People ask me all the time: “What is the proper way to breath?”

It is a good question. But impossible to answer. I think you cannot put it that way: right and wrong.

Breath is something we want to become aware of, not control.

Breath is an entry point to go inside of ourselves. An anchor to the moment. It is a link between the unconscious and the conscious mind.  It takes us into the most intimate spaces inside of ourselves. It gives us life.

How could breath be wrong. Breath is a miracle. Breath is a sign of what is going on.

If we start to pay attention to breath it will show us so much about ourselves. We will find tension.  We will find where we close off. Hold.  We will see opportunities to let go.

So should we try to breath deep? You can try. Observe what happens.

Should we sit up or lay down when we practice breath awareness? You can try either. Observe what happens.  

Should we start expanding at the top of the lungs or more from down below? Try....