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Practice: Morning mindfulness

Practice: Morning mindfulness

From the course: Mindfulness Practices

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Practice: Morning mindfulness

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- Mornings are a very valuable time and a good morning routine can truly make a difference in our day. Good morning routines have three components. You move and stretch your body. You focus your mind for clarity. And you connect with what helps you build positive energy for the day. We can try all three of these in our morning practice. Find a quiet space. Shut off distractions. Sit comfortably, relaxing your shoulders, your feet on the floor. Close your eyes or soften your gaze. We will inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Put your hand on your belly below your navel. Feel your belly rising as you breathe in and softening as you breathe out. Let's start. Inhale, 2, 3, 4. Exhale, 2, 3, 4. Inhale, 2, 3, 4. Exhale, 2, 3, 4. Now, feel your feet on the floor. Notice how they're supported. Take a deep breath and move your awareness from your feet to your calves. And now to your knees. Taking a deep breath in, move your awareness to your upper leg. As you breathe out…

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