EP 277: When Focusing on the Breath is Uncomfortable

Published: June 15, 2020, 11:02 p.m.

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The breath is an ideal object of meditation for a few different reasons:
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\\nIt\\u2019s always with us.
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\\nIt\\u2019s always present.
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\\nAnd by paying attention to our breath, we encourage ourselves to breathe more deeply, which calms our nervous system and gives us more oxygen.
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\\nBut sometimes, as was the case with one person who attended my free, weekly stress reduction workshop last night, focusing on our breath can be hard. It can even promote anxiety for us.
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\\nIf this is the case for you, I\\u2019ll say the same thing I did for this woman last night: we can help you use one of your five senses instead.
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\\nThe senses are also always with us and always present and, if done right, can be just as effective an object of meditation as our breath.
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\\nIf you\\u2019d like more information, drop a comment below or send me a DM.
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\\n(And if you\\u2019d like a link to register for my weekly workshop, let me know!)

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