In today’s fast-paced world, the mind is almost always occupied—planning, worrying, or anticipating. One of the simplest yet most powerful gateways into meditation is observing the breath rather than controlling it.
Observing the breath means becoming a silent witness—watching each inhalation and exhalation without effort, or interference.
When you observe your breath, the body automatically begins to relax. Your breathing becomes smooth, gentle, and rhythmic on its own.
As your awareness stays with the breath, mental chatter starts to fade. And your mind quietens.Your focus remains on the sensation of air moving in and out through the nostrils.
Do not underestimate this gentle practice.
Whenever you feel disturbed, anxious, or overwhelmed, pause for a moment. Sit quietly. Watch your breath as it is. Within minutes, you will feel a subtle shift—a return to calm, clarity, & emotional balance.
Observing The Breath Meditation
In Meditation, the first step is to watch your breath. Please do not try to control it. Just watch. In fact, Observing the Breath is the simplest form of meditation.
Once your attention is on your breath. Your mind is on your breath. You will see that thoughts stop flowing in and out of your mind and a deep sense of relaxation will emerge.
This state is an essential foundation for deeper Meditation.
The benefits of observing the breath cannot be understood intellectually alone—they must be experienced. This requires only one thing: practice. Practice regularly, patiently, and without expectation.
Breath awareness, meditational benefits.
Breath awareness is the foundation for meditation.
Meditation is relaxed concentration.
Benefits of meditation are limitless. In meditation, we make our conscious mind calm and quiet, so the subconscious mind can listen to the positive meditational Affirmations recited during Meditation.
The Positive Meditational affirmations are taught to us in The Basic Course of Life & Breath itself. In Meditation the Affirmations are recited in the rhythm of The Breath. To gain benefits of Meditation, breath awareness is absolutely essential. It cultivate awareness & a deeper
connection with oneself. Breath awareness is the key- practice it consistently & let Meditation transform your life.
Mindfulness of Breathing Practice
Imagine a calm pond. When you throw a stone into it, ripples appear and the water becomes disturbed. But when you stop stirring the water, the pond naturally returns to stillness.
The mind works in the same way. Every thought is like a stone thrown into the pond of the mind. When countless thoughts come and go, inner calm is lost. To restore that calm, there is no need to struggle with the mind. Simply sit quietly and observe your breath.
Awareness shifts away from restless thoughts and settles into the present moment. As your attention stays with the breath, mental ripples slowly dissolve, and the mind becomes peaceful again.
Being mindful of the breath during your daily practices helps you reconnect with yourself. It reminds you that you are the master of your life, not your thoughts.
For good health, inner peace, and success in life, mindfulness of breathing is essential.
How to Watch Your Breath
Watching the breath is the foundation of meditation. It requires no effort—only awareness. Follow these simple steps to begin:
– Sit comfortably and upright
– Sit with your spine straight. Keep your body relaxed and still. Avoid unnecessary movement.
– Bring attention to the nostrils
– As you inhale, feel the air entering your nostrils.
– As you exhale, feel the air gently leaving your nostrils.
– Place your hand close to your nostrils and simply feel the flow of air moving in and out. This can help deepen awareness in the beginning. This is one technique
The Second technique
– Place your palm on your abdomen.
– Feel it rise as you inhale and fall as you exhale.
– Do not force the breath, just observe the movement.
Become the observer. Do not control it.
Practice Is the Key. Practice makes awareness effortless. The more you watch your breath, the deeper your meditation becomes.
The key to reaching a state of deeper meditation is simple: watch your breath. Become the observer—and allow meditation to unfold naturally.
