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A Brief History of the Buteyko Method

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  When people are first introduced to the Buteyko Method , they have a lot of questions. And rightfully so! What is hyperventilation (over-breathing)? What are its dangers? When was the Buteyko Method first developed? In this article, we’ll cover the last query. If you’re intrigued about the origin of the Buteyko Method, we’re tracing its history. Keep reading! 1. Origination and Development The Buteyko Method  was first developed in the 1950s by renowned Russian/Ukrainian physiologist Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko . However, it wasn’t officially studied until much later. Born in Ivanitsa in 1923, K.P. Buteyko was a brilliant man who devoted his life to studying humans. Over the course of his life, he made some of the most profound and groundbreaking discoveries. His knowledge helped thousands of people restructure their lives. To this day, K.P. Buteyko’s insight continues to benefit people across the globe. K.P. Buteyko started his medical training in 1946 at the First Medical Institut