The Breath Prayer

A breath prayer is one that moves in and out on the wind of your breath. We follow our own breath as it leads to the Divine. This meditation will lead you in deep breathing and invite you to come up with a word or phrase to use as you inhale and one as you exhale. This becomes your breath prayer for a 3 minute time of silence, ending with a chime.

Transcript

In Jewish and Christian thought,

Breath is closely related to spirit.

The Hebrew word ruach means breath,

Spirit,

And wind.

This multifaceted word points to breath as both a life-sustaining action for humans and a God-infused action in creation.

A breath prayer is one that moves in and out on the wind of your breath as the spirit that gives us life intermingles with your own spirit.

This is a wordless,

Imageless prayer and involves more being than doing.

You're simply observing and following your breath.

And as you breathe,

Your body,

Mind,

And spirit are enlivened by God's Spirit.

So our intention is to follow breath as it leads to God.

Find a comfortable position to sit.

Make sure you won't be distracted by telephones or interruptions during this time,

And a chime will sound when the silent time is up.

Begin by expressing any desire you have for connection with the Holy in this prayer.

Then let go of expectations and simply breathe.

Inhale to fill the chest,

The midsection,

And the belly.

Pause and exhale slowly.

Do this several times and allow each breath to find its own rhythm.

Breathe through your nose unless there's some reason you can't do that.

If it helps you to relax,

Exhale through your mouth.

A good way to remember belly breathing is with this image.

Inhale and smell the roses.

Exhale and blow out the candles.

Focus your attention either on your inhalation or exhalation.

Feel the breath moving across your nostrils,

Entering your belly.

And feel the breath leaving the body warm and relaxed.

Whenever your attention wanders,

Bring it back to your breath.

We're looking for relaxed yet focused awareness.

Let's do this now for three minutes of silence.

Take a few minutes on each stretch and move forward for one more.

Believe me,

My body,

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Take care.

Thank you.

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Appreciate the simplicity of linking breath with quiet and stillness. Calming and centering. Thank you

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I love this way to pray. It's natural and peaceful and accessible. Calming and beautiful.