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Mindfulness Breathing Practice for Teens and Adults (for children)
by Susan Helene Kramer
This is a time to experience the present moment of inner peace. During mindful
breathing, sit quietly and pay attention to how your body feels as the air goes
in and out.
A Mindfulness Breathing
Practice
Sit
with back as straight as possible. See the photo. If you sit in a chair place
the soles of your feet on the floor in front of you for balance. Fold your
hands in your lap or place your hands palms up or palms down on your thighs.
Close your eyes. Begin to inhale and exhale evenly. Continue this rhythmic
pattern for the rest of your session. While breathing evenly, notice how calm
your body feels.
Paying attention to your breathing takes your mind off
worrying or problems, you feel your natural center return.
Next, think with
appreciation about the people in your life, such as your family, friends,
co-workers. Thinking positive thoughts feels good and rests you mind and body,
while at the same time giving you more energy.
Feeling more rested after spending time in appreciation is a good time to work
through, in your mind, any problems with family, friends, or school.
After your mindfulness session, write your new ideas. A notebook or journal
just for your thoughts is handy.
To finish, take a deep breath in, and slowly release it. Open your eyes. Stand
up and stretch, feeling energized.
Closing verse:
May love and joy spread land to land
Linked heart to heart and hand to
hand.
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Mindfulness
articles in the series:
1. Mindfulness Breathing
Practice for Children
2. Mindfulness Breathing
Practice for Teens and Adults
3. Mindfulness Breathing
for Everyone
4. Reduce Stress with
Mindfulness – Rhythmic Breathing and in Dutch translation: Verminder
stress met mindfulness – ritmische ademhalen
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Article and photo copyright © 2017 - 2024 Susan Helene Kramer |
Paperbacks or EBooks:
Meditation Lessons for
Teens and Adults – book or ebook
Gentle Yoga and Meditation - book or ebook
for adults
A meditation and yoga practitioner since 1976, Susan writes
on practical spirituality, family and social issues, and dance. Her
instructional books are listed at her web site – http://www.susankramer.com/books.html
Email:
susan@susankramer.com