The Art of the Breath: Preparing for Breathwork
Inhale and Exhale
The most powerful tool on my healing journey has been learning to control my breath. For years, my anxiety was so extreme that I could barely take even one deep breath! Now, I can sit for several minutes, calmly focusing on my breathing, and I can meditate for even longer periods as well.
For beginners in breathwork, here’s the exercise I recommend you start with:
Place one hand on your heart and the other on your stomach. Breathe in for five counts and breathe out for five counts.
“Breathing in, I calm the body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment, I know this is the only moment.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh