Step by step Guidance for Anapanasathi (Breath mindful) Meditation 

Step 1: Awareness of the body

         Feel your body and release tension

Step 2: Observing the Breath

         Focus on breathing at the nostrils or abdomen

Observe

·     In breath

·     Out breath

Step 3: Maintaining Attention

Keep attention continuously on the breath

When the mind wanders:

·     Gently return to the breath

·     Avoid frustration

Step 4: Deepening Awareness

You will begin to notice:

·     Long and short breaths

·     Subtle sensation

·     Increasing calmness