The pulse of life moves through us — not something we create, but something we receive. We are deeply connected to it, even when we forget.

But in the rush of daily demands, it’s easy to lose touch with the subtle current of energy that animates everything.

In the moments when we slow the body, breath, and mind, we begin to feel something deeper — the pulse of life itself. It moves through trees, oceans, and our very being. And when we allow it to guide us, we remember what it means to belong to something greater.

In this 9-minute meditative breath practice from The Art of Sacred Intimacy (Austin, 2025), John invites you into stillness — to attune to the living rhythm within and around you. Let it soften you, move you, and open you to the quiet power that is always present.

Open to possibility and surrender to the ways in which you are connected to this pulse. As you breathe, you’ll begin to feel how life moves you — not just within your body, but in the space around you. Let it spread. Let it open you. Let it remind you of your place in the greater rhythm.

Practice setup: Sit with a tall spine and a soft front. Choose a quiet space where you can be undisturbed.

Disclaimer: Although anyone may find this practice to be useful, it is made available with the understanding that we are not engaged in presenting specific medical, psychological, emotional, sexual or spiritual advice. Nor is anything in this practice intended to be a diagnosis, prescription, recommendation or cure for any specific kind of medical, psychological, emotional, sexual or spiritual problem. Each individual has unique needs and this practice cannot take these individual differences into account. Each person should engage in a program of treatment, prevention, cure, or general health only in consultation with a licensed, qualified physician, therapist or other competent professional. Any person suffering from a sexually transmitted disease or any local illness of his or her sexual organs should consult a medical doctor and a qualified instructor of sexual yoga before practicing the sexual methods described.