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The point of this exercise is to center you mind and focus on your breath.
Come to a comfortable seat. Sit up as straight as possible while remaining relaxed. Your
hands can rest in your lap or anywhere they are comfortable.
Close your eyes, if this is comfortable for you. Simply notice your breath. Observe the
breath as it comes in and goes out. Feel what parts of the body move as you inhale and exhale.
Notice if the breath is balanced between the inhale and exhale, or if one is deeper or
longer. Try to relax for 1-2 minutes. Deepen your breath to expand all three parts
of your lungs. Inhale and fill the belly, rib cage, and chest with your breath. Exhale
and deflate all three. Attempt to balance the length of the inhale and exhale, possibly
even counting them. Concentrate on this three part breath for 2-3 minutes. Finally return
to the first step. Relax your breathing, and allow it to return to normal. Observe the
natural inhale and exhale for another 1-2 minutes.