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Breath Prayer

Breathe in. Breathe out.

Did you know that something as simple as breathing draws us closer to God?


The ancient practice of breath prayer ties a short, rhythmic prayer to our breathing. It's simple, and a meaningful way to practice mindfulness.

Take a few moments to breathe deeply and feel a sense of presence and connection. If you could use some inspiration, check out the video below... and check out other spiritual practices for more ways of practicing mindfulness.

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