Presence | Breathing Beads

a tactile grounding tool for intentional breathing

 
 
 

Drawing from the science of body-mind connection, they help calm the mind by engaging the hands - bringing awareness back to your body, breath, and the present moment.

Perfect for grounding, your meditation practice, mindful breathing, or anytime you need a moment of calm.

STORY BEHIND…

We’ve always relied on our breathwork as a way to create calm and resilience.

We love different breathing rhythms, but would still get caught in our heads when counting. If someone else would count, the pace was rarely right; we were either feeling rushed, or turn almost blue trying to follow as sloooooowly as recommended. In both cases the outcome was the exact opposite of getting relaxed and calm.


Therefore, we have created the Presence Breathing Beads. By using the body-mind connection, this allows your body to set the perfect pace for yourself!

 

HOW TO USE IT

Put the ring on a finger of one hand - we like to use index finger, but it works perfectly well on any other, if it feels better.

You can also put it on a necklace as a pendant.

 

TIP 1

By holding beads between a thumb and an index finger of your other hand, gently glide down your fingers over the beads in a steady slowly pace.

If you like to enhance sensation, try doing it with your eyes closed. It will help you create more awareness in your fingertips.

TIP 2

You'll notice that a string has several different areas: sections with a large beads and a section with a smaller ones, that interchange in a particular way.

Those are your cues to inhale - exhale - or hold your breath:

  • top large beads (signals to inhale),

  • middle small ones (hold your breath),

  • bottom large ones (exhale)

Just follow the sensation in your fingertips.

LET’S START

Hold the top bead between your fingers. Close your eyes if it feels good. While gliding down your fingers slowly over the beads keep inhaling through your nose as long as the sensation in your fingers is the same.

A change to a smaller size beads prompts you it's time to hold your breath now. Hold it as long as the gliding sensation in your fingers is the same. When you notice that beads got bigger again, it's your cue to start to exhale slowly through your mouth until your fingers reach the end of the string.

Gently move your hand back to the beginning of the beads, and do it all over: inhale until you feel change in the size of the beads, giving you cue to hold your breath. Hold it until the next change in s size signals it's time to exhale. Keep doing it for 5-7 times and just feel your nervous system goes “Ahhhhh…..”.

 

How to choose the “right” crystal for you?

Let your intuition guide you – don’t think, just feel and notice what beads you are attracted to. If you’re getting them as a present for someone, just think of the person, and notice what beads get your attention. Only after, read the crystal properties so you can harness it as an additional support for your inner work.

 
 

NOTE: If you want an extra benefit of interacting with an energy of crystals, please don’t forget to cleanse and charge your crystal beads regularly: lightly smudging and/or leaving them on a sunny spot for an hour or so, will do wonders. Your crystals will be grateful and ready to work with you in their full capacity.

Since all beads have metal parts, please avoid direct contact with water or salt. If cleaning is needed, best wipe them with a wet cloth or sanitizing wipes.

If you like your presence breathing beads and would like to have a home-version, try also our

Presence Breathing Beads - Home Edition

It will further enhance your tactile sensation and bring serenity to your space.


 

If you have a question or a special request, please reach out. We’d love to hear from you!

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Earth ’n’ Air Creations is a brand of em-body-ment, LLC

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