The field of somatics is about connecting consciousness and body – going deep into a sensing and feeling relationship with the body.  Because our intelligence is celllular – present in all of the 6 trillion cells of the body –  bringing ourselves into a mindful, breathing relationship with all of those cells is  a lovely way to begin.

Here is one way to do that.

Breathe in on three counts and out on five counts.  I find this to be a relaxing and comfortable rhythm.

Imagine “migrating” the breath from one body part to another.  Begin with the lowest floating ribs – both the front ribs and the back ribs.

Migrate the breath to another place in the body – perhaps the sternum – I find that the xyphoid process – the small bone at the lower end of the sternum is a nice way to connect to the diaphragm.

Migrate the breath somewhere you don’t usually feel your breathing – perhaps your upper arms or your face.

Continue to migrate the breath playfully and gently from one place to another, noticing any differences you feel as you take this breathing journey through the body.

Be soft and curious with your attention.  You can use this as a little meditation break throughout your day.  Even breathing into just one place as a way of centering your awareness can be delicious and restorative.

Enjoy!

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