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One Breath at a Time

A simple first breathing practice with no requirement to clear the mind.

How it begins

• This is One Breath at a Time.
• For the next few minutes, this is a simple first breathing practice with no requirement to clear the mind.
• Choose a posture that lets you be awake enough to notice. You can soften your gaze, close your eyes if that is comfortable, or stay with the room.
• Take a comfortable breath in.
• Let it leave without forcing the exhale.
• Notice that the next breath can be ordinary.

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