Breath Counting
Susokukan
How to
Count each exhale silently from one to ten, then start again at one. If a count is lost or the mind wanders past ten without noticing, simply return to one without frustration.
Benefits
- Gives the analytical mind a light task to prevent drifting
- A reliable way to notice exactly when attention has wandered
- A traditional Zen entry practice before longer silent sitting
Practice
10-15 minutes; treat losing count as useful information about the mind's pace, not a failure.
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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.
