31/05/2026
Breath Meditation for Contentment
I've been travelling with this practice for a few weeks now, and I LOVE it.
I can feel the shift taking place during the meditation, a subtle yet noticeable change in my state.
When I'm feeling scattered, under pressure or the external chaos is starting to creep in, I drop into this practice.
Right now, it feels like the perfect tonic for me. Perhaps it will be for you too.
✨️ PRACTICE
Find a comfortable seat...floor, chair...
Allow your spine to be settled and lengthened as best you can.
✨️ MUDRA
- Index fingers point upward.
- Thumbs rest over the other fingers, drawing them gently into the palms.
- Relax the shoulders.
- Let the upper arms nestle comfortably into the sides of the body.
- Eyes are gently closed, and gazing up toward the brow point.
✨️ BREATH - PART ONE
- Begin with a conscious "O" shaped mouth breath.
Breathe slowly and steadily in & out mouth.
- As you inhale, feel the belly, side ribs, back ribs, chest, and collarbones gently expand.
- As you exhale, release from those same spaces.
- Take your time, be patient & establish a low, steady breath.
- Continue for 3 - 11 minutes.
✨️ BREATH - PART TWO...begin to consciously feel the movement of the belly.
- As you inhale, bring your awareness to the belly expanding.
- As you exhale, bring your awareness on the belly releasing back toward the spine.
- Continue for 3 - 11 minutes, maintaining awareness of both breath and belly moving rhythmically.
***The times can be adjusted for each part, but keep each part equal in length 😌
✨️ TO FINISH
- Take a deep inhale.
- Pause the breath and gently contract every muscle in the body.
- Exhale and completely release.
- Repeat 2 more times.
Allow yourself extra time to sit quietly for a few moments and simply notice how you feel - drop in attune yourself to the frequency you have created from this practice.
In Radiant Wellness
Maria 💚
