Tara Brach

Meditation: The Sacred Pause — Clearing to remember Heartspace (6:56 min)

Oct 23, 2025
Discover the art of creating a sacred pause through body awareness, helping to ground your meditation practice. Experience the power of breath to collect your attention and release tension. Tune into your senses for heightened awareness of sounds and bodily sensations. Learn to listen to your heart and offer compassion to yourself and others. This exploration reveals how intentional pauses can awaken the heart and deepen your connection to the present moment.
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ADVICE

Begin By Settling The Body

  • Sit upright and at ease, then collect attention with long, slow breaths to bring presence into the body.
  • Use each out-breath to let go of tension and unnecessary thoughts, creating an inner clearing.
ADVICE

Use Breath To Release Tension

  • Breathe deeply and hold briefly, then release slowly to feel a letting go through the body.
  • As natural breath resumes, keep using the out-breath to soften shoulders and release tension.
ADVICE

Create A Clearing With The Sacred Pause

  • With each out-breath, notice what wants to let go and create a clearing in your mind and body.
  • Expand your attention to awake senses and the feeling of the whole body breathing.
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