Pranayama Mantra - 5 Min Reset

I recently came across this mantra by a yoga therapist called Summer Cushman and thought it was a beautiful way to stop, pause and attend to the breath. 5 minutes a day is an accessible way to find precious space within our often hectic lives.

Pause. Breathe. Find space.

Transcript

Welcome to this short breath awareness practice.

This can be done at any time during the day and it just offers you a short pause,

A short moment of stillness where it's just you and your breath.

This pranayama mantra is by Samma Kushman.

Take a moment to get comfortable whether that's seated or lying and become aware of the natural flow of your breath,

The softening of your lower jaw,

Softening of your belly and your shoulders as you prepare for this guided meditation.

I receive the inhale,

I release the exhale,

I pause in between breaths.

I lovingly accept the inhale,

I gently let go of the exhale,

I pause to enjoy the moment between breaths.

I quietly receive the in-breath,

I quietly release the out-breath,

I pause in the stillness between breaths.

The inhale comes,

The exhale goes,

The pause happens.

I receive the inhale,

I release the exhale,

I pause to rest.

Space moves within,

Space moves without,

I rest in the infinite space.

I receive the element of space,

I release the element of space,

I rest in the infinite space within and without.

So just resting in the space that you're in.

Continue to observe your breath and perhaps take short pauses through the rest of your day to notice your breath,

To receive the inhale and release the exhale.

Taking a moment to pause.

Thank you for joining me.