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02 · Functional Breathing Restoration
### Restore normal respiratory function
The Buteyko Method was originally developed to restore functional breathing where dysfunction already exists.
Participants learn progressive strategies to reduce excessive ventilation, improve breathing efficiency, optimise carbon dioxide regulation, and support normal respiratory mechanics.
The objective is not to teach breathing exercises.
It is to restore functional breathing behaviour that remains sustainable in everyday life.
Topics include:
- Functional breathing restoration
- Reduced breathing protocols
- CO₂ physiology
- Nasal breathing integration
- Respiratory biomechanics
- Relaxation without over-breathing
- Practical protocol progression
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03 · Clinical Applications
### Apply the framework across professional practice
Participants learn how the Buteyko Method can be integrated into a wide range of professional environments.
Rather than offering isolated breathing techniques, the certification develops a structured framework that complements existing clinical or coaching practice.
Applications include:
- Chronic over-breathing
- Sleep-disordered breathing
- Asthma support
- Anxiety and stress-related dysfunction
- Children's breathing
- Myofunctional therapy
- Dentistry
- Functional healthcare
- Education and coaching
- Everyday respiratory health
Clinical discussions focus on appropriate application within each participant's professional scope of practice.
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04 · Certification Process
### Instructor Certification
Certification combines theoretical understanding with practical application.
Participants complete the educational curriculum, attend the live certification, and successfully complete the assessment process required by the Buteyko Method programme.
Certification includes:
- Practical participation
- Written examination
- Case-based clinical reasoning
- Official Instructor Certification
- Internationally recognised CertBBM - Buteyko Breathing Method Certificate
Day by day, one protocol
Prerequisites and curriculum
Prerequisites
01
### Professional background
Participants regularly include:
- Osteopaths
- Physiotherapists
- Physicians
- Dentists
- Dental hygienists
- Myofunctional therapists
- Speech and language therapists
- Respiratory practitioners
- Psychologists
- Coaches
- Educators
- Athletes
- Professionals seeking advanced personal development
The diversity of professional backgrounds enriches discussion throughout the certification while demonstrating the broad applicability of the Buteyko framework.
What you will assess, apply, and teach
Who this certification is for
Tuition and practical terms
Includes
- 4 days on-site clinical immersion
- 100h e-learning course access l
- Final assessment and practical exam online
- CertBBM Buteyko Breathing Merhtod Certification
- Course materials and protocol templates
- Post-certification mentorship access
- Monthly Live Refresher Meetings with Patrick
Applications reviewed individually
Level
CertBBM
Teaching hours
32
Group size
18
Languages
English (default) · French
Full tuition payable via the application form (Stripe). Instalment options available on request.
Cancellation terms provided at application acceptance.
Oxygen Advantage® Advanced Instructor certificate, Level 1 and Level 2, issued under the Patrick McKeown lineage. Reciprocal recognition across the international OA network, with listing in the public instructor directory.
Available for cohorts of 5 or more from the same organization. Contact directly to discuss.
Apply to the certification
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Questions before applying
07 Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this certification different?
Assessment before intervention.
Clinical reasoning before protocol.
Restoration before optimisation.
A structured framework designed to complement—not replace—your existing professional practice.
Is a healthcare background required?
No.
Many participants work in healthcare, but the certification is also open to coaches, educators, athletes, and motivated individuals wishing to develop a structured understanding of respiratory function.
No previous experience with the Buteyko Method is required.
Can I combine this certification with my current professional practice?
Yes.
The Buteyko Method is designed to complement existing professional practice rather than replace it.
Participants learn a structured framework that can be integrated within their own discipline while respecting professional scope, clinical reasoning, and professional judgement.
How does this certification differ from Oxygen Advantage®?
Both certifications share common physiological foundations and place respiratory assessment at the centre of practice.
The Buteyko Method focuses primarily on restoring functional breathing where chronic over-breathing or respiratory dysfunction is present.
Oxygen Advantage® places greater emphasis on respiratory conditioning, CO₂ tolerance, exercise integration, and adaptation under physical and cognitive load.
Many experienced professionals eventually choose to complete both certifications.
Can I apply the method immediately after certification?
Yes.
The programme is designed around practical application.
Participants leave with structured assessment methods, practical protocols, and a clinical framework that can be integrated immediately within their existing scope of practice.
Is the certification internationally recognised?
Yes.
Successful participants receive the official Buteyko Method Instructor Certification and become part of the international instructor network.
Is the certification evidence-informed?
Yes.
The programme combines the original work of Dr Konstantin Buteyko with contemporary respiratory physiology, current scientific literature, and the educational framework developed by Patrick McKeown.
What happens if I do not pass the examination?
Participants receive individual feedback and may complete the examination requirements during a future certification session according to the programme guidelines.
Is this certification only relevant for respiratory conditions?
No.
The Buteyko Method extends beyond respiratory symptoms.
Participants learn to assess how breathing behaviour influences sleep, stress regulation, autonomic function, exercise tolerance, and overall respiratory efficiency while remaining within their professional scope of practice.
Will I continue learning after certification?
Yes.
Certification is not the end of the learning process.
Graduates retain lifetime access to educational resources and become part of an international community committed to continuous professional development.