It has been a hectic few months and for some of us we are not even aware of the constant stress our bodies are under. Your breath may have become shorter and constricted during this unsettling time.
Meditation can help to reduce stress, tension and fatigue. Like a sleep for our mind, a short mediation practice can release tension, allows you to feel more energised and helps your nervous system to run smoothly. The best thing is, it is a really simple practice that can be done anywhere and you can see significant results immediately. There are great apps you can listen to if you do not have a regular meditation practice. A great and easy way to start is to focus on the breath.
Calming Breath practice
Here is a simple practice you can try to relax your body and calm your mind.
- Get comfortable and prepare to sit still for a few minutes. After you stop reading this, you’re going to simply focus on your own natural inhaling and exhaling of breath.
- Focus on your breath. Where do you feel your breath most? In your belly? In your nose? Try to keep your attention on your inhale and exhale.
- Follow your breath for two minutes. Take a deep inhale, expanding your belly, and then exhale slowly, elongating the out-breath as your belly contracts.
To help support you with your mediation practice at home we now have meditation sets. Save money by purchasing a set. We can also create custom sets if you want to choose your own set.
Winter is the most yin of all the seasons – time for us to hibernate and look after ourselves. It is important to keep moving and keep our kidneys, lower back and neck warm at this time.
