Morning Overwhelm | 4-7-8 Breathing

This short morning meditation offers a quick reset when overwhelm begins to build. Sometimes the nervous system simply becomes more activated than it needs to be. Through the calming rhythm of 4-7-8 breathing, this practice invites the body to slow, soften, and return to a sense of grounding and calm.

As the breath settles, the body may begin to release tension and the mind can feel a little quieter.
A small pause like this can help the nervous system reset and restore a sense of steadiness.

Music by Matt Moore

Transcript

Overwhelm is a nervous system working harder than it needs to. Your system is asking for gentleness and we'll honour that now. Allow the ground beneath you to support you. Allow your jaw to relax and the body to be held. And you are safe to let go. Let's practice 4-7-8 breathing together. Softly inhale, 2, 3, 4, Hold, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and out for 8, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Inhale, 2, 3, 4 Hold 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Inhale 2 3 4 Hold 2 3 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Allow your breath to be at its regular rhythm now. You are safe. You are loved. You are enough.

Reviews

Very soothing and calming breathing practice. Thank you!🙏 🌅

Thanks 😃😇 would love a 5 or 7 minute version..