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7 Breathflow Conscious Breathing TechniquesBy R. Christian Minson

2008 Breathflow Wellness. All Rights Reserved.

Introduction

Conscious Breathing Techniques are extremely effective at helping one to cope, heal,

and prosper on all dimensions of life. They have been employed by sages and wisemen/women of ancient and modern times for millennia. By focusing full attention on the

breathing process while using different patterns of inhaling and exhaling, one can achieve

transformative effects that lead to optimum heart/mind-body-spirit health. The ultimate

goal of the highest breathing techniques is liberation from all worldly suffering.

Here are some simple Conscious Breathing Techniques to use any time there is a need:

The Cleansing Breath (body)

Exhale completely through pursed lips. Inhale to full capacity through the nose. Then

swiftly exhale, making an aspirated hah sound and drawing in your belly quickly.Repeat 2 or 3 times.

This breath is excellent for keeping you in prime physical health by ridding the lungs of

toxic materials that may not come out through regular breathing.

The Expansion Breath (spirit)

Exhale through the mouth to begin. Inhale slowly and consistently through the nose,

filling your body with oxygen from the very bottom of your belly all the way up to full

capacity where you can no longer take in any more air. Then exhale through the nose the

same way, allowing every bit of air out of your being that you can possibly let go. Repeat

3 or 4 times or more.

Focus on the nooks and crannies of your body as you fill with air and marvel at how full

you can make yourself. You may wish to move your arms and body to open up areas to

allow even more air in. A great breath for becoming aware of your body and the energy

within it and ultimately beyond it.

The Compassion Breath (heart/mind)

Whenever you are feeling a painful emotion, inhale through the nose and feel that you are

taking in all of that particular distress for the world. Exhale through the mouth/nose and

feel that with your breath you are giving back love and compassion to the world.

The breath is especially effective for bringing you relief when you are feeling painful

emotions. By focusing on taking away the pain of the world by adding it to yours, and

then giving back only love and compassion, you are able to step outside yourself where

an amazing transformation can take place. Often your pain will completely dissipate.

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7 Breathflow Conscious Breathing TechniquesBy R. Christian Minson

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The Receiving Breath

Opposite of the compassion breath, Inhale through the nose and feel yourself receiving all

that is good in life through your breath. Exhale and consciously feel that you are letting

go of any thoughts, emotions, or circumstances that are no longer supporting your highest

purpose in lifeto be truly happy.

The Awareness BreathBreathe in through the nose slow and steady. Notice any little sparks of sensation, aches

and pains, or emotions that arise as you breathe. Allow the breath to enter those

areas/sensations even more and expand them. Exhale through the mouth and feel the

energy drain out of those areas/sensations, neutralizing them. Remain acutely aware of

anything going on in your being and just breathing deeper into it as you repeat this breath

a number of times.

Excellent for bringing you to awareness of your presence in the here and now. Also goodfor quickly eliminating any small issues of discomfort.

The Joy BreathInhaling through the mouth, fill your belly like a big balloon. Exhaling through the

mouth, allow the breath to come out on its own, do not force it to come out. The pace

should be such as if you were breathing during moderate exercise, slightly faster than

breathing while at rest.

Practice this breath 100 times morning or night and experience the wavelets of joy that

begin to emerge from your being.

The Satisfaction BreathInhale briskly and deeply thru the nose into the diaphragm and chest and when full

immediately release with an exhale accompanied by making the sound Ahhh Pay

particular attention to allowing the sound to vibrate in the abdomen and heart regions (3rd

and 4th

chakras). Feel the deep sense of satisfaction and attunement to the smooth flow of

the Universe and your part in it. Repeat. At first allow the exhale to naturally come out.

When you feel the deep satisfaction this way, then if you desire, you can play with the

length of the exhale to guide the quality of your experience.

This breath is great to instantly transform your attitude into one of a very pleasantly

satisfied feeling. Opens the heart chakra and helps you to relax in your present

circumstances. One of my favorite breaths!

For more information on deeper Conscious Breathing Techniques, facilitated breath

sessions and workshops check out Breathflow Wellness at www.breathflow.com, or

contact R. Christian Minson at christian@breathflow.com; 760.445.4264