Be Still: Practicing Meditation

Be Still: Practicing Meditation — page 3
breathe with purpose Chapter One Mindful breathing is a great way to still your mind and body Breathe in Breathe out Take charge of your breathing Controlled breathing is important for meditation It calms nerves It eases stress Breathe by making full use of the air by practicing this Sit straight in a chair Put your feet flat on floor Put your hands in your lap Close your eyes and mouth Breathe in through your nose Fill your lungs with air Count to 4 Hold your breath for 4 seconds Open your mouth Slowly breathe out Count to 4 Hold your breath for 4 seconds Repeat this several times 6