Breathwork To Settle And Relax

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Breathwork To Settle And Relax

Rated

4.8

Type

guided

Activity

Meditation

Suitable for

Everyone

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1.6k

In this guided breath work practice, we'll establish a sense of grounding and relaxation in the body before using a simple counting practice as we breathe. A wonderful way to settle and focus a busy mind, unwind from stress and anxiety, and relax. Some listeners may want to extend the practice to drift into a nap if they want to do so. Feel free to use this daily as a mid-afternoon or end-of-day refresh. Music courtesy of © Chris Collins

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Meet your Teacher

London, UK

Meet your Teacher

London, UK

Transcript

Welcome to today's meditation, Where we're going to use a simple breathing technique and count our breaths in order to create focus and to settle the mind. For this one, Feel free to lie down if that's more comfortable for you on the back of the body. And if you have any issues with the lower back, You might like to place a pillow or a bolster under the knees, And perhaps a folded blanket or a pillow under the head, And to really make yourself comfortable. Though of course, If you prefer to sit for this meditation, You can do as well. Find a comfortable position for your arms and your hands. They might be resting alongside you, On the knees or on the belly. And allow yourself to relax the shoulders. Just allow the whole body to settle into position here. Taking a few conscious breaths, In through the nose and out through gently parted lips, As if you were blowing out through a straw. With every exhalation, Invite the body to relax. Allowing the body to relax completely and fully. In this breathwork practice, We're going to count to one as we inhale, And two as we exhale. Then three on the next inhale, And four on the next exhale. All the way up until we reach ten. At which point, We're going to go back down the numbers. Inhaling for ten, Exhaling as we count nine. Inhaling as we count eight, And exhaling as we count seven. Going back down the scale to one. So when you feel relaxed and ready, Begin the practice taking your time. I will begin to count for you, And then I'll let you carry on in your own mind. Inhaling counting one, Exhale two. Inhale three, Exhale four. Inhale five, Exhale six. Really nice. For those who want to continue, Feel free to explore the scale up to ten and back down to one. Maybe one more time, Or two times if you want to really relax. Beware that the longer you do this, The more relaxed you will become. And you may even drift off into a little nap, Which, If you want to do that, That's really lovely. If you're not looking to drift off into a nap, Feel free to come out of the practice any time you wish. Or simply to roll over onto your side if you're on your back, And to lift yourself up to seated slowly. If you're leaving the practice here, Thank you for joining me, And enjoy the rest of your day.