Have you ever caught yourself sighing at the end of a long day? This is one way that your body naturally relieves stress for you.
In your life, you’ll take millions of breaths, often without even thinking about it. Breathing is essential for life, yet we often take it for granted.
Your mind and body are deeply connected, and they influence your breath. And your breath can also influence your thoughts and feelings. The ancient yogis learned through their experience that by breathing consciously and learning how to control the breath, you can influence every aspect of your life.
Access my Free Healing Library to find several audio recordings with guidance that I’ve created to support you in your spiritual practice to manifest your most creative and best self in your life today.
Research has even documented the benefits of a regular practice of simple, deep breathing which include:
- Reduced anxiety and depression
- Increased energy levels
- Improved immunity
- Decreased feelings of stress
For a spiritual practice, you can build upon your breathing practice to ignite love within your heart whenever you’re needing it for yourself or others.
A deep love for yourself.
An all-embracing love for others.
In St. Hildegard’s song, Kyrie, a favorite of mine, the music and the lyrics move like the waves on the ocean, gently in and out. As your body begins to resonate with this calming movement, your breath slows down and moves in rhythm to the music.
Take a moment to read the Greek words and my English translation of them below.LyricsKyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison.(English Translation)Creator of life,
awaken love within us
Christ of love,
awaken love within us
Creator of life,
awaken love within us
Creator of life,
awaken love within us
Now close your eyes, holding those words in your heart and mind. Imagine yourself on the beach in the warm sand, relaxing, as you hear the waves of the ocean gently lap against the shore. One after the other as they roll in and out.
Continue this until you feel your breath naturally slow down along with the gentle waves on the shore.
Now deepen your breath. Inhale into your belly, breathing in life and nourishment for your mind and body.
Breathe out slowly, allowing love from your heart center to be shared with the world.
When you enter into this space of gentle and calm breathing, you can access a greater wisdom within yourself and in the universe.
As you feel Love flowing throughout your whole being, raise your hands to your heart, palms facing outward to the world, as in St. Hildegard’s Illumination, The Person in Sapphire Blue, shown here.
Let your love flow out from your heart and hands to the world. To your family, to your friends, to your neighbors. Then, let your love continue to flow to your coworkers, your community, and beyond.
Is there anyone who you don’t feel loving towards?
Let your flowing love of the Divine dissolve this anger. Ask for divine guidance to show you how to love this person.
Then let your love flow toward this person.
Bring your hands back to your heart and open your eyes. Breathe in and out slowly.
Now you’re ready to do the practice with the music. You can access an audio recording of me singing the song here for free LINK. Sing along with the audio recording, if you’d like!
Use this practice on a regular basis and discover how easily your Love can awaken and flow!
As you feel Love flowing throughout your whole being, raise your hands to your heart, palms facing outward to the world, as in St. Hildegard’s Illumination, The Person in Sapphire Blue, shown here.
Let your love flow out from your heart and hands to the world. To your family, to your friends, to your neighbors. Then, let your love continue to flow to your coworkers, your community, and beyond.
Is there anyone who you don’t feel loving towards?
Let your flowing love of the Divine dissolve this anger. Ask for divine guidance to show you how to love this person.
Then let your love flow toward this person.
Bring your hands back to your heart and open your eyes. Breathe in and out slowly.
Use this practice on a regular basis and discover how easily your Love can awaken and flow!
Now you are ready to do the practice with the music! Sing along with the audio recording, if you’d like.
Access the audio recording with a description of this spiritual practice in my Free Healing Library. There you’ll also have access to many other audio recordings and guidance for how you can be empowered to manifest your most creative self in your life today.
