Relaxing Breath Practice With Hang Drum, Piano & Singing Bowl (20 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 rhythmic 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.

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Reviews

Always a meaningful meditation with Sonic Yogi. Thank you for providing this session.

Beautiful, transcendent, and grounding ... Thank you ... Namaste.

Wonderful session. Uncomfortable at first, but as I leaned in, it elicited a mild holotropic state that was quite pleasant. Felt tingly and buzzy, and by the end felt safe, secure and grounded. I loved learning this new style of breath work. Thank you 🙏

I love this. The shakers and counting make it easier to focus on my breath and come back quickly after my mind wanders. Thank you, Sonic Yogi. I've been enjoying your music and meditations alot.

Beautiful soundscape that really supported my breath practice. Thank you

A serene combination of gently soothing sounds.
Love that it’s mostly sounds with a short though adequate and thorough explanation.

Wonderful practice. I love the music, and the shaker really helped. I will return to this. 🌱🌷🙏

I really liked this music steady without being repetitive or distracting for me. I will return to this one.

The shaker really helps me focus on the breath’s duration. Thank you.

I found counting with the rhythm focusing - thank you 🙏🏽 😊

Using shakers to keep the beat during a breathing meditation is brilliant. Combined with piano and singing bowls make for a truly peaceful experience. 🙏😌

This practice has really improved my breathing capacity and is a bee-line to the power of now.

All of sonic yogis tracks are wonderful. I totally lose myself and connect with all when I listen to his magical music.

Great for breath practice. Thank you!

Very relaxing, strengthening, calming and clearing of my mind.

Another healing sound journey. Thank you for sharing your gift.

J adore cette pratique!!! C est une révélation dans mon quotidien qui m amène davantage à la présence. Merci 🙏🏽 beaucoup Sonic.
Gratitude

Great soundscape ( if that's a thing?) - composition.. anyway, it was really grounding, first time I've practiced to music and loved it 😊

Very energizing and deeply invigorating.

Beautiful sound to accompany breath! The rattle was an excellent way for me to stay focused and go deeper! Gratitude 📿🕯🙏🏼