Calming the Mind: Counting the Breath
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iMeditate Guided Practice Audio Series
In this introductory guided breathwork practice, Sharon Salzberg teaches you a time-tested way to calm the mind and improve concentration by counting the breath. Without stress or self-judgment, we simply rest in the natural rhythm of each breath, mentally noting “in” and “out” as we attend to the pure sensations of respiration.
Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over fifty years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and the author of fourteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness and her seminal work, Lovingkindness.
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