The three-stage breathing space.
So getting yourself into a comfortable posture and you may wish to sit with feet flat on the floor,
Hands resting in the lap and have a fairly straight back.
But you can do this practice lying down or standing if you wish,
Just finding a posture that's comfortable for you.
And if you'd like to,
You can lower your gaze or close your eyes.
Beginning by simply checking in with yourself,
How you're feeling right now,
Physically and emotionally.
Noticing your posture,
So how you're sitting,
Lying or standing.
And is there anywhere that feels particularly comfortable or at ease?
Just noticing this.
What thoughts are passing through your mind?
Just see if you can perhaps take a step back from your thoughts,
Observing them rather than getting caught up in them.
And there's no need to change anything.
We're just noticing here with curiosity.
Now bring in your attention to your breathing.
So where can you feel the breath most strongly in your body?
This might be the nostrils,
The mouth,
The chest or the abdomen.
Just noticing the natural rise and fall of your breath without trying to change it in any way.
If your mind wanders,
Which probably will,
That is totally normal.
But can you just gently guide your attention back to your breath?
It's a bit like bringing your attention back home.
Now letting your awareness open up again from your breath to your whole body.
If you can,
Notice the feeling of your whole body breathing,
Almost as if you're breathing through your skin.
And just see if you can rest for a short while in the sense of wholeness,
Just as you are.
Not striving or trying to change anything.
You're here in this moment without needing to change a thing.
And when you're ready,
Just preparing to return to your day.
Having a sense of appreciation and gratitude for yourself for having taken this time to reset with this short breathing space.
And when you're ready,
You can gently open your eyes if they were closed,
And perhaps having a little stretch,
Whatever the body needs.
Thank you for joining me.
