Sample Beginner Mindfulness Session

The most important thing to remember when studying mindfulness is to remember to give yourself permission to take time for yourself. Set aside your worries and responsibilities for a few minutes while you complete your session. We often forget that step and it is actually an important step. In this world we are often criticized for not being productive but we forget that we can not pour from an empty cup. We need our mental and emotional health balanced if we are going to do our best work and take care of our responsibilities most efficiently.

Find a nice quiet space to practice your meditation. Somewhere free of distractions. Make sure the temperature is comfortable. Find a body position that is comfortable but not so much that you will fall asleep. I like to sit and have my back straight and tall. Holding this position keeps me from getting sleepy.

Take a few moments to find your breath. Place your hand on your stomach, where your belly button is. Breathe deep enough to feel your stomach move up and down with the breath. Often we are breathing too shallow and don’t use our lungs to the capacity they are made for. Breathing deeply puts more oxygen in the the blood and also more oxygen in your body tissue.

When a thought pops up simply notice it, let it go and return back to your breath. If you like you can count. One breath- one, the second breath- two. Every time a thought pops up, start back at one. Don’t get discouraged if you keep having to start over. People that train for years and years have a hard time getting to 20. It’s an exercise and just like any exercise you get better with practice.

Your session should last at least five minutes but if you wish you can go even longer. When you are done simply relax your focus and return to your day.

Every pivot towards good health is a step in the right direction, no matter how big or how small. Please call to schedule your complimentary initial consultation and sample 1 on 1 mindfulness training session.

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