10% Happier with Dan Harris Meditate on the Breath (Without Driving Yourself Nuts) | Bonus Meditation with Joseph Goldstein
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Apr 25, 2025 
Join Joseph Goldstein, cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and author of Dreamscapes of the Mind, as he shares his wisdom on mindful meditation. He emphasizes that you don't have to obsess over your breath during meditation; the body plays an essential role. Goldstein introduces techniques for a relaxed and natural approach to awareness, enhancing the connection to physical sensations. Discover how embracing full body awareness can elevate your practice, helping you cultivate a steadiness of mind.
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Balance Breath Focus in Meditation
- Avoid focusing too maniacally on your breath in meditation to prevent controlling or influencing it artificially.
- Use awareness of the whole body as a larger frame to naturally experience breathing sensations within it.
Meditation Is Awareness Practice
- Meditation with breath isn't a breathing exercise but an exercise in awareness.
- Broadening focus to the whole body's sensations supports natural breathing rhythms.
Use Soft Mental Noting
- Use a gentle mental note like "in," "out," "rising," or "falling" to sustain attention on each breath.
- Keep the noting soft like a whisper, with primary attention on breath sensations wherever you feel them.
