Calming Meditations
C1. Long Deep Breathing
Long deep breathing increases lung capacity and calms the mind. It soothes the nervous system allowing rest and relaxation to take place, it also helps with pain management.
Do this meditation before bed, after meals, if you have high blood pressure or if you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
C2. Left Nostril Breathing
Breathing through the left nostril directs oxygen to the right hemisphere of the brain stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is the rest and digest response, when stimulated it lowers the heart rate and energy is conserved allowing for the natural process of digestion to take place.
Do this meditation after meals, before going to bed or if you are feeling stressed, tired or overwhelmed.
C3. Alternate Nostril Breathing
This breath improves cardiovascular function and reduces stress levels. It increases lung capacity and boosts well-being.
Do this exercise if you are feeling stressed, want to focus your mind or before making important decisions.
C4. Breath Awareness
This meditation will help you to build greater awareness of your internal experience.
Do this meditation to relax the mind and to deepen your connection with your body.