Finger Breathing.
This technique is excellent for grounding,
Centering,
And calming the mind.
Incorporate this practice whenever you wish for a few moments of mindfulness.
You can be driving,
Sitting,
Standing,
Or walking.
Begin with the thumb at the base of the pinky finger on the same hand.
With the inhale,
Gently move the thumb up to the tip of the pinky.
Pause briefly between the inhale and exhale and softly press the tips of the thumb and the pinky together.
With the exhale,
Move the thumb gently back down the finger.
Next,
Move to the ring finger and place your thumb at the base of the ring finger.
With an inhale,
Move the thumb gently to the tip of the ring finger.
Pause briefly between the inhale and exhale and softly press the tips of the thumb and ring finger together.
With the exhale,
Move the thumb gently back down the finger.
Place your thumb at the base of the middle finger.
Inhale,
Move your thumb to the tip.
Pause,
Softly press together.
Exhale,
Move the thumb gently back down the finger.
Place the thumb on the base of the middle finger.
Inhale,
Gently move the thumb to the tip.
Pause,
Press the tips together.
Exhale,
Move the thumb gently back down the finger.
Place the thumb on your ring finger.
Inhale,
Lift it up to the tip.
Pause,
Press the tips together.
Exhale,
Bring the thumb back down the finger.
Place the thumb on the pinky finger.
Inhale,
Gently move the thumb to the tip of the pinky.
Pause,
Press the tips together.
Exhale,
Move the thumb gently back down the finger.
You can move this exercise to your other hand if you'd like and do it there.
And you can repeat this as many times as you want.
Use one hand,
Both hands,
Or alternate.
As you move through the fingers and breathe,
Rest your awareness on the synchronization of the breath and the movement in the hands.
Continue on for as long as you need.
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