8 Simple Breathing Exercises – Calm And Clarity

I produced this meditation based on the 16 Breathing Exercises from the Plum Village tradition. Our teacher is Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, a Buddhist monk whose teachings continue to inspire mindful living around the world.

I use this practice in my own sitting meditation, and it has transformed my life. I have created this shorter version to support you in reconnecting with your body and mind.

You may choose to practise these breathing exercises during sitting meditation, while walking, as you transition through your day, or before going to bed.

Enjoy this practice.

May you be well.
May you be happy.

Transcript

My name is Leonie Lam.

I am a career coach,

Corporate trainer and speaker.

I am also a meditation teacher and mindfulness practitioner.

I will guide you through the eight breathing exercises.

I learnt this practice through Thay Thuc Nhat Hanh,

Zen master,

Author,

Buddhist monk.

I have personally benefited from this practice and I would like to share this practice with you.

In the moment of silence you can repeat my words.

I will begin with the sound of a bell.

Enjoy.

Breathing in,

I am aware of my short breath.

Breathing out,

I am aware of my short breath.

Breathing in,

I am aware of my long breath.

Breathing out,

I am aware of my long breath.

Breathing in,

I am aware of my whole body.

Breathing out,

I am aware of my whole body.

Breathing in,

I calm my whole body.

Breathing out,

I calm my whole body.

Breathing in,

I am aware of my mind.

Breathing out,

I am aware of my mind.

Breathing in,

I make my mind happy.

Breathing out,

I make my mind happy.

Breathing in,

I concentrate my mind.

Breathing out,

I concentrate my mind.

Breathing in,

I liberate my mind.

Breathing out,

I liberate my mind.

Thank you for practising with me.

You may use these words as you are driving,

Walking,

Resting.

May you be happy.

May you be well.

Reviews

You have a calming voice. Thank you 🙏🏻