Breathe with me

We learn through our experiences.  In this episode we will explore linking a known experience of breathing to focus in on how well we are able to stabilize our mind amidst distractions, like random thoughts, children yelling, the T.V., the dog barking and yes, even the "ding" from your phone. Noticing your current ability for focus and stability is an indication of how well coordinated you are in the moment and what types of things pull you out of this focus.

It did not take much to pull me away.  But with practice I began to notice improvements.  In fact, with consistent practice, you should start to notice changes at least every 10 days.  This is compliments of your very neuroplastic brain.

Let's practice today together. Listen to the sound of the bell and notice how many inhales you take until the next bell sounds.  How did that feel in your body.  Were you aware of other thoughts coming in??? You can't stop them from coming in, but you can maintain your steadiness, just as you did yesterday while standing on 1 foot.  If you did have difficulties focusing, what is one thing that you can do for the next practice (use the timer on your phone for 30-60 seconds) to maintain your focus on your breath?

Follow this link to try another breathing exercise:

https://youtu.be/Vw6kZlf_vVA