Short Anchoring Exercise

This is a brief anchoring exercise to help you bring your mind back to your body. It is great to practice first thing in the morning, but it can really be used at any time, no matter the situation you are in. No need to find a special seat or close your eyes, of course, that's lovely if it's accessible to you, but you can simply find your breath wherever you are.

The more you practice the more you'll find it useful throughout your day.

Transcript

A short anchoring exercise to bring your mind back to your body. Wherever you are right now in this moment, Bring your attention to your breath, To your breathing. Not trying to deepen it or change it in any way, But take this moment to bring awareness to your breath as it naturally breathes. See if you can notice that place in your body where the sensation of breathing is loudest, Is strongest, Is most noticeable. Wherever that is. It could be in your chest, Or at the tip of your nose, In the back of your throat, Or your knees, Your shoulders, Your feet. Wherever that sensation of breathing is most noticeable, Label that your anchor spot today. That's the place you can come back to throughout the day, At any time, To find your breath and to bring your mind back to your body. This is a great practice to do first thing in the morning, Maybe even before you open your eyes. That way, Throughout the day, Whenever you notice your mind traveling into the future or the past, Or to fantasy world, You can come to this anchor spot to bring your mind back to your body. Back to this moment. Thank you.