Half-smile and willing hands

Half-smile

Relax your face from forehead to jaw, teeth slightly apart. Let the corners of your lips turn up just enough that you can feel it — no one else needs to see it. A serene face.

Willing hands

Unclench your hands and turn them palms up, fingers relaxed — arms at your sides if standing, on your lap if sitting, by your sides if lying down.

When to practice

• First thing in the morning, for three breaths.
• In free moments.
• While listening to music.
• The moment you notice “I’m irritated.”
• While thinking of someone you’re angry with.