Shortness of breath after buteyko exercises

[Jayz]

Hi,

I've read the book 'Aniety Free' and tried to do some of the exercises in the book. I do notice though that instead of feeling a bit better after doing the exercises like 'many small breath holds' and holding your breath during walking, i develop a shortness of breath instead.

Do more people have the same problems after doing those exercises?

Thanks

[Xerosnake90]

Symptoms my friend. All in the mind. Focus on the activity and not on how it makes you feel. Do this enough without worry and you won't have such things happen.

[jessed03]

It's most likely a minor flare up of anxiety. Try your best to distract yourself after doing your exercises, like getting on with some work or something, so that your breathing isn't noticeable anymore and calms.