Each breath in and out connects us intimately to the world. Sean Fargo leads a guided mindfulness of breathing practice to enhance embodied awareness of breathing.
A note from Sean
If you find yourself forcing the breath, make that the practice. Get curious about the rigid breathing itself, instead of judging it as wrong. If judgments come up, notice them, then return to the sensations. Sometimes that loosens the grip.
Try this today. Rest one hand on your belly and one on your ribs. For five breaths, feel the movement under your hands without changing it. If you catch yourself steering, notice the steering. Then go back to feeling.
Keep going: Whole Body Breathing For Mindful Presence and A Breath Awareness Meditation Script.
This suits beginners and long-time meditators alike. If focusing on the breath feels tight or anxious, go gently: feel your feet or your seat instead. Stop when you need to.
