Mindful Breath Counting (1-10)

This is a beautiful present-moment mindfulness meditation. That brings you into the present moment by connecting and counting your breath. It is perfect for beginners and mediators of all levels. 10 min version is also available.

Transcript

Hello,

Kiri here and we are doing a five minute mindfulness meditation that's helped you to train your focus.

This concept may seem simple,

But it is challenging to master and each day can bring a new and different experience.

So coming into a comfortable position,

Seated,

Bringing your spine nice and tall,

You can close down your eyes and take a few moments to connect to our breath.

Feeling the air as you breathe in and feeling the air as you breathe out.

For this technique,

We are counting our breath up until 10.

On the inhale,

Count 1.

Exhale,

Count 2.

On the next inhale,

3.

And next exhale,

4.

Continue counting your breath all the way till 10.

Once you get to 10,

Start over again at 1.

Keep going at your own pace,

Following the cadence of your breath.

If at any point you notice you get distracted or your mind wanders,

Just simply notice and without judgment,

Coming back to counting 1 on the inhale.

Sometimes with a count,

Our body can become rigid as we try to control our breath.

See if you can relax and bring a gentle awareness and releasing any tension as you breathe and count.

If your mind starts to wander,

That's completely normal.

Just notice and come back to that presence of breathing and counting.

For the last few moments,

Releasing the counting and come back into normal breathing wherever you wish.

Feel free to stay here as long as you wish.

And whenever you're ready,

Slowly start to come back to the space around you.