Learning how to breathe...
Jeanna; Don;t let not being able to breath exactly like Lucinda. Somewhere either in the introduction hand book or session one it was said to make your exhale longer than your inhale. Also on the relaxation cd Lucinda suggests saying things like I am at peace and I am calm etc.. When you are making comforting, positive affirmations you aren't counting either. It is more important to keep practicing than to try to develope exact techniques. To slow your breathing sends your brain a message that all is well. So sit back close your eyes and breath slow in through the nose and out through mouth, using your abdomen and beleive all is well in my world, and you will fall into a rythem that will work for you. remember this cd is to teach us to relax. Don't complicate this exercise by worrying about the little things. Wishing you success in your practice of this program. God bless your endeavor, Bradley