Mindful Breathing

04/18/2022

Thank you for leaping into the 14-day mindful challenge with me. (Spencer Glacier, Alaska) Taking 5 minutes a day to reflect and breathe. (Turnagain Arm, Alaska) Looking off into the horizon (Bethel, Alaska) And noticing the details. (Coffee shop window, Anchorage) I have two final links to share. The first is a link to a simple breathing practice. Consider doing this before driving, or before you go into a stressful situation....

04/17/2022

Mindfulness can be stimulated by sounds, by music, by patterns. We don't always need words to guide us. Music and images can transport you to a place of calmness. Take a minute and a half to listen to pianist Karen Ann Krieger's Rain Ripples.

04/16/2022

Williwaw Lake, Alaska Take a few minutes to practice Mindfulness in Nature with Naomi Goodlet. This practice is best done either in a natural setting, or at least with a view of the outdoors. The wilderness can be a magical place to find yourself just sitting, and breathing.

04/15/2022

Russian Jack Park, Anchorage, Alaska The Art of Mindful Cycling with Dr. Ben Irvine. Did you know that Einstein developed the theory of relativity while riding a bicycle? This short video tells the story of how cycling can help create a state of mindfulness. Who knows what you might think up while cycling. Give it a try.

04/14/2022

Simplicity Join Thich Nhat Hanh's teaching the first of 16 mindfulness of breathing practices from the Buddhist tradition. The first is the simplest. Anyone can do it to help become present in the moment and let go of thoughts of the past or future. The first practice begins at the beginning of the video through minute 4:07. Or feel free to continue to listen and practice the next 7 practices as they are taught in they video.

Simplicity Join Thich Nhat Hanh’s teaching the first of 16 mindfulness of breathing practices from the Buddhist tradition. The first is the simplest. Anyone can do it to help become present i…

04/13/2022

Did you know that we take about 23,000 breaths a day? That's right 23,000. We can live without food for several weeks and without water for about three days. But most of us can only survive without air for a minute or two. When we breathe in, we deliver oxygen to all parts of our body. When we breathe out we release toxins and unwanted gases....

Did you know that we take about 23,000 breaths a day? That’s right 23,000. We can live without food for several weeks and without water for about three days. But most of us can only survive w…

04/12/2022

Take time to reflect. Eklutna Lake Alaska Day 7 provides another enlightening TedTalk. Join Stacey Schuerman's "Breath - five minutes can change your life." Her guided breathing begins at minute 1:45 and ends at 8:09. Though, I recommend listening for the full 9 minutes. Her insights provide strong support for why mindful breathing works. Stacey Schuerman's mindful breathing

04/11/2022

Photo by Ksenia Chernaya on Pexels.com Today's practice is one you can practice alone or with your children. Take 5 minutes to find calmness together. This practice is designed to help stay focused and let go of stress and distractions. It is only five minutes long. Take 5 minutes with your child to introduce them to mindful breathing, and share what it meant for all of you. Mindful Breathing Practice

http://calm-parenting.org/2022/04/11/welcome-to-day-6-of-alaska-mindful-breathing/

04/10/2022

How well do you notice your surroundings, your emotions, or your body? (Crow Pass, Alaska) Check out this mindfulness quiz brought to you by Greater Good in Action. Once on the page, click the quiz tab, and submit your results. Try retaking this over the rest of the 14 day challenge and see if your level of mindfulness changes.

04/10/2022

Ever get stressed out while you driving? Other drivers misbehaving, maybe you are late for work, kids having a spat in the back seat... Try this 3 minute mindfulness practice before driving. It is written and narrated by Tamara Levitt. See if it helps you find a bit of calm, more awareness, and ultimately a safer drive. 3 minute mindfulness for driving video

04/09/2022

Find yourself sitting and enjoying time with a loved one.

04/09/2022

Find yourself sitting, and enjoying the company of a loved one. See you later today for day 5 mindful breathing practice.