Silent Mind Blog

This morning flow is perfect if you wake up sore or want to get more morning movement but aren’t a morning exerciser. Juliana takes us through a short run of stretches before moving into a moderately-paced vinyasa sequence that leaves you primed and ready for the day.

Sit and meditate on this for a minute, taking full, even breaths. Now begin to play, going between singing bowls and playing techniques in whichever sequence or pattern feels right to you.

If we want to use mindfulness for a specific aim, such as relaxation or creativity, we can support the practice with tools and techniques. Playing a singing bowl, doing breathing exercises, or gazing at the flame of a candle are a few examples.

Today, let’s focus solely on breathing for relaxation. We’ll answer common questions about relaxation breathing exercises, techniques, and how to benefit from the breath in general.