Drive & Breathe: Deep Breathing

Join Jenna and Kate in the first installment of our Breathe & Drive series—Deep Breathing. This driving meditation focuses on calming the nervous system through intentional breath. Jenna gently guides you to inhale and exhale to a steady count, gradually lengthening the breath to help you settle into a rhythm of ease and presence behind the wheel. Whether you’re starting your day or navigating traffic, this practice offers a moment of calm on the go.
Meditation by Jenna DiMaggio and music + production by Kate Hatcher

Transcript

Thank you for choosing to travel mindfully with us today.

This meditation is intended to be used while driving in the car.

If at any point you become too relaxed or too tired,

Please turn it off and save it for another time.

This track is part of our Summer Breathing Series,

And this one will be focusing on taking nice,

Long,

Slow,

Deep breaths.

So with that,

I invite you to bring all your awareness into this present moment.

Noticing the seat supporting you.

Noticing the position of your hands on the steering wheel.

Do you need to make any adjustments so you're in a more comfortable position?

Feeling in a state of ease.

And just bring the awareness to your breath.

Noticing how it feels.

Can you notice any sensations while you're breathing?

And now exhale all of your air.

And we're going to inhale for the count of 1,

2,

3,

4.

Exhale 1,

2,

3,

4.

Inhale 1,

2,

3,

4.

Exhale 1,

2,

3,

4.

Inhale 1,

2,

3,

4.

Exhale 1,

2,

3,

4.

And allow your breath to resume a natural pattern.

Observing how the breath feels now,

While staying focused and alert on the road.

And we're going to do some breathing again,

But a little bit longer this time.

So exhale all of your air,

And inhale for a count of 1,

2,

3,

4,

5.

Exhale 1,

2,

3,

4.

Exhale 1,

2,

3,

4,

5.

Inhale 1,

2,

3,

4,

5.

Exhale 1,

2,

3,

4,

5.

Inhale 1,

2,

3,

4,

5.

Exhale 1,

2,

3,

4,

5.

And allow the breath to resume a natural pattern.

Noticing how the breath feels now.

Remembering to stay alert and focused on the road.

And exhale all of your air.

And inhale for a count of 1,

2,

3,

4,

5,

6.

Exhale 1,

2,

3,

4,

5,

6.

Inhale 1,

2,

3,

4,

5,

6.

Exhale 1,

2,

3,

4,

5,

6.

Inhale 1,

2,

3,

4,

5,

6.

Exhale 1,

2,

3,

4,

5,

6.

And you can continue taking some nice,

Long,

Slow,

Deep breaths if that feels supportive.

You can continue counting if that feels good for you.

Or you can allow the breath to resume a natural pattern.

Noticing how you feel now after these breathing exercises.

Continue this deep breathing for as long as you like.

Thank you for choosing to travel mindfully with us today.