Investigating Breathing

A quick focus on breathing

There are different ways to focus on breathing and in doing so the meditation is deeper

Focus and refocus

Focusing on the body and how it is reacting allows me to focus more on actual breathing. Also, my mind might wander, but I can pull it back and refocus on my breathing.

Breathing is Life

Breathing guides you back to focusing on the now and present and appreciating life thus taking all stress, worries, or thoughts that run through your mind to a muted level to focus on the present and just be.

time for yourself

taking the time for having a moment for yourself before starting the day is great!

Day 4

Early AM meditation today. I enjoyed focusing on my breath, feeling my belly expand and contract. I felt a small release trying to emerge as tears. Focusing my breath during an anxious moment should prove helpful in the future.

Calm Before The Night

This was very helpful in calming my thoughts before bed. Otherwise I can have vivid nightmares and have too much tension in my body.

Investigating breathing

Focusing on breathing guides the mind to remain in the present moment. It seems obvious, but I never thought about how we never think about past of future breathing. Only the present matters when breathing.

Focusing

Today, I learned that focusing on my breath will allow my mind to stay in the present.

Breathe

Sometimes it's hard to get the motivation to start the daily sessions. However, it's always worth it. After learning about meditation in school, everyone should take time to do it. Meditation really helps with anything in life and helps make everything brighter. You don't have to be unhappy or stressed to meditate. Meditation helps you reconnect with your body and move forward towards your future goals.

Understanding

Calms after a great workout. It relaxes my body. Also helps before I do school work.

Breathing

I realized that I had not meditated in a long time. It was good though.

Breath

Focusing on your breathing is very important because it keeps you calm, mentally and physically

Improved grades?

This is great before a study session! I’ve noticed my focus and attention span has gotten much better.

Breathing relax my mind.

Breathing relaxes my mind and calms me down with listening to mediating music helps me get through the day:

Losing the moment

I realized that I veer off easily to worries and it takes a bit before I notice

I learned

It is important to take a break everyday and think about your presence

Biofeedback

Breathing is one of the most visible and controllable biofeedback.

Breathing

Is a big deal it helps relax and replenish the body and mind

Everything comes back to the Breath

Breathing is the center of focus for a lot of my personal meditation practice. This was a great reminder that it all begins and ends with the breath.

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It doesn’t take long to rebalance. I did the 3 minute meditation and I feel more connected and collected.

Breathing works

Breathing always brings me back to the essence, it helps me to relax, and connect with myself again.

Little

Justice in every inch hello I forgive you take my forgiveness and chop my head off

Breathing

Concentrating on my breathing calms me and makes me feel very relaxed

Breathing begins at birth

As a baby we’re born with the ability to breathe, its evolutionary. As an adult we forget to breathe sometimes. Practice. Every day. Be mindful. Breathe outside in the green, by the water, wherever you are.

Calm

By focusing on how my breath felt made me let go and if the days activities. Calmness followed...

Calming my mind

I feel relaxed and rested after such a short time. I’ve been sleeping through the night lately!!!!!

Basics

Learning to breath again, not just doing it automatically without conscious thought. Feeling it fill your body and calming yourself. Precious.

A Breath in many parts

A breath is made up of thousands of parts- I liked to think on that. I’m a procrastinator and always like to take on more than is practical, so breaking done tasks into smaller chunks is always a help to me, but I never thought of breaking something I do down to that small a level. A moment is a microcosm. Namaste

Investigating the breath

Thanks Lyndi for another relaxing meditation. Concentrating on where I was feeling the breath kept me engaged and helped limit the mind interruptions. Great choice for bedtime.

Breathing

It was interesting to focus on the muscles you use while breathing. Since they are the muscles that often are the most tense, being mindful of my breathing should certainly help with lessening the tension.

Monday 12.4

We breathe to stay alive and we often don’t think about the mechanics behind it. There are so many intricate flashes of information that go back and forth between muscles and bones and tendons and organs to make a breath happen. We don’t have to think about it, but when I do take a moment to be aware of my body during this miraculous oxygen exchange, I am awed.

You and Breathing

Breathing and focusing on your breathing makes these sessions a lot easier to connect to. Which helps you get more out of your time

Find The pause

It really helps me to focus when I pay attention to the start and stop of the inhale and exhale and try to find that “pause” in between. I’m less distracted and can really tune inward and relax.

The breath

Focus on the breath and realise that the breath is made of many component, movements and feelings x

The body

This session made me appreciate the human body more, how it functions by breathing etc. However it also reminded me of the finiteness of the body which brings up scary thoughts that I haven’t yet mastered control of.

Investigating breathing

This exercise really helped me focus on where I can feel my breathing in my body. I felt it in my abdomen, chest, back, throat, shoulders, and nostrils. I didn’t realize how many places you can feel your breath from. It was very relaxing and good discovery to actually pay attention to my body and it’s breathing.

Investigating Breathing

After doing many Breathing meditations I’ve realized that counting one’s breaths and focusing on your breath can really relax and calm yourself.

Breathing is Fundemental

Beyond the necessity to breath, breathing is so fundamental to how our body feels. Hyperventilating in anxiety, panting through a workout, or taking a deep breath of cold fresh air to invigorate. When I control my breath I control my whole body in response b

Micro movements

The idea that there is more to breathing than the chest rising and falling is quite intuitive, particularly if you have studied any sort of in-depth task analysis, but the specific verbiage of "thousands of micro movements" fit surprisingly well into the meditation practice, and that wording allowed me to settle into a familiar sort of analysis, repurposing it for mindfulness. I think this may be a turning point in my understanding and practice of mindfulness. Time will tell.

Breathing

I learned that if you take some minutes to close your eyes and breathe everything else around you will slow down as you zone in your own breathing rate you body eases and feels a bit refreshed.

Focus on breathing

With each breath I felt the biggest movement in my chest/lungs and I tied that to my heart. Remembering to lead with my heart.

Thousands

A single breathe can possess numerous amounts of energy that I tend to neglect

Not the app

I had insomnia last night. Hard to get pumped up after that

Great meditation!

I learned that really focusing on your breathing can really help you clear your head!

Investigating Breathing...

I can get completely lost in the mediation - relaxed, focused and happy to be there for a few moments before my day begins.

Before bef

Focus on where the air fills your body as you breathe. Focus on the rid”se and fall sensations.

Investigating Breathing

I was unaware how good it could feel to just relax and really breathe for 3 minutes. Stressors and anxiety were simply put on hold for my first session. It felt good to just be able to lie down and relax - a feeling I haven't experienced for a long time. Can't wait until my next session!!!! 😜👍

Gateway to myself

Focusing on my breathing has become the most basic yet powerful tool that keeps me in touch with the universe. There is a fine line between autopilot and being present. The breath is the line for me. If i drift off, I know where the starting line is back to living with intention. Have a great day!!

Calming

This helps before bed when your thoughts run wild from a tough Monday.

Feeling the whole breathe

It helps to keep my mind from running while I'm trying to meditate

Daily Grind

Of the myriad of thoughts and movements we perform ritually during our daily grind, none is more profound, or essential, or life-giving as focused breathing for reflection.

Snow Day Tuesday 2-6-18

In this meditation, I felt my breathing in my chest and my neck. It was was particularly interesting to take the time out and pay attention to our own breaths. This is a good meditation to have on board. Thank you, Lyndi. Have a nice day, Everyone!😀

Investigating breathing

It’s very difficult to investigate breathing when you have the flu and all the hacking and sore throat that accompanies it. Otherwise a soothing exercise.

Remember

Sometimes, it’s okay to have distractions, as long as we always come back to the present

Christine

Strongly ruminating about my relationship with Mei. Doesn’t feel like boy/girlfriend just good friends. Feeling sad and depressed, and meditation doesn’t ease my pain at the moment. Is Mei only wanting companionship? Somebody just to do things and chat with?

paper hands

yesterday after the gig we circled the room thanking all the residents for showing up to hear us play it had been one of those special sets a man from switzerland yodeled with us as we worked the room, igniting all the orhers to join in the joy on thier faces was priceless a visiting wife sat next to her husband I could see the sad surrender in her beautiful blue eyes she looked drained from the stress of losing him slowly he was wrapped up in blankets unable to speak barely awake when we started but the music touched something inside him just for a moment he came alive as Amelie played “A few of my favorite things” on her violin a definite look of recognition came into his eyes, along with just the slightest hint of an actual smile... When I took his hand as we said goodbye it felt like paper but his grip was strong and he did not want to let go I understood it was his way of saying thank you on the ride home Amelie was telling me about her world history class, they are studying the Greeks “What is the meaning of life?” the teacher inquired Amelie was the only one who raised her hand “That’s an easy one; to love and be loved”.

Breathing

It help me to calm to down so I learned breathily is important.

It’s about the smaller things...

We are so focused on the big picture, of what’s gonna happen next or what do I️ need to do in order for this to happen....that we forget the basic building blocks that allow us to do such things. Breathing has become so ingrained in us that we no longer remember it’s importance. By focusing on each breath you are able to focus on simple, meaningful steps...breaths to get you to the next one and the next one and the next one. Not the big picture, just small simple breathing.

Short and sweet.

This was a great short, easy meditation that took my mind off of my thoughts for the three minutes while doing it. Thank you.

Helpful

Made me stop and take a minute. Calmed me down so I can think clearly

3-3-18

I felt anger today towards my parents and others trying to decide for me while not even considering what I want. I’m tired of pleasing others and want to be happy and content with my life as well as the choices that I choose to make. I don’t feel that that’s too much to ask!!

I don’t know

This helped a little, I think? I don’t know. Thank you.

Oh breathing

Today all I can focus on was my 75 pound dog breathing as hard as I was. I try to take these moments for myself but she’s bound to my soul and has an invisible leash around my heart. Today Stella and I investigated our breathing together.

Feeling stressed 😩

How I feel better & relax & now I need to write my journal & write my stress way & stay a wake

I felt

I felt sadness. As I try to use meditation as a form of healing from betrayal I find it hard to focus because my mind drifts back to the pain I feel. I just want to be ok.

an amazing experience

breathing is key to help you feel more relaxed take nice long deep breaths and it makes you much more less anxious.

Breathing

I learned that taking just three minutes to focus on my breathing really makes a difference.

Investigating

I feel breathing in all those place Will come cack to this. Needed to focus before I start out on my day. Amazing how ungrounded I am sometimes

Investigating Breathing

I learned that there are many micro-movements involved in what we call “just one breath”.

That was relaxing

This one just really calmed me down. I loved it!❤️ I really recommend this to you if you are feeling a little stresssed.

Breathing

I learned that deep breathing connects me to my inner body and soul. Relaxing and Healthy feeling.

Day 76

Today I felt very distracted by my thoughts but occasionally was able to bring my focus back to the breath

Aware

I like this session. It helped me to stop and be aware of my body and how relaxing simply breathing can be.

Busy mind be still!

My mind is full of many thoughts right now, and this really helped me focus on being still for a few moments ☺️

Nice first session

I learned that I never paid attention on my breathing until I now.

I felt comfortable with my breathing and body

I leant that deep breaths can help you fall asleep quicker and easier. The sound of a calming voice helps relax the mind.

Day 1

I learned that it is more important to connect with your body than one might think. Focusing on breathing patterns is very relaxing and helpful to relieve stress.

Trying something new

I learned that I can focus on my breathing and allow my mind to escape all the busy thoughts

I feel anxious all the time.

This really helped me find an anchor to the present, and it helped me to forget about my past for those moment. However, in my everyday life I still feel anxious and stressed all the time because of the events that happen near me and that involve me.

Breathing

I felt a strong weight lift if off my body during the meditation minutes x

I really appreciate being given permission and

understanding about when our mind wanders away during meditation. I always feel badly when that happens. I also like being reminded to bring it back to the breath. This is like being reminded that we are human after all. And this all takes time.

Day 1

I learned that being mindful of my breathing made me realize where it is centralized

In the name of Love

I learned that love can change our mood to the best mood what do u think I love to live in love for the rest of my life

Feeling Present

I felt present and in the moment. I could actually disconnect from everything else around me and truly focus on feeling my breathing and it brought me a sense of calmness.

Breathing

It’s nearly impossible to pay attention to my breath during every moment of every day, but practicing this meditation reminds me how rewarding it is to be mindful of my breath, even if it is just for a few moments. Realizing everything my body does to keep me alive and healthy, I am grateful for every breath I take, even if I don’t think of it at the time.

Investigating Breathing

Although I don’t feel that I investigated breathing as much as I focused on my breath during this meditation, I still found that it was calming, peaceful and held me in the present moment.

This didn’t do anything for me

And there is only 3 of them you have to pay 59.99 for a year 😂

Investigating breathing

This was a very effective meditation on the control of our breathing and exhaling.

Yeet

I felt relaxed and focused on my abdominal movements while breathing.

so relaxing

after this session i felt so relaxed. i have a lot going on in my life right now so this session was a wonderful escape

Breathing Calmly

I learned that taking just your thoughts and put in mind while breathing deeply. In a car or on a plane. It works.

I love meditation

It’s very relaxing and slows the world down. I enjoyed this app a lot like taking a little time out for myself I don’t do it much but when I do it does help me I have anxiety and depression PTSD from childhood trauma

08/06/19

I found this meditation very soothing, it was hard to shut my thoughts out but the calming narration helped me to try to refocus my mind on my breathing without judgement.

Confusion

I’m not feeling so well, In fact I feel a little bit sad. maybe because I’m going through important changes in my life. I hope to feel better soon

Investigating breathing

This helped me a lot by just feeling calm and setting my mood for the morning .

Time Out

I’m enjoying these sessions where I take a few minutes away from the world and just focus on something as simple as breathing and clearing my head. Looking forward to more.

Investigating breathing

It’s really helping me feel relaxed ..and more stress free at this moment because I really needed this today, it been a rough day for me

Day 1

I definitely noticed that this calms me fast. So I could use this technique in a stressful situation and value myself.

I felt happier..

I noticed that I started to smile :) and feel better immediately after this short breather

Good

I noticed that after it I just feel got and a lot less weighing me down.

Focus on my breath

I felt extremely sad today for the things that have happend this past month

I learned that I am in control of my actions and my reactions to the way others feel towards me and the way that others feel about me. I’m extremely sensitive to judgement cause I don’t ever feel good enough. Like I’m just not ever good enough for anyone cause I’m always getting bullied or picked on. No body is in my life for me anymore cause I’ve hurt everyone in my life once and it’s really selfish and irresponsible. My constant fear of being rejected an isolated is exactly what I get.

Thinking about my breathing helps me become calmer

Breath

Breath is the “dynamic” controller of all emotions. You are able to be calm with a slow steady breath as much as a fast-paced stressful breath in any circumstances.

Reconnect

I felt very present and reconnected. Beautiful practise, after a long day! Quite „compelling“ voice, that came through clearly and made my third eye vibrate.

Breathing

Something I take for granted but this made me focus on all parts of the body touched by this will try to practise

Lovely Awareness Exercise

This meditation is an excellent awareness practice. Lyndi’s voice is very calming.

Balance

I am wiccan, so I need balance in my life. I love the fact that I can just sit and breathe to the sounds of nature and not have to worry about bring peace or causing chaos towards others.

Quick Breathing Exercises

I was surprised by how quickly it worked and I even almost fell asleep. I learned how to more breathing exercises.

I feel very relaxed.

I learned that breathing can help you calm down and refocus your body and mind in many ways that I never thought possible.

The best one I’ve done so far

I feel so much more relaxed. This did an excellent job returning my concentration to my breath. It was excellent.

The Importance of Breathing

For me breathing exercises are super important to me because they keep me sane and they help whenever I’m not feeling the best

Feeling your breaths

I really liked how this practice had us focus in where we could feel the movement of breathing. This helped me stay calm and kept my mind from wandering.

Thought Noise

I don’t know how to clear my mind. I’m constantly thinking about 100 different things. I can’t turn it off.

micro movements

through this meditation, she mentioned that our breath is made up from smaller micro movements. we can feel our breath in so many different parts of our bodies. focusing on these parts helps us to remain focused on the breath

Vanda

She has a huge ego. She is disrespectful. I need to learn to deal with her chaos.

Clear Thoughts

Sometimes you just need a moment to center yourself. Basic meditation with a focus on our friend, the breath. When other more lengthy meditations seem difficult to start because scurrying thoughts, it can help to begin with a simple mindfulness moment first.

breathing

taking long deep breaths after a long day really helps to not only relax the body, but to relax the mind