Simple mindfulness for pregnancy
If you haven't heard of mindfulness before (although I am sure you have as it has become more and more popular), in the most simple terms it means being present in the here and now. Being mindful about what you are thinking and doing.
You know how usually you (we) are either thinking about something to do, something that already happened, worrying or planning, even thinking about what you are going to eat for dinner or what you'll watch on TV. Not to mention the distractions all around us; kids, social media, pets, telephone, emails... the list goes on. Well mindfulness can help to conquer that chatter, it can help with anxiety, clarity and relaxation.
Mindfulness can be as simple or as prescriptive as you like, it can be a tiny moment to a full on meditation practice.
The key thing to remember is that the point of mindfulness is to remove distractions and bring yourself to the present moment, to allow you to stop focusing on the past or being fearful of the future, to allow you to calm your mind.
Your mindfulness practice should allow your mind to relax and allow you to see, hear and feel the present moment, with a calm and non-judgemental perspective.
Of course I will cover mindfulness in a lot more detail in the future and with different hints and tips, but today I want to suggest a very simple mindful moment for you and your pregnancy. There is a lot going on, things to organise for the baby, constant chatter from others and lots to think about.
I find this is a beautiful way to connect to your miracle that is growing inside you and allows you to have some time to just be in that loving, nurturing and relaxed space.
Choose a comfy place to sit. This doesn't have to be cross legged on a meditation pillow - but if that's your vibe then go for it! You could just turn off the TV and remain sitting on your sofa.
Close your eyes and place your left hand on your heart and your right hand on your bump and take a deep breath in and out.
Start to focus on your breathing, nice long, calm, deep breaths in and out.
As you relax land your focus on your bump and focus on breathing love in a circle from your heart to your bump. Breathe in to your heart and out to your bump.
If your mind wanders, do not judge, just let it pass and bring yourself back to your breath. If your baby moves, smile and enjoy.
Do this for as long as you like - I would suggest at least 3 minutes.
Thank you for reading and lots of love as always.
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