5-Minute Breathing Meditation
Participation in the program is voluntary, should be on employees’ own personal time, is not within the course or scope of employment and is only intended for employees. Be careful while exercising and using equipment. Please consult with your physician prior to starting any exercise program, exercise caution while exercising, and stop immediately if you feel any sort of pain, discomfort or dizziness.
How do you cultivate mindfulness? One way is to meditate. A basic method is to focus your attention on your own breathing—a practice simply called “mindful breathing.” After setting aside time to practice mindful breathing, you’ll find it easier to focus attention on your breath in your daily life—an important skill to help you deal with stress, anxiety, and negative emotions, cool yourself down when your temper flares, and sharpen your ability to concentrate.
Time required: 15 minutes daily for at least a week (though evidence suggests that mindfulness increases the more you practice it).
Click here to visit Mindful.org, a site dedicated to inspiring, guiding, and connecting anyone who wants to explore mindfulness.
One of the guiding principles at The Ashforth Company is People: We foster teamwork, personal growth, creativity and leadership. We encourage respect for the individual, communication, optimism, and a sense of humor. The Ashforth Company’s wellness mission is to encourage and sustain a culture of health and wellness for employees and their families by helping achieve physical, emotional and financial well-being.
