High Focus, Low Strain

Let's start by finding a comfortable posture. This could be sitting down, lying down or standing. If it's comfortable to do so, you can close your eyes. And we'll take one deep breath together. In through the nose.

And slowly out through the mouth. Inviting the jaw to relax. Let he shoulders be at ease. As well as the hands and the belly. The breath can fall into its natural rhythm.

As we just start to settle ourselves into this present moment a little more deeply. The theme of this meditation will be high focus, low strain. So we're going to practice bringing a very high degree of attention, awareness. Have full clarity in the present moment and yet not force that focus, not forced that clarity. Let's start by giving ourselves something we can focus on.

The breath is always here and makes a great focus point. Typically we might focus at the belly, but you're also welcome to focus at the nostrils or anywhere you feel the breath most vividly. Start to collect your attention on each inhale and exhale. As the mind wanders, gently returning it back to this breath. And start to feel as though you're sharpening your focus, really getting an increased clarity and precision of attention on what you're focusing on.

So the sensations of the breath. Can you zoom in, really refine the lens of awareness ? But as you do, making sure to keep the whole body relaxed. So notice any subtle forcing or tensing that happens and invite that to relax and soften. High focus, low strain. Continue to notice more subtleties and details.

Really be here, but let the body and mind be relaxed. Before we close, let's take one more deep breath together and through the nose. And out through the mouth. And when you're ready, you can invite your eyes to open again. Great job today.

As you're going about your day really needing to focus, see what it's like to bring your experience into higher clarity. Really focus all of your attention, but remain totally calm in the mind and the body. Thank you for your practice. Until we talk again, take care.