| Counting |
Count the gaps between the out breath and the next in breath Count only up to 8 If you get distracted, start again at 1 If you get to 8, start again at 1 |
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| Word or Words |
Use 2 words like "Peace" and "Love" Think "Peace" on the in breath; "Love" on the out breath Use a word with 2 syllables like "Buddho" Think "Bud" on the in breath; "dho" on the out breath |
| Visualization |
Visualize an ocean wave coming in on the in breath, Visualize the wave going out on the out breath |
| Parts of the Breath |
Notice (not note!) the beginning, middle & end of the in breath Notice the gap Notice the beginning, middle & end of the out breath Notice the gap |
| Lenghts of the Breaths |
Is this in breath longer or shorter than average? Is this out breath longer or shorter than average? Is every long in breath followed by a long out breath? Is every short in breath followed by a short out breath? |