Mindful Breathing With Affirmations

This is an adaptation of the Mindfulness of Breathing meditation. In the first two stages, we’ll use counting techniques to focus on your breath and bring you to the present moment. In the third stage of this meditation, you’ll drop the counting and become fully aware of your breath in your body. The final stage of this meditation introduces five affirmations that tap into your higher sense of self.
This meditation is ideal for morning routines to set you up for the day, or for a short evening session before you go to bed.

Transcript

Get into a comfortable position.

You can sit down in an Anand chair or on the floor with your back against a wall.

You can also lie down on the floor but make sure you're warm and comfortable.

Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths to bring you to the present moment.

So breathe in,

Breathe out,

Breathe in,

Breathe out.

Now breathe normally.

For the first stage of this meditation you're going to breathe in and out and count to one.

Then breathe in and out and count to two and continue until you get to ten.

So breathe in,

Breathe out,

One,

Breathe in,

Breathe out,

Two,

Breathe in,

Breathe out,

Three.

Now continue until you reach ten and when you get to ten start at one again.

And if your mind wanders simply bring yourself back to your breath and start at one again.

For the second stage of this meditation you're going to count to one and breathe in and out,

Count to two and breathe in and out and continue until you get to ten.

So one,

Breathe in,

Breathe out,

Two,

Breathe in,

Breathe out,

Three,

Breathe in,

Breathe out.

Count all the way to ten and start at one again.

And if your mind wanders simply bring yourself back to your breath and start at one again.

For the third stage of this meditation you're going to drop the counting and simply focus on your breath.

So tune into your body and focus on where the air coming in feels the strongest.

Is it in your nostrils,

Your throat,

Your chest or your belly?

Breathe in and out and keep focusing on this point.

Feel the temperature,

The weight and any other sensation For the final stage of this meditation you'll continue focusing on your breath and silently repeat the following affirmations.

I said healthy boundaries.

I respect myself and others.

I am brave enough to say no.

I embrace the right kind of yes.

I am enough in this moment and every moment after.

We're now coming to the end of this meditation.

Gently bring yourself back to the room and when you're ready open your eyes.

Thank you for joining me and I wish you a magical rest of the day.

Reviews

This is a great way to simply focus my wandering mind and start my day positively! 🙏

Thank you very much for this lovely meditation 🙏☀️🌹namaste 🕉

Simple and nice way to find mindfulness.

That was amazing

A well spoken,Wonderful and effective breathing meditation ☀️🙏🏼

Brief and good enough to center yourself, bring you back to the present moment and reminding you of being grateful. Perfect!

Wonderful. Simple, calming, grounding. I love the brief affirmations at the conclusion.

Very enjoyable meditation. Nice clear and easy to follow instructions. I liked the positive affirmations at the end. Thank you!

Lovely. Thank you 🙏🏻😇

Lovely breath counting meditation ending with affirmations for the final minute.

Wonderful! Thank you!!🙏🏽

Very nice for just focusing on the breath.

Super meditation teaching four methods of mindful relaxation, very nice way to start my day!

I am grateful for this nuturing and empowering meditation experience ♡

Lovely meditation. I enjoyed focusing on my breathing and using affirmations. Thank you! ❤️🙏☺️🦋🌈

Thanks so much! ♥️

Very guided: great for anxiety as it brings down into the present moment. I like the soothing voice and background music.

Great focused meditation. Helped me relax and unwind after a long day. 🙏🏼