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Breath & Meditation
Beginner-friendly breathing practices (pranayama) and meditation methods, from a six-breath opening to sitting for five minutes, with guidance on what to do when the mind wanders.
Breath & Meditation · 7 min read
How to Create a Meditation Space at Home, Even in a Small Room
A step-by-step guide to setting up a breathing room or corner at home, based on Thich Nhat Hanh's Making Space: where to put it, what to keep in it and how to share it.
Breath & Meditation · 5 min read
Mindful Breathing Exercise: A Step-by-Step Guide Based on Thich Nhat Hanh
How to practise mindful breathing with short silent phrases, how long to do it, and what to do when your mind wanders, based on the breathing chapters of Making Space.
Breath & Meditation · 5 min read
Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to practise metta meditation in the Plum Village way: start with yourself, then extend kindness to others in a set order, and what to do when it feels forced.
Breath & Meditation · 3 min read
Why Every Session Begins with Breath
Old hatha texts treat breath as the way to steady the mind. A six-breath opening you can use before any practice.
Breath & Meditation · 4 min read
How to Sit for Five Minutes
A simple beginner method for sitting still, with what to do when your mind runs off.
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