{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/693ebc1df3a6f9e20ac00b64/69aac743e2ffe1fef63152ae?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Breath, Heart and Mind for Calm Focus","description":"<p>In this meditation, I invite you to explore three simple anchors for awareness: <strong>breath, heart and mind</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>We begin by settling into posture, allowing the weight of the body to rest and the spine to lengthen naturally. Attention first turns to the breath, noticing how it moves, how it changes, and how it reflects the present moment. To become aware of the breath is to become deeply aware of now.</p><p>From there, we bring gentle attention to the heart. The steady rhythm of the heartbeat reminds us of a constancy within us — something faithful and continuous beneath changing circumstances.</p><p>Finally, we observe the mind, noticing thoughts as they arise without judgement, and learning to watch them from the stability of the present moment.</p><p>This <strong>daily guided meditation</strong> offers a <strong>moment of calm</strong>, whether you are pausing during the day or <strong>winding down before sleep</strong>, helping you ground awareness in breath, steady the heart, and observe the mind with clarity.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Chapters</h3><p>&nbsp;00:00 – Introduction</p><p> 00:20 – The three anchors</p><p> 01:00 – The bell</p><p> 01:15 – Ritual gesture</p><p> 01:35 – Settling into posture</p><p> 02:20 – Noticing the breath</p><p> 02:37 – Knowing the present moment through breath</p><p> 02:58 – What is my breath doing now?</p><p> 04:25 – Breath and emotion</p><p> 05:25 – Bringing attention to the heart</p><p> 05:55 – Feeling the heartbeat</p><p> 06:25 – The constancy of the heart</p><p> 08:25 – Turning to the mind</p><p> 09:55 – Observing thoughts</p><p> 11:08 – Resolution to remain aware</p><p> 11:45 – Closing bell</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Cutdown Studios"}