Discover You: Guided Meditation 11 – Internal Energy

Meditation teacher Vani Pavadai from the Art of Living Foundation takes us on a guided meditation journey.

Meditation teacher Vani Pavadai from the Art of Living Foundation takes us on a guided meditation journey.

Meditation teacher Vani Pavadai from the Art of Living Foundation takes us on a guided meditation journey.

Meditation teacher Vani Pavadai from the Art of Living Foundation takes us on a guided meditation journey.

A guided meditation for achieving stillness with Vani Pavadai, a meditation teacher with the Art of Living Foundation.

A guided meditation on resetting the busy mind with Vani Pavadai, a meditation teacher with the Art of Living Foundation.

A guided meditation on broadening the mind with Vani Pavadai, a meditation teacher with the Art of Living Foundation.

In this how-to guide by Dr Ela Manga, she explains how to use the Box Breathing technique for mindfulness. Also known as “square breathing” this is a technique used by taking slow, deep breaths for relaxation. It follows a four-step sequence: the inhale, pause, the exhale, and pause. Box breathing emphasises control and allows your body to make full use of the breath. It can heighten performance and concentration while also being a powerful stress reliever.

In this how-to guide by Dr Ela Manga, she explains how to use the Honeybee Breathing technique for relaxation. Named after humming sound that bees make with their wings, the sound is soothing and can increase exhalation. It can be a regular daily practice to encourage relaxation or an immediate remedy when needed.

In this how-to guide by Dr Ela Manga, she explains how to breathe consciously for mindfulness. Conscious breathing emphasises control and allows your body to make full use of the breath. It can heighten performance, concentration and is powerful stress reliever.