Being Present To Strengthen The Mind-Body Connection

Our mind wanders all the time, either reviewing the past or planning for the future. Mindfulness practice teaches us the skill of paying attention to the present by noticing when our mind wanders off. It’s a place where we can rest and settle our minds. Through this practice today, we will try to strengthen the connection of our bodies and minds by staying in the present moment.

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Welcome,

I am Jack Mir-Keng.

Thank you for taking some time out to focus on your own self and choosing me as a guide on your path of healing.

Our mind wanders all the time,

Either reviewing the past or planning for the future.

Mindfulness practice teaches us the skill of paying attention to the present by noticing when our mind wanders off.

It's a place where we can rest and settle our minds.

Through this practice today,

We will try to strengthen the connection of our bodies and minds by staying in the present moment.

Get into any comfortable position.

Gently close your eyes.

Tune inwards with the inner gaze at the tip of your nose.

Before we begin,

Notice how you're feeling.

Take a deep inhale.

Feel your belly.

As you exhale,

Feel all the air leaving your body.

Make your exhale a little bit longer than your inhale.

Let's repeat.

Take a deeper inhale through your nose.

Let the fresh air rejuvenate your body and exhale the warm air letting all the negativity out.

Now,

Start breathing normally.

Continue to draw your attention to the physical sensation of breathing.

The cool air moving through your nose.

The rising and falling of your belly or your chest.

If you're interrupted by any thoughts,

Acknowledge the thoughts and bring your attention back to your breath.

With each breath out,

You'll notice the tension melting away.

You're turning off all the noises of the outside world.

When you're ready,

Gently lift your gaze.

Take a moment and notice any sounds in the environment.

Notice how your body feels right now.

Notice your thoughts and emotions.

Thank you for giving yourself a gift of this practice and sharing it with me.

You are a powerful soul.

You are loved.