Soft Belly, Quiet Mind: A Gentle Breathing Practice

This calming practice centers on softening the belly and allowing the breath to move freely through the body. By releasing tension and inviting a sense of ease into the abdominal area, you’ll support a shift from stress to rest, grounding your nervous system and quieting the mind. Perfect for transitions, emotional overwhelm, or any time you need to return to a place of softness and safety within.

Transcript

Relax your forehead,

Eyes,

Jaw,

Chest,

And belly.

Soften your belly.

Continue breathing with a soft,

Relaxed belly.

Breathing with a soft belly allows oxygen to reach down deep into the lungs,

Enriching the blood with fresh prana,

Qi,

Life force energy.

Breathing with a soft belly activates the vagus nerve,

Which triggers the relaxation response.

Breathe and soften your belly.

Let's use a simple mantra.

On the inhale,

Silently chant,

Soft.

On the exhale,

Silently chant,

Belly.

Inhaling,

Soft.

Exhaling,

Belly.

Inhaling,

Soft.

Exhaling,

Belly.

Inhaling,

Soft.

Exhaling,

Belly.

Inhaling,

Soft.

Exhaling,

Belly.

Inhaling,

Soft.

One last time.

Inhaling,

Soft.

Exhaling,

Belly.

Inhaling,

Soft.

Exhaling,

Belly.

Exhaling,

Belly.

Exhaling,

Belly.

As you slowly transition yourself into the rest of your day.