In the Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing, the Buddha proposed sixteen exercises to help us breathe consciously. This sutra is for beginners and experiences practioners alike, many people who have been practicing for thirty or forty years continue to practice in this way because it is vital.
The following is an excerpt of the sutra, for the complete sutra and commentary read Thich Nhat Hanh's Breathe! You are Alive: the Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing
Breathing in a long breath, I know I am breathing in a long breath. Breathing out a long breath, I know I am breathing out a long breath.
Breathing in a short breath, I know I am breathing in a short breath. Breathing out a short breath, I know I am breathing out a short breath.
Breathing in, I am aware of my whole body. Breathing out I am aware of my whole body.
Breathing in, I calm my whole body. Breathing out, I calm my whole body.
Breathing in, I feel joyful. Breathing out, I feel joyful.
Breathing in, I feel happy. Breathing out, I feel happy.
Breathing in, I am aware of my mental formations. Breathing out, I am aware of my mental formations.
Breathing in, I calm my mental formations. Breathing out, I calm my mental formations.
Breathing in, I am aware of my mind. Breathing out, I am aware of my mind.
Breathing in, I make my mind happy. Breathing out, I make my mind happy.
Breathing in, I concentrate my mind. Breathing out, I concentrate my mind.
Breathing in, I liberate my mind. Breathing out, I liberate my mind.
Breathing in, I observe the impermanent nature of all dharmas. Breathing out, I observe the impermanent nature of all dharmas
Breathing in, I observe the disappearance of desire. Breathing out, I observe the disappearance of desire.
Breathing in, I observe the no-birth, no-death nature of all phenomena. Breathing out, I observe the no-birth, no-death nature of all phenomena
Breathing in, I observe letting go. Breathing out, I observe letting go
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