Meditation Moment: The Movement of Breath

Breathing is an amazing yet often overlooked tool. Yes, we'd die without it, but it is also the foundation for yoga, relaxation, sleep and even exercise. There is even yoga for healing depression, which works primarily through breath. As the brain gets better oxygenated, depression lifts. As we relax and our breathing becomes regular, even, and also deepens, we are able to meditate more meaningfully, and sleep more soundly. Exercise is profoundly affected by breath. Some asthmatics run marathons or swim competitively, and even ice skate competitively, as is the case with Scott Hamilton, so they can draw a decent breath.

Try It
Take 7 deep breaths, one for each Chakra. If you don't know what a Chakra is, don't worry about it, we'll cover that later. As your ribcage expands, allow your awareness to expand. What do you hear? How do you feel? If you are in pain, allow your exhale to carry the pain out of your body. How does the quality of your breathing affect the quality of your life?

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the chakras: cvj@7StarEPH.com

Light and blessings to all,
Caitlyn
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