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With the first out breath, you are releasing worries, plans, mental tensions. With the second out breath, you are releasing physical tightness and tension. With the third out breath, you are releasing difficult emotions.
Tara Brach
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Tara Brach
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: May 17
Peace Activist
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