MINDFULNESS OF BREATHING | meditation practice

Want to start a meditation practice but don't know where to begin? Maybe looking for something a bit different? Why not give this a go!

It is a 4 part meditation and is great is you suffer from a busy mind and because each section is 5 minutes (although you can do it for as long or short as you like) 20 minutes just flies by.

Short on time? Not to worry, as each section is 5 minutes if you are practicing with me on YouTube just do the first 1, 2 or 3 sections.

HOW TO DO

Find a comfortable seated position (this could be on the floor or in a chair), bring the hands to rest somewhere comfortable.

Take a few deep breaths to bring yourself into the present moment. Perhaps taking a body scan to help you relax.

When you are ready, let's begin.

PART 1 | focus on the exhale

as you exhale, mentally count 1, then on your second exhale count 2. Keep going until you reach 10, then start again. If you lose count, don't worry it's normal, just start again.

PART 2 | focus on the inhale

before you take a breath count 1, keep going until 10. Repeat. Perhaps notice if there is a difference.

PART 3 | focus on the whole body breathing

allow your breath to move freely through the body, and bring your awareness to the physical sensations such as the rise and fall of your chest or the fabric against your skin.

PART 4 | focus on the breath as it enters and exits the nose

drawing your awareness to the tip of your nose pay attention the small muscle movement, the temperature of the air, perhaps you can feel it on your top lip.

Take a deep breath to finish.

I hope you love this meditation as much as I do!

Have a beautiful day x