Find a place where you can settle,
Soft and easy.
Let your body find its own way to rest,
Maybe sitting,
Maybe lying down,
Wherever feels like home.
Let your hands fall softly.
Your shoulders melt away from your ears.
And if it feels right,
Close your eyes or soften your gaze.
Take a breath,
Slow and kind,
Like a wave rolling gently onto the shore.
Feel the breath arrive,
Carrying a quiet invitation.
You are safe here.
And as you breathe out,
Imagine letting go of the weight you've been carrying,
Like leaves floating downstream.
Feel the ground beneath you,
A quiet,
Steady friend holding you up.
Imagine roots growing from your body into the earth,
Deep and strong,
Grounding you in this moment.
Rest.
With every breath,
You sink a little deeper into that safety,
Like a tree swaying but never falling.
Now bring your attention to the rhythm of your breath,
Soft,
Steady,
A gentle tide moving in and out.
Let it be your anchor,
Your quiet song.
If your mind drifts,
That's okay.
Just come back to the breath,
Like returning to a warm hearth after a long journey.
Notice the sounds around you,
The distant hum,
The whisper of air,
The pulse of life.
Let them remind you that you are here,
Alive and held.
Feel the air on your skin,
The gentle rise and fall of your chest.
This is your moment of calm,
Your sanctuary within.
Stay here a while,
Breathing with kindness,
Sinking into the quiet strength beneath you.
When you're ready,
Wiggle your fingers and toes,
Stretch softly and open your eyes,
Carrying this calm with you,
Like a gentle light into the rest of your day.
As we gently close this practice,
Take a moment to notice the subtle shifts within you,
The way your breath feels a little softer,
Your body a bit more at ease,
Your mind just a much quieter.
There is no rush to move or change,
Simply rest in this gentle space you've created,
Knowing you can return here whenever you need.
