A Pain Reduction Practice

This meditation is especially helpful if you are struggling with intense pain, either physical or emotional. This technique is often taught by American Zen Master, Shinzen Young. Instead of just focusing on the breath, we're going to do so in a very special way. On the outbreath for example, notice how your body naturally relaxes. It takes no effort to breath out. It is more like an easy letting go.

Reviews

Amazingly effective at reducing my pain. Thank you!

This was very accessible and could be done by most practitioners. I especially appreciated its simplicity.

I liked the different ways to look at both positive parts of breathing in and out.

amazing. My physical pain drastically lessened with this one meditation. Thank you

Excellent! I sought this out for managing pain. It was so helpful it will make it into my regular rotation even without the presence of pain.