Breath Counting Meditation And Cultivating A Mind Of Ease.

This practice links awareness to a subtle inner focus, that of the sensation of the breath in the nose. As the mind follows the breath, the nervous system is relaxed by the sensations of breathing, while inner counting stabilizes the mind & calms it when you lose focus. This will cultivate present moment awareness, the practice of letting distracting thoughts come and go and connecting to our inner stillness.

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Cultivating a mind of ease through the practice of breath counting meditation. The lens through which we perceive both our inner and outer world is the mind. For some of us, The mind alternates being a friend and a foe. We can learn how to develop a mind that encompasses happiness, Ease, Clarity and well-being with the help of specific techniques. Always follow these three essential tips during meditation. Developing inner concentration, The space for awareness and mental energies to rest, Attitude of non-attachment, Permit distracting thoughts to enter and leave without holding their attention, Turning inwards, That is, Becoming aware of and awakening your inner stillness. A strong, Calm mind is one of meditation's main objectives. This practice links awareness to a subtle inner focus, That of the sensation of the breath in the nose. As the mind follows the breath, The nervous system is relaxed by the sensations of breathing, While inner counten stabilizes the mind and calms it when you lose focus. Let's begin. Breath counten meditation. Choose a comfortable seated position and make sure your legs, Hips and spine are all supported and are at ease. Close your eyes. Allow your hands to rest on your thighs facing up or down. Align your head and torso from neck to tailbone. Try to keep your torso upright. Do not allow the spine to bend or torso to slouch. Avoid the head tilting sideways or forward. Relax your lower ribs and abdomen. Relax the jaw, Shoulders, Hips and legs. Bring awareness to the nose as the body finds a comfortable position. Observe the flow of each inhalation and exhalation. Urge the breath to become even and smooth. Notice the coolness of the incoming breath and the warmth of the outgoing breath. As you breathe in and out, I will count the breaths from one to five, Then from five to one. Follow along counten silently to yourself. Inhale and count one, Inhale two, Exhale three, Inhale four, Exhale five, Inhale five, Exhale four, Inhale three, Exhale two, Inhale one. Inhale and count one, Inhale two, Exhale three, Inhale four, Exhale five, Inhale five, Exhale four, Inhale three, Exhale two, Inhale one. Continue to silently count to yourself. Inhale and count one, Inhale two, Exhale three, Inhale four, Exhale five, Exhale three, Inhale four, Exhale five, Exhale six, Exhale seven, Exhale eight, Exhale nine, Exhale ten, Exhale seven, Exhale ten. Allow the quiet Just in the breath and the sound of the numbers in your mind, Allow this If the mind strays gently bring it back to the count and the breath. Continue to relax your mind and sense the stillness of your being. Continue to relax your mind and sense the stillness of your being. Begin to let go of the count. And simply feel your breath. And go ahead and take a really long inhale and exhale. And bring your palms together and gently rub the palms. Place one palm each on the eyes. Slowly open your eyes to your palms. Relax the hands. This is the end of your meditation. This is a great meditation for training the mind to become better at meditation. Practice this meditation in the mornings and evenings or during the day if time and space allows. This breath counting practice can be done while walking, Sitting or laying down to bring you the benefits of being present with a peaceful and calm mind. Thank you for sharing practice today. Namaste.