Breathing Meditations

Your breath is always with you - which makes it one of the most accessible anchors for meditation. These breathing practices range from simple breath awareness for beginners to structured techniques for calming your nervous system.
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Breathing Meditations
Being Present with Cancer 

Fear. Uncertainty about the future. Some of the most difficult elements of the cancer experience are well-suited for mindfulness, and 20 years of research into Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) is beginning to bear out the benefits. Plus — try this breathing meditation to alleviate insomnia. Read More 

  • Lu Hanessian
  • February 22, 2017
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Breathing Meditations
S.T.O.P. Stress in Its Tracks 

Taking a short break to tune in to the body and mind allows us to wind down from stress, but also get curious about our triggers. Read More 

  • Elisha Goldstein
  • September 2, 2016
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Breathing Meditations
How to Cultivate Curiosity in Your Mindfulness Practice 

Mindfulness is disruptive, says Patricia Rockman, because it changes how we pay attention to things, and ultimately, our experience of the world. Here are mindfulness techniques that can help you shift your focus. Read More 

  • Patricia Rockman
  • August 8, 2016
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