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When conscious breathing effort disrupts natural patterns

I breathe perfectly fine until I remember I'm supposed to be breathing mindfully and then everything falls apart.

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Performance pressure around spiritual practices defeats their purpose.

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“Where Are You with Breathing and nature?”

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