Have you ever been abnormally aware of your breath? Feeling the air grow inside your lungs, as you take a chest-raising breath? In and out... It's odd to have those moments. I've had quite a few recently as I find ways to calm my anxiety and chill. It's really important to breathe.... I mean, I'm sure you already knew that. But, how often do we really pay attention to it?
Today I drew the card that says: "The rhythm of my breath directs the rhythm of my life." And so, I've been thinking about breath and being more aware of that and I invite you to join me on a self-relaxation, breathing exercise. 1. Sit someplace quiet, (preferably away from the children you are homeschooling), and just become aware of your breath. Assess it as it is in that moment. Don't change anything yet. Just pay attention to how it is. Is it short and fast? Does your chest feel tight? Are you breathing deep and calmly? 2. Now focus on how you want your breath to be. Find the right comfort level of breathing; not too shallow and not too deep or slow. Find that little sweet spot of feeling refreshed by each breath that enters your lungs. 3. Next, imagine your breath is taking all of the negative thoughts and discomfort out of your breath. Every exhale releases something negative, and every inhale invites fresh energies. Do this intuitively and don't put a time limit on yourself. Do it until you feel every part of your body relax, from your head to your toes. Every part. 4. Now just sit. Enjoy this feeling of being clean and refreshed, spiritually, chemically and biologically. This moment is brief and doesn't last long after the exercise, but if feels like a brief moment of bliss. I would almost compare it to an orgasm for your soul. It will be fleeting, but soak it in as it happens. 5. Repeat! Do this at least once a day to move energy through your body, clear your mind and realign your thoughts. Have a healthy day, friends! Let me know if you try it and how you like this exercise.
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