A watercolor view from beneath a palm tree, beside a large lava-stone well, looking out over the Hawaiian sea.

A moment at the well

Meditate together.

Inhale with one bell. Exhale with the next.

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A little guidance

Nothing to do. Just a little room to breathe.

Sit comfortably. Follow the bells with a gentle inhale and exhale—about six seconds each. When your mind wanders, return to your breath. Start with a minute or two.

Don’t force or hold your breath; return to normal breathing if dizzy or uncomfortable.

Focusing on slow, comfortable breathing may help ease stress, though the evidence is mixed. Research review · Randomized trial