The Breath  

Day Three

So hum is an internal mantra rooted in the sound of the natural breath. It is mentioned in a number of ancient yogic texts, including various Upanishads and is often translated as 'I am That' or 'I am That I am', That being the universal, true reality or all creation - we are one and the same.

times are such that we know what we need. Our ability to listen and follow our inner knowings is based upon listening.

Through this month practice Riding the Rhythm of The Breath

The invitation is to sit and rest the awareness on the breath, to do it with such love, attention, sincerity, and tenderness that it takes on a whole new meaning. Set a time frame that will stretch you but is free from experiencing undo struggle. Find a comfortable seat (you can be in a chair or seated on the floor). Softly close the eyes, rest the gaze in between the eyebrows. Relax the jaw, the sense of hearing, and soft palate. Begin to rest your attention on the breath as it naturally draws inward and outward.

Keep this focus on the breath

As the mind wonders, simply notice this, without judgements or giving it a narrative, and draw the attention back to inhaling and exhaling that is naturally occurring without your attention or not

I would suggest that you do this for no less than 10 minutes, but if that seems too much and overwhelming then please give yourself compassion and set a more appropriate time frame.

Once the time has ended grab your journal and begin to write

Written Invitation:

What sort of things came up for you? Were you able to notice the mind and its chatter and keep drawing the attention back to the breath

Did you notice how the body softening or tensing as the focus was placed upon the breath?

The body will always follow the breath. It will soften and yield toward letting go as we rest into our deeper dimensions.