Session 2 - Mindfulness of the Breath
Overview
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Opening - Body Scan
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Group Discussion on Take Away Practice
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Poetry in Preparation
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Practical - Mindful Breathing / In + Out
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Foundations - Beginner's Mind
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Practical - Mantras + Counting
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Science Behind the Practice - Breath / SNS + PNS
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Practical - Candles Gazing
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Group Feedback
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Take Away Practice
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Poetry in Closing
Developing a beginner's mind teaches us this truth: No moment is the same as any other, each is unique and contains unlimited possibilities. This process prevents us from getting stuck in our own expectations based on past experiences.
The Science Behind the Practice
Mindful Breathing - Science Behind a Breath
The Sympathetic Nervous System Functions
The Parasympathetic Nervous System Functions
Sympathetic + Parasympathetic Systems Comparison Chart
Science from Meditation as Medicine The Benefits of Conscious Breathing
How to meditate - Watching the breath
Take Away Practice
Mindfulness & Breathing Practice - 3x a Day / 10 BREATHS. Try implementing this practice upon waking, during the day, and at bedtime.
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Candle Gazing - It's a candle's flame that helps to soothe our soul – reducing stress and increasing self-awareness. ... The low light that comes from a candle is captured by your sight and sent straight to your brain for processing.
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