Article by Ntathu Allen
Blessings and hugs dear radiant friends…welcome to another Fab after Fifty Moment of Calm. A quiet space online to sow seeds of love, peace and calm within your heart.
When you are feeling blue and don’t know what to do, rather than waste time spinning your wheels and chasing the white rabbit down the rabbit hole, practice this simple yoga breathing exercise.
Within seconds your thoughts will slow down and you regain your ability to work from a place of love and calm rather than a space of fear, frustration and anxiety
Breathe Meditation
- Sit in a comfortable position and give yourself permission to relax and unwind for 2 -10 minutes.
- Turn your attention to your breath and listen to the sound and movement of your every day breath flowing softly in and out through your nose. If you wish you can close your eyes.
- On your next breath, slowly breathe in and quietly count/say “one”. Breathe out and count “two”. Breathe in and count “three”, breathe out and count “four”…Continue counting your breaths up to number 10. When you reach number 10, go back to number one and repeat the practice for 2-10 minutes.
- If your mind wanders during the practice and you lose concentration, that’s ok, just return your attention back to your breath and begin counting from number one….
- And when you are ready, if your eyes are closed, slowly open your eyes and notice what you notice about your mind state and energy of your thoughts.
Final Thoughts and Reflections
We’d love to know how you feel after practicing this easy Count the Breath meditation. How easy or difficult did you find the practice? Do you feel lighter, calmer, and clearer? Please share your experience in the comment box below as you never know whose heart your words will touch.
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Thank you and take special care of you.
In peace
Ntathu
Ntathu-Allen
Yoga Teacher, Blogger and Author, Ntathu Allen teaches and encourages mums and working women how to weave rest, relaxation and self-care into their everyday schedule creating more energy, passion and time to enjoy the sweeter side of life.
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Marielaina Perrone DDS
Great tips. Breathing and relaxation go hand in hand. I see it in my line of work with dental phobia all the time.
Ceri Wheeldon
Hi Marielaina,
Thanks for your comment – its good know that these techniques can be used in all sorts of situations!