Breathing Exercise – The First Step

Breathing Exercise – The First Step

The breathing technique is the most elementary form of meditation and is extremely important, as this method is a part of 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 great and simple exercise if you just want a way to get rid of stress and just take a short break from your busy schedule to calm your mind and body.

There are a large number of different types of breathing meditation techniques, but they are all pretty simple and easy to do for everyone. So if you are interested in meditation practices then start with this guided breathing exercise to learn the basics before you go on to some other more difficult type of meditation.

Breathing Exercise

Step 1

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

Step 2

Close your eyes and take a deep inhalation. Notice how the air goes through your nostrils. Notice the cool sensation of the fresh air, as it goes into your body. Let it fill your chest and abdomen and picture it get into every little part of your body, collecting any tension and worry on its way. Feel how your body is becoming energized by the increased amount of oxygen from the deep breaths. Let the air out slowly and take a short moment in calmness before taking another deep breath

Step 3

Now take another breath. Slowly and fully, while guiding the healing air to every small part of your body. Allow the air to heal all your frustrations and stress from your body and let your cells take in the oxygen, which makes your feel even more energetic and clearheaded. Now let out the air and remove the worries and negativity from your mind and body. Notice how calm you feel, yet with a fresh and clear mind.

Step 4

Continue to breathe deeply and cleanse your body with the healing air. Do this breathing exercise for 2 short minutes when ever you need a short break. When you are finishes, slowly start to move your arms and legs and then open your eyes and return to your day with a energized mind and body.

This meditation exercise is good for everyone since it is very simple yet very relaxing. So if you are a beginner or if you just want an immediate calming break during your stressful day at work, just take a couple of minutes out of your schedule to try this simple meditation technique.

So start your meditation practice today and feel yourself becoming calmer and more clearheaded after each meditation. If you do it regularly you will get more of the health improving benefits with meditation and begin to feel less stressed and more balanced during your day. It helps to ground you and make you feel connected to the earth and nature and in balance both in your body and in your mind.

Learn more about meditation at Meditation for Beginners