A breath token is a breathing exploration that I develop for friends & clients and send out as a gift.
Shifting the weight over one foot at a time
Standing waiting for the train today and wanted to find some patience. I focussed on one foot and shifted the weight over the balls of the foot, first over the elevation on the inner side and then over to the elevation on the outer side and then back again. This can be done a few times and then one can compare one body side to the other. I did the same thing with the other foot.
One can, of course, shift the weight over both feet from the start but I found that this movement can easily become mechanical. Doing it first with one foot and then with the other foot brings a strong sense of the feet and of the body centre.
To round up the exploration, I shifted the weight over both feet and intermittently came to rest in the centre. Breathing responds easily to any swinging motion. After a hectic day, it was as if this gentle, grounding movement helped my breath to find itself.
The benefits I experienced were:
easy breathing
calm state of mind
centering
grounding
restoration
There are surely other benefits for you to discover. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact me.