When breath becomes consciousness

Introduction

When breath becomes conscious, something profound happens.
It no longer remains an automatic act of survival. It becomes awareness.
A conscious breath reflects that we have chosen to take charge, not of the world outside, but of the world within.
With attention resting on the breath, the mind naturally quiets. Thoughts loosen their grip. Chaos fades. We choose calm.
In the English alphabet, we find a beautiful metaphor: B–C–D. Between B (Birth) and D (Death) lies C, which stands for Choice.
Life is the space between birth and death, and life itself is nothing but a series of breaths.
How we live depends on how we choose to breathe through it.
When breath becomes consciousness, our attention shifts from the outer noise to the inner silence. We begin to travel inward.
We observe, we feel, we become present to the life pulsing within every inhale and every exhale.

Benefits of conscious breathing for self awareness

We are not conscious of what we are doing. We take our breath for granted.
When we breathe consciously, that is be aware of our breath. Feel the air entering your nostrils as you inhale and feel the air exit your nostrils as you exhale.
Concious Breathing helps you to heal the body, calm the mind & balance your emotions anytime & anywhere. It helps to bring mental clarity, reduce stress & anxiety.
You must have noticed, if you are disturbed your breath grow goes haywire, you become Breathless at times & you breathe faster at times.
The moment you feel that, Just try and calm your breathing. Just sit down, watch your breath for a few seconds. Probably sit and do a round of pranayam. You will see the change. Your mind will calm down too.

Mindful breathing practices for inner peace

How very true this statement is you start a day with mindful breathing exercises taught by life and breath, a science. Each breathing exercise Is followed by Affirmations.
I have been following the Breathing Practices for the past 11 years.
Trust me, your entire day will be energetic and alert, you will not lose your inner peace, no matter how disturbing the situation may be at home or while travelling, or at the office too. The breathing practices will help you sail through the day peacefully. You have to experience this magic yourself by following the breathing exercises taught in Life & Breath judiciously.

How to practice conscious breath meditation

• Find Stillness
  Sit comfortably in a relaxed posture. Keep your spine naturally upright, your shoulders soft, and let your hands rest gently on your lap.
• Begin With a Deep Breath
  Inhale slowly and deeply. As you exhale, feel all heaviness—negativity, aches, and tension—dissolving and leaving your body with the breath. With each exhalation, let your body soften a little more.
• Observe Your Breath
  Now, simply watch your natural breathing. Feel the cool air entering your nostrils as you inhale. Feel the warm air leaving your nostrils as you exhale. Let a gentle rhythm establish itself, without you trying to control anything.
• Watch Your Thoughts
  As you breathe, thoughts will appear. Let them come and go. Observe them the way you’d watch clouds drift across the sky—without chasing them or pushing them away. Just watch. Do not interfere.
• Add a Word of Peace
  With every exhale, silently say to yourself: “Peace… Peace… Peace…” Allow your inner vibration to become calm and quiet.
• Affirm With the Breath
  After a few minutes, begin to silently repeat gentle affirmations in the rhythm of your breath. Let the breath carry the words into your being.
  *Remember
  Consistency is the key. The more you practice, the deeper the peace you experience.

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