Welcome to this mindfulness practice.
Today we are going to increase our awareness through our breath.
Let's begin by taking a moment to allow your body to settle into a comfortable position.
You can be standing,
You could be sitting,
Or you could be laying down.
Ensure that your spine is straight and supported and you are feeling relaxed and alert.
You may close your eyes or keep them open slightly with a soft gaze looking down.
Today we practice whole body breathing.
Adjust yourself so you're sitting in a way that feels balanced.
Begin by taking a full deep breath in and a long slow breath out.
I invite you to bring your attention to your natural rhythm of breathing.
Noticing as your body moves with the inhale and moves with the exhale,
Become curious of the rhythm.
Recognizing there is no need to do anything in particular,
No need to control your breath,
Just allowing it to be present.
As you breathe in,
Imagine that your whole body is breathing in and as you breathe out,
Imagine that your whole body is breathing out.
The whole body is filling with a cleansing breath and the whole body is releasing any toxic energy on your exhale.
Continue watching your inhale and exhale for the next few seconds.
If you feel your mind start to wander,
Just gently bring your mind back to your breath.
With your next exhale,
Allow your body to just be still for a moment,
Noticing how your body feels after focusing on your breath.
Are you feeling relaxed?
Are you feeling more peaceful and at ease?
I invite you to take one more grounding deep breath in and one last time exhaling any tension,
Any stress,
Or any worry.
And as you begin to inhale one more time,
Allow your eyes to open slowly.
Now before getting up,
Take a moment to gently move your body,
Rolling your shoulders back,
Moving your neck,
Flexing your feet,
And becoming aware of how your body feels and carrying this calm sensation,
This relaxed awareness throughout the rest of your day.
