Quote from Buddha Buddhist Korean Traditional Temple Seomisa on 11/04/2025, 9:49 pm

Stage 1: Gathering Your Breath in the Lower Belly

What This Step Is For

This step is not about holding your breath.

It is about breathing slowly and bringing your attention to a spot 1-2 inches below your belly button.

This helps calm your mind and collect your body’s energy in one place.

 

How to Do It (Very Simple Steps)

Posture

Sit up straight, like you’re stacking each bone of your spine.

Lightly touch the tip of your tongue to the top of your mouth (behind your front teeth).

Half-close your eyes and look gently downward.

Breathing

Breathe in slowly through your nose.

Breathe out even more slowly, like you're trying not to make a sound.

Imagine the breath going down into the area 2–3 inches below your belly button.

Put your attention there , just notice it, don’t force anything.

 

What You May Feel

A slight warmth in the lower belly area

Your thoughts becoming quieter

A feeling of being heavier and more grounded

If you feel that, it means you’re doing it right , this is the beginner goal.