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March 15, 2018

Breathing space meditation is always being taught in mindfulness. Why do we need to return to breathing when we need space? Being aware of breathing brings a lot into focus, like a sense of acceptance and awareness.

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How to do breathing space meditation

Bring Awareness - The first step is to become aware of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. 

Focus on Your Breath The second step is to focus your attention to the breathing. You can check our 6 Mindful Breathing Exercises. The breath carries us through our sleeping and waking life without the need for our conscious control. Enhancing our awareness of this innate life-giving force through a variety of mindful breathing exercises can improve our lives in countless ways. 

Expand to Your Body Now, the last step is to bring your awareness from your breath and expand your consciousness to include your body. 

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Sean Fargo is a mindfulness teacher and founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a global platform offering evidence‑based resources and teacher certification. A former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition, he bridges contemplative wisdom with modern psychology to make mindfulness practical at work and in life. Sean has taught alongside Jack Kornfield and supported leaders at organizations such as Reddit, PG&E, and DocuSign. Through online trainings, guided meditations, and mentorship, he has helped thousands of educators, clinicians, and coaches bring mindfulness to diverse communities. Sean’s mission is simple and ambitious: expand access to authentic, science‑informed practice while cultivating compassion, clarity, and resilience. Today, Mindfulness Exercises serves millions with free and premium tools, empowering individuals and teams to lead with presence and purpose.

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