Tag Archives: Breath

Self-Regulation I: Getting To Know Your Breath

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Payal Patel

One of the first steps to developing the fertile soil in which we can plant seeds (in the form of tools) that help us self-regulate is getting to know one of the most mysterious and ever-present aspects of our beings: … Continue reading →

Posted in Beginner's Mind, Metacognition, Self-Regulation | Tagged Beginner's Mind, Breath, connection, Curiosity, Mind/Body, Self-Regulation | 1 Comment

Practicing Distraction & Practicing Focus Part II: An Ancient Tradition in a Modern Era

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Payal Patel

In the previous post, we deciphered the mind’s tendency to wander through and be pulled into an uninhibited stream of distractions. This was most evident as we watched ourselves, as outsiders, click around in a monkey-like fashion around Facebook (or … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus & Clarity | Tagged ancient tradition, Balance, Breath, Meditation, Mind/Body, mindfulness, monkeymind | Leave a comment

Exam Anxiety Meditation I

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Payal Patel

NOTE: Those of us who are not students can use this by substituting test anxiety with extreme nervousness during high pressure situations (public talks, meetings with a boss, high-pressure deadlines at work, etc.) I had promised that I would post … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Anxiety & Struggle, Math Anxiety, Preparing the Mind, Test Anxiety | Tagged Breath, Focus, Meditation, Relaxation, Test Anxiety, WhatIf | 2 Comments

Harnessing the Breath

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Payal Patel

As you turn to the next page of your exam, your teacher announces, “Ten minutes left!” You flip through the remaining problems and freeze, “I don’t think I’ll finish!” For a moment, you hold your breath and your hand tightens … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus & Clarity, Metacognition, Preparing the Mind, Stillness | Tagged Balance, Breath, Breathe, Focus, Harness, InhaleExhale, Mind/Body, Relaxation, slowingdown | 5 Comments

Stillness

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Payal Patel

Stillness helps create space in our minds to think, and time in our day-to-day lives to regain our clarity, patience, and knack for insight. When we become very still, we are able to listen to each sound, experience each breath, … Continue reading →

Posted in Preparing the Mind, Stillness | Tagged Breath, Learning, Meditation, mindfulness, Observing, Relaxation, Stillness | Leave a comment

Welcome to Learning In Stillness!

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Payal Patel

Welcome Learning In Stillness Readers! Peace and Love, Payal Patel

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