[Video] The Breath of Life: Connecting to the Aliveness of Your Body | Guided Meditation

YouTube video

“The breath is alive because we are alive. The art of being aware of the breath is really the art of reconnecting with the body, with the movement of life.” – Jack Kornfield

Dear friends,

I welcome you to pause from the momentum of your busy week to take a moment to check back in with your breath, body, and heart.

In this guided meditation, I invite you to come home to the breath—not as something to control or perfect, but as a sacred reminder of the miracle of your aliveness.

We sit quietly together, like a king or queen on their throne—rooted to the earth, open to the sky, with a sense of dignity and grace. The art of being aware of the breath is the art of reconnecting with your body—this movement of life.

With eyes gently closed, we return to the simplicity and beauty of the present moment. The breath rises and falls, moving like a soft wind through the body, reminding us of the mystery and miracle of being alive.

With metta,
Jack

Sign up for Jack's free email teachings

Facebook
Twitter

Related Videos

Video: Seeing the World with the Heart of Wisdom Dharma Talk

The poet Mary Oliver writes, “To live in this world, you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go.” This is our dance, our human incarnation: to tend and love that which is ephemeral.

Video: Centering Meditation

Rest in the reality of the present with mindful, loving awareness. Sit like a Buddha, steady and kind, with heart open, gracious and wise in the midst of it all. You are the loving witness; you are the steady one.

The Zen of an Aching Heart

Sometimes suffering the losses and the unexpected betrayals and breakups that befall each of us becomes where we grow deepest in our capacity to lead an authentic and free life. Here is where the heart grows in dignity and care. By grieving honorably and tenderly, and working our way through our difficulties, our ability to love and feel compassion for ourselves and others deepens

Letting Go

When we consider loving well and living fully, we can see the ways our attachments and fears have limited us, and we can see the many opportunities for our hearts to open. Can we learn to live through the changes of life with grace, wisdom, and compassion?

Subscribe to Jack's Teachings

Unlock inner peace and clarity with Jack Kornfield’s weekly teachings.
Sign up now to receive exclusive mindfulness insights directly in your inbox.