The mindfulness training "Poise, Awareness, Breathing" is a means to counteract the habit of avoiding the conscious experience of the present moment. Moreover, it can help us to recognize what we embody here and now, and how we embody it. It can be done standing, sitting, walking, and lying down, and consists of consciously connecting with the resources of poise, awareness, and breathing. The mindfulness training "Poise, Awareness, Breathing" is thus a basic component of resource-oriented work. The mindfulness training "Poise, Awareness, Breathing" was developed within the framework of Resource-Oriented Interviewing, a special form of resource-oriented talking.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 What this mindfulness training is and what it is not
1.2 How this mindfulness training came about
2. The Procedure
2.1 Standing
2.2 Sitting
2.3 Walking
2.4 Lying down
3. Key Points: Poise, Awareness and Breathing
3.1 Poise
3.2 Awareness
3.3 Breathing
4. Questions and Answers
4.1 What is the importance of inhibiting?
4.2 To exercise, or not to exercise... or to exercise after all?
4.3 Watch for signs or force change?
4.4 Training 24/7, that is, around the clock?
4.5 Simple but not easy... or easy after all?
4.6 Experiment and discover - the modus operandi?
5. Closing Words
Objectives and Core Themes
This guide introduces a mindfulness training method focused on the physical resources of poise, awareness, and breathing, designed to help individuals consciously experience the present moment and counteract habitual withdrawal. The work emphasizes a resource-oriented approach that integrates the body into daily life to foster stability and alertness.
- Integration of physical poise and body balance in various postures.
- Development of conscious sensory awareness and mental noting.
- Application of diaphragmatic and nasal breathing techniques.
- The role of "inhibition" in interrupting ingrained habits and routines.
- Experimental application of these techniques in everyday life.
Excerpt from the Book
Standing
Stand and notice your feet. Feel the soles of your feet and then your feet as a whole. Now feel your knees and become aware of how your knees balance over your feet. Next, turn your attention to your hips and become aware of how your hips balance over your knees and your feet. Next, feel your shoulder girdle and notice how your shoulder girdle balances over your hips, your knees and your feet. Then notice your head and feel your head balancing over your shoulder girdle and over your hips, knees and feet. As you do this, if your head seems to float gently upward and your shoulders sink down, just let this happen. The neck is free. The head is loosened and free to move. The eyes are open. They lie serenely in their sockets and can move gently and freely.
Your attention is now focused on your eyes and seeing. Now inwardly (silently) name for yourself three things that you see. After that, direct your attention to your ears and hearing and inwardly (silently) name for yourself three things that you hear. Then direct your attention to sensing and inwardly (silently) name for yourself three things that you sense.
Now feel your breath. Feel the inhalation, the exhalation, and consciously feel and enjoy the pause after each exhalation. If your breath does not pause after the exhalation, please consciously hold your breath for a maximum of one to two seconds after each exhalation. Enjoy this pause! The breath remains slow, gentle, light, calm and quiet. Breathe using abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing! Always breathe in and out through the nose, not through the mouth! Keep your mouth closed!
Chapter Summary
Introduction: Defines the mindfulness training as a tool for resource-oriented work and explains its conceptual development in relation to other somatic practices.
The Procedure: Provides practical, step-by-step instructions for performing the training in four different body postures: standing, sitting, walking, and lying down.
Key Points: Poise, Awareness and Breathing: Details the three core pillars of the practice, emphasizing the importance of letting the body balance itself and maintaining an alert, calm state of sensory focus.
Questions and Answers: Addresses common inquiries regarding the role of inhibition, the balance between repetition and experimental discovery, and the practical application of the training in daily life.
Closing Words: Offers a final reminder on the importance of maintaining an experimental attitude and avoiding the temptation to force change or adopt rigid routines during practice.
Keywords
Mindfulness, Poise, Awareness, Breathing, Resource-Oriented, Somatic, Inhibit, Diaphragmatic, Posture, Sensory, Perception, Habit, Self-Regulation, Mental Noting, Aliveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core purpose of this mindfulness training?
The training aims to help individuals connect consciously with their physical resources—specifically poise, awareness, and breathing—to counteract the habit of withdrawing from the present moment.
What are the primary thematic pillars of this guide?
The work focuses on balancing the body, cultivating alert sensory perception, and practicing non-invasive, diaphragmatic breathing through the nose.
What is the central research or training question posed?
The core question is: "What am I embodying in this moment, and how am I using the basic resources of poise, awareness, and breathing?"
What methodology does the author employ?
The author uses a resource-oriented approach, heavily influenced by somatic practices like the Alexander Technique, Zen, and the work of Elsa Gindler, emphasizing conscious perception and inhibition.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The main body details specific procedures for different postures and explains the three pillars of the training, supplemented by a Q&A section that clarifies how to integrate these concepts into daily life.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include mindfulness, poise, awareness, breathing, resource-oriented, inhibition, and somatic bodywork.
What is the significance of "inhibiting" in this context?
Inhibition is described as a key tool for interrupting ingrained habits and reactive routines, allowing for more conscious behavior and effective learning.
Can this training be applied in dangerous situations?
No, the author explicitly warns against applying these mindfulness techniques in scenarios requiring ingrained routines, such as driving or operating heavy machinery.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Andreas Langosch (Autor:in), 2022, Poise, Awareness, Breathing. A Brief Guide to a Simple and Effective Mindfulness Training, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1168391
