Movement Meditation: Using the Breath and Hands to Deepen Stillness

The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard · Jul 7, 2026 · 11m

In this meditation, we explore how gentle movement can become part of our contemplative practice.

While meditation is often associated with complete stillness, the Christian monastic tradition has long incorporated simple physical movements—such as bowing, kneeling and prostration—to help cultivate deeper awareness. In this practice, we combine the rhythm of the breath with the gentle opening and closing of the hands.

Beginning with grounding and awareness of the breath, we settle into the still point between each inhale and exhale before allowing our hands to move in harmony with our…