Mindful Breathing Practice - Present Moment Wonderful Moment

Join me for a short mindfulness practice from the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. We will pair mindful phrases with each breath. This is not "breathwork," and you are not asked to deepen or alter your breath, but rather to cultivate an awareness as your breath flows. If you enjoy this mindfulness practice, I hope you'll join me at future live meditation events here on Insight Timer.

Transcript

I wanted to share one of my favorite mindful breathing practices. It comes from the book Present Moment Wonderful Moment by Thich Nhat Hanh. Breathing in, I know I'm breathing in. Breathing out, I know. As the in-breath grows deeper. The out-breath grows slow. Breathing in makes me calm. Breathing out brings me ease. With the in-breath, I smile. With the out-breath, I release. Breathing in, There is only the present moment. Breathing out, It is a wonderful moment. Hmm. I just always like to pause after that and just really let the words sink in. I'm going to read it a second time just so you can really enjoy and let it all just wash over you. Breathing in, I know I'm breathing in. Breathing out, I know. As the in-breath grows deeper. The out-breath grows slow. Breathing in makes me calm. Breathing out brings me ease. With the in-breath, I smile. With the out breath, I release. Breathing in, There is only the present moment. Breathing out, It is a wonderful moment. Thank you for joining me for that. Mindful awareness practice, And I hope that the rest of your day is full of awareness that in this present moment, It is a wonderful moment.