- Effortless Breath: The breath flows naturally, free from the need for improvement or daily quotas, teaching us life’s pace and simplicity.
- Inner Resilience: Training to return to the breath cultivates resilience, allowing us to stay present in adversity without getting lost in distractions.
- Embodied Presence: Focusing on the breath connects us to physical sensations, fostering present-moment awareness and a sense of being alive.
- Fascinating Breath: Observing the breath’s subtle variations reveals its wonder and sustenance of life, encouraging curiosity about supposedly mundane aspects.
- Surrender to Breath: Recognising we don’t control the breath entirely, but can harmonise with it, offers valuable life lessons in cooperation over control.
- Restorative Breath: Mindfulness on the breath provides moments of recovery from chronic stressors, preventing overwhelm and burnout in today’s fast-paced world.
Recommended book read:
Mindfulness. By Mark Williams and Danny Penman
