Breathing Techniques For Meditation

On this page you will learn a bit about the breath and breathing techniques for meditation that you can use to help you calm and still your mind. The breath is our life force. By bringing oxygen into our lungs and from there infusing every cell in our body, revitalizing our organs and systems.

Our subtle energy systems are supported by breath as are our thoughts, emotions and beliefs, breath sustains us physically as well.

Because of this powerful link, breathing can be used as a calming influence on anxiety, fear and panic.

The breath plays a vital role in meditation, firstly by centering and relaxing the meditator introducing a sense of stillness to the persons practice, then by acting as a point of focus which the mind can focus on instead of wandering.

Finally, through the resulting stillness, by cajoling the persons mind into the deep alpha state.

Breath meditation as a support, this one is used to generally calm the mind and bring positive energy into your being.

In its role as a support, the breath acts as a single point of focus for the mind to return to when you become aware that your mind has wandered.

Breathing in through your nose is better as the fine hair in your nostrils purifies the air and also moistens and warms the air for your throat and lungs, exhale through your nose as well.

Focus on your nostrils, particularly on the feel of the flow of air as you inhale and exhale.

Become an observer and watch its passage as it enters and exits the nose, feel the sense of quiet that this creates in you.

Now pay attention to your breath and follow its course as it enters and exits your body, go with it into the immense depths, experiencing your breath's soft, regular rhythm and feel the peace permeate your whole body.

If your mind wanders off easily, try counting each breath in sequence or repeatedly count to six.

Remember it can take you months before you master this technique, if you are finding it hard, don't get angry, be patient and kind with yourself.

The idea is that the wandering off becomes the cue to restart your concentration.

In time you will find that you are able to still your mind without too much struggle.

Breath meditation as a device, this one teaches you to use the breath as a visualization technique to stimulate and revitalizing your energy.

It has a positve and uplifting effect on the body and mind.

Sit in your normal meditation posture and focus on the in breath coming through your nose.

Imagine the breath as white light or a stream of light in rainbow colours, feel this beautiful bright light being drawn into every part of your body, totally cleansing and revitalising your entire being.

See or feel the negativity and tiredness being drawn out of your whole body with the out breath, leaving you feeling peaceful and full of energy.

Try these breathing techniques for meditation and experience for yourself the benefits they have for your mind, body and soul.

If you find after few months of practising these breathing techniques for meditation that you are still struggling to still your mind then maybe these methods are not the right ones for you, simply find a method that you are comfortable with, or try your own method. return from breathing techniques for meditation to learning to meditate

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Disclaimer: If you have a serious illness and are taking medication for that illness, DO NOT STOP TAKING YOUR MEDICATION unless you are told it is safe for you to do so by your health care professional. The author of this web site in no way recommends the stopping of medication if you need to take it, use your medication together with meditation.