Mindfulness Meditation Lesson 5:
The Breathing Space

Theme of Mindfulness Meditation Lesson 5

If we only are intentionally mindfulness once or twice a day (or less) when we do a formal meditation, we tend not to carry much mindfulness into the rest of our days. The breathing space is a mindfulness practice that condenses elements of a formal meditation into a brief three-to-five minute meditation that we can do a few times during the day to help us stay mindful throughout the day.

Agenda for Lesson 5

1. The Body Scan
 
2. The Breathing Space
 
3. Mindful Walking
 
4. Home Practice

Worksheets

You can download or print off the worksheets we'll be using this session in advance in PDF or Word format. Links for the worksheets are also included at the relevant part of each lesson, so you'll be able to download or open them then if you prefer.

Other Materials

• A notebook for any notes you may wish to make
 
• For the Body Scan mindfulness meditation, you'll need a place where you can lie comfortably on your back, preferably on the floor (perhaps on a mat or blanket), along with a pillow to support your head, and another pillow or rolled-up towel for underneath your knees
 
• For the Mindful Walking Meditation, you'll need a clear space where you can walk out and back 5-10 paces