Connected Breathing For Present Moment Awareness

Disclaimer: This track is not for beginning meditators, and the listener should make themselves aware of the contraindications that are commonly associated with connected breathing.

Consciously Connected Breathing will help you gain control over your body and mind, help you to influence your nervous system, and even improve your immune system. Consistent practice will lead to more resilience towards everyday stress and feeling more in control of your life as you learn how to lean into and face discomfort within your breathwork practice.

Transcript

As we begin this practice,

You can relax and find a position that best suits you and your body today.

Sitting in a chair,

Sitting cross-legged on a cushion or the floor,

Or laying down on your back with your legs stretched out and your arms by your side.

Simply choosing a position and posture which allows you to be comfortable but also alert and attentive to your inner experience.

Now beginning by gently closing the eyes and bringing your attention to your breathing.

Use these first few moments to take your attention inward,

Settling into a sense of relaxation and stillness.

During this meditation session,

You'll be consciously connecting your breath.

This means there won't be any pause after your inhale or exhale.

It's like a single continuous circular breath.

You'll start with a conscious deep inhale,

Filling up your chest and lungs and allowing your body to naturally let go of each exhale.

Here's a demonstration so you can hear the appropriate depth and pace of each breath.

For the next few minutes of silence,

Continue to breathe in this manner,

Calmly observing and accepting any internal experience that arises without reacting to it in any way.

Your breath.

This is a very simple meditation session.

I hope this video has been helpful.

If you have any questions or other problems with this meditation session,

Please post them in the comments below.

I really appreciate your time and support.

Thank you for watching.

Now exhale completely and hold the exhaled position.

Take your full attention inward and observe your internal experience in this short space of time without breath in your body.

Now take a deep inhale and hold the breath in the body.

Slowly exhaling and transitioning back to consciously connected breathing.

Now exhale completely and hold the exhaled position.

Take your full attention inward and observe your internal experience in this short space of time without breath in your body.

Take your full attention inward and observe your internal experience in this short space of time without breath in your body.

Now exhale completely and hold the exhaled position.

Take your full attention inward and observe your internal experience in this short space of time without breath in your body.

Now exhale completely and hold the exhaled position.

Take your full attention inward and observe your internal experience in this short space of time without breath in your body.

Now exhale completely and hold the exhaled position.

Take your full attention inward and observe your internal experience in this short space of time without breath in your body.

Again breathe out completely and hold the exhale.

Now take a deep breath in and hold.

Slowly exhale and transition back to consciously connected breathing.

If you feel comfortable and able,

Increase the pace and depth of each breath for our last round of breathing.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Exhale completely and hold.

Stay connected and attentive to your internal experience.

Thank you.

When you feel like it's time for your body to take its next breath,

Take a deep breath in and hold it for as long as you can and simply transitioning to a smooth,

Calm,

Natural breath thereafter.

Now let that focus go and rest your awareness within your body.

Simply be with the experience of your body as it is right now.

Now allow your awareness to expand beyond your body,

Resting your awareness in the fullness of the present moment.

Whenever you're comfortable and ready,

Reawaken the body with a few deep breaths.

When you open your eyes,

Spend a few moments being fully present with your surroundings before returning to your day.

Thank you.

Reviews

After completing this session, I feel a beautiful sense of openness in my chest and a gentle release in my legs, which had been so tense before I began. Thank you Luke for your caring guidance.

Wow. This was my first time practicing this breathing technique. I appreciate your clear and concise and minimal instruction, which allowed me to really focus on the breathing without distraction. I felt a much stronger connection to my physical body with this practice than I typically do with other breathwork meditations…new / different sensations. I’ll be coming back to this one for sure! Thank you. 🙏

Beautiful guidance as an intro to Presence proces (Michael Brown). Especially with the three pauses of holding the breath, this worked out really well for me! Thank you I feel delighted 🙏🏽💫🍀

My body was tingling. Thank you for this meditation and the experience 🙏

Thank you ☀️

Thank you, great session to reconnect to the Breath 🙏

I did this way of breathing many times with the iceman before, but it is almost a year ago. So I was surprised to do this again today with your exercise. Thank you.

Thr best ever

A challenging practice for sure. But worth the commitment. Well facilitated

I woke up this morning with heart palpitations and a headache. I found this difficult but feel revitalised 5 mins after it finished.👌