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Calming The Mind

Mindful Breathing (II)

Mindful Breathing is a practice that involves paying attention and relating to our breathing with kindness and gentleness. It's useful for calming the mind and developing a positive mental attitude.

Anchoring our attention on breathing is useful to stay calm when we're facing distressing situations, thoughts, and feelings.

Mindful Breathing: Deepening The Now (Extended Practice)

1. Sit or lie in a comfortable position...

2. Relax - put on a smile on your face and in your heart...

3. Invite your attention to rest on your breathing. Smile to your in and out breaths

4. As you're breathing in and out, use visualization and affirmation to stay positive and happy (see below for examples)

5. Continue the practice for 3, 5, 10 or more minutes...

Breathing in, I'm the FLOWERS Breathing out, I'm fresh & energized...	Breathing in, I'm the TREES Breathing out, I'm strong & tall...	Breathing in, I'm the LAKE Breathing out, I'm calm & peaceful...	Breathing in, I'm the MOUNTAIN Breathing out, I'm strong & stable...	Breathing in, I'm the SKY Breathing out, I'm free & easy...

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