A note from Sean
I like to experiment with the breath: a longer one, a slower one, a subtler one. Then I notice how each change affects my sense of safety. If I catch myself forcing the breath, I make the forcing the practice, and I get curious about it instead of judging it.
Try this today. Breathe through your nose and count three in, three out, for one minute. Then try three in and four out, staying well inside your comfort zone. If it feels strained, go back to equal.
This suits anyone who feels wound up and wants a way to settle. If counting makes you tense, drop the numbers and just feel the breath. If you have a breathing condition or have been through trauma, keep the breath natural and go gently. Stop when you need to.
