Pause for busy minds.

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Exercises.

Take a deep breath in, allowing your breath to spiral up your spine for a count of six.

Pause with full lungs for a count of six, then as you exhale, let the breath naturally spiral back down your spine for a count of six.

Pause with your lungs empty for a count of six.

Try this again, inhaling and spiralling the breath up your spine , pausing and then exhaling the breath down your spine, pause again with your lungs empty.

Repeat the four part breath ten times. You can count the number of breaths on your fingers.

When you have completed ten breaths, sit quietly with your eyes closed. Let yourself absorb the affects of the breathing and slowly return to your regular breathing.

Try not to rush back into life after this pause practice, take your time. Go slowly and explore what it is like to be more focused.

By Danielle marchant.