Targeted Airway Training

Sleep peacefully again

Silent Sleep Training® systematically strengthens slackened palate and throat muscles. 15 minutes of daily training strengthens upper airways so they remain open naturally at night.

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How the 15-minute training works
A man training relaxed with the Medical Didgeridoo® and companion app in a cozy living room
Peaceful sleep in the bedroom without masks or snoring
Fit man jogging with energy on a forest path
Well-rested father playing cheerfully with his children
A Natural Approach

Step by Step to
Restful Nights

Silent Sleep Training® tones your airway muscles so your airways stay open on their own all night, without devices.

01 / BUILD-UP PHASE

Daily Training Impulse

15 minutes per day in the first weeks. Get familiar with the device and app. Engaging games make practice enjoyable and systematically strengthen slackened airway muscles.

02 / MAINTENANCE

Steeply Decreasing Effort

Only 2–4 short training sessions per month for permanent maintenance. Your airway muscles remain toned with minimal effort for reliable, lasting sleep.

Your Daily Moment

15 minutes dedicated to your well-being

Short, regular training delivers the best results. Engaging exercises fit smoothly and flexibly into your daily routine.

Short daily training for clear airways throughout the night

First Weeks · Daily Training Impulse

A week with SST

15minutes per session
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Daily training impulse: 15 minutes per day in the first weeks (six training days a week, one rest day). Upper airway muscles are systematically strengthened and breathing pauses are measurably reduced.

The Training Device

Medical Didgeridoo®
The Training Device Powered by the App

Through its calibrated shape and length, the Medical Didgeridoo® generates targeted air resistance in the upper airway. With the technique learned in the app, you train against this air pressure – much like targeted strength training for your throat muscles.

Silent Sleep Training® Medical Didgeridoo® isolated product view
Swiss Development · CE Medical Device
01 / DEVICE

Medical Didgeridoo®

Ultralight (350 g), compact (43 cm), hygienic, dishwasher-safe, and a CE-certified Class I Medical Device. No prior experience is needed.

02 / CONNECTIVITY

USB-C Connection Cable

The connection cable (USB-C) connects the Medical Didgeridoo® directly to your smartphone, tablet, or computer – zero battery charging required. Wireless Wi-Fi connectivity will follow in 2027.

03 / SOFTWARE

App Access & Games

Learn to play with the app. During your daily 15-minute training phase, every success in the game directly tones your pharyngeal muscles for maximal effect.

Silent Sleep Training® app training cockpit with snoring analysis
Intelligent App · Your Digital Coach

Playful Training and Immediate Feedback

The Silent Sleep Training® app analyzes acoustic vibrations in real time with immediate feedback – featuring a personal AI coach, 10+ interactive games, detailed progress analytics, and tailored guidance.

Real-Time Audio Analysis

The app analyzes your tone in real time, ensuring you play correctly and achieve the greatest possible training effect.

Engaging Training Games

Interactive mini-games are controlled directly through the sound you produce with the device. Clear visual guides are also available.

Snore Tracking & Progress Control

Track your full therapy journey in the app and measure changes in snoring as one of the cardinal symptoms of sleep apnea.*

* For personal progress tracking and orientation; does not replace clinical sleep lab diagnostics.

Therapy Comparison

Treatment Alternatives
for Apnea and Snoring

Traditional treatments rely on nightly prostheses or forced air. Silent Sleep Training® addresses the muscular root cause.

Criteria
RecommendedSilent Sleep Training®Natural & Active
CPAP Airway MaskContinuous Positive Airway Pressure
Mandibular Splint (MAD)Mechanical Repositioning
Surgery (UPPP)Surgical Tissue Resection
MechanismHow does it work?Active Muscle Training

Directly tones and stabilizes pharyngeal airway muscles from within

Passive Airway Pressure

Pneumatically splints the airway open with pressurized air

Mechanical Repositioning

Mechanically holds mandible and tongue forward during sleep

Surgical Reduction

Invasive surgical excision of excess soft palate tissue

Sleep ComfortForeign objects in bed?Completely Mask-Free

No foreign object in bed, full natural freedom of movement

Nightly Mask Required

Hose, compressor motor noise, pressure sores, dry airway

Nightly Oral Appliance

Jaw stiffness, morning tooth tenderness, altered salivation

Irreversible & Invasive

Post-op pain, permanent swallowing changes possible

Application & RoutineWhen and how long?15 Minutes Daily

Active daytime game session – sleep completely uninterrupted at night

All Night Long

Lifelong dependency every single night throughout sleep

All Night Long

Must be worn in mouth during entire sleep period

Hospital Stay

Hospital stay and multi-week post-operative recovery

Clinical EvidenceScientific validationUSZ Clinical Trial

Published in The British Medical Journal, awarded 2017 Ig Nobel Prize

Clinical Standard

High clinical proof, but adherence rate often poor due to discomfort

Documented Proof

Documented efficacy primarily for mild to moderate sleep apnea

Variable Proof

Variable individual results; significant recurrence risk over years

Root CauseCause or symptom?Root-Cause Oriented

Strengthens pharyngeal muscles permanently (maintenance only 2–4x/mo)

Symptom-Only

No muscle toning; airway collapses as soon as mask is removed

Symptom-Only

Mechanical barrier only; zero biological strengthening of airway

Anatomic Resection

Removes tissue without restoring autonomic muscle reflexes

Personal Experiences

How Restful Nights
Return to Daily Life

Personal journeys show how different starting points can be – and how dedicated daily practice helps reclaim quiet, uninterrupted rest.

Licence PreservedAHI 24 → 5,9
“My AHI dropped from 24 to 5.9 – training with the Medical Didgeridoo® was fully accepted by the road traffic office, so I don’t need a CPAP mask to keep my driving licence!”

I was constantly tired and drained, so my doctor ran diagnostic tests. The result: sleep apnea with 24 pauses per hour. I was told I would have to wear a CPAP mask for the rest of my life. I quickly realized I couldn’t sleep with those devices – I felt suffocated.

A good friend recommended Silent Sleep Training®. At first, I started and lost motivation after a month. But early this year, I committed and pushed through for 5 months. The result is magnificent:

I had my sleep apnea re-tested for a traffic medicine assessment: my AHI dropped from 24 to 5.9 episodes – finally symptom-free in daily life! No more daytime fatigue, deep sleep, and renewed energy. Best of all: training with the Medical Didgeridoo® was fully accepted by the traffic authority! I can recommend the Medical Didgeridoo® to everyone!

PiaDriving licence kept without CPAP mask
✓ Verified story
Long-term SuccessAHI 3,32 · Age 81
“The Medical Didgeridoo® is the BEST thing there is for me. After more than three years, the clinical sleep follow-up continues to show an outstanding response to therapy with the Medical Didgeridoo®.”

Dear Mr. Suarez, the Medical Didgeridoo® is simply the BEST solution for me.

I ordered the Medical Didgeridoo® on 23.06.2020. On 14.01.2021, I celebrated my first breakthrough (AHI 3.32). For driving safety reasons (traffic authority), an additional voluntary AHI check was measured on 30.08.2021: another superb result!

From then on, I continued training with the Medical Didgeridoo®. The clinical sleep assessment on 17.08.2023 demonstrated a continued excellent response to therapy with the Medical Didgeridoo®. I am 81 years old and will report for my next regular check in two years.

Heinz (81 years)Continuous therapy since 2020
✓ Verified story
Doctor & PatientSleep Lab: AHI Normalized
“The sleep clinic specialist was completely astonished: ‘Dr. Sobel … You don’t have any sleep apnea anymore!’ As both a patient and a physician, I stand wholeheartedly behind this natural method.”

As a sports medicine physician, I had always maintained peak physical fitness, yet severe sleep apnea robbed me of all quality of life. I suffered from relentless exhaustion and dangerous ‘brain fog’. The prescribed CPAP machine was intolerable for me, and invasive surgery was out of the question. Then I discovered the training with the Medical Didgeridoo® and practiced online with Alex.

From a medical standpoint, it made total sense: targeted resistance training for slackened airway muscles. Within months, the fog lifted and my vitality returned. The ultimate triumph came years later during a re-evaluation in the sleep lab. The physician was utterly astonished: “Dr. Sobel … you have no sleep apnea anymore!”

This training completely transformed my life. As both a patient and a medical doctor, I stand wholeheartedly behind this natural, permanent therapy and recommend it to anyone seeking freedom from the CPAP mask.

Dr. SobelSports Medicine Physician
✓ Doctor testimonial
Pre-Sale · Delivery End of November 2026

Your Training
Your Level of Guidance

Both plans include the Medical Didgeridoo® and all essential training exercises. Choose your guidance level.

Pre-Sale · Self-Paced Training

SST Basis

Medical Didgeridoo® device and 12 months access to the standard app.

CHF 299
Training device + 12 months standard app included
  • Medical Didgeridoo®
  • Interactive introductory course & training guides
  • 12 months standard app access
  • 3 visual guides & starter training games
  • Nightly snore tracking
  • Personal email support
Pre-Order Basis Plan

Pre-sale · Shipping late November 2026 · Free shipping in CH

Pre-Sale · Recommended with AI Coach

SST Premium

With conversational AI coach, all games unlocked, and priority support.

CHF 649
Training device + 12 months Premium app included
  • Everything in Basis included
  • 12 months Premium app access
  • Conversational personal AI coach with real-time feedback
  • 10+ training games & gamification unlocked
  • In-depth statistics, snore and sleep trend analytics
  • Free access to regular webinars with the founder
  • All future feature upgrades included
  • Priority customer support
Pre-Order Premium Plan

Pre-sale · Shipping late November 2026 · Free shipping in CH

After the first 12 months

Optional 12-Month Renewal Plans

The training device and your first 12 months of app access are fully included in the initial purchase. To continue app guidance after year one, renew flexibly:

SST Basis

CHF 120/ 12 months
(CHF 10 per month)

Continued access to the standard app including onboarding course, starter training games, and nightly snore tracking.

SST Premium

CHF 240/ 12 months
(CHF 20 per month)

Continued access to the premium app including personal conversational AI coach, 10+ training games, advanced sleep analytics, and founder webinars.

Cancel anytime · No hidden subscription traps · The Medical Didgeridoo® device remains permanently yours

System Requirements

Please check that your device meets the technical requirements before ordering:

Apple

iPhone · iPad · Mac
  • Latest version of the operating system
  • Browser: Safari, Chrome, or Edge
  • Available USB-C or USB-A port
  • A separate adapter is required for devices with a Lightning port

Android

Phone & Tablet
  • Android 15 or newer
  • Flagship and high-end devices only
  • Budget and mid-range devices are not supported
  • Browser: Chrome or Edge
  • Available USB-C port

Windows

PC & Laptop
  • Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • Browser: Chrome or Edge
  • Available USB-C or USB-A port
Internet Connection: At least 10 Mbps download and upload with ping under 100 ms for real-time audio analysis.
Connection Cable: The required USB-C connection cable is included in every package.

Important Activation Notice

For regulatory compliance and hygiene standards as a certified medical device, Silent Sleep Training® is strictly personal and can only be activated and used by one individual.

All prices in Swiss Francs (CHF) incl. statutory VAT.

Up to CHF 500 reimbursed by your supplemental health insurance

Supplemental plans from leading Swiss health insurance providers contribute toward Silent Sleep Training®.

Calculation example for SST Basis (Available immediately)

From just CHF 99 effective out-of-pocket cost

Order SST BasisOrder SST Premium

CSS Insurance

Flat-rate subsidy
CHF 200Flat rate

Through ambulatory supplemental insurance (e.g. myFlex), CSS contributes a health and prevention flat rate of CHF 200 toward approved medical training devices.

  • No complex pre-approvals required with existing supplemental coverage
  • Simple submission of your invoice via the myCSS app
  • Applies to both SST Basis and SST Premium
Up to 90 % coverage

SWICA Healthcare Organisation

With prescription
Up to 90 %(CHF 200 to CHF 500)

SWICA supports targeted prevention and medically prescribed airway therapies for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring under COMPLETA TOP & COMPLETA FORTE supplemental plans.

  • COMPLETA TOP: Up to CHF 200 per calendar year
  • COMPLETA FORTE / PRAEVENTA: Up to 90 % or max. CHF 500
  • Requirement: Medical prescription from your physician
Science & Suitability

Clinically Validated
Two Landmark Studies
and Clear Boundaries

Pharyngeal muscle training was researched in two clinical trials with the University of Zurich and published in The British Medical Journal, honored in 2017 at Harvard University with the Ig Nobel Prize for groundbreaking medical innovation.

🩺 Medical Advisory

Dr. med. Marcus Hesse (Sleep Specialist & Pulmonologist): «For me, Silent Sleep Training® is often the first-line therapy of choice for sleep apnea and snoring.» We collaborate closely with pulmonologists and sleep laboratories.

Who is the training designed for:

  • You experience chronic snoring or mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • You are looking for a mask-free alternative or struggle with CPAP masks or oral appliances.
  • You are willing to commit 15 minutes daily during the build-up phase (3–6 months).

Not suitable or only after prior medical clearance:

  • Pure central sleep apnea (where breathing cessation is neurological rather than pharyngeal).
  • Severe obstructive sleep apnea without prior consultation with a pulmonologist.
  • Acute inflammation or unhealed wounds in the oral cavity or pharynx.

Important medical note: No healing promise. Silent Sleep Training® is an active training therapy designed to strengthen airway musculature and a certified Class I medical device. If diagnosed with sleep apnea, always consult your physician before use. Never discontinue prescribed therapies (such as CPAP) on your own.

University Hospital Zurich & The BMJ
The BMJ

Two Clinical Trials on Efficacy & Mechanism

1. Clinical Efficacy (The BMJ): A randomized controlled trial led by Prof. Dr. Milo Puhan demonstrated statistically significant reductions in AHI and daytime sleepiness.

2. Anatomical Mechanism (MRI Study): High-resolution MRI scans showed that pharyngeal fat was significantly reduced, an outcome praised as spectacular at the pulmonology congress.

3. Global Evidence: Over 12 international studies corroborate the efficacy of myofunctional pharyngeal training.

Award: Honored in 2017 at Harvard University with the Ig Nobel Prize for groundbreaking medical research. Active natural training without invasive interventions.

Origin & Story

From a Personal Search
to a Proven Method

Silent Sleep Training® was born out of personal struggle: Alex Suarez himself suffered from pronounced sleep apnea and massive snoring. Unable to tolerate the prescribed CPAP mask, he searched for an active solution – discovering that targeted pharyngeal training could strengthen airway muscles naturally.

Together with physicians, he evolved this discovery into a scientifically proven, CE-certified medical therapy with a companion app, helping people achieve restful, quiet sleep.

The Team
Alex SuarezFounder & Inventor

Personally struggled with pronounced sleep apnea and massive snoring, overcame the condition through targeted muscle conditioning, and founded the method.

Aron SuarezTechnical Development

Connects medical technology with modern app design to make training intuitive for everyone.

2003
First Clinical Study

In collaboration with the University of Zurich, upper airway training was investigated clinically for the first time.

2005
Publication in The BMJ

Publication in The British Medical Journal demonstrated significant reductions in nocturnal apnea events.

2014
MRI Airway Imaging

High-resolution MRI imaging confirmed how targeted training structurally tones pharyngeal muscle tissue.

2015
Pilot Research with UCLA (USA)

Research collaboration and pilot initiatives with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

2017
Ig Nobel Prize at Harvard University

Honored in 2017 at Harvard University with the prestigious Ig Nobel Prize for groundbreaking medical research.

2018
CE Medical Device Certification

Official regulatory certification of the Medical Didgeridoo® as a Class I Medical Device.

2020
FDA Registration Confirmed (USA)

Official confirmation of FDA registration for the Medical Didgeridoo® in the United States.

2024
Modern Generation

Refined device ergonomics, direct connection cable, and an intuitive new companion app.

2026
Smart Guidance & AI Coach

Enhanced training with real-time audio guidance, varied exercises, and detailed progress insights.

Good to Know

Common Questions
Honest Answers

Everything you need to know about the device, app, and routine.

Support & Existing Clients
How much training is realistically required?

The Silent Sleep Training® program requires 15 minutes a day, 6 days a week for an initial 3-month build-up phase. Afterward, 2–4 monthly 15-minute sessions maintain your toned airways.

What is included in the package?

The kit includes the exact same high-quality next-generation hardware: the Medical Didgeridoo® (43 cm, 350 g, dishwasher-safe, CE Class I Medical Device) including connection cable (USB-C) for smartphone, tablet, and computer, plus 12 months of app access with onboarding course and training games.

How does game-based biofeedback work?

The Medical Didgeridoo® connects to the app via connection cable. The app analyzes your tone in real time. Using the correct technique, you control engaging games: scoring points confirms your airway muscles are being trained effectively.

Is SST suitable for obstructive sleep apnea?

Clinically studied for snoring and mild-to-moderate OSA. Always discuss your condition with your sleep physician; never alter prescribed therapies without guidance.

What is the difference between Basis and Premium?

Both packages contain the exact same high-quality next-generation hardware: the Medical Didgeridoo® (43 cm, 350 g, dishwasher-safe, CE Class I Medical Device) including connection cable (USB-C). The difference lies solely in the depth of app guidance: Basis includes 12 months of standard app access with onboarding course, 3 visual training guides, core games, and nightly snore tracking. Premium provides 12 months of premium app access with a conversational AI personal coach, 10+ training games, advanced sleep trend analytics, free access to founder webinars, and prioritized support.

Can I upgrade from Basis to Premium later?

Yes, you can upgrade from Basis to Premium at any time during the active 12-month period. You only pay the difference and immediately gain access to all Premium features.

Do I need musical experience or read sheet music?

No, not at all. The Medical Didgeridoo® is not a musical instrument but a calibrated medical training device. No musical background is needed; the resonant technique is mastered within minutes through the app.

Can the training program be used by multiple people?

For regulatory compliance and hygiene standards as a certified medical device, Silent Sleep Training® is strictly personal and can only be activated and used by one individual. The Medical Didgeridoo® and individual progression in the app are customized for each user.

Which smartphones, tablets, and computers are supported?

All current Apple devices with the latest iOS or macOS version are supported (Lightning adapter not included), Android devices with Android 15 or newer, and Windows via modern web browsers. An internet connection is required for training. The Medical Didgeridoo® connects directly via the included USB-C cable.

What happens to existing customers and lifetime commitments?

All existing purchase agreements and lifetime commitments remain fully honored and protected.

For Existing Customers

Your Access
Your Prior Commitment

For technical assistance or hardware questions, we are here to support you. All prior lifetime agreements remain honored.

For Medical Partners

Partnering for
Patient Health

For sleep clinics, pulmonologists, and pharmacies: Clinical trial data, patient information packs, and pilot partnerships.

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Strengthen your airway muscles with the Medical Didgeridoo® and companion app. Choose your preferred introductory package and reclaim restful, mask-free sleep.

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Customer Support & Help

We are here
to help you

Have questions about your order, app, or training device? Our support team is ready to assist you.

Existing lifetime commitments remain fully protected and guaranteed.

E-Mail: support@silentsleep.training

Telefon (CH): +41 43 497 27 27

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Medical Collaboration

Information for Physicians,
Sleep Labs & Clinics

We collaborate closely with pulmonologists, ENT specialists, and sleep laboratories. We are happy to provide clinical study papers and patient information materials.

Partner-Kontakt: support@silentsleep.training

Telefon (CH): +41 43 497 27 27

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Silent Sleep Training® – Pre-Sale Switzerland

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