A review of the Breathing plus classes - I started with a sudden onset of vertigo on Christmas Eve 2019. It was initially quite bad but then settled and was only triggered by certain movements, particularly bending forwards or backwards . This made doing my usual yoga classes very difficult.
Following that, 6 months later I had 3 episodes of quite bad atrial fibrillation over the course of 3 months, requiring hospital visits and a cardioversion where they shock your heart into a normal rhythm.
I had always been a fit and healthy person and I got quite down and anxious about my problems. I was very scared of having another episode requiring hospital admission whilst there was a Covid crisis.
Due to the Covid situation, Sharada had started some online yoga classes that she felt would benefit everybody but particularly people with certain conditions. The classes were based on the Buteyko method but included some of Sharadas own techniques gathered over many years teaching yoga.
It has been a gradual process, but a year on from when the vertigo started I am completely clear of that. It has been over 4 months since I had an episode of atrial fibrillation. I am sleeping better and am generally less anxious.
I was a recently seen by the consultant cardiologist who decided I had progressed so well, I did not require any medication.
I would recommend Sharadas breathing plus classes to anybody. Everybody will gain something from attending them but especially people with conditions such as asthma, anxiety or in my case atrial fibrillation.
Our particular group built up a warm atmosphere of mutual support and everybody had a positive experience
💪 I won’t repeat my story too much but I had a hospital admission with AF in July, August and September 2020 but for over 4 months now I have not had any major issues and do not need medication. I am also calmer and less anxious.

I am pleased to share my experiences on breathing plus techniques that I learnt from you. I had joined the course on. 13 -10-20. I am an asthmatic since my childhood. After coming to this country, (more than 40 years now) my GP suggested me to take inhaler, after several years again 2nd inhaler was prescribed and was told that I have to live with this condition for the rest of my life. My condition was getting from bad to worse and I used to get breathless even when I went for a short walk. With Sharada's blessings, I joined the above course which helped me a lot. I am doing breathing techniques twice every day, along with little physical exercises, walking, and also diets.
At the Beginning my CP was just 8.0, I am so pleased to say that I am on a steady 40. Today it is 40.11. I do keep my inhaler with me as per Sharada s advice and I very rarely use my inhaler. My chest is so light now I can do my all my house work with ease and comfort. & go for walks. I feel so happy now Sharada. With great determination you can achieve anything in life. Thanks to Sharada from the bottom of my heart 🙏 All this credit goes to you. You are the best teacher. Thank you🙏

Update from June 2021 -

After years of struggling with thyroid problems I have just been told that my thyroid have returned to normal. Unbelievable. I have promised Sharada that I will continue these breathing regulations throughout my life now.

Just a note to thank you for your help following my recent infection with COVID-19 , and getting Pneumonia and Suspected pulmonary mini emboli during my recovery phase. As you are aware I was getting very short of breath, and was awaiting for physiotherapist to give me breathing exercises etc . Your starting of Zoom breathing classes was Divine intervention . Your 7 step breathing exercise plan and using micro pore at night has helped me tremendously. I have started walk since 10/7 and try and follow your advice while on walk with Short inspiration and prolonged breathing , using one nostril at a time No mouth Breathing etc . If I get shortness of Breath, while walking I stop and tend to do step ladder inhalation and exhalation and after couple of minutes recommence my walk .
I cancelled my physiotherapist appointment and informed my GP about your Private classes on Zoom. Thank you and keep this very Vital service , only wish if it was on NHS lot of people would benefit from different regions of Our country.
My Heart felt gratitude for your help at this Novel Approach.

It is now just over 12 weeks since I did the 5 week Breathing Plus course with my yoga teacher Sharada. We were introduced to the Buteyko method. Being a doctor, I was a bit sceptical as the techniques are rather different to the ones we have been used to. But I also trusted Sharada knowing that she always aimed to improve the health of her students in the best way possible.
I had suffered from pneumonia a few years ago and this had left me with residual breathing problems greatly helped with the sessions at Breathing Space.
During lockdown, Sharada had started Pranayama - yoga breathing - classes on Zoom for all her students and this was most helpful.
I decided to do the Breathing Plus course to see if I could improve my lung capacity which has always been on the low side.
At the end of the 12 weeks of practice I am pleasantly surprised to find that lung capacity has definitely improved; my resting breath rate is below 10 per minute; I am sleeping better and no longer snoring.
At the end of 12 weeks, we had a follow- up session with many of the students attending
It was good to find that many of them reported sleeping better; feeling generally more energetic and less stressed. Some had been able to reduce their use of inhalers too. It was very encouraging to know that there are techniques to help more people with breathing problems.
I must stress that this practice needs to be regular and adhered to, in order to see these promising results.