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7 Breathflow Conscious Breathing Techniques

By R. Christian Minson

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 wise
men/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 Techniques
By R. Christian Minson

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 life—to be truly happy.

The Awareness Breath™


Breathe 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 good
for quickly eliminating any small issues of discomfort.

The Joy Breath™


Inhaling 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 Breath™


Inhale 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

© 2008 Breathflow Wellness. All Rights Reserved.

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