MEDITATE: Try This Technique!

Meditate with your body for one minute! Right now. Place both hands on your ribcage, with your fingertips just touching in the center. Slow down the breath and notice the way the ribcage expands and relaxes with each inhale and exhale. As you breathe in, the fingertips move away from each other. As you breathe out, the fingertips drop closer together. Then, move your hands around so that your arms are crossed — and if you’re hugging yourself. Your palms press into the sides of the ribs and your fingertips might reach around towards the back of the ribcage. Feel the breath here. Expansion on the inhale; and the lift of the shoulders. Relaxation and softening on the exhale. Take five more deep breaths before you release.