Breathwork For Acceptance

Breathwork for Self Acceptance. This meditation uses an active breathing pattern to usher in a sense of presence and self-assurance.

Breath Instructions:
Breathe into the mouth and send the air into the belly
Breathe into the mouth and send the air into the chest
Exhale
(repeat)

This breathing pattern should not be practiced while driving or operating heavy equipment. If you feel very strongly about mouth breathing feel free to practice the same breathing pattern through the nose.

Transcript

Hello,

I'm Shauna and I'm going to lead you through a five minute breathing exercise that is designed to help you accept yourself for exactly where you are in this moment.

The breathing exercise involves a two part breath.

You'll breathe into your mouth,

Into your belly,

Into your mouth,

Into your chest,

And then release all of the air.

Into your mouth,

Into your belly,

Into your mouth,

Into your chest,

And then release all the air.

I'm going to play a breathing track along with my voice.

You can match that breathing pattern or you're more than welcome to breathe at whatever speed feels good to you.

I do recommend that you find a pattern,

Like a rhythm that you can stick to.

We're only going to breathe for about five minutes,

So just settle in,

Find a comfortable place.

You're welcome to lie down or you can just stay in a well supported and seated position.

Let your eyes close if you feel comfortable,

If not a downward gaze or finding your attention just in a blank space.

So kind of stare at something that's not distracting.

You'll start breathing into the mouth,

Into the belly,

Into the chest,

And out.

And in this moment,

I invite you to acknowledge exactly who and what you are.

I invite you to accept exactly who and what you are in this moment.

I invite you to forgive exactly who you are and what you are in this moment.

I invite you to not judge who you are and what you are in this moment.

I invite you to love who you are and what you are in this moment.

Breathing in,

Into the belly,

Into the heart,

Exhale.

Any affirmation that you would like to say now that involves an acceptance of yourself as you breathe in and out.

I am loving.

I am growing.

Everything I'm doing is enough.

I am surviving.

Say that out loud,

Whatever is the first thing that comes to your mind,

And go back to your breath.

We have one minute left.

Release the need to control anything that's happening.

If you have a tingliness in your hands,

If you have tears in your eyes,

Let the air fill you and accept all that is happening.

Breathing in and out.

Breathing out.

Breathing out.

Begin to take slow,

Deep breaths in.

With each inhale,

Invite in the support that you need.

And with the exhale,

Release the resistance to that support.

Take a couple more rounds of this nourishing breath.

If your eyes are closed,

You can slowly open them.

Move your head,

Gently move your shoulders.

And then finish your day.

Reviews

So good, I released so much energy from my chest. Thank you

Beautiful rhythm ! Very meditative

a powerful 2-part breathing practice.

grateful for the opportunity to dive deep into the question of “who am I” via the prompt of acceptance.

taking inventory of all that I am through the breath, and acknowledging that where I am is a direct result of contemplative self-honesty and compassion.

this practice helped me to see and believe in my own ascension. immense gratitude 😌🙏🏾.

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