Day 9:
Balloon Breath

1. Sit in an alert yet relaxed posture, feeling grounded in the chair or in your seat on the floor. Place your hands on your belly.

2. Breathe mindfully for 3 - 5 breathes.

3. Imagine that your belly is a balloon. Inhale deeply to inflate your balloon and feel it expand as completely as possible.

4. Exhale slowly to feel your balloon belly deflate.

5. Continue breathing in this way for 10 more breathes.

6. If feelings of self-consciousness around the belly arise, notice this and send yourself extra love and gratitude for the power and beauty inherent in your body and breath.