Episode 58

The Pause Before the Next Breath

What becomes possible when you do not rush the next breath? This morning practice invites you to notice the quiet pause after an exhale and allow the next inhale to arise on its own.

That small space can become a reminder that you do not have to move immediately into the next thought, task, or response. When the day begins pulling your attention in different directions, the breath offers a way to pause, soften, and return to what is happening now.

Where might one unhurried breath support you today?

This episode is a live session recording, so you may notice natural pauses and gentle references to shared practice. The practice opens and closes with a bell as a soft guide.

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Jyothi Robertson

Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson is a student of meditation practice for 40+ years and trauma-sensitive grounding practices formally for the past three years. She was raised by parents who practice meditation and lead spiritual teachings for members of their Indian community. She began pursuing her own formal exploration of spirituality as an anthropology major at Princeton University and conducted fieldwork for her thesis while living at an ashram (spiritual center) in India in 1996. As a veterinarian, she is interested in highlighting the spiritual connection between all living beings.

Jyothi has completed certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness, advanced trauma-sensitive meditation, deep listening, DEI, and since 2019, has been receiving training in Buddhist meditation practices and philosophy. As a student learning meditation, she is interested in exploring these practices with others in community.