breath counting
Mindful inhalation tracking
Breath counting is a meditation technique in which you silently count each exhale, typically from one to ten, then start over.
The practice anchors attention to the present moment: When thoughts wander, return to breath counting.
It's often taught to beginners as an accessible entry point to mindfulness practice.
- meditationFocused attention practice
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- inhaleDraw air in
- exhaleExpel breath outward
- zazenZen seated meditation
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Complete physical examination
walking meditation · chakra meditation · chanting · contemplative prayer · guided imagery
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Idle mental wandering
distraction · rumination · zoning out · letting go · spacing out
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