Mindful Breathing

Take a few moments to connect with your breath in this gentle beginner-friendly meditation. You'll be guided to notice where you feel your breath the most, bringing awareness to the present moment with kindness. When the mind wanders, as it naturally does, you'll be invited to return with compassion. This practice is perfect for cultivating mindfulness and self-acceptance, one breath at a time.

Transcript

You might like to find yourself a position that feels right for you.

One where you feel comfortable,

Yet aware of your surroundings and your body here.

Knowing there's no right or wrong way to hold your body here.

And just beginning now with connecting with your breath.

Noticing the in-breath as you breathe in.

And the out-breath as you breathe out.

Just letting the breath be here,

However it is for you.

There's no need to change it in any way.

Just experiencing the breath in this moment,

However it comes up for you here.

In and out.

You might become curious now to where you notice the breath the most.

Perhaps the cool air entering your nostrils.

And the warmer air exiting.

Maybe it's in the expansion and contraction of your chest.

The rising and falling of your belly.

Or somewhere else in your body.

Just noticing the breath,

However it is for you here.

And as your mind alters its focus elsewhere,

As minds so often do.

Just coming back to the breath.

Perhaps offering yourself some love and kindness.

Letting yourself know that it's okay for your mind to wander.

And just coming back to the breath.

Bringing your attention back to the in-breath and the out-breath.

In,

The oxygen entering your lungs.

Out,

The air exiting your body.

And as you conclude the practice here today.

You might like to offer yourself some gratitude for taking the time to practice and be here with your breath.

And then,

Coming back.