What is Anapanasati Meditation

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What is Anapanasati Meditation?
‘Ana’ means ‘In-Breath’ 
‘Apana’ means ‘Out-Breath’
‘Sati’ means ‘Be With’

In “Anapanasati Meditation“,
the attention of the mind should constantly be on the normal, natural breath.
The task on hand is effortful, joyful oneness with the breath.
No ”mantra” to be chanted…
no form of any ‘ deity ‘ to be entertained in the mind…
no hathayogic pranayama like ‘ kumbhaka ‘..
holding the breath.. should be attempted.

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