Get Focused

Rooney

She sounds like Rooney Mara. I spent the whole time wondering if she was related to her. 😂

Cool breathing

Tonight I really had to focus on the cool air I felt during inhalation in order to bring myself back from distractions.

Returning

This was an exercise in noticing when my mind wanders, and bringing it back to the present without judgment.

Breathing

Today I noticed I am much calmer and was able to focus on my breathing.

Breath

Following the breath slowly In and slowly out can bring a deeper relaxation of the mind and the body x

Refocusing

I learned I can refocus my energy easier by just acknowledging the distraction, and letting it go. Kinda fun!!

Improves focus

This helps when I get distracted by the sounds around me while I’m trying to get work done! Focusing on breathing centers me and brings me back to the task I am trying to complete.

So helpful

Needed this to help learn to focus and know all it takes is to name the distraction and let it go returning to focus on my breath!

Follow the ball

I learned you can imagine the air you breathe is like a ball that moves freely into your mouth, down to your belly, and back outside.

Breathing

It’s amazing how the mind works and travels to different thoughts and feelings. Really focusing on the breathing helped me stay focused.

Just as

Hero goes into the store and buys all kinds of watermelon but forgetting to bring a bag

Still Waters

Today I realized that all this meditation is helping me stay centered and focused. Today my meditation session was so easy, my mind wasn’t wondering. Today my mind was like still waters 💧🌻💧

Wondering mind

I learnt how easy my mind wonders! Even during a 3 min mediation. I've got a long way to go! But grateful for this app and learning this tool of using the breath to bring you back from a wondering mind.

Refocused

I can simply acknowledge and name a sound or distraction, taking away it's power to interfere with my meditation time. I needed this information this morning. I was trying to meditate with a dog who felt an open hand on my knee meant I was lonely and my empty hand needed to be filled with her snout.

Focus

Naming the different things that pop up really helps me come back to myself. I could use this same method throughout the day.

I can

I learnt that I can focus on one thing and let go of other thoughts

Effective

I will definitely be doing this meditation again, I didn’t get distracted and could keep focus the whole time.

Meditation 1

I am fearful but am calm when I remember my wolf. Calmer now.

Achieving cm

I find being calm and focus before work is hard but after mediating for the last few days I feel more in control of my emotions and self.

Day 2

I learned how to focus my attention on my breathing instead of on the noises around me.

Focus

Sometimes we have to be present and in the moment of life and it takes time to get there ,but it’s a journey worth the travel.

Name thoughts

I learned that I can just name thoughts whatever they might be and acknowledge that they’re there and go back to focussing on my breathing.

Friday

I can let go of the stresses of the day by focusing in word. Doing this the stressors fall off of me and my focus only on my breath

Breath

Anything can be ignored with keen focus. Controlled breathing is the key to relaxation.

Distractions

Give a name to the distractions that take you away from focus. Then put them away.

Today

I️ really liked the cool air part. It made me feel relaxed and as I️f I️ was in the mountain range. A place I️ Love

Focusing more

I am trying to not Judge myself and my wandering mind or thoughts. Yet only when a speaker is asking as much as she was to bring attention back to your breath was I even aware how often I caught myself drifting from it. 🧘🏼‍♀️😌🔅

Dear diary

I learned that the ability to focus has helped me in my life to do well in school and what needs to be done

No judgment

It’s helpful to have a voice keeping me on track but also reminding me that the point is not to blame myself for falling short.

Distrations

There are a lot of distractions....noises, worry, discomfort, pain, cold, hot feelings, inner talk, planning. I need to acknowledge them and go back to breath. It’s ok!

Breathing

I am now saying out loud I want to do my breathing. Focus is what I do really well on so many other things. Now to practice and really focus

Relaxing session this morning

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone at Aura! 🤣🤣🤣Or, as my best friend put it on social media this morning: Happy alentines ay to everyone who won't be getting the V or the D tonight. ❤️ Don't be afraid to take matters into your own hands! 😼🍆👌👊🤣🤣🤣

Focus

I can focus on my breath without doing a breathing exercise. I can experience it without changing it, to center on myself in the present moment without judgment

Windy Thursday 2-15-18

Wow! This meditation was really nice. I felt like I was being put in a tranced. Before I knew it, the session was over and I was waiting for more. This is a good anytime meditation. Thank you, Aura! Have a nice day, Everyone!😀

Easy breathing 🌸🌅🌸

It was pretty easy this morning to just focus on breathing and naming sounds and thoughts just simply sounds and thoughts, then coming back to breath. My mind didn’t wander very much, overall it was three minutes of just focusing on breathing.

Center yourself

I learned that I can center myself through meditation. Letting go of outside distractions and focusing on the breath

Mindful moments.

I learned that breathing can help you calm down :-) I hope you guys really like this one I thought it was very helpful

My mindful moments

I learned that breathing can help you calm down I hope you really like this one because it help me a lot so I really actually up like this one it is really helpful bye-bye

Focus

It’s relative to my emotions; if I need to hold on; let go in moments of rest or relaxation ride the wave

Naming

Naming my distractions helps me step back from them and retrieve my focus.

Breath

I learn that I need to stop smoking I felt dizzy while I try to concentre on my breathing

Breathing

My mind goes a million miles and hour and I need to just slow down and be mindful that I’m breathing. Something I take for granted daily has such an effect on my stress level and how I’m feeling mentally. I just need to tape a breath every now and then.

Attention

Do we ever give our full attention, single minded thoughts. Mine can flit around like a fantail, always moving, probing and searching. Scenes explode behind close eyelids, living life times in minutes and then I stop. A scene or object freezes and I examine it, move around it or get close to it, exploring its detail. A moment in true clarity, it’s essence in front of me, I then thank it and again I move on.

Snoring

This is my first session, and I was able to focus quite well. Except for my dog snoring!

Day 1

I feel more connected to my physical body through paying attention for a few minutes.

Sad

To focus on my breathing and release the negative thoughts . Also learned to relax

First day

I feel kind of happier after breathing and naming distractions.

I felt more aware of my thoughts, surroundings, and body.

I learned how control my wandering mind in moments of distraction. This is a tool I can use during tests, work, etc!

First

I learned that it feels nice to relax and stay in the moment

Okay

It’s okay to take your mind of things for a just a few minutes and focus on something else

Distractions..

Its okay to be distracted by the noises around you. It takes time and practice to meditate. Accept that you are not perfect, and that your session can still be great even if you get distracted.

Squirrel

I noticed that my mind was like a squirrel this morning, running to and fro from thought to thought. It took until the very end of the session to completely give my focus to my breathing. . . breathing always works, just like magic.

First session

Taking a few minutes to focus on yourself in the present and pay attention to breathing can calm you down very easily

First session

I learned that if I focus on what matters that nothing else will matter. It can be background noises or anything and it all focuses in on myself.

Awesome!!

I’m starting to learn how to relax and kick all worries and problems out of my head

Breathing

It’s hard to not allow your mind to wander, but when that happens come back to the breathing and don’t think of it as a personal failure.

No concentration

My kept wandering , I need to learn to silence it . It need to learn to be still

I felt distracted by noises around me and felt disassembled at first.

By “naming” my sensations and shifting back to breathing I was able to overcome distractions and free my mind

Sleep is good

Getting a full nights rest without waking up too much during is quite nice.

Night 2

I learned that my mind wanders - A LOT...not a little but A LOT. This will take lots of practice for me, even though I completed quite a few meditation sessions from another app previously, my brain remains just as busy. It really could use a vacation.

08/03/2018

I felt calmer and was able to focus my attention on just my breath. I found it useful to visualise air coming in and out of my lungs rather than just focusing on the act of breathing

first meditatiln

i learned that i can kinda escape through this. i totally forgot where i was and i feel a lot more relaxed

I am calm despite outside noise of jackhammer.

Breathing helps me feel calm. Next time, I’d like to focus more on the breath. Also, I would like to release at my hip more as I feel much tension there.

I was surprised that I could really focus on the breathing and clear my head of all static.

I could genuinely be calmer by focusing on breathing. When I opened my eyes, I felt as though I had been meditating for a while. Everything seemed calmer.

No distractions

The focusing on distractions and then breathing went very well. Next time don’t forget to put other sounds of the phone off.

Rrg

I can't stop thinking breathing is a choir next time I'm going to sit like told maybe that'll help

Get Focused

I loved the reminder that this is not a focus on the breath but rather a focus of attention on the breath.

Get focused

I felt that when I had used this it made me feel really good on the inside and I was so happy afterwards to I’m going to continue using it.

Wandering

I found it difficult at first to solely focus on my breathing

Naming

i learned that when my mind is going somewhere else other than my breath, to name it as thinking or wandering and to not place blame or judgment but to nicely bring it back to my breath.

I need to practice breathing and staying bringing my mind back

Mind back to my breathing when it wonders. I have a way to go

I felt tired

I learned that this makes me tired and I don’t know how I feel about it

I felt like I was more focused and everything left my head and just all my worries did too

Taking breathes slowly helps you calm down a lot. I also thought that when I was breathing my heart rate went down and my stress level went down a lot l.

I need to really just breath

I just need to breath and focused on my breath and see what's around me and notice them not dress just awareness

Day 1

Aprendi sobre la importancia de respirar conscientemente, como sentir como el aire pasa a través de tus órganos y genera una calma total en el cuerpo

Problem

I have a problem focusing, but this is my first day hopefully it works out for me.

Relaxed

To block out noise and focus only on my breathing. I was very relaxed and my mind was peaceful.

I instantly felt calmer

Just taking the time to silence all the outside noise and to barely regard my inner thoughts as simply “noise” allowed to me just focus on breathing

Relationships

I learned that when breathing calmly during this session that when I get into arguments that breathing like that can help me.

Naming

Putting a name to the way your mind is wandering helps me focus better.

I feel very good and ready for a day of hard working.

Breathing can help manage what you are dealing with very easily

I noticed that it was a little harder to focus at first but got easier.

I learned that it doesn’t take a lot of time to focus and calm yourself.

Naming

Naming things feels good. It calls attention to the obvious so you can focus better

Relax

To relax and calm down and breath slowly and I know how to calm down when I’m stressed out or sad or mad and it calms me down so I’m not mad or sad or anything at all

yo

loved it learned to focus on my breathing and not on anything else helped me in many ways

I was not very focused because I am tired today. I learned to not overextend myself and pace myself,

I should slow down a little with my planning one thing at a time

Calmer

I can relax in times of chaos, reflecting on good times and drowning out the bad

Calm

There were still distractions but I focused on my breathing and I felt calmer.

Calm

I felt so so calm and reflected...felt really nice. I was lying in bed and that might have helped me feel even more reflected, but regardless, it worked well

Thoughts

Being aware of my mind wandering and naming my distractions actually helped with refocusing my attention back to my breathing. Reassuring me that my mind may wander and that this something I should not feel guilty for, actually, brought this wave of calmness.

Day 1

If I focus on my breathing, I become calm and peaceful. I become so intact with myself and thoughts. I can also feel my self let all my worry’s and my anxiety drift away, like my thoughts wonder.

I focussed on my breathin and was distracted from the things im stressed about

I learned that by focussing on breathing i relax much easier

My First Meditation 🧠👍

Envisioning my expectent worries and, subsequently, focusing on my breathing was an excellent listen as someone who has never done anything like this. This showed me that sure, at times circumstances may be difficult, but that moment in which all of my focus is on that breathing showed me how much better thjng can be and are when you live in the moment.

Breathing

Just taking a moment to bring all of your attention to the awareness of you is so simple yet so helpful and calming

#1

Early morning: 6am Felt very aware of breath Did it laying down on bed Once relaxed - had an out of body relaxation experience Time went by very fast Feel good but still tired

Focus

I’m at car riders and listened to this and I tried to relax but everyone is so loud but this was still good.

I never really think about my breathing.

It’s nice to take a few minutes to yourself, to block out unnecessary problems

Emotionalism

I learned that I have a lot to think about when it comes to silence. My mind tends to wonder and I start to think about the things that are going on in my life and lately it’s been how much I’m hurting or how much I’ve been hurt. I never realized just how much I think about it but this exercise made me focus on that and it helped me to just calm down and focus on myself and how I’m feeling just sitting there.

Calm

As this is my first time meditating I enjoyed it. At first I wasn’t to sure but after it was done I enjoyed it, I’m very excitedly try this more.

Relief

More focused on the smaller things and less on the things that surround me

Calm

I learned to relax and take a moment to myself to block everyone out clear my head and calm down

1st Day

I learned that just letting yourself just relax and meditate really helps you to calm down and just relax.

A new me

I learned that I am in control of my thoughts and my feelings. I can change the way I think and feel. I am in control of me. I am feeling hopeful for the new me.

1st time

I️ noticed that I️ was distracted but felt calm as I️ went through the meditation.

I felt amazing the process made me feel calm.

I learned that I need to focus on one thing at a time and try to block out anything that’s not needed at the moment.

Focused

I learned that you can stay focused even when you are relaxed and calm.

1st Time

I was pleasantly surprised on how relaxed an at ease I felt after the meditation. I usually wake up feeling anxious about the day ahead but now I feel more open. As if I don’t have to rush into anything but simply accept things as they come.

Get focused

It is nice to tune out my stress and worried for a few minutes, at least.

I felt calm

i cant believe how calm i was for that 3 minutes , all those business plans and thoughts just flew out of my brain . i cared a lot more about my self , my in er self to be clear

O felt relaxed. It incredible how, just breathing, you Can relax

It’s important to focus on yourself sometimes. You have to relax.

First

Three minutes went by much faster when I wasn’t focused on the minutes

What I felt

I felt calm and stable and very relaxed all of the tensity inside of me was released it was like laying on a cloud

Breathinf

When I was breathing I felt claustrophobic and I could hear a wheezing sound. I think it is from allergies lol

March 18th

I felt peaceful and felt pretty sleepy. The words and the descriptions all came together, and everything felt wonderful; I was calm and at peace with my own breathing!

First experience

I learned that I need to start being more focused on what is happening in the present and to not be stressed about what happened in the past or what is to come in the future.

Aura App - 1st Use

The guiding was good. I noticed that naming sounds helped me to focus more fully on not dwelling on them.

First experience

I learned that focusing on breathing is a great way to settle down when you’re ready for bed

Focused

I felt as if I was forcing myself to listen to my breathing. It was almost like I was in a daze and was about to fall asleep.

1st time

I noticed that while I was listening, straight away I went into this trance like state

I noticed

That I didn’t pay attention to anything around me and just let go

1st Time (visual)

Pretty relaxing, I do believe the audio would work great especially for me

I noticed that when I focused on my breathing, I was a lot less stressed and anxious, I was calm.

I learned that if I just learn to breathe whenever I need to calm down, I would probably be a lot more calm.

Beginning

Noticing that my mind wonders often. Focusing on one thing, my breathing, is difficult.

Impressed

I learned that focusing on my breathing can help me to relax, but to also notice my surroundings.

I love this app!

This app , is lovely I love it a lot . It’s calm & really relaxing I did not know they made apps like this.

Good

I was distracted a ton on my first session but I did focus on my breathing and it helped me calm my anxiety down

Focus

My mind wanders a lot, but focusing on one thing specifically, like breathing, seems to rein it back in.

Peace

I learned that by slowing down what I think about I feel more calm and kept and that by letting go I have nothing to worry about

Brain

My brain thinks about lots of things throughout the day I should try and fix that.

H

Honestly, I don’t know what do to, I feel as if I’m trapped, I can’t do anything and I’m just procrastinating till the end of this

19/03/18

I felt a little bit distracted, however it was very soothing and I enjoyed it a lot

First Session

I learned that focusing on something as simple as breathing was a little hard, but taking the time to sit and breathe did make me feel a little more relaxed. I did feel a difference at the end of the session.

Focus

I learned that when I take the time to focus on something I really need to focus on I always take a few deep breaths & I feel great afterwords. My mind is relaxed and the body as well.

relax

all i need to do is take the time to relax 😌 i loved aura. i appreciate what they’ve been doing in my life. they have brought me to my senses and caused me to relax and reflect.

Focus

I learned that it is hard to focus on breathing only. And NOT Get distracted by other noises around me.

Meditation during sickness

I felt that I would have a difficult time meditating while having a cold. It turned out to be ok. I enjoyed hearing the voice because it allowed me to point out my distractions and thoughts which I’ve never done before.

At first I felt distracted but eventually I focused all of my attention on my breath

It’s difficult to focus completely at first but when I did focus on my breath and not my thoughts I kind of disappeared into an empty place in my head. It was nice to not think about anything g for a moment.

Breathing

I learned that focusing on my breathing is calming and centers me.

Focus

I feel that even with noise around me I can still partially leave the noise where it is, acknowledge it, but not get affected by it if I just focus on myself and being relaxed with my breathing. It felt good.

I learned

It was a little hard to concentrate but you just melt into it

First time

I felt tired with all the wandering matters inside but now I feel fresh and ready to continue my day

First not last

It really is important to take that time to calm down and breathe. I feel comfortable and calm🌺

I felt very calm and I was soothed instantly. I felt all my worries slip away.

I learned that everything in life is a distraction to you and sometimes you have to relax to focus on things

Forgetting

Sometimes laying down and letting go of your worries and fears is a good thing and it feels good to be able to do it

First Day

I learned that it’s not very easy for me to focus right away.

First Session

I feel great after that first session. I felt calm an at peace once I calmed down

Monday March 19

I have felt pretty good most of today but then I started so now I am having really bad cramps :\

3/19/2018

I had trouble drowning out the sounds around me in my first session today. I also felt like I couldn’t completely relax. I will continue to work on it.

Day 1

I felt relaxed and calm. I was a bit distracted by noise and thoughts.

Helps a lot

I learned not to focus on the little things you might have messed up on and just realize where you are and that your safe and some people are in worse situations than yourself. You can temporarily drift off into your own breathing and forget your worries, not wanting to come out of the trance like state once it’s over and realizing there will always be good after the bad. Kinda like always a rainbow after a storm or the eye of a storm.

My second experience

That it helps me relax before bed and helps me have a better sleep

This helps

This helped me get focused for my big test tomorrow and now I feel much better, more relaxed, very prepared. :)

Night 1

I felt weird right when getting started but by the end I felt relaxed and centered again. Ready for bed.

Focused

I learned that I can bring my mind into focus whenever I really concentrate on breathing and identifying my thoughts

Night 2

I do this meditation exercises every night before going to sleep and they really help, specially when you are feeling frustrated/tired.

1st lesson

Did this exercise with my boyfriend before & we both felt lighter and less stress after.

Day 1

I learned to always come back to myself after wondering off in my mind

2.

Anxiety and stress seem to hinder my ability to concentrate. My minds attempt to focus on breathing didn’t last too long- I remain hopeful that improvement will come.

Feeling tired and crabby

I was distracted by sounds around me. I seemed to notice how loud my husband is in the shower, etc. I appreciate the challenge of just bringing it back to my breath.

Doesn’t work well in a visual format

If the first instruction you read is close your eyes, that does make reading a challenge. I will have to try it again when I can find my headphones.

Get focused

Focusing on your breathing helps you focus on other tasks and get things done more efficiently.

2nd session

Not as calming and relaxing as last time. I got distracted more this time.

Starting to move into my day

This helped to calm me as I move into a day that has the strong potential for anxiety to rise up. Sometimes just anchoring my focus really does decrease my stress levels.

I feel really relaxed. I have never felt that way. I feel like i have so much energy rn. Thank you.

I learned how to get relaxed for a while. Thats my first day and i feel really great. After all i have been stressed or anxious..

First

Today I felt distracted but was able to focus on the breath and the instructions from the guided mediation. It was soothing and a nice start to the noisy wet day outside

Felt:

Felt tired. I was tired and felt as though I was going to fall asleep. I opened my eyes and it became easier to focus.

3/20/18

I was super relaxed and it’s one of the first times I was focused on one thing.. this can really help me if I’m taking a test, reading, or just need time to breathe.

First time

I couldn’t really concentrate :( but I hope to learn more

First time

I felt calm, I noticed I was very relaxed and worry free. I was also very concentrated in the meditation.

In bed

It is hard for me to stay focused but if I tell my brain it is wondering I am able to focus on my breathing more

I feel happier and calmer that ever :)

I learned that everything has a purpose, and it is best to change things if you don’t feel comfortable

Get Focused

I learned that I don’t have to be perfect. If my mind wonders, just recognize it and come back to my breath.

Focus on breathing

No judgement... no thought... name distractions... and stick it on breathing...

First time

I couldn’t really concentrate I have a hard time with clearing my mind I don’t stop thinking

First time

I couldn’t really concentrate I have a hard time with clearing my mind I don’t stop thinking

First time

I couldn’t really concentrate I have a hard time with clearing my mind I don’t stop thinking

First time

I couldn’t really concentrate I have a hard time with clearing my mind I don’t stop thinking

First time

I enjoyed this, just didn’t really find that ‘naming things’ really helped me...

One

To name and wander. Notic d breath. Quit telling me to write more, this is enough.

Session 2

I focused on my breath and realized hiw calm and open I felt. I was extremely relaxed and calm. Great session!

First time

Not all that bad, pretty relaxing; kind of seemed flat and simple maybe?

Maybe it’s me?

Didn’t really work for me today, but maybe I was just too stressed for such a short and simple session to make much of an impact.

I liked reflecting on my distractions instead of just pushing them away you actually noticed them.

Breathing can actually help you focus your mind not mushy calm you down.

I felt more relaxed this time. Noticed my breathing pattern more!

I learned that with a little concentration you can teach yourself to relax. It just takes practice.

More Focused

I felt very relaxed and I noticed if there is noise in the background you can block it out and still focus on your breathing it really does calm you down.

Tune out

I realized that I was able to tune out some of the other noises when I focused on the breath.

Into the inside

I felt like I could feel my mind work and I could track my thoughts, I could block the negative ones. I also felt how my breath went into my body. So relaxing.

realxed

this app is amazing because it helps you. realx and i love if this app dont play. no. games im not even playing

Concentrate

I really need help on Centering myself and concentrating. This lesson is a favorite. So calming.

Not alone

I just did this infront of my friend without him knowing lol

Unsure

I liked this session, but I wasn’t entirely sure if it helped as much as others. I’m not as relaxed as I was in my previous sessions.

Calm

I learned that breathing meditations help make me more calm and relaxed, almost like I forget all my problems.

relaxed

i felt good and relaxed by the end of this session. this app is really good!

Feed your focus

I really enjoyed this one. By acknowledging the things your mind wanders to, or the sounds you fixate on, it gives you the power to focus. Starve your distractions and feed your focus...that’s real power! 💕

The words did not distract me

To acknowledge your mind wander and let your mind come in go like you don’t think about breathing you just let it happen and focus back

I feel calm

I learned that focusing on the little things helps calm me down

Relaxed

I felt extremely relaxed after my first session. A peace much needed as a stay at home mother.

Her voice

When I hear her voice it soothes me and calms me down and makes me wanna just relax and take time to think

Calm

As I listened to her talking it made me realize that I was going to fast and I just need to slow down completely and take my time.

Annoyed

My boiler isn’t working right my annoyance is due to yet another thing that needs to be taken care of. It’s cold in the house but I’m managing. Always a new thing to focus on.

First session

Didn’t take it to seriously... relaxed, slowed my heart down. Good first time.

Feel calmer

Even though the morning was a bit rushed, I still took this moment. I can feel myself getting more centered.

Me

It feels hard to feel relaxed! Like I don’t know how to stop stressing about anything that may not even affect me

Axiety

I feel that all though this was enjoyable, my anxiety still controlled the experience. I was worried that I was doing the breathing wrong.

Calm

I felt very calm, relaxed and completely focused. I noticed that I did not let myself get distracted by my daughter playing in the room

Relaxed

I was able to bring my focus back to my breathing, although my mind was still jumping. Today was an easier day.

My mind

It’s okay to let my mind drift- often we think that when we slip into a daydream or lose focus at any point in the day that it’s a bad thing however I think that that’s just the body’s response to pressure and stress, out mind takes a time out of the present to relieve you of any pressure, it’s not you being a not so great person. Allow your mind to drift but just be in control to accept when it drift and bring it back to focus🌟

A bit hard to do in a library. Felt a bit self-conscious but it was definitely worth it!

I’m very aware or sensitive to my environment. Maybe I could find a more private place between work and the library?

Present and relaxed

I learned that with each inhalation and exhalation I felt a heightened focus and peace, this was my first mindful meditation with Aura, my coworker had just sent me the link this evening not even three minutes past before I decided to venture and try it on for size—I’m so glad that I did!

Reflect

I felt very calm after having a lot of energy I learned that breathing is very good way to calm you down

Reflect

I felt very calm after having a lot of energy I learned that breathing is very good way to calm you down

Breathing

The more I focus on my breathing the more I connect with my body

Breathing

I learned that finding yourself in breathing can be a way to bring yourself back to the positive things of just being alive and not over stressing from things from the work day.

3•27•18

i’ve found that just focusing on the sound of my breath and the felling can make me feel so calm and relaxed. it really brings me into a calm state of mind.

Session two

I felt calm, relaxed and aware. I was focused on my breathing but I was also hearing the birds chirp and the little sounds around me

Calm

I feel extremely calm and focused. Ready to kickstart the day

Relaxinf

Breathing is important to concentrate yourself on your body and mind.

Right Now

I felt very focused and centered during this meditation. Amid the many background noises, I was able to still bring focus back to breathing. This exchange was very necessary; being present in the right now. #ase

Charleston, sc

I didn’t pay attention to the aura Meditation, I was not able to listen out loud and it proves hard to read and do at the same time. I’m in a beautiful park in Charleston. The weather is gorgeous and the wind is gentle. This provides a perfect backdrop for me to be mindful. I noted the wind, some sounds, some feelings within me, some anxiety. It proved very efficient

I felt very in tune with my body after a few minutes her calmness truly helped my heart slow down

It’s easier than I think to calm my heart and relax This helped me to let my frustrations go more than the other meditation video. I felt Centered and in tune w myself for once

today

I felt calm and relaxed. Like I was really concentrating on myself.

Focus

We’re constantly distracted by the things around us. Technology, voices, sounds and worries... it’s important to know to let it all go for a while and be focused on yourself and your well-being.

day 1

Après ma première séance « get focused », je me sens bien respirer, j’ai d’ailleurs besoin de recommencer !

calm

i was a lot more calm and focused and it made me feel very relaxed.

Focus

I get distracted so easily. It’s kind of bad. I love that this helps me focus and find what I am supposed to be concentrating on. Concentration is so important. If we aren’t fully focused then we can’t do our jobs properly.

In general

I realized that I spent too much time thinking negative thoughts and stressing.

First meditation:

Concentrating on breathing was ok. The repetition of the voice app was irritating

I noticed...

how distracted I get, often on negative things. I spend too much of my time dwelling on things that don’t really matter.

Saturfay

I learned that I really enjoy focusing on my breath, but I need to be in a warmer environment (room alone at the gym) as I could feel my body getting cold.

Great!

This was a nice way to start the morning. I felt a lot calmer and awake afterwards, and I’m glad the session gave tips on how to deal with outside noises because there were a lot where I am! 😀

First meditation

I really enjoyed it! It definitely made me feel connected to my inner self and focus on my breathing. I learned how to tune out the noises around me and to focus on myself.

Breathing

I learned that something as simple as do focusing on your breathing, something we do unconsciously, can have such a big impact on the rest of your body. Really emphasizes the simplicity of life

First Mindful Moment

Just breathing can help you focus your mind and at the same time relax it as well.

Stress Relieving

I learned that if you really take the time to calm down and just breathe, you will be much less stressed.

Relaxed

It helped me to unwind and focus on the little things that are often times missed during a hectic life

Meditación 1

Me distraigo fácilmente. Todavía no me concentro con la respiración.

i felt distracted and not very calm my mind wasn’t focused

i need to be more calm and try to take my focus away from everything else

#1

Me distraigo mucho pero cuando logro concentrarme lo logro. Quedo algo más calmado, me deja con un sentimiento neutral pero relajado sin ningún estrés en el momento.

First meditation

I learned that there are a lot of things that keep me distracted, both internally and externally.

Focus

I learned that it helped to focus on breathing and trying to not listen to the lady’s voice

First Meditation

I felt like it could actually help me if I stay consistent with it.

First meditation

I felt somewhat distracted but completely focused on breathing i felt relaxed 😏

focusing on relaxing

i can relax and focus my mind elsewhere instead of things that stress me out

I felt at the point where I could fall asleep if I let myself.

I am a distracted person but if I keep with this I think my stress level will soon decrease.

Excited

I am learning to focus just on my breath and nothing else. It will take time to truly focus but I’ll get there

First time

I could feel my stress leave my body with every breathe and felt like I was sitting on a cloud with no worries.

Experience

I noticed that my body physically relaxed with in second of starting the meditation

Get Focused

I learned how to get very relaxed. I felt like I was going to fall asleep, and I also cleared my mind.

1 session

I felt my mind wondering but over all found my center and was able to relax and find peace.

Calm and Relaxed

It helped me relax and learn to just calm down and focus on yourself every once and awhile and come back and let your mind rest for a couple minutes.

Uh oh

I learned that every single little sound distracts me and that my mind wanders off to school work I need to do

Her voice

Just focusing on her voice and what she had to say was so soothing. I never knew visualising the air that goes into my lungs could be so relaxing.

It was weird but amazing

It was weird that I could actually feel the cold air seep into me and go out as warm air but the overall feeling was amazingly relaxing

Day 1

Struggled to keep my focus, noticed body didn’t feel balanced

Meditation

I learnt that meditation actually helps me calm down and feel relaxed. It also lets me to take a break from thinking about all my problems

D A Y 1

I learned that by controlling your breath, you can focus way more and faster. I felt relaxed and calmed. It is a very good way to begin your day.

4/2/18

i learned that everything my school says about looking at you body on the inside can very much happen. i looked in side my mind to find gears and pumps blowing out air and also balance beams and the book i was reading. i saw a truck like my fathers racing down winding hills and lost focus for a minute trying to catch it. the mind is an exhilarating place and i’m so pleased to have found my way to it.

Meditation 1

I felt very sleepy and learned that some people’s voices, I just don’t like.

First Focusing Meditation

While doing this, and focusing on my breathing, outside distractions faded out as I listened. I feel great.

Meditation one

Even only doing this once it felt good to just stop and take a min to focus on your breathing and focus on you and just forget the world around u for a little

I lost all my stressful feelings and completely calmed down.

not everything is bad and meditating will help more than you think.

Meditation One

It felt nice to take a couple of mins to stop and slow down and focus.

#2

I felt Unfocused and was not able to refocus myself, maybe next time I can find myself concentrated on the good

Meditation 1

I was easily distracted; for such a short period of time it occurred several times.

First time

I learned to try to label distractions, thought and worries and bring my thoughts back in to my breath.

Morning meditation

Although I wasn’t putting my full attention into the meditation video just having the voice instruct me where to put my attention (such as breathing) was calming and encouraged me to do my self loving things like putting on a face mask which really helps lower my stress

Distractions

This meditation has taught me that I can identify my issues without reacting upon them.

wow

i actually felt the tension and pain leave my body on my last breath

4/2/18

I learned that really taking a moment to just breath can really help take out all of the frustration you are feeling

Deep Breathing can help a lot

I learned that when you got stressed or you have problems just take a few deep breaths and the focus on the good.

3 mins breathing gently

I learned that in just that 3 mins it is possible to turn away from all outside influences and have some time that is purely my own

March 3rd

I felt a little more at ease after this. It made me feel a little better than before.

Content

I just liked slowing down then and waking up to a beautiful view. Made me very happy

Calm

I meditated for the first time today and wow...it was the first time I have felt calm in ages!! I loved it a lot

Soothing

It helped to focus on my breath because that’s what made me feel calm. It was great just to get that moment to relax

Fan

I noticed that the fan in the background was helping me focus my breathing.

First day!!

I need to work on meditation because it will be good for me!😃

It’s hard to focus when you’re happy

I’m in a really good mood from a great day and I struggled to focus on my breathing instead of thinking about my day.

Bring it together

When my mind is all over the place starting to make me anxious and over think things by doing this breathing exercise will put my mind back to a civil thought in my head

Ocean-side Meditation

Unfocused and gazing out at the endless blue horizon—I was able to let my anxiety go, to let my depression go, to forget the world for a moment. I’m keeping that moment with me for the rest of the day.

My body

I felt my body feel relaxed and no thoughts come through my head, it was very relaxing.

Focus

I learned that it is easy to skip over yourself when focusing. It is important to be mindful of yourself and sometimes excuse the distractions.

Focusing

I have a hard time focusing in general. It’s very difficult for me to keep my mind one one thing.

Breathe

It felt great focusing on my breathe and I felt calmer when I was done.

Focus

It felt great to be able to focus on my breathing and to block out all of the environmental distractions.

Third time

I felt like I could actually connect and I felt like I could actually like focus on my breathing.

Relaxing

This is so relaxing to just focus on my breathing especially when there’s so much going on

Get focused

I learned that breathing helps you control yourself. I learn how to focus on different things such as outside sounds and inside sounds then I focused back on my breathing.

Hapoiness

I learned that others don’t just bring you happiness ,you do too .❤️

noises

i realized that there’s a lot of noise outside and that i don’t breathe as much as i need to. i noticed how calm and quiet the house is when i don’t feed into the noise.

How I felt after

I felt very very relaxed after the focus on breathing and block everything else around you out.

I felt in control

Sometimes we focus so much on blocking everything out that it becomes impossible. But by simply allowing your senses to notice some distraction, naming it and bringing yourself back to your breathing made things more calming. It wasn’t about the goal, I felt in control of the distractions and it was easier to let go, let the thoughts pass by, and come back to my breathing.

I feel better

I noticed that within myself I hold on to anger and sadness and all my emotions and don’t let them out. This helped me relax and let go a little. I still have a long way to go.

I LOVE IT!!!

If ur really focused u can learn something about what there saying or telling u about doing.

I’m separate from my pain

Compassion for the self & others can only exist when space in the present is created

First mediation

I learned that my my mind wanders and I had a lot of itches while trying to mediate. I enjoyed this very much and am excited to start including mediation into my daily practice.

First Meditation

I learned that it’s going to take time to remove all thoughts from my head and just focus on my breathing.

Well well

this is the first time I do meditation, and it felt great. really, really great.

First meditation

I learned that my brain needed to be shut off for a hot minute

1st meditation: 4/8

I felt uncomfortable and I felt the need to move a lot, but the last breath at the end really helped..

How I felt before and after👎🏼👍🏼

Before listening I had so many problems going on I had so much drama friend problems and everything was happening to quickly and then I went across this meme that said “me w/o my aura app” so I downloaded it to see what it was and it helped me a lot I was at the point where I was thinking about bad thoughts and stuff l could do if these problems got worse but then I had my closest friend cheer me up along with my amazing boyfriend and after listening to this I realized how lucky I am and how blessed I am. Thanks u aura u helped me a lot. I will definitely return.

Before I started I was restless but after I feel calm and my mind is clear.

I learned just simply sitting back and just focus on my self and taking long deep breaths can help calm myself.

how i felt after this

i learned that i get distracted easily, and that i need to focus more on the things i need to focus on

Anxiety

I felt kinda relieved but neutral. Joel kinda made me upset about not wanting to go to school but I understand because he’s having anxiety about it as well. I’m also stressed about school and I won’t be able to see him at all.

Distracted

I learned that I get distracted easily and can’t keep my eyes shut with all the things I have in mind.

First Meditation

Meditation helps me relax, although I’m still quite distracted.

April 8, 2017•11:05 pm

Sunday night, school tomorrow, waking up early tomorrow. Get a good night sleep. Had a fun night tonight with family, going out to eat. Learning dance move from favorite movie Baaghi 2. ❤️😍

A new experience

A family member introduced me to this app . After trying one meditation , I felt completely calm . Very exciting

Day 1

Today was day 1 for me. I’m hoping this will help me calm down when I’m stressed and help me in difficult situations so that I keep focus. As of now I’m not sure if it worked or not but as for it helping me calm my nerves, that I think worked.

First meditation

3 minutes is too short for me to really relax. :/ It was helpful, but ended as i was starting to settle.

Calm

I learned that I could focus if I really tried to. I feel calm and relaxed now.

Noticing

Drawing my attention to breathing more often because it helps me focus.

I was more aware of my surroundings and i felt relaxed.

I learned that Meditating helps me with being more calm and control my temper and mood swings.

I noticed that thinking and focusing on breathing really calms me down

I learned that I need to imaging the air going down my throat and into my tummy.

Step by step

I learned that its hard in the beginning to focus but i think if i do more sessions i can learn to just focus on little things and blend anything unimportant out.🌼

First meditation

I learned that focusing on my breathing and letting go off all the distractions just for 3 minuets really helped.

First Day

I learned that you need to take time to yourself everyday even if it's for a second and this is the perfect way to do it. As a mom of a toddler I feel like I'm never in my body. I'm always on high alert and stressed especially since I'm pregnant with another due in July.

Acknowledge

I love the focus on acknowledging distractions and other thoughts - not repressing them - but learning to shift focus back to breathing.

Distraction

I am always distracted with noises around me. I have too much things to think about in my mind at the same time. I should learn how to focus on just one thing at a time.

Day 1 4/9/18

I felt relaxed. I spent a lot of time refocusing because my mind was moving a mile a minute

Good to start

I learned I can take 3 mins to stop and think without my mind wandering too much

Day 1

I learned that taking the time to do this very short thing help quite a bit

Day 1

I really enjoyed today’s session. I have intrusive thoughts and this helped me focus more on my breathing than everything else. I was even able to zone out enough even for just a second while I hear video games playing in the next room. Haha my sister referred me so I’m excited to see what I can learn and do using Aura. :)

More relax than ever

i learnt to focus on my breath which i hardly do before. i wish i can practice it daily and make it a habit.

Wow

I don’t think I’ve been that relaxed in a while, and I can’t believe that was three minutes because it went by so fast.

Focusing on the breath

Visualizing the air traveling in and out of my body really helped me control and steady by breathing

Calm

It’s easier to distract myself from worries by breathing. :)

Relaxed.

This is my first time using this app and it helped reduce stress and allowed me, even for us a few minutes, to relax.

Distractions

I get distracted easily and let time and stress take over. But I need to take a minute to breath and refocus the way I let my problems take over me.

Observation

Easily distracted but good breathing Will give this app a try and see what happens

First meditation

I feel so elated now, but during I found myself thinking of random past events

Experiences

My mind feels so clear and relaxed. After only 2 days, I feel so amazing.

Day:2

I felt my lungs filling with air like a child’s balloon and the air leaving when that child lets go. I shift my focus to being that balloon. The chaos that it is, fluttering around the room. Then just taking a moment, slowing down. Calm. At rest. Waiting for that child to come back.

Day 1

Just all the things going on inside my body. No resentment to do mindfulness. I want to be better. Kemper wants me better. But the cold air going down my chest and my heart sending blood to all of my body.

Day 3

I noticed that I didn’t have as much thoughts while meditating. I felt like my mind was clear.

Hi

I realized that this helps me to de-stress for even a bit before going and doing my work that needs to be done.

First morning meditation

There were many distractions coming from upstairs but I just tried to label them as sounds and kept breathing. I felt like I was breathing incorrectly though, like I wasn’t using my stomach and just using my chest but I just continued breathing. I also focused more on the breath traveling in my body than just into my nose. Yup~

I feel more calm and relaxed and i’ve had more peace and calmness since i started.

I learned that just by focusing more on your breath you can make everything take a pause for just a second.

get focused

i realized that i have been for calm since i started using this app

Day 1

I am extremely hyper today. But doing this helped me to place myself, noticing my breathing calmed me. I feel like when I’m on the opposite end (completely upset) it will do the same thing. See you soon!

Relief

I learned how to let go of my problems by taking a minute of peace and think of the things that are causing me to worry and let it go

Brilliant before bed

Helps me feel more comfortable in my bed and with my back straightened up but not stiff I felt like I could just fall asleep

Awake

I did this meditation this morning before starting my day. I have a pep in my step...positive energy.

Distractions

I learned that when I am doing something or trying to do something, whatever is holding me back is a distraction. So I should get rid of it or just simply ignore and focus on what I am supposed to do !

Getting Focused

I learned that getting focused on my breathing can really help me be relaxed and comfortable.

First time

I learned that I like meditating and need to incorporate it more in my lifestyle.

Learning

To keep my mind from distractions, I need to live in the moment. Not dwell on the past & worry too much about the future.

It’s ok to be quiet

I learned that simply refocusing on my breathing can give my brain that calm feeling - letting my ears embrace the quiet rather than try and fill it with something else

Get focused

This one helped me feel really relaxed. Now I know if I need to get relaxed I can use this on to relax

Breathing

I realized that I can just observe my breath rather than controlling it.

Nothing

I️ really felt like this did nothing. I️ did everything they told me too and it just didn’t work

I felt relaxed

I learned a way to calm myself and be at peace with my surroundings

Focus

I focused on my breath entering and leaving my nose and felt it in my nose, esophagus, and lungs!

4/14

I felt great before going in for the meditation session and during it I felt even better as I focused more on my breathing. My mind was clear throughout

I felt very very relaxed and happy I was focusing all my attention on my breathing

I learned that breathe is very important I really enjoyed this session

Breathing

I felt very relaxed and happy. All my attention was on my breathe. This is a great session.

Breathing

It was nice to solely focus on my breathing, and realizing that being distracted is normal and okay. As long as you notice the distractions and come back to the breath. Made me very very relaxed🌞

Day 1: April 15, 2018

I felt very relaxed. This feeling normally never happens. It was very enjoyable.

Relaxed

I normally don’t feel that relaxed so quickly! Felt like stress just melted away.

04/14

I learned that focusing on your breathe really teaches you good focus as well as calmness! after everyone of these sessions I feel very calm which helps me sleep, get through hard times as well as just get through the day!

Sick day

Today I learned a few moments of embrace can help realize what’s needs to be done to feel better

Thoughts

I noticed that I think too much. My thoughts are chaotic and I switch from one thought to another.

Letting go

I learned that letting go of all your thoughts and worries for just 3 minutes helps so much.

Calming

It helps center me for the day and calms my mind to then focus

Breathing

I noticed that I think too much and don’t focus on myself enough

the sounds around me started to fade and the warmth of the sun was comforting as i was breathing

life is so simple and good i am so grateful nature is my friend. the birds are my family

Great focus

I really enjoyed using this meditation it helps you get focused and calm

Focus

I need to teach my mind to focus on a given task. To be able to block out all distractions.

Focus

I noticed I have to let go sometimes. This was great for letting go and relaxing

Calming

Doing this after school/ work will get you rejuvenated and make you feel serene, calm. Very reccomended

Surprised

I was surprised to find that I was actually focusing on nothing but my breathing, like I kept getting texts but I barely thought about them, I did keep shivering though cause my room is cold and feeling like I needed to yawn cause of my deep breaths

Day 1

I learned that there are small distractions that are meaningless.

Just Breathe

I learned that focusing on your breath helps you to realize that it’s okay to slow down sometimes.

I felt very relaxed did this meditation on my lunch break

It is important to take time to breathe and center yourself so that you may enjoy your day more.

My stress went away

It’s great to do this early in the morning, when your mind is still fresh

I felt very relaxed and calm.

I learned that focusing solely on how I breathe is helpful. I now feel focused on myself and better about me.

First meditation

I learned that I am able to focus my attention in one specific thing and I’m able to quiet my mind...and drift away from the millions of things going through it

Dirst meditation

I noticed that i can focus on one thing only that will help to relax

Day 1

I learned that as focused on my breath my shoulder loosened and I felt peaceful

Nice

I learned that, this hoe kno what she talkin bout made me feel great!

noticing

my shoulders were tense at the beginning but slowly got loose at the end

I learn

I learned that I feels good to relaxing. And I am less stressed.

I noticed...

I noticed I can focus better after doing a meditation session.

Grear

I felt really relaxed and it was kinda weird cause that doesn’t really happen a lot

04-18-2018

First lesson, soothing, relaxing and calming. Feeling well, and I hope this helps with my stress. I started this not only for myself but also for my family, I hope to be a better person for them.

First time

I enjoyed being able to relax and not think about anything else, no problems or worries.

Meditation - day 2

I felt more relaxed / could name sounds around me and almost let them not disturb me

I feel relaxed and less anxious about my school work

I learned that spending even a little time to reflect how you feel helps a lot

Aura

I feel calmer already! Just by listening to the tone of their voice

I feel much calmer now. I really liked the tone of her voice.

I learned that meditation can really help me to relax and I’m looking forward to doing it.

Stressin

I feel better after just three minutes. It’s a good reminder to label distractions and outside sounds as just that

Focud

If I focus on my breathing I can clear my mind of everything else.

Spirals

I can focus on my breathing without judging myself for my spiraling thoughts.

Feelings

I learned that when I get over whelmed, I tend to let it engulf my body with negativity energy. When I focus on my breathing, it calms me and releases any tension in my body.

Pain

Focusing purely on breathing makes me more aware of physical pain. :(

1st Day

My mind wanders on if someone is going to come in during my mindfulness meditation, that I have to pee, that my eyes are dry and need drops.

Clear

By focusing on my breath, I was able to clear my mind. I appreciated that she did not have unrealistic expectations for distractions and simply instructed to be aware of what your mind wandered to. Soothing voice.

This app

I’ve been feeling calm and able to focus I fell like If i keep on doing this I will get better at what i need help with and my planner getting to work just trying new things

Focus

I learned that focusing on my breathing helps me calm down and let go of stresses.

Meditaiton

Focusing on my breathing and becoming aware of myself has been really beneficial and effective in relieving my stress, as I am always under a lot of stress. I need to better manage my stress since I am not very good at it and tend to overwhelm myself with my own thoughts. I was unsure if I would be able to grow to enjoy sitting quietly and focusing on myself, but it definitely helps me feel more at ease and cope with my emotions.

focus

Focusing on my breathing helped me let go of control, gave me time to relax and not worry about anything

Breath...

WOW! That really helped me get through all the tough things going on right now.

Focus!

I really can't understand how, but I feel great focus. ❤️ for this practise :)

Focusing me my breath.

This morning I was able to focus on my breathing with the help of the guide. In. Out. It was nice and I’m ready for this day to begin!

Noting distractions

By simply noting the distractions in my environment and the thoughts swirling in my head I was better able to let them pass without affecting my state of mind.

Day 1

I learned that breathing really calms me down. I wasn’t stressed or anything but it was really calming to just breathe by myself

4/21

I felt that the breath brought joy and peace to my mind! I found that the breath almost seemed to refresh my mind and brain.

Breaths

I felt more relaxed and soothed when I focused on my breathing and trying to take away distractions around me.

I do not know

I learned that I do not know. First time, so let’s see what happens.

De-stressed

I’ve been pretty stressed recently, and this made my head feel calmer.

First experience w/mind app. I laughter w/ pleasure.

Outside noise from athletic field is challenging. Loud music.

i meditated successfully

it’s very easy to focus on breathing when i have my lights off, lava lamp off, brightness all the way down, phone off and screen on my sternum screen facing down.

Meditation

It really got me centered and made me look inward. My eyes felt heavy and body was almost sinking but I felt alert and present.

Relaxed

I learned that breathing is key! Focusing on that is big. Taking three minutes a day to make a change is great and good for me

I felt myself calming as I breathed

I learned that it’s ok that my thoughts wander, name it and come back to breathing

Day 1

I learned that a moment to breathe and center myself can mean the difference between a positive, or negative beginning.

First Medidation

Concentrating on breathing is hard. It’s also hard to not get destracted.

Day 1

I was surprised by my ability to concentrate on myself and tune out my surroundings. It felt great.

Day 1

I was surprised by my ability to concentrate on myself and tune out my surroundings. It felt great.

Day 1

I was surprised by my ability to concentrate on myself and tune out my surroundings. It felt great.

first time

it was easier than i thought, and even though i got distracted, it was easy to pull myself back together and feel calmer.

Breathing

As my first time I was focused on my breathing and my wild thoughts came to a close.

Relaxed

I learned that I need to focus more on my breathing in the out

First mindful night

I learned that with controlled breathing and closing my eyes I can relax into a calm state of being

First mindfulness exercise

It’s difficult to clear my mind of distractions and wandering. Strongly focusing on breathing helped to break through the noises in my mind

Fan, Tv, Washing machine.

It's my first time using the app and I hope that one day I can learn to truly cancel out my surroundings.

One.

Guidance with meditation helps my mind from wandering; she kept me on track. Following the passageway of the air from the breaths I took was also helpful and calming.

entry #1

i felt that i could relax and focus on myself more and not what’s going on around me or the stress in my life. i felt like i learned how to focus on the moment and not worry about the past or the future

Meditation

I learned to focus on myself and what I’m doing and locate what is a distraction and what is a thought or feeling

Day one

It was easy to focus and stay calm as well as focusing on ur breathing

Day 1

When I opened my eyes it felt like I had just gotten a massage. I felt so amazingly relaxed. I learned how to just focus on my breathing

Day 1

I opened my eyes and it felt like I had just gotten a massage. I learned how to just focus on my breathing. I already feel great

04/22/18

As I slowly relaxed my body got a slow tingling sensation and got stronger as the session continued and even after I opened my eyes

April 22 2018

I felt more of a blank moment,while realizing how I breath and feeling it in my body it felt relaxing

Calmness

While practicing this section of mindful meditation, focusing on my breathing has helped me to control my breathing due to Asthma. Before starting the session my breathing was more panicked than calm & so focusing on my breathing has calmed me down & my breathing is a lot better which in return isn’t letting the Asthma control me.

Meditation 1

I am overwhelmed & my positive/negative emotions are fleeting but meditation is more helpful than I thought

My first day

Engaging with my body calms me. It's natural, physical state helps me focus and slow my mind.

First Session

I learned that, I focus so much on one person and what they are doing and if they are thinking of me. All the while focusing on these daydreams that could never happen. I live too much in the fantasy life.

I felt like somebody was there for me.. also like I had someone who knew everything that happened.

I learned that I can’t blame everything on me no matter what it is.

Lit

I learned that by breathing it helps me get rid of most of my anxiety

Instructions

The Part where she described inhaling the air through your nose and feeling fill you body really helped me focus more on my breathing and defined helped me relax

AMAZING !

I learned that sometimes you just need to take the time to relax and take a breath to clear your mind.

Feelings

I learned that we take breathing for granted, and when people meditate focusing on our breath helps tons!

Relax

I learned that it takes a second to relax. Need to take time for self and not stress as much.

Get Focused

It was a little hard for me to get focused. But I did focus a little bit.

Being present

I learned that being present is a huge part of relieving stress

Helpful

Helped me get back on track to continue working, even though there were people around me, I just listened and it helped me tune them all out.

Recap

I felt at ease with this meditation. It was quick enough so I didn’t fall sleep.

calm

i felt calmed after this meditation. wasn’t too difficult to focus on breathing currently.

Get Focused

I learned that to meditate is something that can help me relax a bit. It was relaxing and calm. I also got focused.

Breathing

I learned that shifting my attention from the worries to my breathing was simpler than I once thought it to be

Focus

I can shift my focus from the outside in and that changes my outlook on he rest of the day!

I Felt

I felt that once I closed my eyes, I didn’t need to focus on anything else but my breath. It was great!

Focusing on me

I learned how to distance myself from what’s around me and concentrate on myself. It felt great to notice everything about myself when I get my time to myself

Learning

I have discovered that it is hard for me to just be with me. But through meditation I am teaching myself that it’s ok to just be with me for a few minutes per day.

Felt.

I felt different when it was done.. I feel quit and peace and al my stress is gone

Name it...

I learned that naming what happened when my mind wandered was very helpful... "Distracted by the cute cat'" "Worried about Nate" "Pain from shots in my face" Distracted, worried, pain -- naming where my mind goes... try to do this

Challenge

Focusing on My breathing is a challenge. Knowing the thoughts will still come and it’s normal makes me feel better. Categorizing them even better.

Noticed

I Felt Amazing After The Short 3 Min Meditation && Breathing.

Focus

When meditating it can be very beneficial to name any outside distractions. It helps make me realize that they are distractions and allows me to continue focusing on my breathing.

It was nice to relax and take my mind away.

I learned that concentrating on my breathing is really relaxing.

Day 7?

I’ve always had problems with pure meditation — or rather meditation that isn’t guided. But this helped — it helped to be able to name my distractions.

1st time

Never thought things like this helped, but I feel great just after one

🙃

I realized how much I needed this after I took my mind off school, homework, priorities, friend problems, and all the other things I stress about. Great session that leads me to think that I can get all the work I have to do, and get it done and how I can work out all the problems I have.

Calminf

I felt very calm and centered after my session. I focused on my breathing and didn’t let anything else get in the way.

Day 1

I was felt like I was forcing my breath and found myself thinking of various things. My mind wanders a lot

Struggled

I struggled to focus. But this is my first time trying so I am giving it some more time.

Day 1

After a long day it made me relaxed and sleepy and helped realize that shits not important and will fade

I have a very hard time focusing.

As a mom I am used to paying attention to everything going on around me, every noise, movement, everything and I need to work on being able to wind down at night to sleep better

First meditation

I easily focused on my breath, most likely because I was tired. My whole body felt lighter and relaxed

Day 1

For the first time I don’t feel stupid or weird during a meditation session. It’s a bit difficult to focus at first because the mind tends to wonder but I think in time I will be able to fully immerse myself into the session without worrying about space or time or the things that are around me.

First time

I felt relaxed but couldn’t quit concentrate on my breathing

Breathing

I noticed every slow breath in and out my heart was beating a little harder and faster.

Day 1

I learned I couldn’t focus on my breathing and I could hear every other sound.

Very comfortable

Felt amazing Can control my breath Happy Inner peace Abundance

Present

I learned that when you focus on the moment, time flies. I couldn’t believe how fast the 3 minutes went.

Day 2

I learned that taking the time to mediate really does impact your mood and sets the tone for the rest of my day.

Awareness

I learned that if I am aware of what is around me, I have the ability to shut it out when I need a moment of silence to myself

Found it surprisingly simple to come back to my breath and focus on just that.

Labeling one word helps dismiss those distractions or other thoughts helps get back to the focal point much easier.

Focused

The cool crisp air as I inhale invigorates my body and mind.

Reflecting

I felt very tense before I did my meditation now I am very relaxed

Let go

I let myself go even while there were others in the room who may judge. I did not let this bother me. Simply let go.

Peace

I felt at peace, calm and centered. Meditation is good for the mind, body and soul.

Tuesday

I learned that non-judgmental awareness, both internally and externally, bring about a feeling of peace within.

Day two

After the gym I felt good today but I know tomorrow is going to be rough. I hope I can keep this up.

Increased awareness of breath

I noticed the temperature change of air with my breathing. This was a new sensation for me.

I noticed that my mind is 24 hours. Thinking about my self, what am i going to do.

I learned that peace is important My heart and spirit will enjoy this.

I feel so much more relaxed now. My mind is cleared up and all of my thoughts are organized.

I learned that meditating is critically important for my body and feelings.

Letting go

I learned to acknowledge my thoughts and surroundings but not let them distract me. It's important to let them go and focus on breathing

i noticed that

i noticed that i am tense and need to relax more. my back is quite stiff when i don’t allow myself to relax and it causes me some minor discomfort.

My breathing

I noticed that my breath alone can help calm me down so I can unwind for bed

Meditation

I noticed how much my mind wandered. It was crazy and kind of annoying How I was trying to focus in on the meditation and suddenly I was thinking about the thing I had just done previously. I want to be more present.

Day 1

I noticed that it’s hard to focus on my breathing and with the words telling me to focus and hone in on the breaths is the best way to notice an everyday thing.

First day

I felt very relaxed! WOAH!! It was only 3 minutes but I felt like I was sitting in a tub of fresh water after sitting out in the heat all day. My mind was clear and peacefulness after months finally touched me

Semi-relaxed

I noticed how I was distracted by the voice. I kept thinking random things while listening to the meditation. It helped to relax me. I feel good.

For once...

I felt so relaxed! For once my mind was clear and i was focused on myself; i could have passed out!

Day 3

I learned that I struggle to focus on one thing for an extended period of time. However, the techniques I’ve learned so far have improved my focus ever so slightly.

Meditation, Wednesday, April 25th

I learned that my immediate problems were taking control of my thoughts and I noticed that it was hard to focus on my breath. I feel a lot of stress in my body.

Focus

I noticed that closing my eyes and listening to the sounds of my breathe as I inhaled and exhaled helped me focus more and it was kinda of kool the way it sounded as it became the only thing I was focused on.

Catch my thoughts

I noticed that I stayed pretty focused on my breathing but I wanted to consciously think about something else so that I could catch myself. Maybe if this were longer I would catch it more naturally. Good length tho and I felt good afterwards.

Extra Focused

I noticed that I was a lot more focused on my breathing than what I usually am doing these exercises. Even though I heard outside noises/distractions, I was still able to stay focused on my breathing.

I felt that the session went pretty quickly.

I wanted it to be longer so I could get into a deeper meditation.

Good

I learned that I have all the introception tools I need already within me :)

Meditation 1

I have realised I need to control my breathing better in order to relax fully and breath gently

I learned that I can focus on my breathing fully

I learned that I can focus on my breath fully, but that I do not need to feel as rushed as I do. There is no pressure

First time

Focusing on my breathing and not what I’m actually thinking or wandering helps slow anxiety and allows my body to remain relaxed and grounded

Focused

I felt like I had control of my thoughts. I was able to focus

i feel depressed

i learned that it is okay to not be okay sometimes, but i should also learn to be okay sometimes, and i can do that by meditating.

Focused

For the first time ever I was able to actually focus on my breathing. This will be helpful especially when I’m getting anxious!

Day 1

I learned that if I focus on my breathing, I start to realize that I can separate myself from my stresses and really enjoy the quiet.

Separation

I realized that I can take a moment for myself and block everything else out even when it feels impossible to do.

Focus

I learned that even three minutes of mindful activity can balance out my mood.

Focus

I learned that it’s easier for me to focus when I just breath. Having my mind on that one thing brings me back to life every time.

Day one of Meditation.

Today I meditated for a about six minutes and I learned to let my mind wonder and focus it back on breathing. I feel a little lighter this morning. Very successful start.

Cool air in, Warm air out

Feeling my breathe- cool air in, warm air out - really understanding this made me laugh because it felt very comforting.

Mindfulness day 1

I learned that getting back into the swing of meditation and mindfulness is not always easy. I found my mind wondering a lot this morning. Need to continue exercise and focus.

Focus on breathing

When I can really clear my mind, I start to see things in colors. Blue breath in, red breath out....

I felt so refreshed. Was not thinking of a meditation until I received a notification from Aura. I

The narrators voice was perfect for this medication. She also provided ideas by labelling any thoughts that might pop up during the meditation. Enjoyed :)

Noticed

It’s a nice or a good thing to just take a few minutes to just breathe and relax and not focus on everything outside

Meditation

Focused on breathing, truly syncing my breath to the feelings in my body.

Breathe

It is so much easier to care for ones self if all is well. Why do we sacrifice our well-being and self care as soon as life gets a bit difficult? Difficult times would be so much easier if we took care of ourselves.

I tried this for the first time and I loved it. Plan on continuing.

My mind is so busy and it’s important to focus my mind so I can focus on my heart.

Experiences

In my first session, my thoughts became clearer and created a more relaxing environment. Already loving the experience.

Relaxed

Your body will just melt into relaxation. This felt so nice to listen to before going to bed

It helps

I felt far less stressed / overwhelmed by my own thoughts after this.

Simplicity

I tend to complicate life. Sitting quietly helps me untangle from the complexity of this world and reminds me that my clarity is only present in this moment.

New Day

Each day is different. Each thought is unique. Pay attention to the moment.

Just relax

This meditation helped me focus solely on my breath and to have some “me” time. I’m always feeling like either people don’t like me or that I never want to disappoint them. Doing this meditation actually helped me escape for a few minutes and it felt good!

My thoughts

I felt like when I let my body loss all of my pain went away. Like my body was so comfortable.

Good

My focus can switch instantly from one thought to another, but can refocus just as fast to the first as it switched.

Get Focused

Following the breath and naming thoughts, sounds, distractions really helps me stay focused. 🙏🏻

Hey

I feel better I don't know maybe I just need to take a breather every once in a while

1st session

I feel....a huge sense of relaxation. Doing this will help me focus, feel better, destress.

Relaxation

I felt very relaxed and It actually helped me sleep which is very rare lately

it was okay

new, but I’m trying. I could fee everything, but went on to drowsy as I had my eyes closed. I am a bit ill, which could explain some pain in breathing.

following the path

i learned that focusing on the path your breath takes helps you better relax and stop distractions

Get Focused

I felt really relaxed listening to the mindfulness and I felt like my problems all went away.

Knowledge

I learned that my phone notifications are veey fisruptive to my moments

Relaxatiom

I learned that 3 minutes isn’t very long to take out of your routine, and that on only 3 minutes you can feel so relaxed!

zen

it’s relaxing to do this and forget about what’s going on around you

It didn’t felt like 3 minutes to me! I enjoyed this session so much it was 3 minutes of quality time

Focusing on my breath is something super easy and still it has a huge effect on my mind! <3

Day 40

While there were a number of noisy or disruptive distractions (ie my dogs) I still felt like this was a very relaxing meditation.

Focus

It’s very hard for me to focus in the morning as that’s when I feel the most anxious but this was 3 minutes of relief!

Focus on myself

The audio get focus on yourself. I felt much better after this 3 minutes.

I'm thinking of relationships and resolutions.Im feelingg calm

I'm trying to stay Calm and relaxed with many destructions in background.

I learned

I learned at focusing on one thing at a time can help clear the mind of other thoughts

Just breathe

I learned that I need to focus On thing at a time. Not to let distractions distract me from my current task. And to just breathe. I don’t carry the weight of the world on my shoulders.

Learning

I really learned how to channel my wandering thoughts as a separate chain from my mindfulness and breathing. I also learned that it was okay to be on a separate plane than these wandering thoughts.

Pain

I learned that taking a few minutes just to focus on my breathing really helps. I am grateful for this APP 😍😘🙃😸

Pain

Taking moments for myself really helps 😘This helps me get through my day and focus more on work. I am grateful for this APP💕😊

I felt...

I felt myself getting more and more relaxed with each breath I let out.

Studying

I used this meditation before I began studying and I feel 100% more focused and ready to get my work done before bed than I normally do. I feel at peace with myself and my focus

Day 1

Just let it go for awhile. Breathe in and breathe out. Stay calm.

Awareness of breathing

I was able to focus on my breathing and redirect my attention and feel the flow of air within me.

First session

I noticed that it was more difficult for me to stay focused. My mind wandered a little, but that’s ok it was brought back after focusing on my breathing.

Get focused

I learned that I need to focus on the task I'm doing and stop thinking of other things.

Breathing

Watching your breath coming in cool and exhaling warm helps focus on the breath.

Sounds

So many sounds pulling my thoughts in every direction. Breathe. Focus. Let go.

External noise

The external noise and distractions of LIFE are what keep my light dim. Focusing on the white light of the breath, which we all take for granted, in more ways than one, silences those minutae problems we expand. Thank you.

First session

Felt great after I listened to her voice. I couldn’t focus first because of the background noise. Towards the end I was so focused I couldn’t hear it.

Distracted but relaxed

I’m needing the nourishment of meditation I enjoy having these moments for myself, To be aware, conscious, settled, grounded and relaxed. This gives me the awareness going into my day and the intention to keep coming back to this grounded feeling It gives me the energy to focus and to head Into my day inspired

First meditation

I learned that I’m more comfortable laying down than sitting up. I realize that I Fuchs on my eye twitching or any uncomfortability at all. I’m also bad at breathing slowly.

5.2.18

i felt relaxed and focused on my breath. i am now in a really calm cool mood and happy

1st session

I need a quite place. Too much noise, I’ll try again before going to bed.

Distractions

I learned that there are a lot of distractions in life, but if you can take deep breaths, and clear your mind, you can tune them out.

I felt super relaxed, the majority of my thoughts vanished. Feeling rejuvenated :)

I learned you can meditate with eyes open, if the circumstances call for it.

Get focused

I need to focus and speak and listen mindfully at my meeting today, Focus on my breath to calm the mind and body before my meeting. Now I will be prepared!

Doing this at a park was great. The sounds were so soothing.

First Meditation

I learned that I need more than 3 minutes of a meditation to help me get centered and mindful of what’s going on in my head and body to get it all together and receive its benefits. However, by the end I did feel something. Her voice and guided meditation certainly helps.

Learning

I felt as if my body is cooling down and all i can think of is my breathing. Distracted somewhat by yelling, but my body felt numb as if i was only focused on what i felt like.

Learn

Learned that I need more then 3 minutes to get relaxed, otherwise still felt good and like letting go of my body

first day

3 minutes may not be long enough. Girlfriend’s hair dryer is very distracting.

Relaxing

I learned that paying attention to your breathing is much relaxing.

A snippet of good

It was a good start for the day. This 3 minute something is better than nothing.

Focus

I switch thinking directions as many times as there are seconds in a minute 😟

Breathing:

I noticed that I was easily distracted by thoughts and noises. Moving to more quite place tomorrow.

Relaxation

I realized that u was so worked up and consumed in the world around me I didn't have any time to relax and focus.

Focusing

I learned that when your trying to focus and things keep getting on your mind, think about those things, name those things and slowly return to what you need to be focused on.

Noises

I learned that I can block out outside noises and thoughts, and I was able to focus on just my breathing.

Powerful

I’ve never observed myself in the way that I do others. Observing my breath I saw that my psychical body was at rest and calm like. Observing this made me feel it as well. Clarity

I liked...

that the guide told me acknowledge the distractions and outside noise and to name it as such, then come back to the meditation. That’s dope. Naming it “distraction” takes away its power to distract me. Great idea/trick.

Attention.

I learned that my focus tends to derail from my breathing and moves on to other things. I simply note what I’m doing and go back to breathing. But it happens often

Helpful

I learned that you should not shut out other distractions but to learn to control them

Get Focused

I noticed that I felt at peace focusing on just my breathing.

Surrounding noises

I can acknowledge the noises around me and tune them out by focusing on my breathing.

Relaxed

I can bring my focus back to my breathing instead of the background noises

First day

I learned that it is very helpful to be in a very silent room with no screeching siblings for this to work.

First try

I feel really good. The voice was a tad unsettling but i am in a great mood and plan to keep with this.

I felt okay before and pretty good afterwards, this is a great way to end the day for me

I need to focus on what’s around me in the present and stop focusing on past events.

First time

Yeah look not too shabby I really enjoyed it and this thing wants me to keep writing more so kachow kachow kachow

Night of May 6

I noticed it’s hard for me to keep my eyes closed in the dark. When i would, i would see darkness and as if they were small grey bumps that almost appeared to be a night sky. All those little bumps, were stars and filled my heart with happiness as I remembered the night of my retreat, and what stars mean to me now.

first

May 6,2018 Aura is peaceful, its very helpful. I really like it, I feel mindful, I feel free.

I noticed that

This was very relaxing and I found myself in many places other than the room I am sitting in.

Distractions/Noises

I learned that if you are trying to focus, but there are noises and distractions around you, you should classify them for what they truly are.....noises and distractions.

Sounds & distractions.

I learned that I’m more capable of shutting out outside noises than I thought I was capable of. Came out of this one very relaxed, especially the hardest spots softened up! Enjoyed this one. Going through several extremely tough things at once....this helped.

I noticed/felt

I loved how they described feeling your breathe as you inhale and exhale. It really is a good way to focus your mind and relax you!

Sounds

I loved describing the noises I was hearing (wind, birds, the dog, cars) and simple sounds.

Day 1

It relaxed me while I was hearing her voice but towards the end I got distracted with a random thought and a random plan and it was hard to come back to my breathing.

Loved it.

I like this it. It really did something for me. I enjoyed it and I was able too focus and really release.

Day 1

That was different. I have not relaxed like that before. I am interested to see how it will be after a week.

First day

I felt my stress and tension more thoroughly but I also felt myself let some of it go.

Day1

I easily get distracted and I need to focus on my breathing and forget all the other things. I feel rejuvenated and less stressed!

Day1

My mind wanders to what will happen in the future but as I do I feel peaceful and calm like as if I have been dreaming and as I breath I imagine myself in winter with the cold air I inhale that I can feel down my throat

First Mediation

I felt more connected with my breath than I usually do during mediation’s, but I did notice sounds much more than usual. Overall, it was a good session before bed and I feel as if I’ll be ready to take on tomorrow

Your Mind

Concentrating your mind on what you want to focus on is easily done. Just take a deep breath and breathe. Slowly close your eyes

First Day

I’d seen Aura around and finally got around to trying it, I wasn’t sure how it would go but I really like it and look forward to more.

Good

I felt good to have controlled points to let my mind wander as it always does but then come back to focusing on breathing.

Getting focused.

As I focused on my breathing, I drew conclusions of how I felt, currently, taking on the moment before me.

Just bored

I feel good today just so bored i have nothing really to do lol

I felt a bit energized I hardly have any energy and I thought I’d dona quick meditation

Simply breathing makes me feel better, it helps me focus on my breathing

Lots of distractions around me

I learned to just kind of focus on something else and not be so easily distracted.

First impression

It was a good tool to help block out outside distractions. Focusing on your breath is a great way to help block out thoughts and noises

Peaceful

I learned that simply bringing my mind back to my breath brings me calm. Naming the wandering mind, and pinning it back on my breath, without judgement, brings me peace.

Helped me relax the uncomfortable sensations I am feeling of anxiousness while at work.

Trying to notice your surroundings but not letting them take a full toll over your thought process is good. Less overwhelming.

first day

i felt relaxed even just for minutes. i also felt relieved even in a short period of time.

Focus

I noticed that I could take control of my thoughts for once and really pay attention to where I’m focusing.

Breathing

I learned that taking deep breathes helps you clear you’re mind.☺️❤️

Jumpy thoughts

I need to practice harnessing my thoughts and slowing them down. This was a good exercise, though I feel it will be a long time before I’m any good at it.

Get focused

I felt sooooo calm and peaceful. I am starting my day off so peacefully.

Peace

This is a keeper. Anxiety-squisher. I feel so much more relaxed and calm for my day.

Centered

I feel centered and aware without being anxious. I’m not thinking about all the distractions around me but I know they are there.

Meditation

I learned that distractions can be distracted by this short and mazing clip. Looking forward to more sessions.

Ahh

This was a great way to refocus my mind so that I can fall asleep easily. I just felt like my breath was forced and unnatural. That’s just me though.

breathing

it really helps to take some time to yourself and just breathe.

Fous

Utilizing the notion of direct attention, allows one to regain conscientiousness of life within

wonder

i learned that my mind wonders so much more then i ever thought it does and it’s that easy to relax and focus on my own breath.

I loved it it helped a lot I didn't think it would work for me yet it really did

Even if there are noises around you can still meditate and it will calm your mind

I felt so relaxed and at ease !

I learned that just taking some time out of your day to breathe is soooo necessary, changed my whole mood 👍🏼😁

Pure relaxation

In the beginning I had problems switching off my wandering thoughts but as the meditation progressed I felt like I was in the rain forest, sitting in a tree and relaxing while watching the rain drops pouring down around me. This meditation gave me a magical moment; one I will gladly come back to

Calming

I realized that by keeping my focus on the little things – but ultimately coming back to focus on my breath – it calmed me. I don’t know for certain, but I feel much more relax than before.

Noticed

I really enjoyed those 3 minutes. I noticed that all my stress was gone

Very good try

Relaxes while breathing , I hope there’s mores experiences like this

Noticed

I noticed that I was focused on my breathing for the whole 3 minutes. I didn’t open my eyes at all. Will definitely do this more often!

Idk

I learned that I have very little patience. Mostly when it comes to stressful situations. I struggle to remain calm.

I felt

I felt calm and happy... I felt safe and ready for the rest of the night

Fresh start

I used this meditation quite early in the morning, I just got up, had a cold shower and opened the windows for some fresh air. I sit back on my bed and startet this session - it feels like this could become a pretty awesome day!

May 13

I noticed that my brain gets really distracted. I know I mustn’t be hard on myself for this, but I do hope that I can learn to focus a little bit better.

Relax

I learned that I can become very relaxed when I don’t try not to focus on distractions

Distracted

I get pretty easily distracted when trying to concentrate because my mind wanders, in tangents, to the next thing correlated to what I’m thinking about

May 14th

I learnt that it is easier to switch off to the world than I originally thought

Simple

I learned that deleting your emotions takes away your minds way of course.

Angry

I learned dwelling on angry thoughts predicts the rest of your days mood

i noticed that i feel calm, sleepy, peaceful, less worried, proud.

i learned that meditation helps me unlock a part of myself i never even knew existed- something deep and ancient. i feel proud and like my life is together. i feel like an ocean- infinite, calm, powerful, deep, and rhythmic.

Remembering

I learned that meditation can at times remind you of your stresses, so that you can practice letting go of them, instead of just conveniently forgetting them for a time.

Insight

I learned that when you meditate, you learn how distracted you are in everyday life and I feel this is very insightful.

Breathing

Breathing the cool air in through the nose along the windpipe into the chest.

Thinking about breathing

I can name, identify and accept all the thoughts I am having. Thoughts of planning and worrying and analysing, evaluating. Identifying those and then coming back to my breath following my breath in and out of my body. Focusing on what is here now and accepting myself and my need to be present within my day. Accepting that things will work out and I need to trust myself. Not to worry and overthink what will happen, as it may never happen.

Breathing

I have noticed that while breathing and trying to inhale in to my belly I most of the time feel that I need bigger lungs it’s as if Ibcant catch my breath

May 15

I can truly calm myself down with a prayer and focused breathing. I can release tension.

Breathing is great

I could really feel myself calming down on the exhale and the voice was so ASMR-like, it was great!

1st Thoughts

I never paid proper attention to my breaths. Simply focusing in on the action of inhalation and exhalation made my mind seem to quiet everything else around me

Neutral

I felt neutral because it’s my first time meditating. I need more practice.

Neutral

This session felt neutral. I don't think I learned much from this session. I was aware of my breathing. But that's okay, because I can always look forward to learning something new in my next session

Too much silence

There was too much silence that I thought the session was paused. I needed some light music or tiny sounds that shows it’s not ended. That silence distracted me from concentrating.

Relaxed

Focusing on breathing can relax you and you can block out any distractions

First tjme

I learned that my mind wanders, and I get very easily distracted by outside noises and influences

Redirecting

I often forget that I have an ability to step back and calm myself down. To focus on three things in the room, my breath, or naming a body sensation that is bothering me. I have no reason to rush, but that is all my mind wishes to do. Reminding myself over and over again that there is no need to rush, no need to figure everything out, in this very moment. Planning has a place but not at the expense of my mental and physical well-being.

More

I felt like I can control myself more and be able to relax more as well.

Okay

Everything is gonna be alright in life. Breathing helps you focus but also lets you let go and understand what ever may be stressing you out will come out to be okay.

I feel better

I learned that my mind wanders easily and it is not easy for me to get it back on track

Distractions

Distractions will always be there. I have to learn to keep them at bay

Distractions

i kept getting distracted by the stress of multiple things, such as finals next week, my boyfriend not being here for a while now, and my period cramps.

Relaxing

I’ve learned to let go of the things bothering me right now. If you are a student like me, having exams coming up, we both need to let go of the stuff bothering us and relax. We need to start preparing, letting go of the stuff bothering us, building up on us. Even if it’s hard, none said we couldn’t or should not. Let’s start.

Life

I learned that it is ok to take a breath and breath all the problems away

The slow talking and attention to breath helped me relax and thinking clearly

Breathing deeply and with purpose helps relaxation, as well as naming things distractions and thoughts give them an outlet for my mind instead of letting them become a bigger problem then they are.

😝

Focusing on my breathing made me feel good. I’m also a little congested so it was a struggle. 😝

Breathing

When she said the stuff about cold air going in through your nose, down your windpipe, and into your chest. I really felt that.

I noticed that

She makes me feel so relaxed and like there’s nothing to care about in the world around me

First moment

I feel relaxed, almost like how I feel after yoga. It’s not as relaxing as even the worst yoga sessions, but it still is nice. Yoga is amazing.

I realised how tired I really am and how important my rest is going to be for my next day.

I need to meditate more and take my mind off of things and just focus on one thing rather than me being anxious about everything and a lot of the time for no reason as well being extremely nervous.

Aura Day 1

I felt relaxed and i realized that paying attention to your breath helps.

Just Breathe

I feel I shouldn’t have stopped meditating and I’m glad I’ve started back

I felt relaxed and noticed my facial muscles were contorting and tried to keep them relaxed too

I kept hearing sirens but focusing on my breath helped me to stay in the moment

First Meditation

I learned that breathing through emotions that may come through into your heart and thoughts that may come through into your mind, helps to acknowledge them (when you inhale) and dismiss them (when you exhale). I’m going to use this when feelings of anxiety come over me.

Session 2 was Calming

This one really got me focused for the day, and there were no distractions.

I Fell relaxed and free.

I learned that closing eyes and just breath is very good for me.

I noticed

That i really need to call my ass down, i’m really stressing about math and i feel that i can sleep within 10 mins now, before i only slept for 3 hours a night :( Aura really helps guys

Day two

Woke up with ease for the first time. Body and mind feels more energetic. Ready to take on the day.

Focus

I learned that I can find something in me that calms me and brings down my stress.❤️

Jag ska lära mig!

Detta ska bli spännande! Jags ska lära mig att meditera. Att bara vara här och nu och finna lugn i det. Det är svårt men det är så man lär sig.

Internal focus

I felt that this meditation exercise helped me focus on myself and what goals I am given to succeed. Highly recommend it!!

I noticed that my mind wanders often, I have a difficult time focusing on the meditation

I learned to dictate the noises around me as just sound, but my breath speaks louder with focus

My mind

I learned that my mind wonders often. And I have to ignore those thoughts that pop in my head.

Today I relaxed while breathing!!

Today I was relaxed !! When my thoughts started to wander , I was able to bring it back !!

First session

I learned that it IS possible to relax and decompress in spite of a stressful or anxious day. This session was completely relaxing, but it made me want to sleep!

First session

I have been able to relax, for the first time in a while, with all my exams coming this really helped.

wow

I’m not going to lie guys...this seemed dumb at first. But, as I started doing it, it made me feel so relaxed. I’m very glad my therapist recommended this to me for my anxiety👍🏻

Focused

I learned that it’s very easy to get focused on one thing like breathing. I closed my eyes and all noises and everything just seemed to disappear.

Finally used the app

I learned that I wasted so many days just glancing over this app on my phone. This morning I actually took the chance to use it with my many worries and struggles in daily life. Just by listening to this peaceful meditation walk-through, I know I will be using this app quite often now.

I can't explain

I'm trying to calm myself down. Learn to stop and take a breath.

What I learned today

This helped me very much relax and bring my mind to a happier place

Helped me

This has helped me focus on my breathing when ever I get a angry.

Session 1

I learned that my mind often wanders when it is quiet and that it is not that difficult to get it back to focusing.

Pulling tears

I need this confidence but even as I repeat the affirmations, I cry. It’s difficult to know confidence when I’ve been told to question my choices for so long. I hope this helps me reprogram myself.

What to do?

I’ve just got out of a really long relationship, And I don’t know how to forget him it’s been hard because we go to the same college, same work we live right next to each other and just knowing that he moved on fast and he’s talking to another girl it hurts and more because he calls me and says that to give him time that he needs a lone time it just hurts a lot.

I felt empty and complete at the same time.

I learned once again that nobody is obligated to me and I have no obligations to others. But is it real or true?

Great I was kinda down

But now I know that it’s all going to be ok And just focusing on breathing helps your body and mind

Learning to Relax

I learned to quiet my surrounding and embrace the onset of the relaxation. I find it helpful that I hear the instructions that fades away. From this exercise, I was so relaxed I fell asleep.

Day 1

My mind is really racing this morning with stress. This session helped to calm me some.

Distractions

I leaned that I am very easily distracted. This helped me a lot to tune out the distractions. Hearing my breathing was so soothing

Focus Practice

I leaned that the practice is about focus and not breathing, and that this kind of focus is able to release stress.

Feelings

I felt much more calm which is good. I feel better, not as stressed. My head doesn’t hurt as much anymore. This is good. I like it.

I FEEL GOOOD!!

I learned that I need to breathe to be able to focus on the important things.

I know that I have a lot of things to do but I will take them one step at a time and always focus!

I'm feeling better and more optimistic and able to focus on productivity.

Focus...

A simple meditation that truly helps me center my thoughts for a more productive & mindful day.

Focus...

A simple meditation to help me center my thoughts for a more mindful & productive day.

Day 1

I get like I was able to block out the distractions from sitting on a train and focus my breathing. My mind wandered a bit when I thought of the girl from the coffee shop possibly being on the train

Simple

Needed this small moment to control my thoughts, feelings, and try to center myself. I feel good and think this was exactly what I needed before starting my day.

Relaxed and happy

U can train ur mind if u really put ur mind into it and control ur happiness

mindful moments

i learned that i am capable of slowing myself and everything around me down

My feelings after my first session

I learned they if I just focus on my breathing and let everything around me just melt away I feel a lot better and more focused.

I felt

I felt so relaxed the voice, the everything!! It sounded like Katy Perry & I like that!

Amazing

This changed my entire mood. I was feeling just okay and now I feel so relaxed and happy :)

Wanderine

My mind wanders a lot and I didn’t realize when the session was over. I would come back and forth between focusing and getting lost in my thoughts. It was great.

Distraction

By naming your distractions one is able to shift focus back to breathing.

Mindful Moment

Turning my attention to my breath and practicing mindfulness makes me a lot more calm and relaxed.

Wandering

I realized that it is easy to have wandering thoughts that lead to worry and stress.

1st time

I learned that my mind wonders very easily and kept thinking how much longer someone is probably waiting for me to do something

I loved this app ❤️

I learned that we have to focus on what things we’re doing and not to get distracted.

I wonder easily and get distracted. It is hard for me to turn off my mind.

This can be helpful to give myself time to just breathe. It is hard when I don’t feel well or have a million things to do, but it is important.