very nice breathing exercise, on the inhale feeling the cool air coming in and noticing the body relaxing and deflating when a warm breathe was floating out, a kind if letting go.
Ejercicio sencillo pero poderoso. Notar como el proceso más natural de la vida, respirar, nos permite reunir toda la atención dispersa y centrarla en el cuerpo para estar plenamente presentes. Maravilloso.
This is a very pleasant exercise for me. I found that paying attention to the in-breath it was comfortably paced at 4 seconds and felt cool and invigorating. The out breath felt better – letting go of anxiety and stress of the day. I could feel the air gently passing through the inside of my mouth on it’s way out of my lips. It felt long and luxurious and lasted more than twice as long as my big inhale. I am curious as to why that feels so different. No judgement, just interesting to notice the difference in the in-breath vs the out-breath.
Breath has always been at the root of my yoga practice. Each breath brings me deeper into my soft tissues and emotional body. Have also used breath mindful meditation into my healing practice to give breath/oxygen to the cells and or pain in the body. As well as grief and letting go of attachment exercises. I changes lives, attitudes and sometimes jut gives a moment of rest.
I love breathing meditations. They are essential for me.
However, I have had people say, the first few times I can notice my breathing in the nostrils, belly, chest, etc. But, they say, after a while, I always notice the same thing or few things and it is a bit boring/distracting/repetitive.
How do I respond to that?!
I would love to get some input from the community!
Many thanks,
Having practiced this now, both sitting in my chair vs. Meditating on the floor is a sharp contrast, noticing that many more sensations particularly sensing that force of gravity & feeling warmness in the body, feeling the cool air passing through my nasal passages as well. All a much keener sense.
I look forward to doing with Students more inviting many various sensations.
So many revelations as I visit the theory of this practice. Love its simplicity and that it is always with me. Am reaping the benefits in focus and duration.
Muy poderoso ejercicio aunque lo he hecho varias veces hoy pude percibir la respiración entrando por mi nariz de manera mas consciente, y sentà como se conecto el aire en mi corazón algo muy bonito.
For me it is very powerful, to notice how in seconds you can quiet the mind, calm the nervous system, with the attention on the breathing. It is like a fountain of abundant waters of calm and peace in the middle of the dryness of the thoughts dessert. Jajaja like a poem but it is true. Pure calm, in seconds of coming back, connecting the mind to the body through the air in and air out. Instant comfort and safety comes from the awareness of this life force.
very Relaxing. The air seemed cooler coming in. I found myself paying attention to the expansion and contraction of the navel area which really helped my mind from wandering.
People are so busy that we miss the beauty of the breath. It's so taken for granted. Who ever thought that slowing down could be so beautiful and healing.
I don’t think that most people realize that when you are breathing, there is a temperature change when you inhale and exhale it just takes awareness which I did not have a few years ago and this practice truly refocus is everything when your mind is wondering
The breath is such a trusty anchor for me in meditation. I really like JKZ's description of how the body breathes itself and how we can rely on it. He points out that if we needed to remember to breath it wouldn't take long until, 'Oops, forgot, dead!'.
The guidebook suggests encouraging students to start using the breath in times of stress. I typically recommend starting to practice when they’re are not (or minimally) stressed first. I find starting practice this way makes it easier to access and then notice a benefit during times of stress.
very nice breathing exercise, on the inhale feeling the cool air coming in and noticing the body relaxing and deflating when a warm breathe was floating out, a kind if letting go.
Ejercicio sencillo pero poderoso. Notar como el proceso más natural de la vida, respirar, nos permite reunir toda la atención dispersa y centrarla en el cuerpo para estar plenamente presentes. Maravilloso.
This is a very pleasant exercise for me. I found that paying attention to the in-breath it was comfortably paced at 4 seconds and felt cool and invigorating. The out breath felt better – letting go of anxiety and stress of the day. I could feel the air gently passing through the inside of my mouth on it’s way out of my lips. It felt long and luxurious and lasted more than twice as long as my big inhale. I am curious as to why that feels so different. No judgement, just interesting to notice the difference in the in-breath vs the out-breath.
Breath has always been at the root of my yoga practice. Each breath brings me deeper into my soft tissues and emotional body. Have also used breath mindful meditation into my healing practice to give breath/oxygen to the cells and or pain in the body. As well as grief and letting go of attachment exercises. I changes lives, attitudes and sometimes jut gives a moment of rest.
I love breathing meditations. They are essential for me.
However, I have had people say, the first few times I can notice my breathing in the nostrils, belly, chest, etc. But, they say, after a while, I always notice the same thing or few things and it is a bit boring/distracting/repetitive.
How do I respond to that?!
I would love to get some input from the community!
Many thanks,
Having practiced this now, both sitting in my chair vs. Meditating on the floor is a sharp contrast, noticing that many more sensations particularly sensing that force of gravity & feeling warmness in the body, feeling the cool air passing through my nasal passages as well. All a much keener sense.
I look forward to doing with Students more inviting many various sensations.
So many revelations as I visit the theory of this practice. Love its simplicity and that it is always with me. Am reaping the benefits in focus and duration.
Muy poderoso ejercicio aunque lo he hecho varias veces hoy pude percibir la respiración entrando por mi nariz de manera mas consciente, y sentà como se conecto el aire en mi corazón algo muy bonito.
Basic but foundamental to achieve mindfulness.
Great lesson, thank you
For me it is very powerful, to notice how in seconds you can quiet the mind, calm the nervous system, with the attention on the breathing. It is like a fountain of abundant waters of calm and peace in the middle of the dryness of the thoughts dessert. Jajaja like a poem but it is true. Pure calm, in seconds of coming back, connecting the mind to the body through the air in and air out. Instant comfort and safety comes from the awareness of this life force.
very Relaxing. The air seemed cooler coming in. I found myself paying attention to the expansion and contraction of the navel area which really helped my mind from wandering.
Loved the simple exercise and the step by step experience to reach breathing awareness!! 🙂
People are so busy that we miss the beauty of the breath. It's so taken for granted. Who ever thought that slowing down could be so beautiful and healing.
I don’t think that most people realize that when you are breathing, there is a temperature change when you inhale and exhale it just takes awareness which I did not have a few years ago and this practice truly refocus is everything when your mind is wondering
wow it help me to understand the technique of breathing slowly and calmly without rushing it.
The breath is such a trusty anchor for me in meditation. I really like JKZ's description of how the body breathes itself and how we can rely on it. He points out that if we needed to remember to breath it wouldn't take long until, 'Oops, forgot, dead!'.
My breaths feel very deep and nourishing today. The air is cool entering my nostrils and I feel warmth as it swirls through my belly and chest.
Such a powerful exercise in it's simplicity. This one truly helped me feel present. My body felt weightless. So still in full appreciation.
Very "pleasant" exercise in its simplicity. Nice to feel the ease and naturalness of breathing, and the energy moving in and out of the body.
The guidebook suggests encouraging students to start using the breath in times of stress. I typically recommend starting to practice when they’re are not (or minimally) stressed first. I find starting practice this way makes it easier to access and then notice a benefit during times of stress.