Mind Tools & Inspirations: Going deeper

In this 3-minute practice you bring your attention inward, to parts of yourself that are less affected by external events.

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TRY THIS…

If you have time, let me guide you so you can focus on your experience.

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HERE IS THE PRACTICE

Sit comfortably and close your eyes.
Bring your attention to your body.
Feel where your body is touching the chair.
Feel your feet where they are touching the floor.
Feel your hands where they are resting.

Bring your attention to the sounds around you.
Now have your hands gently cover your ears.
Notice how the quiet feels.
Imagine or have a sense of going deeper.

Lower your arms and sit comfortably.

Keeping your eyes closed, bring your attention to what you see.
Have the palms of your hands gently cover your eyes. (Or cover your glasses if you wear glasses.) Let your fingers rest on your forehead. Your palms rest on your cheekbones. You’re not directly touching your eyes.
Notice how the darkness feels.
Imagine or have a sense of going deeper.

Lower your arms and sit comfortably.
Notice how you feel.
Stay with this feeling for as long as you like.

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WHY DO THIS?

This practice can provide a reset, helping you briefly detach from external concerns. Perhaps you re-enter with a refreshed perspective.

This practice might also pique your interest in going deeper.

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Mind Tools & Inspirations are experiences for busy, smart, curious people to help you operate your human system.

The Mind Tools library (https://www.yogamindtools.com/mind-tools-inspirations ) is organized into three groups: Uplifting and Nourishing, Calming and Supportive, Discovery and Exploration.

I add a new experience every week.

Kindly,

Carrie

Carrie Heeter, PhD
Yoga Mind Tools