Mindfulness Meditation For Stress Relief

Breathing Space Mindfulness Meditation is a simple and effective way to cultivate calm, focus, and self-awareness, reduce stress and anxiety, and bring more peace into your day.

* Reduce stress and anxiety: Taking a few minutes to focus on your breath and be present in the moment can help reduce stress and anxiety levels.
* Increase focus and concentration: Practicing mindfulness meditation can improve your ability to focus and concentrate, which can be helpful in many aspects of life.
* Improve mood: Mindfulness meditation has been shown to improve mood and increase positive emotions.
* Increase self-awareness: By paying attention to your present moment experience, you can become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, which can help you better understand yourself.
* Develop resilience: Regular mindfulness practice can help you develop resilience to life's challenges and increase your ability to bounce back from difficult situations.

Transcript

Welcome to the Breathing Space Mindfulness Meditation,

A simple and effective way to cultivate calm,

Focus,

And self-awareness,

To prioritize yourself,

Reduce stress and anxiety,

And bring more peace into your day.

Find a comfortable,

Seated position.

Adjust your body posture.

Keep your back straight but relaxed,

Shoulders down and chest open.

Close your eyes if it feels comfortable.

Start by turning your attention inward and becoming aware of the present moment.

Ask yourself,

What is my experience right now?

Notice any thoughts that arise.

View them as mental events without getting involved or trying to change them.

Now shift your focus to any emotions or feelings that you notice.

If you come across any unpleasant emotions,

Approach them gently,

Acknowledging their presence without judgment,

And recognizing that they are part of your present moment experience.

Take a moment to scan your body and become aware of any sensations you are feeling.

Identify which parts of your body have more noticeable sensations.

Now,

Focus your attention on the sensation of your breath in your lower abdomen.

Feel the gentle stretch of the belly on the inhale and the slight contraction on the exhale.

As you pay attention to your breath,

Allow it to become your anchor that keeps you grounded in the present moment.

While observing any passing thoughts or emotions without getting involved.

If you find yourself getting distracted,

Gently bring your attention back to your breath.

Next,

Expand your awareness to your entire body while still focusing on your breath.

Pay attention to your body posture,

Facial expression,

And all the sensations you feel.

If you encounter any discomfort or tension,

Gently breathe into those areas and release the tension on the exhale.

Maintain this expanded and open awareness as you move on on the next moment of your life.

Thank you for taking the time to practice this meditation.

I encourage you to make it a regular part of your routine to help cultivate inner peace and well-being.

And I'll see you next time.

Reviews

Nice pacing and pauses with the cues. I appreciated the reminder to check in again with my posture and expression after a while. One small thing: I searched on tracks without music and this does have some background music that starts a little way into it.