Chapter 1
base of your lungs over your diaphragm and notice the movement of your belly as your lungs fill and empty. Observe your breathing for a while without changing anything. Take three deep breaths, with the out-breath longer than the in-breath. Move your attention to the breath in your throat as you breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Gently place your hands at your neck and tune in to the air moving up from, and down to your lungs. Observe your breathing for a while without changing anything. Take three deep breaths, with the out-breath longer than the in-breath. Move your awareness to your face as you breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Gently place your hands at your heart centre and tune in to the cool air entering your nostrils and the warm air leaving your mouth. Observe your breathing for a while without changing anything. Take three deep breaths, with the out-breath longer than the in-breath. Take some time to connect with the breath of life, grateful and open, alive and well. When the meditation is complete, gently move your limbs and bring your awareness back into the room. Draw on your connections with your breath as you return to your day.
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