Four sides of a breath
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Put it on the board and read it out. Nothing to prepare.
A new term can bring a lot at once, so for the next minute we will give our attention to the four sides of a breath.
Breathe in for four counts, hold for four if that is comfortable, breathe out for four and pause for four, as though you were drawing a slow square in the air.
We will trace three squares together. If you lose count, rejoin on any side. If holding your breath is uncomfortable, shorten the pause or breathe normally.
Follow the last square at your own pace, then notice how you feel, without needing anything to be different.
Together: One Rhythm You Can Steer
Breathe at your own pace, or just watch. Stop any time.
The practice starts on its own button: tap it, or press Enter. The arrow keys still move between steps.
That’s the practice.
On your own, any time: “One Rhythm You Can Steer”, at recipesforwellbeing.org/framework
Listen for Students may shorten the counts, breathe normally or just watch. None of these is doing it wrong.
The skill of breathing. Using the breath to come into the present moment and connect with yourself.
What is your relationship with your breath? How might making breathing a more intentional part of each day support your wellbeing?
When a lot arrives at once, it can help to give attention one shape to follow. For the next minute, we will follow four sides of a breath.
Breathe in for four, hold for four if that is comfortable, breathe out for four and pause for four, like drawing a slow square.
We will trace three squares. If you lose the count, rejoin on any side, and if holding is uncomfortable, shorten the pause or breathe normally.
Follow the last square at your own pace, then notice how you are without needing anything to be different.
Together: One Rhythm You Can Steer
Breathe at your own pace, or just watch. Stop any time.
The practice starts on its own button: tap it, or press Enter. The arrow keys still move between steps.
That’s the practice.
On your own, any time: “One Rhythm You Can Steer”, at recipesforwellbeing.org/framework
Watch for anyone who goes very still, tearful or far away. Do not single them out. Offer a break, or speak to them quietly afterwards.
The skill of breathing. Using the breath to come into the present moment and connect with yourself.
What is your relationship with your breath? How might making breathing a more intentional part of each day support your wellbeing?
The skill of breathing
Using the breath to come into the present moment and connect with yourself.
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