Witnessing The Breath

Witnessing the breath,

A calming technique.

Witnessing the breath can ground us into the present moment,

Helping us to alleviate anxieties associated with recalling the past or projecting the future.

To begin,

Find a comfortable seat,

Sitting with your spine straight,

Your feet on the floor,

Or your legs crossed,

And close your eyes.

Inhale and exhale deeply through your nose,

Slowly and easily.

Begin to imagine your breath as it flows in through the nose and out through the nose,

In and out,

Inhaling and exhaling.

Whenever your mind begins to wander,

Gently return your attention back,

Back to witnessing your breath or imagining your breath,

Inhaling and exhaling gently through your nose.

Continue this for five to ten minutes.