PRACTICE
Counting breath
Count each breath to anchor a wandering mind in something simple and present.
HOW TO PRACTICE
- Sit comfortably and let your breathing settle into its natural rhythm.
- Silently count '1' as you breathe in, and '2' as you breathe out.
- Continue counting up to 10, then start again from 1.
- When your mind wanders, gently notice it happened and return to counting from 1.
Considerations
A good starting practice for beginners. Losing count and starting over is part of the practice, not a failure.
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