breathing exercise

[voidweaver]

Hey
This may come across as a naiive question but I am practicing step one of bardons initiation into hermetics and was wondering if your to keep your eyes closed in the breathing exercise. What I do at the moment is with the eyes closed but i'm not exactly sure, does it even matter?

[elderos]

Many times I don't even close my eyes for meditation, seems to take more strain to keep them closed. I say whatever works for you should be fine, though at least being in a dimly lit room helps.

[DawningSun777]

I do walking meditation more, I can't really do the whole sit down and close your eyes thing.

[voidweaver]

It's interesting how different meditation techniques work for different people. I too find walking meditation relaxing, after a while it almost feels like floating if your walking at a brisk pace and being mindful of your breathing.