Observing the Breath
May 18, 2008
Observing the breath is the next step in your personal meditation practice after you’ve mastered breathing exercises. We’ve discussed how meditation is a process of focusing your attention on one thing, to the exclusion of everything else. With this meditation technique, you’ll learn how to truly focus your mind, and I’ll help you with some [...]
Belly Breathing
April 2, 2008
1. Lie down on your bed or on the floor. Get as comfortable as you’d like to be without falling asleep (of course, it’s okay if you do).
2. Place your hands on your sides with your fingers over your stomach close to your navel.
3. Breathe into your belly. Feel the [...]
Breathing Exercises
April 2, 2008
Breathing - The Foundation of Life
Using the free breathing exercises below may seem extremely simple, but do not underestimate the power of the breath. Proper breathing is very important for your practice of meditation. So before we begin meditating, it’s very important to learn how to breathe properly. Sure, it’s something you do without thinking [...]
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