Mindful Breathing
This is the first meditation we cover in the book and this simple breathing exercise is central to all contemplative practices all over the world.
Preparation:
Sit comfortable in a chair, feet on the floor, back straight but not stiff and close your eyes gently.
Then listen to the audio below.
Hope you enjoyed the meditation.
There are several more meditations covered in the book.
Here is what the publisher says on the back cover:
LIFE CAN BE CHALLENGING and when we feel over-stimulated and disconnected, it can be costly to our wellbeing.
Written by New Zealand Mindfulness Practitioner Rita Riccola. The Practice of Mindfulness and Balance offers simple strategies to deal with the everyday demands of life that we all face.
Dreaming of what-ifs and maybes, while regretting being trapped by our past, means we are distracted from living life in the moment.
Curiosity through practicing mindfulness helps build a resilient and flexible mind freeing us from the thoughts that could otherwise overwhelm us.
The Practice of Mindfulness and Balance offers tips and tools to become present and aware of the right now and by scanning the QR codes throughout the book, readers can listening directly to the author as she guides the practice exercises.
The book was released 9 May 2024 by White Cloud Books in New Zealand.
You can order it below