by Robbie Steinhouse
Stage 1
Breathe In, Breathe Out
Count "1"
Breathe In, Breathe Out
Count "2"
Repeat until you reach 10
Stage 2
Count each breath-cycle
Silently say the number
at the end of each cycle
Create a slight pause
after each count
Stage 3
Repeat the cycle...
Say the numbers slightly later, just before the inhale
Repeat until you reach 10
Stage 4
Stop Counting...
Notice the effect of your new breathing pattern on your body
Stage 5
Notice the movements in your belly, rib cage, shoulders and neck...
Stage 6
Notice the
'pulse of breath' energizing your body...
Stage 7
Feel the change in temperature of your breath as it meets your nose and throat...
Stage 8
Listen to the sound of your breath...
Stage 9
Imagine breathing in different colours
Stage 10
Stop focusing on breathing and allow yourself to simply 'be'