Relaxing Breath Practice With Hang Drum, Piano & Singing Bowl (10 Minutes)

From the course "Release Stress through Sound and Frequency", this practice guides the user to choose a breath rate of their choice, as they breathe along with the music. Voice intro ends at around 2 minutes. Search the course "Release Stress through Sound and Frequency" here in Insight Timer, for more on how to use the rhytmic breath for stress release, relaxation and deeper meditation.

Transcript

Let's begin by finding a comfortable position.

Either cross-legged on a cushion or sitting in a chair with feet flat on the floor and a straight back,

Allowing room for the belly to expand and contract with each breath.

If preferred,

You might also practice lying down.

Let's take a moment to set an intention for today's practice.

For most,

An inhale of three or four counts will be the most comfortable.

The exhale can be slightly longer at first.

Feel free to extend the exhale according to your comfort level during the practice.

Counting internally will also help with maintaining focus and concentration.

The sound of shakers will mark the count.

For this practice,

We will start with four counts on the inhale and six counts on the exhale.

This is six breaths per minute.

From there,

Choose any count that works well for you.

I prefer to extend the exhale to decrease the number of breaths per minute.

Alternately,

Feel free to simply focus on the breath at any rhythm you choose.

Notice the rise and fall of the chest and abdomen and the sensations of the air as it moves in and out of the nostrils.

Let's count a few together at four and six.

After the count of four,

We will begin.

One,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Inhale,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Exhale,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Five,

Six.

Inhale,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Exhale,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Five,

Six.

Inhale,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Exhale,

Two,

Three,

Four.

Five,

Six.

Continue at any pace that works for you or simply focus on the sensation of the breath.

Open your eyes.

With a little bit of oxygen.

Let go.

Relax.

Relax.

Relax.

Relax.

Relax.

Relax.

Relax.

Relax.

Relax.

Relax.

Relax.

For the last few moments,

Turn to breathing at any pace you choose.

Simply notice the sensations at the end here.

And exhale.

Gently begin to bring your awareness outwards and back to the sound of my voice.

Breath practice is a great prelude to a continued meditation.

Feel free to continue in silence,

Staying focused on breath or body sensations,

Or any other meditation style that you prefer.

Remember that this calm and welcoming energy is always within you.

Thank you for your practice today.

Namaste.

You are bron Oxs sword.

Reviews

The voice and the ambient sounds are perfect for the meditation

This was amazing, I got so deep, the shakers being the “counter” was so gentle and helpful 🖤

Always a pleasure to be with your voice, guidance, music and other sounds. I am transported.

Just what I needed 🥰 Love the music and soundscape.

Beautiful! Filled me with serenity! Thanks so much! Bright blessings. 💚✨💚🙏🏽

Absolutely what I needed to start the day! Namaste 🙏

I loved the pacing of my breath with the shaker and minimal instruction at the start. I've saved this one to do again. Thank you.

Love...a beautiful combination of sounds with breath

Thank you. This was just the meditation I needed after a difficult day. The music, voice, ambient sounds, and guidance were all so well harmonized. I deeply appreciate your creating this meditation.

This a very calming, flexible, deceptively simple, but extremely effective breathing practice. Thank you so much for creating it.

A wonderful way to begin my meditation practice. Thank you. 🙏

Perfect; I feel very calm from this. The rhythmic soundtrack was calming and also helped me focus on my breath.

I loved how the meditation wasn’t really “controlled” just gently guided and the counting instruments are really useful

Really good! Easy instructions. Didnt try to over complicate. Dropped into meditation at the end which was offered - nicely done :)

Succinct introduction and with easy to follow instructions and engaging music. Really enabled me to stay focused. Thank you

Very nice, very helpful for starting my day and calming my nervous system. Thanks.

Helpful to follow the music. Soothing and calming. Thank you.

That was very good. Can you tell me where you find that music like this?

Very effective thank you. A good way to start my day 🙏

Gracias amor ✨💜me gustaría la música sola de estos tracks… Es muy deleitable 🙏