Join Patrick McKeown at the Vienna Airway Congress 2025 as he shares his powerful journey from childhood asthma to becoming a leading authority on breathing. Discover the surprising impact of nasal breathing on sleep, cognitive function, and overall health. Learn practical exercises and actionable advice for transforming your well-being—starting with your next breath!

Dr. Seb, a biological dentist, discusses his holistic approach to dental health, emphasizing the connection between oral health and overall well-being. He highlights the importance of airway and breathing mechanics, noting that issues like sleep apnea and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) often go undiagnosed. Dr. Seb explains how dental practices can identify these conditions through symptoms like tongue scalloping and dry mouth. He stresses the significance of nasal breathing for oral health and overall health, as it helps maintain saliva and balance good and bad bacteria. Dr. Seb advocates for a comprehensive approach that includes myofunctional therapy, tongue positioning, and inflammation management to improve patient outcomes.

Dr. Mark Burhenne reveals groundbreaking insights into how breathing, oral health, and facial development are interconnected. Learn about the critical role of nasal breathing, the oral microbiome, and why conventional dental care might be missing key health factors. Discover how mouth breathing affects sleep, mental health, and overall wellness in this eye-opening discussion.

Key Topics:

Sleep apnea and dental health

Impact of facial development on breathing

Importance of nasal breathing

Oral microbiome and its systemic effects

Risks of conventional oral care products

Patrick McKeown, a leading expert with 23 years of experience, delivered a comprehensive webinar on the Buteyko Breathing Technique, demonstrating how proper breathing can dramatically improve overall health and well-being.

Key Insights:

Breathing's Holistic Impact

• Breathing affects more than just respiration
• Influences mental health, sleep quality, and physical performance
• Poor breathing patterns can contribute to anxiety, depression, and chronic health issues

Dysfunctional Breathing Prevalence

• 50-80% of adults have dysfunctional breathing
• 90% of athletes show breathing inefficiencies
• 75% of people with anxiety have irregular breathing patterns

Critical Health Benefits

• Improves blood circulation
• Enhances oxygen delivery
• Reduces stress response
• Supports better sleep
• Helps manage respiratory conditions like asthma

Core Techniques

• Emphasis on nasal breathing
• Control pause exercise
• Reduced breathing methods
• Nose unblocking techniques

Unique Approach

• Focuses on breathing less, not more
• Tailors techniques to individual needs
• Addresses biochemical, biomechanical, and psychological aspects of breathing

Training Opportunities:

• Online and in-person certification programs
• Monthly refresher classes
• Comprehensive training portal
• Suitable for healthcare professionals and individuals

Target Audiences:

• Athletes
• Healthcare professionals
• Mental health practitioners
• Individuals seeking holistic health improvements
• Parents and educators

Conclusion:

The Buteyko Breathing Technique offers a scientifically-backed, accessible method to transform health by understanding and optimizing breathing patterns.

Experience deep rest and hormonal harmony with this calming sleep meditation, specially designed for women navigating menopause. With soothing background music and gentle guidance from breathing expert Patrick McKeown, you’ll use simple nasal breathing techniques to quiet your mind, relax your body, and ease into restorative sleep. Let the music and breath work together to help you unwind, reduce nighttime anxiety, and wake feeling refreshed and balanced.

• Guided by expert teacher Tiger Bye
• Releases stress and tension from mind and body
• Boosts mental clarity and emotional balance
• Perfect for beginners and experienced meditators alike
• No yoga experience or props needed

Experience deep calm with this soothing 8-minute guided meditation led by Tiger Bye. Gently scan your body from crown to toes, releasing tension and grounding your awareness through mindful breathing. Ideal for stress relief, better sleep, or a moment of midday peace—no music, just pure guidance into total relaxation.

No music.

Experience deep calm with this soothing 8-minute guided meditation led by Tiger Bye. Gently scan your body from crown to toes, releasing tension and grounding your awareness through mindful breathing. Set to soft, ambient background music, this session is ideal for stress relief, better sleep, or a moment of midday peace.

With background music