Mindful Breath Meditation

This meditation focuses on observing the natural rhythm of your breath without controlling it in any way. You are simply practicing being mindful of each breath you take. You may feel free to sit upright or lie down. Calm your body and relax your mind.

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Mindful Breath Meditation This meditation focuses on your breath without controlling it in any way.

You are simply practicing being mindful of each breath you take.

You may feel free to sit upright or lie down.

Settle into what is a comfortable and restful position for you.

Bring your awareness to your breath.

As you breathe in,

Notice your inhale.

As you breathe out,

Notice your exhale.

Let your breath be as it is.

Notice the natural rhythm of your breath.

Notice the gentle pause between each inhale and exhale.

Continue to breathe naturally and mentally count down each breath,

Starting with the number 18 and working your way to 1.

When your mind drifts or you lose count,

Start back at 18 and continue to work your way back to 1.

Mentally repeat with your natural breath.

Inhale 18.

Exhale 18.

Inhale 17.

Exhale 17.

Inhale 16.

Exhale 16.

Inhale 15.

Exhale 15.

Keep going until you reach 1.

Breathe in,

Notice your inhale.

Breathe out,

Notice your exhale.

Let your breath be as it is.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

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Breathe in.

Breathe out.

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Breathe out.

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Breathe out.

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Breathe out.

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Breathe out.

Breathe in.

Continue to pause between each inhale and exhale.

Breathing in,

I know I am breathing in.

Breathing out,

I know I am breathing out.

Breathing in,

I notice my in-breath has become deeper.

Breathing out,

I notice my out-breath has become slower.

Breathing in,

I calm myself.

Breathing out,

I feel at ease.

Breathing in,

I smile.

Breathing out,

I release.

Breathing in,

I dwell in the present moment.

Breathing out,

I feel it is a wonderful moment.

Thich Nhat Hanh.

Thank you for mindfully breathing with me.

This is Anna Ferguson of World Peace Yoga.

Yoga for people who breathe.

Have a beautiful day.