Breathing; why is it important in meditation As many people looking into meditation will know, it offers some wonderful effects on the body; did you know that simply taking time to breathe can also have some great effects? How to breathe During meditation we are encouraged to breathe in a pattern, this pattern; Breath in Breath held Breath out Breath paused When you first begin meditation try equal parts for a count of between 4 and 6. As you become used to this try take th