Breath Awareness Exercise
Connecting Body and Mind Through Breath
The quality of your breath reflects your thoughts and emotions. By observing your breath, you can potentially identify emotional or physical imbalances before they manifest.
This practice can enhance your intuition and sensitivity to your environment and others.
Practice this meditation in silence and assess your energy state. Establish your zero point internally so you can notice the impact of the various breath combinations.
Posture & Mudra:
Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana). Apply a light Neck Lock (Jalandhara Bandha). Rest your hands on your knees with palms facing up in Gyan Mudra or bring them together in Pranam Mudra at your Heart Center.
Eyes/Drishti:
Closed, focused on the Third Eye Point (Ajna Chakra).
Movement & Breath:
Let go of any distractions and simply observe your breath. Notice the rise and fall of your chest and belly with each inhale and exhale.
- Sense the movement: Feel the breath flowing through different areas of your body. Is it shallow or deep? Short or long?
- Observe the quality: Pay attention to the energy of your breath. Does it feel calm or agitated? Balanced or imbalanced?
Deepening Awareness:
- Inner focus: Bring your attention to the Third Eye Point and then down to your Navel Point, slightly below your belly button.
- Visualization: Imagine your body filled with light. As you inhale, see the light become brighter and expand outward.
- Oneness with the universe: Feel your breath connecting you to the vast energy of the universe.
Exploring Your Energy:
- Observe your prana: Prana is your subtle life force. Notice its natural rhythm and movement without trying to control it.
- Establish a baseline: This meditation helps you become aware of your current energy state.
Duration:
Continue for 3 to 62 minutes, gradually increasing the duration as you are comfortable.
Ending:
Inhale, hold, exhale and relax.