BELLY BREATHING

Belly Breathing Mindfulness

How to Belly Breath with mindfulness.

INTRODUCTION

We tend to hold tension in their stomach area.
It is wise to practice softening and relaxing this area.

The stomach area contains the largest primary energy center in your body, the navel center. The stomach and the breathing process can be used to help quiet and relax your mind. This mindful body awareness of the belly breathing is a simple way of letting stress go.

FEATURES

Mindful belly breathing can be done anytime, anywhere. Belly breathing promotes deep physical and mental relaxation. A relaxed state provides a clearer inner focus. It also increases energy body sensitivity and its responses to stimulation actions.
Mindful belly breathing involves focusing your body awareness on the physical sensation of breathing, on the rise and fall of your stomach.

PRACTICE

Sit quietly, close your eyes, and focus your attention on your stomach.

Take your time and become more aware of this area.

Let your stomach soften and sag.

Breathe a little more deeply from your stomach.

Feel it rising and falling as you breathe.

Optional Noting: Gently note in and out or rising and falling for a few breaths at a time

Observe this action and use this focus of attention to help clear and relax your mind.

When the thought words begin, simply bring your attention back to the physical sensations of your breathing and stomach movement.

Thought substitution: as best you can substitute over thinking statements by quietly noting In and Out, (This helps to replace the repetitive thought words:).

No matter how many times distracting thoughts creep in, just push them away and refocus on your stomach.

This takes a little practice, but it is effective in relaxing the mind and body.

 

Source: Energy Work by Robert Bruce

https://astraldynamics.com/primer/

Adapted by G Ross Clark

Ross Clark