Feel the magic

Well, it's Friday. I don't know about your schedule, but around here, we are busier than ever. We are trying to keep it together. At home, at the office, at school – it is busy all around for us and most everyone we know. We would be celebrating that it's Friday, except that it seems to have become a day to catch up on everything we didn't get done during the week. Today feels like a Monday.

Let's take a breath. You and me. Come. Let's breathe together.

This is one of my favorite recharge, refocus, get-calm breathing techniques. It's what I use to bring down my speed, recenter, and reignite my energy. This technique goes by many names. Today, we will call it Magic. Use it now or at any moment of any day that you need an energetic pick-me-up.

Start by sitting up straight, on a chair or on the floor. Be comfortable. Just keep your torso straight.
Become aware of your body.
Relax your shoulders.
Relax your neck.
Relax the muscles on your face.
Float your eyes closed.
Inhale through your nose. Exhale through your nose.
Focus on your breath.

Inhale to the count of four.
Hold for a count of four.
Exhale for a count of four.
Hold for a count of four.

In – 2 – 3 – 4
Hold – 2 – 3 – 4
Out – 2 – 3 – 4
Hold – 2 – 3 – 4

In – 2 – 3 – 4
Hold – 2 – 3 – 4
Out – 2 – 3 – 4
Hold – 2 – 3 – 4

In – 2 – 3 – 4
Hold – 2 – 3 – 4
Out – 2 – 3 – 4
Hold – 2 – 3 – 4

Repeat until you are calm.
Then open your eyes.
Feel the magic?

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