Mindfulness Of Breath

The breath is often used as a meditation object or point of focus since it's always with us. Given that, we can meditate right before a meeting, in the car or metro, or while waiting in line while running errands. Try it and bring this one with you throughout your day today.

Transcript

Choose a comfortable position.

Close your eyes or keep a soft gaze downwards.

As you begin to settle,

Become aware of the temperature of the room,

The lighting,

Your body sitting here.

Just notice.

Begin this delicate and subtle work of softening.

Tune into your breathing.

Is there a place in your body where you feel the sensations of breathing in and breathing out more clearly,

More easily?

This might be at the nostrils,

The chest,

Or the abdomen.

There's no better place or right way to do this.

Just feel where you can feel it most clearly.

There's no need to try to get it or grab it.

Just allow your breath to come to you.

Listening,

Feeling,

Receiving it.

If you need,

You can sharpen your concentration by making a silent mental note to yourself.

Quietly say in as you feel the breath go in,

Out as you feel it go out.

If you're following the breath at the chest or abdomen,

You can say rising,

Falling as your body moves.

Calm You might begin to notice the mind wandering.

You might have been lost in thought,

Planning,

Remembering,

Or thinking.

Maybe it's been a while since you've last felt the breath consciously.

Don't worry.

Don't judge or analyze or try to figure out how you got to where you are.

Gently let go of the distraction and come back to your breath.

Even if you have to bring your attention back over and over,

That's the practice.

That's what meditation is.

You If you start to feel sleepy,

Sit up a little bit taller.

Take a few conscious breaths and then return to your natural breath.

Take a few deep breaths and then return to your natural breath.

If you have to begin again and again and again in the course of one sitting,

That's the practice.

Take a few deep breaths and then return to your natural breath.

Gently bring your awareness back to the sounds and movements going on around you.

Feel the parts of your body resting on the ground.

Gently blink your eyes open,

Letting in light and shapes.

Gently blink your eyes open,

Letting in light and shapes.

Gently blink your eyes open,

Letting in light and shapes.

Reviews

Beautifully paced! The amount of speaking and silence was perfect for me, I never felt alone but I could settle in.

Very nice 👍

Helpful 🙏

It was very relaxing and inspirational- guiding you through the practice of meditation- the women’s vohce was sooty and helpful

Kind reminder that meditation is starting over to return attention to your breath

Great way to relax after a stressful day of work. Very relaxing and calm meditation.

I appreciated lots of space (and silence) provided. A simple, yet effective way to settle in for a busy day. Grateful. Namaste.

A simple meditation with gentle cues. I leave feeling calm and peaceful.

So relaxing and supportive for my mindfulness practice! Thank you!

I liked this practice, even my mind was wandering... I'll try my best in the next exercise. Thank you!

Love Dawn! Her beditations on IG saved me during the pandemic days.

I like the few deep breaths if you are getting sleepy idea, will use that (probably often)!

It was very clear, loving, and easy to follow. I was able to relax fully. Thank you!

Very simple yet subtle meditation. It goes right there. Not more. Essential

I really enjoyed this. I loved the occasional reminders to come back to the breath. Nice soothing voice. I will come back to this one.

Excellent. Will use this again as I prepare for surgery in a few weeks. Thank you 🕉☮️🕊

Very nice, well balanced between guidance and silence. Background music well chosen.

Relaxing meditation I will come back to. Thank you 🙏

Beautiful, simple guidance in a very natural tone of voice. Lots of silence that allowed me to meditate with a nice number of reminders to come back to the breath.