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
Let Your Practice Guide You Beyond Crisis Mode 

While many of us lean on mindfulness to help us through times of inner and outer chaos, we can cultivate the greatest resilience through consistency in our practice, even when it doesn’t feel urgent. Read More 

  • Georgina Miranda
  • July 23, 2024
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Breathing Meditations
You Can Change Your Life by Loving Yourself 

Learning to take care of your heart, to accept the pain that comes with seeing the people you love suffer, and to be okay with suffering yourself, is the true work of self-love—and it begins with the breath. Read More 

  • Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez
  • June 10, 2024
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Breathing Meditations
Unwinding Your Anxiety Habit Loop 

Coping with anxiety is difficult, but we can begin to untangle our anxious loops when we recognize how they show up in our daily activities. Read More 

  • Kira M. Newman
  • February 28, 2024
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Breathing Meditations
6 Ways to Enjoy Mindful Walking 

Research shows that mindful walking in nature offers stress-busting and mood-boosting advantages, plus a welcome chance to stretch our legs. Chris Willard, PhD shares six ways to customize your next mindful stroll. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard
  • June 20, 2023
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Breathing Meditations
How to Practice Breathing Meditation 

Meditation teacher Diana Winston and researcher Susan Smalley address some of the most common concerns that come up when people first try mindful breathing meditation. Read More 

  • Diana Winston and Susan Smalley
  • March 27, 2023
Practice the Power of the Long Exhale
Breathing Meditations
Practice the Power of the Long Exhale 

Breathe into challenging movement with a longer exhale, whether that be hitting laps on the stairs, running, hiking, climbing, or a high intensity workout. Read More 

  • Georgina Miranda
  • March 7, 2023
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