Breath Awareness Meditation

Find a comfortable posture, either sitting on a cushion or a chair. Allow your back to be straight but not rigid. Gently close your eyes.

Bring your awareness to the sensation of your body. Feel the points of contact with the floor or chair. Let go of any unnecessary tension.

Now, bring your attention to your breath. Don't try to change it. Simply observe the natural rhythm of your inhalation and exhalation.

Notice where you feel the breath most vividly. It might be the cool air at the nostrils, the rise and fall of the chest, or the gentle expansion of the abdomen.

Your mind will wander. That's natural. When you notice it has drifted, gently and without judgment, guide it back to the breath. Each return is a moment of mindfulness.

Continue this for the next few minutes, using the breath as a gentle anchor to the present moment.

As we come to the end of this practice, slowly broaden your awareness to include the sounds around you and the feeling of the room. When you're ready, gently open your eyes.