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Hello there, bonjour, and welcome to Big Belly Breathing.
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Bienvenue to health.
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My name is Vanessa Hutchinson-Zakely, and I am so happy to guide you on this month's audio journey, a new adventure where we'll explore the world with mindfulness and our special breathing technique.
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This month's theme is is exploration and our breathing practice is called twinkle toes.
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To begin, sit or stand comfortably and focus your attention on your feet.
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With each breath in, imagine energy sparkling in your toes like tiny twinkling stars waking up.
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Go ahead, try it.
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Breathe in.
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And think of your sparkling little toes.
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As you breathe out, feel that sparkling sensation move gently through your body.
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Inhale.
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Twinkle your toes.
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Exhale.
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The sparkle spreads through your legs up to your heart.
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Let your breath awaken curiosity and calm as we get ready to explore a new place.
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Today, we're heading to Seoul, South Korea, a city full of ancient history, futuristic design, bustling markets, quiet temples, and some of the best food in the world.
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Let's explore it with open minds and and twinkling toes.
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Close your eyes.
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Take a long, deep breath and feel your body begin to settle.
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With your next inhale, imagine yourself gently arriving in the heart of soul.
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Ready for discovery.
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We begin at Gyeongbokgung Palace, where history comes alive.
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The royal guards stand tall in colorful, traditional dress, and the curved rooftops of the palace seem to whisper stories from long ago.
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As you breathe in, feel the respect and wisdom of the past.
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As you breathe out, let curiosity guide your heart forward.
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Your toes twinkle with each step, honoring tradition as you explore.
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Continue to breathe.
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Very good.
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Next, we move to the tranquil Bukchon Hanok village, where old wooden houses line the narrow paths.
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You walk slowly, hearing the quiet creak of doors and the rustle of leaves in the breeze.
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With each twinkletoes breath, you feel calm and centered, exploring gently, noticing everything.
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A bird on a rooftop, the scent of pinewood, the sun warming the stone walls.
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We now hop on the subway and pop up in Hongdae, a vibrant, youthful neighborhood full of music, dance, art, and surprises.
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Street performers play joyful tunes, murals burst with color, and creativity flows all around you.
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Inhale the energy.
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Exhale your own playful spark.
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Your toes twinkle as you skip, dance, and giggle through the rhythm of the city.
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Let's pause now at the Cheong Gai Cheon stream, a peaceful path running through downtown.
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You hear the soft rush of water, See bridges lit up above and feel the cool air all around you.
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You breathe in calm.
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You breathe out joy.
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Your toes move slowly now like stars gliding through the stream and you feel refreshed, And alive.
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From here, we float up.
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Yes, float to the top of Namsan Seoul Tower.
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As you look out over the city, twinkling lights stretch far into the distance, like a magical galaxy of dreams.
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Each breath brings a new wonder.
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Inhale, discovery.
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Exhale, gratitude.
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Your feet tingle with excitement and possibility.
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Our final stop is a quiet corner of Bangunsa Temple, nestled among tall buildings.
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The temple bells chime softly.
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and the great scent of incense fills the air.
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You sit on a cushion and breathe slowly, twinkle toes grounding you in the moment.
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You feel a connection to yourself and to this place of peace and presence.
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As we complete our journey through soul, take one final twinkle toes breath.
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Inhale the energy of exploration.
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Exhale any tension or stress.
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Wiggle your toes gently and smile, knowing that each step you take wherever you are can be full of wonder.
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When you're ready, open your eyes and bring the spirit of adventure back with you.
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Remember, you can return to this visualization and your twinkle toes breath anytime you feel stuck, restless, or curious for something new.
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You are brave.
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You are present.
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And you are exploring your world with one mindful breath at a time.
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Feel free to reach out to me and share where you want to travel next in your imagination.
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Take big care.
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See you soon.
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And remember the BBB motto.
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Breathe, move, eat, rest.
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Respirez, bougez, mangez, se reposez.
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Thank you.
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Bye.
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Ciao.
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Annyeong.
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Hello there, bonjour, and welcome to Big Belly Breathing.
00:00:08.861 --> 00:00:10.182
Bienvenue to health.
00:00:10.964 --> 00:00:26.443
My name is Vanessa Hutchinson-Zakely, and I am so happy to guide you on this month's audio journey, a new adventure where we'll explore the world with mindfulness and our special breathing technique.
00:00:27.484 --> 00:00:34.029
This month's theme is is exploration and our breathing practice is called twinkle toes.
00:00:35.011 --> 00:00:41.198
To begin, sit or stand comfortably and focus your attention on your feet.
00:00:42.341 --> 00:00:52.475
With each breath in, imagine energy sparkling in your toes like tiny twinkling stars waking up.
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Go ahead, try it.
00:00:55.198 --> 00:00:56.020
Breathe in.
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And think of your sparkling little toes.
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As you breathe out, feel that sparkling sensation move gently through your body.
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Inhale.
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Twinkle your toes.
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Exhale.
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The sparkle spreads through your legs up to your heart.
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Let your breath awaken curiosity and calm as we get ready to explore a new place.
00:01:38.954 --> 00:01:54.590
Today, we're heading to Seoul, South Korea, a city full of ancient history, futuristic design, bustling markets, quiet temples, and some of the best food in the world.
00:01:55.391 --> 00:01:59.766
Let's explore it with open minds and and twinkling toes.
00:02:02.209 --> 00:02:02.971
Close your eyes.
00:02:02.990 --> 00:02:09.677
Take a long, deep breath and feel your body begin to settle.
00:02:21.070 --> 00:02:27.358
With your next inhale, imagine yourself gently arriving in the heart of soul.
00:02:27.969 --> 00:02:29.573
Ready for discovery.
00:02:30.835 --> 00:02:36.585
We begin at Gyeongbokgung Palace, where history comes alive.
00:02:36.625 --> 00:02:48.044
The royal guards stand tall in colorful, traditional dress, and the curved rooftops of the palace seem to whisper stories from long ago.
00:02:48.063 --> 00:02:53.493
As you breathe in, feel the respect and wisdom of the past.
00:02:54.593 --> 00:02:59.000
As you breathe out, let curiosity guide your heart forward.
00:02:59.961 --> 00:03:07.311
Your toes twinkle with each step, honoring tradition as you explore.
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Continue to breathe.
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Very good.
00:03:22.145 --> 00:03:30.533
Next, we move to the tranquil Bukchon Hanok village, where old wooden houses line the narrow paths.
00:03:31.534 --> 00:03:37.760
You walk slowly, hearing the quiet creak of doors and the rustle of leaves in the breeze.
00:03:38.782 --> 00:03:47.129
With each twinkletoes breath, you feel calm and centered, exploring gently, noticing everything.
00:03:47.169 --> 00:03:54.621
A bird on a rooftop, the scent of pinewood, the sun warming the stone walls.
00:03:55.962 --> 00:04:07.635
We now hop on the subway and pop up in Hongdae, a vibrant, youthful neighborhood full of music, dance, art, and surprises.
00:04:08.856 --> 00:04:17.346
Street performers play joyful tunes, murals burst with color, and creativity flows all around you.
00:04:18.567 --> 00:04:20.209
Inhale the energy.
00:04:23.329 --> 00:04:26.074
Exhale your own playful spark.
00:04:31.240 --> 00:04:38.812
Your toes twinkle as you skip, dance, and giggle through the rhythm of the city.
00:04:40.293 --> 00:04:49.105
Let's pause now at the Cheong Gai Cheon stream, a peaceful path running through downtown.
00:04:50.166 --> 00:05:00.305
You hear the soft rush of water, See bridges lit up above and feel the cool air all around you.
00:05:01.485 --> 00:05:02.788
You breathe in calm.
00:05:02.827 --> 00:05:06.951
You breathe out joy.
00:05:13.177 --> 00:05:22.619
Your toes move slowly now like stars gliding through the stream and you feel refreshed, And alive.
00:05:22.658 --> 00:05:26.283
From here, we float up.
00:05:27.045 --> 00:05:31.891
Yes, float to the top of Namsan Seoul Tower.
00:05:32.911 --> 00:05:42.824
As you look out over the city, twinkling lights stretch far into the distance, like a magical galaxy of dreams.
00:05:44.005 --> 00:05:46.509
Each breath brings a new wonder.
00:05:47.531 --> 00:05:49.192
Inhale, discovery.
00:05:51.713 --> 00:05:53.555
Exhale, gratitude.
00:05:53.596 --> 00:06:01.927
Your feet tingle with excitement and possibility.
00:06:04.050 --> 00:06:12.920
Our final stop is a quiet corner of Bangunsa Temple, nestled among tall buildings.
00:06:13.961 --> 00:06:16.826
The temple bells chime softly.
00:06:17.762 --> 00:06:21.588
and the great scent of incense fills the air.
00:06:21.627 --> 00:06:29.579
You sit on a cushion and breathe slowly, twinkle toes grounding you in the moment.
00:06:31.161 --> 00:06:38.634
You feel a connection to yourself and to this place of peace and presence.
00:06:41.158 --> 00:06:46.446
As we complete our journey through soul, take one final twinkle toes breath.
00:06:47.298 --> 00:06:49.721
Inhale the energy of exploration.
00:06:52.324 --> 00:06:54.266
Exhale any tension or stress.
00:06:57.168 --> 00:07:07.360
Wiggle your toes gently and smile, knowing that each step you take wherever you are can be full of wonder.
00:07:08.822 --> 00:07:15.870
When you're ready, open your eyes and bring the spirit of adventure back with you.
00:07:17.026 --> 00:07:29.603
Remember, you can return to this visualization and your twinkle toes breath anytime you feel stuck, restless, or curious for something new.
00:07:29.624 --> 00:07:32.007
You are brave.
00:07:32.026 --> 00:07:33.608
You are present.
00:07:34.290 --> 00:07:38.456
And you are exploring your world with one mindful breath at a time.
00:07:38.475 --> 00:07:45.365
Feel free to reach out to me and share where you want to travel next in your imagination.
00:07:46.242 --> 00:07:47.144
Take big care.
00:07:47.805 --> 00:07:48.588
See you soon.
00:07:48.627 --> 00:07:50.973
And remember the BBB motto.
00:07:51.574 --> 00:07:53.940
Breathe, move, eat, rest.
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Respirez, bougez, mangez, se reposez.
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Thank you.
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Bye.
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Ciao.
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Annyeong.
