Buteyko-Course-Manual

sleep. With Buteyko, we’d rather see you avoid over-breathing, and sleeping on
your side will help.
10) Make sure to have some natural sea salt or rock salt at home. Taking
some natural salt (not table salt) helps your body improve its electrolyte levels
while your breathing is getting better. Specifically, sea salt prevents the
occurrence of minor headaches, dizziness and/or exhaustion due to a low level
of electrolytes during or directly after a Buteyko session. If you experience these
symptoms during or after a Buteyko breathing session, take some sea salt or rock
salt and be sure to let your instructor know as well.
Of all these guidelines, the most important ones are numbers 1 and 2 — be
consistent and diligent in doing your daily Buteyko breathing exercises, and
attend the teaching sessions with your instructor.
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