Hello relative,
How are you?
Thank you so much for joining me in practice.
You know,
There are many techniques that have been developed and utilized for thousands of years,
And the breathwork technique that we'll engage with together is known to help reset the breath.
We often refer to this practice as box breath,
The four square breath,
And the resetting breath.
Through a rhythmic,
Wave-like pattern,
This method can help to clear the mind,
Relax the body,
Reduce stress,
And improve focus.
On a personal note,
I find that this technique is an accessible way to come back into alignment,
Especially in moments when I feel overwhelmed,
Anxious,
Or afraid.
So let us begin.
Go ahead and find a comfortable seat,
Wherever you are.
Whether that's lying down,
Sitting in a chair,
Or on a soft cushion.
If you feel safe and comfortable,
Allow your eyes to close,
Or have a soft gaze off the tip of the nose.
And as you settle in,
Allow your spine to come into alignment,
Right over the sits bones.
If you're lying down,
Allow your spine to relax deeply.
Let the ground hold you and comfort you.
Take some nice,
Deep,
Full inhalations,
Filling up the belly.
And exhale fully,
And deeply.
Do that a couple of times as you settle in,
Taking note if the breath gets stuck.
Not to pass judgment,
Just to notice.
I'll explain first how the technique will flow.
You can just listen and continue to let the body relax.
So,
We will inhale for four,
Hold at the top,
Exhale for four,
And hold at the bottom.
Take a few deep inhales and exhales before we begin.
And I will give us a count as we get started.
Inhale for one,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And hold.
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Exhale one,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And hold.
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Inhale one,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And hold.
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Exhale one,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And hold.
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Again,
Inhale one,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And hold.
Exhale one,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And hold.
Inhale one,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And hold.
Exhale one,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And hold.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Go ahead and repeat this breath pattern at your own pace.
And I'll be breathing right alongside you.
A few more times.
And one more time together.
We'll inhale for one,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And hold.
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Exhale one,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And hold.
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
As you inhale,
Go ahead and return to your natural breathing pattern.
Notice the wave of the breath or any other changes to the pace,
To the speed,
To the texture and sensation of the breath.
Taking note if the breath is flowing more freely.
And whenever you're ready,
You can remain as long as you wish,
Eyes closed or that soft gaze off the tip of the nose.
I will bring my hand to my heart and thank you so much for joining me today.
I hope that this practice meets you wherever you are.
Take good care.
Peace.
