Breathe to Heal empowers asthmatics worldwide with the proven effectiveness of the Buteyko Method for natural asthma management.
Dr. Buteyko revealed asthma is a reversible physiological response to dysfunctional breathing patterns - not a lifelong condition requiring medication
(1888PressRelease) May 08, 2025 - CRESTONE, Colo. - For over 300 million people globally living with asthma, managing symptoms often means a lifetime of medications, inhalers, and coping strategies. But what if the conventional narrative has missed something critical?
In Breathe to Heal: Break Free from Asthma, co-authors Sasha Yakovleva and Dr. A.E. Novozhilov offer a powerful alternative to traditional asthma treatment. Based on the pioneering work of Ukrainian physiologist K.P. Buteyko, M.D., Ph.D., the book introduces readers to a drug-free, side effect-free method of managing—and in many cases, eliminating—asthma symptoms.
Unlike the widespread belief that asthma is a chronic and irreversible disease, Dr. Buteyko's revolutionary approach identifies over-breathing—particularly mouth breathing—as a root cause of asthma attacks. By retraining the breath through specific, controlled breathing techniques, many individuals are able to restore respiratory function, reduce or eliminate symptoms, and regain control of their lives.
“People are told that asthma is something they must manage forever with medication,” says Yakovleva, co-founder of the Buteyko Breathing Center. “But Dr. Buteyko’s research reveals asthma as a physiological response—one that can be understood and changed by addressing the underlying cause: dysfunctional breathing patterns.”
Though the Buteyko Method has been successfully practiced and government-supported in Russia for over 70 years, its authentic form has remained largely unknown in the West—until now.
What Readers Will Find in Breathe to Heal:
• The foundational science behind Dr. Buteyko’s groundbreaking research
• Practical breathing exercises for retraining the breath, including visual guides for parents of asthmatic children
• Moving testimonials from individuals who have dramatically reduced or eliminated their asthma symptoms
• Interviews with healthcare providers integrating the Buteyko Method into modern practice
• A feature in The New York Times by renowned “Personal Health” columnist Jane Brody, spotlighting Sasha’s work—which became the most-read article for several months
The book also shares firsthand accounts from students of the Buteyko Breathing Center. Eva Goodwin, an asthmatic from Oregon, shares:
“I’m medication-free and free of asthma symptoms. In addition, I no longer need to get up in the middle of the night to do breathing exercises—I sleep through the night peacefully.”
With more than 25 million Americans affected by asthma, Breathe to Heal offers a timely and transformative message: there is another way.
About the Authors:
Sasha Yakovleva is an Advanced Buteyko Breathing Specialist, author, and co-founder of the Buteyko Breathing Center. Trained directly by top Russian Buteyko experts including L. Novozhilova-Buteyko, Dr. A.E. Novozhilov, and Dr. K.P. Buteyko, she is one of the few practitioners globally authorized to teach the complete and original Buteyko Method. Her work has helped thousands regain natural breathing patterns and improve their quality of life. She has been featured on radio, television, and other major media outlets, with her work gaining national and international recognition.
Dr. A.E. Novozhilov is the Medical Director of the Buteyko Clinic in Moscow and a leading authority on respiratory health.
Breathe to Heal: Break Free From Asthma is available on Amazon (paperback and Kindle), Barnes & Noble, and other major booksellers.