STRESS RELIEF

Breathing Meditation

Helps You Relax 

The breathing meditation is the most elementary form of meditation and is really important, as this breathing technique is utilized in almost all the different types of meditation exercises. It is the perfect place to start your meditation practice if you are new to this and have never practiced meditation before. It is also a lovely and easy meditation technique if you are just wanting a way to reduce stress and just take a minor break from your stressful day to cleanse your mind and body.

There are so many different types of breathing techniques, but they are all pretty simple and painless to do for everyone. So if you are interested in meditation and want to learn it then begin with this simple breathing meditation to learn the basics before you move on to some other more difficult type of meditation.

Step-by-Step Breathing Meditation Exercise

Step 1
Before you start your breathing meditation exercise you have to make sure that nothing will interrupt your meditation exercise and that you have turn off all the electronic devices, so that you will not be distracted by a sudden movement or disturbing sounds from the television, or from the vibration of your mobile phone. Find a meditation position that is comfortable and that allows you to relax and take a short time to settle and calm your body before you do the meditation exercise.

Step 2
Slowly close your eyes and take a deep breath. Pay attention to how the fresh air goes through your nostrils. Notice the coolness of the inhaling air, as it gets into your body. Let it fill your chest and abdomen and picture it get into every minor part of your body, collecting any negative energy and anger on its way. Feel how your are being energized by the increased amount of oxygen from your deep breathing. Exhale slowly and take a second in calmness before breathing in again

Step 3
Now take other inhalation. Slowly and deeply, while directing the fresh air to every part of your body. Allow the air to remove all your frustrations and muscle tension from your body and let your cells take in the oxygen, which makes your feel even more energized and new. Now let out the air and exhale all the worries and negativity from your mind and body. Notice how stress-free you feel, and with a fresh and clear mind.

Step 4
Continue to breathe deeply and cleanse your body and mind with the fresh air. Do this breathing exercise for 5-10 minutes. When you are finishes, slowly open your eyes and return to your day with a stress-free feeling.

This meditation exercise is good for everyone since it is extremely simple yet very beneficial. So if you are a beginner or if you just want a fast stress relieving break during your busy day at work, just take a couple of minutes out of your schedule to do this small breathing technique.

So start your meditation practice today and feel yourself becoming calmer and more clearheaded after each meditation. If you practice it daily you will feel more of the fantastic benefits with meditation and start to feel stress-free and more centered every single day. It helps to ground you and make you feel steady and in balance both in your body and in your mind.

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