Another post from Shreya's Namaste Health fb page:
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Today I wanted to highlight a very special friend of mine. We are all born with a special tool that is always in the present moment. Can you guess what it is?
It’s …............... our breath! It’s going on continuously whether we know it or not. Simply becoming aware of it can help us come back to the present.
Here’s a simple technique called ‘The Baby’s Breath’ for you to try:
Sit in a comfortable position, & allow a gentle smile to come across your face. Start observing your breath and relax. Then begin this pattern: inhale and expand your belly, and then exhale and contract it. Repeat this for a couple moments, minutes, or as long as you want. Remember to love and accept your breath as it is. Your breath is always with you no matter what, through thick and thin. Make your breath your best friend. :)
I use the Baby’s breath throughout the day when I find myself getting lost in past/future thoughts. What I like to do is take short time-outs. Sometimes when I’m not able to focus in class I simply bring my attention to my breathing, do a couple Baby's breaths, & it works like magic! You can do it with eyes open, eyes closed, anywhere & everywhere.
Yoga and meditation use the breath to align ourselves in the present. I will expand on these topics later, but for now, Happy Breathing :)
Try out the Baby's Breath, do it with friends or do it alone, and comment below if you would like to share your experience!
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Today I wanted to highlight a very special friend of mine. We are all born with a special tool that is always in the present moment. Can you guess what it is?
It’s …............... our breath! It’s going on continuously whether we know it or not. Simply becoming aware of it can help us come back to the present.
Here’s a simple technique called ‘The Baby’s Breath’ for you to try:
Sit in a comfortable position, & allow a gentle smile to come across your face. Start observing your breath and relax. Then begin this pattern: inhale and expand your belly, and then exhale and contract it. Repeat this for a couple moments, minutes, or as long as you want. Remember to love and accept your breath as it is. Your breath is always with you no matter what, through thick and thin. Make your breath your best friend. :)
I use the Baby’s breath throughout the day when I find myself getting lost in past/future thoughts. What I like to do is take short time-outs. Sometimes when I’m not able to focus in class I simply bring my attention to my breathing, do a couple Baby's breaths, & it works like magic! You can do it with eyes open, eyes closed, anywhere & everywhere.
Yoga and meditation use the breath to align ourselves in the present. I will expand on these topics later, but for now, Happy Breathing :)
Try out the Baby's Breath, do it with friends or do it alone, and comment below if you would like to share your experience!
