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\"\"So you can find your meditation posture<\/span><\/p>\n

Sitting in a way that\u2019s neither too tight nor too relaxed<\/span><\/p>\n

But comfortable and upright and if you like close gently your eyes<\/span><\/p>\n

Then you can focus on your breathing, just bring your awareness on your breath<\/span><\/p>\n

How is your breath today? Is it shallow, is it deep? Is it warm? Is it cold?<\/span><\/p>\n

Feeling your breath, bring attention to your breath<\/span><\/p>\n

In the area of either the abdomen, chest, or nostrils<\/span><\/p>\n

Feeling the gentle rising and falling of your abdomen or chest<\/span><\/p>\n

Or the coolness and in and out sensations at your nostrils, the rhythm of in and out<\/span><\/p>\n

In through the nose, out through the nose or the mouth as you feel comfortable<\/span><\/p>\n

So the breath is our anchor, it\u2019s where we establish our awareness<\/span><\/p>\n

It helps us have something to always return to, this simple act of breathing<\/span><\/p>\n

If you notice yourself lost in thoughts you can say \u201cthinking\u201d or \u201cwandering\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Just return back to your breathing<\/span><\/p>\n

Finding your breath, and allowing yourself to relax<\/span><\/p>\n

And as you continue on in this meditation, slow down your breath<\/span><\/p>\n

Make the inhale a little longer and make the exhale a little longer<\/span><\/p>\n

Make that inhale a bit deeper and extend that exhale a little longer<\/span><\/p>\n

And appreciate this precious gift conscious breathing<\/span><\/p>\n

Staying with your breath, one breath at a time<\/span><\/p>\n

Let yourself relax<\/span><\/p>\n

And you can wish yourself well<\/span><\/p>\n

May I be happy and at ease, may I be peaceful<\/span><\/p>\n

And express gratitude for having this beautiful experience connecting with your breath<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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