Rhythmic Breathing Meditation of Relaxation and Affirmations of Love

Rhythmic Breathing Meditation 

This is a simple meditation that can be used to de-stress your body when you only have a few minutes to work in, or it can be done for longer periods of time when you have more. At the end of this mediation there will be some variations you can use to allow this to help other things in your life.

Start of meditation: Sit quietly, with your back as straight as possible and breath in slowly to a count of 4, hold it for a count of 4, then release to a count of 4 and wait at the end of your exhalation for a count of 4. Then repeat as many times as you have time for. Your goal here is to keep the 4 counts rhythmic so that each count of 4 takes the same amount of time. Concentrate just on the breath, on getting the timing of each breath correct. If you have a hard time working with a count of 4, it is fine to change to a count of 3 or even 2 if it works better for you. Just don't breath too fast or you could hyperventilate. If stray thoughts start to enter your mind, gently push them to the side, allowing them to float away and return your mind to your breathing. Once you master this breathing technique, you can add a form of chanting to it. As you breathe in, say, "I Am," in a drawn out way that takes the entire 4 count of breath. As you hold it to the count of 4, say, "love," also taking the entire 4 count. Repeat as you breath out so it becomes a rhythmic, "I Am love," along with the rhythm of your breath. If you are having problems with any other aspect of your life, you can adapt the chant as needed. For instance, a person having health problems may say, "I Am healthy," or a person working on strengthening their body could say, "I Am strong." Almost any positive affirmation can be said during the breathing exercise to give it more strength. When designing a positive affirmation, the main rule to follow is to word it as if what you want to happen is a reality. Don't say, "I am getting healthy," because that implies you are not already healthy and your subconscious mind gives you what you are thinking about. You could literally end up sick. Always stick to the "I am _____" format and you will be fine.

Try this meditation for ten minutes and at the end of the ten minutes give the following powerful affirmation. "I Am Love. Love I Am." Say this nine times. Then say, "Love is more, More Love I Am." Twenty two times.