An Engaged Life
Mindfulness of Breathing
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In the sitting posture, be mindful of the full breath experience
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Experience the body expanding with inhalation and contracting with the exhalation
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Be mindful of breathing in and breathing out
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If tired, keep the eyes open. If restless, breathe long and deep, relax with the out breath
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Allow the breath to flow in and out of the body, shallow or deep
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Be aware of any moment(s) of stillness before the next in-breath
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Be aware of changes in the breath, of impermanence of every breath
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Experience the air element stimulating the cells of the body
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Relax gently with the out breath when the mind easily wanders
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Let the brain cells become quiet
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Air element confirms our intimacy and inter-dependence with the surrounding world
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Feel the freedom of simply breathing in and breathing out
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Mindfulness of breathing contributes to harmony of body and mind
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Mindfulness connects directly with organic life.