The Breathing Space is a brief mindfulness meditation that incorporates many elements of a much longer, in depth meditation into three steps:
Step 1: Becoming Aware of your experience in the present moment by bringing your attention to your
Step 2
: Gathering your attention around your breath and paying attention to the physical sensations of your breathing in your abdomen, and using your breath to anchor yourself into the present.Step 3: Expanding your awareness to take in your entire body. If you notice any sensations of pain, tension or discomfort:
The Breathing Space
Once you've completed the breathing space, fill out the Breathing Space Worksheet on the next page.