A mindfulness Practice- Awareness of Breath

Mindfulness for People Living with Parkinson’s and Care Partners

Mindfulness practice for Parkinson’s provides powerful, portable, and reliable tools that
can help manage stress and enhance the quality of life for both people with Parkinson’s
and their care partners.

Key Benefits

• Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Regular practice of Mindfulness helps to address
  mind wandering and rumination, reducing the overwhelming feelings that can
  arise from chronic conditions like Parkinson’s
• Improves Emotional Well-Being: Regular practice of Mindfulness exercises can
  elevate mood and improve overall emotional health
• Enhances Coping Skills: With practice, Mindfulness techniques provide tools
  for managing day to day stress with Parkinson’s
• Symptom Management in Stressful Situations: Mindfulness tools alongside
  treatment as usual can assist in reducing tremor and dyskinesia in some people

A Mindfulness Practice – Awareness of Breath

1. Find a comfortable, quiet place to sit or lie down
2. Bring your attention to your natural breathing pattern. If you comfortably can,
   breathe through your nose rather than through your mouth
3. Notice the sensations of the breath as it enters and leaves your body
4. If your mind wanders, simply re-direct your attention to your breath. Hint: you can
   try thinking “just this breath” with each of your breaths
5. Continue to fucus on your natural breathing pattern as the breath flows in and out
   taking 5-10 breaths this way