Breathing For Peace

For any time, this simple but profound practice explores diaphragmatic or belly breathing. This guided technique will bring awareness to deep, refreshing breaths while incorporating the use of positive affirmations.
Belly breathing slows the heartbeat bringing a sense of calm and presence.

Transcript

Find a comfortable seated position with an elongated spine and a relaxed abdomen. You may also lay down on your back with the knees bent and the shoulders relaxed. Notice the breathing and the inflow and the outflow of your breathing. As you inhale, Allow the belly to expand. As you exhale, Let the belly drop back towards the spine. Take a deep inhale in, Expanding. Exhale fully, Letting the belly fall back towards the spine. Continue to repeat diaphragmatic breathing for several rounds. As you focus on belly breathing, Set an intention to remain for the duration of this practice. We are going to begin incorporating a positive affirmation with each inhale and with each exhale. Perhaps you can begin to find a flow and a ratio of one for the inhale and two for the exhale. On the next breath in, Mentally repeat the word harmony as you inhale and as you exhale, Letting go. The next breath in, Inhale, Healing, Exhale, Letting go. Breathing in, Joy, Exhale, Letting go. Breathing in, Peace, Exhale, Letting go. Breathing in, Peace, Let's exhale, Letting go. You may stay here, Continuing your belly breathing with or without positive affirmations for as long as you like.