Meditation basics

Breathing Meditation

Learn how and why to use your breath for meditation. This exercise is designed for those beginning to meditate or those  looking to review the basics of breathing for meditation. We will also help you respond to the inevitable distractions that arise when meditating.

Use the Breathing Meditation Practice when you want a shorter exercise.

Breathing Meditation Practice

This short meditation guides you through practice in breathing meditation, and helps you respond to distractions that arise when meditating. Use it on its own, or as a companion to our longer and more complete Breathing Meditation.


Guided Breathing Exercise (Clouds)

 

 

This short meditation guides you through practice in breathing meditation, and helps you respond to distractions that arise when meditating. Use it on its own, or as a companion to our longer and more  complete Breathing Meditation.

Guided Breathing Exercise (Eyes)

Learn how to use your breath to relax and reduce stress in this guided exercise based on breathing meditation. Enjoy this short breathing practice whenever you have a few minutes. Frequent use of this exercise can also enhance your experience of our other exercises and meditations.

Breathing Meditation Practice (Clouds)

This short meditation guides you through practice in breathing meditation, and helps you respond to distractions that arise when meditating. Use it on its own, or as a companion to our longer and more  complete Breathing Meditation.

Sitting in a Chair for Meditation

Learn how to sit upright in a chair for meditation or meditative exercises. We guide you through choosing a chair, understanding the importance of posture, becoming aware of your seated body, and developing a comfortable and stable position to keep you relaxed and alert.

Use this exercise to enhance your experience of our exercises and meditations.

Filmed at Planet Yoga in Zürich.