Daily exercises for developing presence and relaxation.

Beginning today, until January 1, 2026, the daily quotes will be exercises. Exercises taken from Tarthang Tulku’s writings that work to relieve stress, transform negative behavioral patterns, promote balance and health and increase our enjoyment and appreciation of life.

These days, we may need a reminder to bring relaxation and ease into our lives.

While it is preferable to commit time each day to practice, if you miss a day, note how come, and let it go. 

Begin again the next day.

The exercises are sitting, movement, breathing that lead to the integration of body and mind in all activities, resulting in less stress, greater awareness and a welcome sense of well being.

Day 1 – Opening the Senses Exercise

Sit comfortably in the sitting posture or on a straight back chair, and begin to breathe softly through the nose and mouth.

Lightly pay attention to the inhalations: gently slow them down as much as you can, while keeping the breath as soft as possible. Feel the sensations in and around your body as your inhalations slow; go deeply into these sensations, expanding and accumulating them with the breath.

Continue for 10 to 15 minutes.

Now lightly pay attention to your exhalations: breathing out very slowly through both the nose and mouth, keeping the breath light and soft, the inhalations normal. As you develop the quality of these slow exhalations, try to open your whole sensory field as much as possible- every cell, tissue and organ. Let your feelings spread like a halo throughout and around your body.

Continue for 10 to 15 minutes.