Intro To Meditation, Part 2

Welcome to our second guided session.

Let's begin by settling into our sitting positions as we practiced in the previous session.

Remember to find some length in your spine and tuck your chin just a little bit in so that your neck can be aligned with your back.

Now gently close your eyes and bring your attention to the breath.

This time there's no need for deep breathing.

Simply focus your attention around the nose or nostrils or maybe on the rising and falling of your abdomen.

Choose any spot where you can notice the breath with clarity and keep your attention gently resting there,

Observing the breath coming in and out.

Let your breath flow naturally.

We don't want to control or push the breath now,

Just let it calm and go at its own rhythm.

You are simply present and aware as if you were looking to it from a distance,

As if the breathing were to be just happening on its own,

Independently of you.

Let's practice like this for a few moments.

So soon you will find yourself lost in thoughts and whenever this happens,

See if you can bring your mind back to the breath as soon as you realize it.

And don't worry,

It is normal for the mind to wander away,

So just be patient with yourself,

Accepting the fact my mind has wandered away and calmly bring your attention back to the breath.

Keep practicing this way in silence.

So And whenever you are ready,

You may take a few deep breaths if you feel like,

And slowly open your eyes.

Thank you for practicing with me today,

And I'll see you in the next session.