Nine Round Breath

Nine Round Breath

by | Mar 24, 2022 | Guided Audio, Meditation, Yoga

Nine Round Breath Practice

Nine Round Breath is a form of alternate nostril breathing, where you cover and breathe in and out of one nostril.  It is a tantric Yoga practice.

The practice is composed of 9 rounds of alternate nostril breathing. One round of breath is an inhale, and an exhale.

The first round will be three rounds of breath into the right nostril and out of the left nostril. The next three rounds of breath will be inhaling into the left nostril and exhaling through the right nostril. The last three rounds are inhaling with both nostrils and exhaling with both nostrils.

Nine Round Breath Practice tips

You may need to have some Kleenex nearby.

To set up, find your seat, maybe be in a comfortable chair or a meditation cushion if that is what you use. Allow your spine to stack, but don’t hold yourself rigidly. Let your eyes close, or let your gaze drop just in front of you. Start the practice by bringing awareness to your seat of any sensation where your sit bones meet your chair or cushion. Notice if you need to adjust anything to feel like your spine is long and tall without forcing anything. Feel free to add small movements, maybe letting the spine sway from side to side or rolling the shoulders to release tension.

Practice Precautions

DO NOT FORCE YOUR BREATH!

If the practice becomes uncomfortable, or you need to stop this practice, know that you can return your awareness to your natural breath or choose another meditation object like where your seat meets where you sit.

Nine Round Breath Guided Audio

Nine Round Breath

I have recorded a guided audio for you to practice the nine-round breath. The audio is about 6 1/2 minutes.

As you start the practice, allow your focus to rest on the sensation of your breath at your nostrils.

Enjoy!

Guided Audio Meditation – The Breath

Guided Audio Meditation – The Breath

by | Aug 28, 2021 | Guided Audio, Meditation

Use the breath as an object of mediation

The breath is often used in meditation because it can be felt and heard. This meditation uses your breath as an anchor, an object to hold your mind present.

Try out a meditation on your breath. Set a timer for 2-5 minutes. Sit comfortably, or lie on your back.

Start by placing your attention on one location to notice your breath. It may be your mouth, nostrils, chest, or anywhere else you notice the sensation of the breath. You may find it easier to listen to the sound of your breath. Let your attention rest there, and as you inhale, notice the sensation of inhaling. Do not put words to the feeling. Just let your awareness rest there. Eventually, you will notice the sense of your exhales.

If you get distracted by your thoughts or an outside distraction, gently guide your awareness toward your breath. Try not to look at the time. If you become uncomfortable as you sit, you can shift your seat or move around. Stay present with your breath, or you may notice the movement you create.

Guided Audio - The Breath

If you want to practice this meditation with guided audio, I recorded one to lead you through a meditation practice using the breath. If you are sitting to the audio, you won’t need to set a timer.

The audio is about five minutes.

Enjoy!