Relaxed breath for Sleep

Lie comfortably on your back. If your lower back feels strained, place a pillow or rolled blanket under your knees.

Lovingly and with kindness, place your right hand on your belly and your left hand on your heart. Feel the connection with your own body and send a thought of gratefulness for all your body does.

Observe how your body naturally moves while breathing. Your right hand should be lifting with each breath, while your left should remain relatively still.

If this is not your natural breathing pattern, then inhale into your lower belly, and exhale while feeling the lower belly draw inward.

While chest breathing is a stress response, many people remain in that mode even when relaxed. Stay for a few more breaths, establishing relaxed breathing in your belly.