Breathing Meditation Techniques
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Using a breathing meditation technique is probably the easiest meditation technique that you can learn. You're already breathing. Which means all you've got to "learn" is how to actually focus and notice the breaths you take.
Begin your breathing meditation by finding a quiet place. Do your best to make sure you won't be disturbed. Whilst it's not the end of the world, it's frustrating to be interrupted whilst you're learning something new.
It could be a spare room in your house. Or a tranquil park or garden near your home or place of work. Anywhere that's reasonably quiet. Once you're comfortable with doing breathing meditations, you will find that even the "quiet place" isn't actually necessary. You'll be able to relax yourself any time, any where.
You can stand up or sit down whilst you practice breathing meditation. Unless the particular breathing meditation you're using says differently, it is your choice.
At the start, simply notice each breath as you breathe in and out. Are your breaths shallow, regular or really deep?
Next, begin to focus on the breaths you take. Consciously breathe in and gradually fill your lungs. Then hold your breath for a second or so, if it's comfortable for you to do that. And then, breathe out again. Emptying your lungs of as much air as you feel OK doing.
Repeat your breathing meditation 5 times or more. As you progress, there's a good chance that your breathing will get deeper. There's a good chance you'll start to feel more relaxed.
Because it's quick and easy, you'll soon be adding the simple technique of breathing meditation to your regular day to day activities. And if you want it to be, it's completely "invisible" to those around you. You can perform a breathing meditation almost anywhere.
Congratulations! You’ve just performed your first breathing meditation..
You can find out more about using breathing meditation here.
