Keep breathing: steadying monkey mind

This chapter will introduce you to the final practice in the book which specifically focuses on mindful breathing without the use of body movements. It will provide you with a shorter and longer version of the practice so that you can find which length of meditation suits you. In addition, attitudes and assumptions are questioned regarding your view of life as well as how much of your life you live outside of the present moment. The breathing meditations help to train you to focus on the immediacy of this moment and to bring your attention back to it. It is through the continual use of mindful breathing that you will be able to refocus your ...

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