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Breathe In

Summer Meditations

Julia E. Wahl
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Julia E. Wahl:
is a psychologist and mindfulness trainer.

Allow yourself free exploration, lightness and a sense of humour. At the same time, this moment of reflection should allow you some space – without the need to do, experience or achieve anything.

Hot meditation

Think about what you associate with heat, not only in terms of physical, sensory sensations, but also the emotions you experience and even the motivation it can give you.

First, let yourself experience what it’s like to feel heat on your body – rays of sunshine caressing your skin, the warm air that you breathe. Feel it in your mouth, hear the

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Julia E. Wahl:
is a psychologist and mindfulness trainer.
Publish date: 22.06.2020

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Five Spring Meditations

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is a psychologist and mindfulness trainer.

Sit in the sun or in the shade; look at the sky or close your eyes. Perhaps do some work in the garden. Allow your mind to contemplate without reservation.

Finding your breath

First, just observe how your body breathes. Is your breath deep or shallow? Fast or slow? Where in your body do you feel your breath the most? Is it around your nose or mouth? Maybe in the chest or abdomen? Consider what’s impeding your breathing. Maybe your clothes are too tight, or maybe you unconsciously hold your breath? Perhaps a certain thought makes you halt your breathing?

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