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Struggling with sleep apnea, poor sleep, or CPAP that doesn’t seem to fix everything? In this powerful conversation, Dr. David McCarty, author of Empowered Sleep Apnea, joins Patrick to unpack a new way of understanding and treating sleep apnea. Instead of treating sleep apnea as a simple “CPAP problem,” Dr. McCarty explains why it’s really a complex constellation of moving parts: Unstable breathing during sleep (obstructive + central sleep apnea) Mouth breathing vs nose breathing Craniofacial development (narrow palate, jaw position, tongue posture) Functional breathing and myofunctional therapy Posture, position, and lifestyle factors In this episode, you’ll learn: Why...

Are mouth breathing, poor sleep, and dental problems silently sabotaging your health? In this powerful conversation, Patrick McKeown (Buteyko breathing expert and author) sits down with Dr. Staci Whitman, a pediatric and functional dentist, to reveal how your airway, oral microbiome, and breathing habits can shape your sleep, energy, brain, and long-term health.

You’ll learn:

Why mouth breathing can increase your risk of cavities, gum disease, bad breath, and chronic illness

The critical difference between nasal breathing vs mouth breathing for sleep, performance, and recovery

How the oral microbiome links yo...

In this NEW episode of the Buteyko Clinic Podcast, Patrick McKeown speaks with Professor Dave Singh (Stanford, craniofacial sleep medicine) about why the upper airway is a living system—not just a pipe—and how this controls sleep, breathing, and long‑term health. We cover: What good sleep really is (beyond “8 hours in bed”) Upper airway homeostasis – why the airway behaves like a dynamic, self‑regulating system Sleep apnea causes: craniofacial structure, obesity, neurology, muscle tone and more Tongue posture & nasal breathing – why waking up with your tongue on the palate matters Children’s sleep: bedwetting, grinding, mouth breathing, pacifiers, tongue‑...

Breathing plays a critical role in mental health, stress, and anxiety. In this talk for IMMH, Patrick McKeown, founder of the Buteyko Clinic, explains why up to 75% of people with anxiety and panic disorders experience dysfunctional breathing patterns.

Patrick explores how chronic stress leads to over-breathing, mouth breathing, and irregular breathing habits that can trigger the body’s fight-or-flight response. He explains the role of the brain’s pre-Bötzinger complex in regulating breathing and how fast, shallow breathing can negatively impact the nervous system, sleep quality, focus, and emotional regulation.

You’ll learn why generic...

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...

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

Dysfunctional Breathing Prevalence

Critical Health Benefits

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.

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.

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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.

Discover the power of rest through this transformative 20-minute Yoga Nidra practice, guided by experienced instructor Tiger Bye. Designed to melt away stress and restore inner balance, this meditation gently leads you through body awareness, breath connection, and deep sensory relaxation. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned practitioner, this session offers a peaceful retreat to help you recharge your energy, enhance mental clarity, and reconnect with your true self. No prior yoga experience needed—just press play and surrender to stillness.

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Struggling with insomnia or racing thoughts at night? This guided sleep meditation combines gentle breathing with soothing green noise to help you fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply.

Through slow nasal breathing and progressive body relaxation, this session:

Green noise offers a calming, steady background sound — less sharp than white noise — that helps mask external disturbances and ease your brain into sleep.

Perfect for anyone experiencing:

🎧 Best used in a quiet...

This gentle guided meditation is designed to support women through the transition of menopause. Using proven nasal breathing techniques developed by Patrick McKeown, you’ll calm your nervous system, release tension, and ease into deep, restorative sleep. Let this soothing practice help you reclaim your nights and wake up feeling refreshed.

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Ease your teen into deep, restful sleep with this soothing green noise-backed meditation, guided by world-renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown. Designed specifically for teenagers, this calming session blends gentle breathwork with the healing tones of green noise to:

🌿 Calm anxious thoughts at bedtime

🌙 Reduce stress from school and social pressures

💤 Improve sleep quality naturally

🧘‍♀️ Support mental health and focus

Ideal for teens dealing with insomnia, overwhelm, or anxiety. Green noise creates a balanced, nature-inspired soundscape that promotes tranquility and enhances relaxation.

Breathe softly. Let go. Rest deeply.<...

Drift into a peaceful night’s rest with this extended guided sleep meditation, enhanced by gentle soothing music to calm your mind and body. Led by breathing expert Patrick McKeown, this session teaches evidence-based nasal breathing techniques to help you:

🎵 Slow down racing thoughts

💨 Breathe calmly and deeply through the nose

😴 Fall asleep more easily and stay asleep longer

🌙 Relieve stress, anxiety, and nighttime tension

🧠 Support emotional balance and mental clarity

Set to tranquil background music, this meditation is designed to help you naturally transition into a restorative sleep...

Discover how nasal breathing can transform your nights in this calming guided meditation with Patrick McKeown. Backed by science and soothing guidance, this session will help you:

🌙 Quiet a racing mind

💤 Relax the nervous system

😴 Improve sleep quality naturally

🌿 Learn gentle, effective breathing techniques

Perfect for anyone who struggles with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up tired. This practice supports deep rest, mental clarity, and overall wellbeing.

💡 Tip: Use MyoTape to support nasal breathing during sleep.

⚠️ Note: Do not listen while driving or operating machinery.

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Relax your body and calm your mind with this deeply restorative guided sleep meditation led by breathing expert Patrick McKeown. This session focuses on nasal breathing techniques scientifically proven to:

💤 Promote deep, natural sleep

🌿 Calm the nervous system

💨 Encourage slow, gentle breathing

🧠 Reduce bedtime anxiety and overthinking

Using a combination of body scan, progressive relaxation, and breath awareness, this meditation helps you ease into rest, quiet your thoughts, and let go of daily stress.

Key features of this sleep meditation:

✔️ Focus on nasal breathing<...

Experience deep, uninterrupted rest with this extended guided sleep meditation led by world-renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown. Designed to support a full wind-down routine, this session combines nasal breathing techniques, calming voice guidance, and progressive relaxation to help you:

🌙 Slow your breath and heart rate

💤 Transition smoothly into deep, restorative sleep

🧠 Release mental chatter and nighttime anxiety

🌿 Activate your parasympathetic nervous system

This longer meditation includes a full body scan, breath-focused awareness, and a gentle relaxation countdown, all set to a steady, soothing rhythm that encourages natural sleep onset and duration...

Experience the Transformative Power of Nasal Breathing with Patrick McKeown

Discover how gentle, scientifically-backed breathing techniques can reduce stress, calm your nervous system, and improve overall well-being. This guided audio program is designed to help you:

Ideal for anyone looking to manage stress naturally, this breathwork practice is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike.

Recommended for those experiencing:

Close your eyes, breathe...

Relax deeply with the calming power of nasal breathing and green noise. In this guided audio session with renowned breathwork expert Patrick McKeown, you’ll learn gentle, science-backed breathing techniques—set against the soothing backdrop of green noise.

This version is ideal for anyone who prefers a tranquil soundscape to enhance focus, relaxation, and nervous system regulation.

Benefits of this green noise breathwork session:

Perfect for:

Trouble falling asleep? This guided meditation uses gentle nasal breathing and body relaxation techniques to help you fall asleep fast and overcome insomnia naturally.

Designed for those struggling with:

Through slow, nasal breathing and progressive relaxation, you'll activate your body’s natural sleep response. This sleep meditation is ideal for anyone seeking a natural sleep aid, better sleep quality, or relief from nighttime anxiety.

🎧 Use in a quiet, comfortable setting. Not for use while driving or operating machinery.

Help your teen fall asleep faster and reduce anxiety with this calming, expert-led guided sleep meditation. Created by world-renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown, this audio session teaches science-backed techniques to:

✨ Calm a racing mind

🌙 Reduce bedtime anxiety and overthinking

💤 Improve sleep quality naturally

🧘‍♀️ Manage school and social stress

Designed for teenagers who struggle with insomnia, focus issues, or mental health challenges. This safe, supportive meditation uses gentle breathwork and mindfulness to promote deep rest and emotional balance.

Tags/Keywords: teen sleep meditation, anxiety relief for teens, bedtime breathing exercis...

In this throwback episode, Patrick chats with Dr Karina Patel

BDS Kings College London, UK

✔ Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine

✔ Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

✔ Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain

Dr Karina Patel qualified as a dentist at Kings College in London, UK, with further development in the USA, UAE, UK and Australia.

Dr Patel has a special interest in Craniofacial pain and sleep disorder breathing. This lead her to be the director of TMJ and sleep therapy centre...

Join Patrick McKeown and Dr. Toshi Hart as they dive deep into the critical connections between oral health, breathing, and sleep. Discover:

- How mouth breathing impacts dental health from childhood to adulthood

- The surprising link between jaw development and sleep disorders

- Why women's sleep issues are often misdiagnosed

- The importance of nasal breathing and proper tongue posture

- Innovative approaches to treating sleep apnea and breathing challenges

Dr. Toshi Hart shares her remarkable journey from paediatric dentistry to sleep medicine, revealing ground-breaking insights...

Join Patrick McKeown and Dr. Nathan Bryan in a groundbreaking conversation about nitric oxide - the critical yet overlooked gas that could be the key to preventing cardiovascular disease, improving respiratory health, and optimizing human performance. Dr. Bryan, a leading expert in nitric oxide research, reveals how simple practices like nasal breathing can revolutionize your health, and shares insights from his decades of scientific research. Learn about the powerful role of nitric oxide in everything from sleep apnea to viral immunity, and discover practical strategies to boost your body's nitric oxide production.

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In this eye-opening episode of Real Health, breathing expert Patrick McKeown reveals how something as simple as how we breathe can transform our health, performance, and well-being.

Key Insights:

Learn how to:

Patrick shares personal experiences and scientific insights that will change how you think about breathing forever.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

3:00 Patrick's personal journey<...

Does breathing intersect with medicine? Dr. Louise Oliver explain to Patrick McKeown why. A GP based between Leeds and Manchester, Dr. Oliver brings a wealth of experience to this conversation, which explores the role of breathing, particularly in female health.

Dr. Oliver’s expertise and insights make her a valuable voice on this topic. To begin, she reflects on her journey into this field—an area not commonly explored by GPs—and what first sparked her interest in the power of breath.

In our latest audio, Buteyko Clinic® founder and CEO Patrick McKeown leads you through guided breathing and relaxation to help with insomnia.

This audio is the same as our other released audio for Insomnia but the background green noise has been replaced with relaxing music to give you another alternative as you prepare for sleep.

Insomnia and sleep difficulties are faced by millions of us every night. When we don’t sleep well at night, we lose our ability to function at our best the following day. This 20-minute video is designed to help ease tho...

In our latest audio, Buteyko Clinic International founder and CEO Patrick McKeown leads you through guided breathing and relaxation to help musicians prepare for a performance.

Music performers like instrumentalists and singers have a very difficult profession with many pressures that those of us outside their world may not appreciate. Preforming in front of people can be incredibly stressful and knowing a performance is coming up can heighten that anxiety.

This 20-minute clip is designed to help ease and stress or pre-show jitters and relax your body and mind, so you can tackle your performance...

In our latest audio, Buteyko Clinic International founder and Director of Education and Training, Patrick McKeown leads you through guided breathing and relaxation to help prepare you for that all important test or examination.

Millions of us face standardized testing at a variety of times throughout our lives. Whether in school, college, or upskilling at work, the prospect of facing hours of questions designed to test our skill levels can be very daunting.

Going into examinations in a stressed state can make concentration very difficult and can have a negative effect on...

In our latest audio, Buteyko Clinic International founder and CEO Patrick McKeown leads you through guided breathing and relaxation to help with insomnia.

Insomnia and sleep difficulties are faced by millions of us every night. When we don’t sleep well at night, we lose our ability to function at our best the following day. This 20-minute video is designed to help ease those difficulties and relax your body and mind.

Simply play the audio as you are going to bed and let Patrick’s calming voice guide your breathing and send you off to a de...

In our latest audio, Buteyko Clinic International founder and Director of Education and Training, Patrick McKeown leads you through guided breathing and relaxation for those with perfectionist tendencies.

When we have perfectionist tendencies we can often put too much pressure on ourselves to perform. We can also be too self-critical when we do not achieve perfection. While striving for our best can be incredibly useful, when we put too much pressure on ourselves to achieve unrealistic goals, it can negatively affect our mental health and wellbeing.

This 20-minute clip is designed to help you deal...

In this audio, we bring you a sustainable listening experience of the Buteyko Clinic’s foundational breathing techniques, previously available only on CD. This 20-minute guided session, suitable for all levels, is designed to foster deep relaxation and mindful breathing, ideal to practice upon waking and before bedtime.

The session begins with gentle instructions to settle the body into a relaxed state, relaxing muscles from head to toe. With a focus on reducing and quieting the breath, viewers are guided to close their eyes, place attention on each breath, and engage in a calming exercise that decreases br...