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3-Minute Breathing Space
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Before You Begin
Find a chair and a quiet place to sit.
Because Mindful Mood Balance is at least as much about ordinary daily living as it is about making some quiet time for formal practice, one way to do this is to practice 3-Minute Breathing Space at any point in the day.
The learning process will take about 5 minutes.
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Reflection
Because much of the work in learning how to be mindful involves paying attention, it is often helpful to become curious about the practices we do together.
- What did you notice in the first step, Awareness?
- This response will be reviewed and graded after submission.
- What did you notice in the second step, Gathering?
- This response will be reviewed and graded after submission.
- What did you notice in the third step, Expanding?
- This response will be reviewed and graded after submission.
- Is there something in this practice that could be helpful in your everyday life?
- This response will be reviewed and graded after submission.
3-Minute Breathing Space in an MBCT Group
Let’s join the group as they are in the middle of inquiring into the experience of this practice. As you watch each clip, take a moment to reflect on what you hear. What did watching the experience of group members help you learn about your own experience with the 3-Minute Breathing Space?
Click on the questions to hear from each group member.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 3-Minute Breathing Space
The 3-Minute Breathing Space was designed to be used at any point in your day and can be the first step in dealing with difficult situations or if you are carried away by automatic pilot.
