3 Roses

"The yogic practice of regulating and channeling one's breath, can provide a bridge between the individual self and the universal soul." Leslie Peters Yoga Journal article - http://bit.ly/aANOtd

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Three Roses
Like three 
Sisters
Blooming together
An annual
Reunion.

Breath Meditation
A large thrashing inner wave
Followed by smaller
more gentle waves.
Email fades into the distance
As I float
Carried by a benevolent
Sea
Of one breath 
Following another.

Mindfulness and Education

Many teachers report that students who practice mindfulness are calmer and accomplish more. Mindfulness starts by becoming aware of the breath. http://bit.ly/aXydYH

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Light permeates
An orchid
Delicate veins
Taking in the
Sun.

Breath Meditation
Body walls
Moved by 
Breath
Like sails in the
Wind
Letting go of 
What needs to be
Done.
Trusting what is happening
Now.

Every breath is a unique expression of life. Art, dance, music and poetry come into form as personal creativity and spirit emerge.

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Morning light
Sparkles
On red maple leaves.










Breath Meditation
Trust.
Calm Breath
Knows where to let go.
Connection with something
That feels pure,
Essential.

Research shows that the simple process of focusing on the breath in a relaxed manner, in a way that teaches you to regulate your emotions by raising one's awareness of mental processes as they're happening... can lead to better more efficient performance on an intended task. Science Daily http://bit.ly/bZQ35k

Breathing Together

Breathing together and connecting with others enriches our lives. Researchers find that when we feel close and connected with others, we can experience greater energy, vitality, clarity and a greater sense of value and dignity. See article http://bit.ly/9RcXrE

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Blue Sky
The sound of birds
Singing early morning
Songs
To each other
The trees, the flowers
And to me.

Breath Meditation
Cool air
Breathes in
My body
Breathing with 
A birds song
A sunny day
Those who are sleeping

And those who are awake.
 

Mindfulness training, emphasizing focused attention on the breath and mindful movement, is shown to help the military manage stress reactions and increase resilience. See article: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/179294.php

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Many plants
Abundant and resilient
Constantly growing
Downward, upward
And outward
During the darkness
And the light.

Breath Meditation
Anger, tense muscles
Fight.
Breathing suspends
Judgement
And has a broader vision.
My body relaxes
And fully breathes now
I find a new kind of power
Heart open and connected
And strong.

Mother and Child

A new program is applying mindfulness meditation to childbirth and parenting. See article: www.osher.ucsf.edu/pdfs/article_MindfulBirth.pdf

Three Deep Breaths 

Something Beautiful
Michelle and Ilyssa
Heart to heart
Comforting and 
Comforted
Resting.












Breath Meditation
I am the mother
And I am the child,
Breathing and 
Listening.
I am nature's breath 
Free and spontaneous. 
I am listening, comforting,
Giving permission 
To be.