Hello,
This is a short deep breathing meditation.
So breathing,
It's seemingly so simple,
But many of us don't give it a second thought because our body doesn't naturally.
What many don't realize is that our breathing can be instrumental to many of the ailments that people experience related to stress,
Such as blood pressure,
Lightheadedness,
Headaches,
Migraines and panic attacks.
Traveling our breathing gives us more energy,
It clears our mind,
It actually leads to improved circulation and brain functioning.
For those who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks,
Deep,
Even breaths can also override and eventually prevent a panic attack.
The breath is one of the indicators to the body that signals whether you are in danger,
So when our breath gets short,
It can set off alarms in the brain which triggers panic attacks.
Of course,
Like anything,
It will take practice and repetition to get to the point that it actually prevents panic attacks,
So don't get discouraged if it doesn't work the first time.
You can practice this meditation anytime throughout the day with your eyes closed or open.
So I will start with the meditation bell.
Begin by allowing yourself to feel comfortable and supported in your seat.
Go ahead and close your eyes and get relaxed and comfortable.
First,
Just notice your natural breathing rhythm without changing anything.
On the next breath in,
Breathe in through your nose,
Counting to four.
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Then breathe out of your mouth,
Counting to four.
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Again,
Breathe in through your nose,
Counting to four.
This time,
Envision white air coming through your nose,
Filling your body with fresh,
Clean air.
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Then breathe out of your mouth,
Counting to four.
And this time,
Imagine breathing all the stress and toxins out of your body.
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Go ahead and breathe in again,
Envisioning the white air,
Fresh air coming in through your nose.
And then breathe out and imagine all the stress and toxins going out of your body.
One more time.
Go ahead and breathe in,
Counting to four.
Watching fresh,
Clean air,
Filling your body with oxygen.
And then breathe out stress and toxins.
So take in this moment and how you feel with that quick,
Mindful,
Deep breathing.
Begin to wiggle your fingers and toes.
Really open your eyes.
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
