Mindful Breathing Practice For When You Want To Slow Down

This gentle 4-minute grounding practice is inspired by the mindful breathing teachings of Thích Nhất Hạnh. You'll be guided through simple, calming breath work that helps you connect to your aliveness and the vitality flowing through you in this moment. Whether you're feeling disconnected or simply in need of softness, this practice invites you to lean into a little more gentleness in your relationship with yourself and with life. Use this resource whenever you want to slow down, come back to your breath, and remember the simple gift of being alive.

Music: Padsound Meditation by SamuelFJohanns

Transcript

This grounding exercise is inspired by the mindful breathing practices of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Allowing the body to settle and if you would like to gently closing the eyes.

Turning your awareness to the breath which we'll use as a focal point for this practice.

As you breathe in,

Notice that you are breathing in.

As you breathe out,

Notice that you are breathing out.

As you breathe in,

Noticing you're breathing in.

As you breathe out,

Noticing you're breathing out.

As you breathe in,

Becoming aware that you are alive.

And as you breathe out,

Smiling to life.

Breathing in,

Being aware that you are alive.

Breathing out,

Smiling to life.

Breathing in,

Becoming aware of the present moment.

Breathing out,

Noticing the beauty in this present moment.

Breathing in,

Becoming aware of the present moment.

Breathing out,

Noticing the beauty in this present moment.

Breathing in,

Inviting spaciousness into the body.

Breathing out,

Inviting ease into the body.

Breathing in,

Inviting spaciousness into the body.

Breathing out,

Inviting ease into the body.

Breathing in,

Noticing you're breathing in.

Breathing out,

Noticing that you're breathing out.

Breathing in,

Noticing that you're breathing in.

Breathing out,

Noticing that you're breathing out.

Allowing the breath to settle and just taking a moment to observe the body.

Observe the mind.

Observe the present.

Observe any feelings that are present for you.

And gently moving the fingers and the toes,

Allowing the eyes to flutter open.

And returning with all your awareness to this present moment.

Thank you.