Mindfulness Meditation: A Journey Through Body and Breath with Noah Levine
Breathing in: know that you are breathing in. Breathing out. Know that you are breathing out. Each time the attention wanders into thinking or to another sense. Acknowledge that that has happened, noting the thinking or hearing or seeing, and then again return the attention to the awareness of the breath.
Imagine sitting comfortably, focusing on your breath, and feeling the calm wash over you. In this episode of Refuge Recovery, Noah Levine takes listeners on a guided mindfulness meditation journey, centering on the body and breath. As a seasoned meditation teacher and author, Levine offers practical insights into the art of staying present and kind to oneself during meditation. Starting with finding a comfortable seated position, he gently instructs on adjusting posture to be both upright and relaxed.
The session then moves into recognizing the physical sensations of stillness and the natural rhythm of breathing. Levine underscores the importance of acknowledging all sensations and redirecting attention back to the breath whenever the mind wanders. This practice is at the heart of mindfulness meditation. Through consistent practice, listeners can expect to reap the benefits of mindfulness, including heightened well-being, happiness, and a stronger connection to the present moment.
Levine also touches on the challenges that come with training the mind, emphasizing perseverance and patience. He wraps up by discussing how these mindfulness techniques can be particularly beneficial in addiction recovery. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice for anyone looking to master mindfulness meditation through body and breath.