Welcome to the Yoga and Mindfulness Research Lab from the University of Houston.
Please make yourself comfortable,
Soften the gaze or close the eyes.
Let's take a few full breaths.
A nice deep in breath and a slow out breath.
Again,
Inhaling,
Filling the belly,
Slowly exhaling.
Bringing your focus to your breath,
Feeling all the sensations of the inhale and exhale.
As you take the next inhale,
Start to notice the sensations of the breath in your upper body,
Your neck and shoulders.
Begin to bring that intention into the sensation of the breath as it flows down the arms and through your fingers all the way to your fingertips.
Maybe you begin to stretch your fingers slowly,
Moving one finger at a time in a slow and controlled manner.
How do those sensations radiate outwards to the rest of your arm and throughout your whole body?
Now we find stillness and bring attention back to the breath.
Again,
Finding that stretch and movement in your other hand,
Moving in a slow controlled manner.
Feel the sensations of that movement.
Know that we open ourselves to new experiences when we take things slow.
Feeling more,
Feeling more,
Learning more than when we are in a rush.
Find stillness with the hands and take a few more breaths.
Maybe you gently move your feet or legs slowly,
Focusing on the sensations this creates.
With the next big breath,
Let's return to our present selves with the intention of slowing down,
Approaching life in a more mindful manner.
With the next big breath,
Let's return to our present selves with the intention of slowing down,
Approaching life in a more mindful manner.
Please wiggle your fingers and toes,
Open your eyes and go on with your day with full attention and awareness.
