5 Minutes To Calm Through Mindful Breathing

This meditation guides you to connect with your breath, allowing a moment of calm and relaxation. As you bring awareness to the natural flow of your breathing, you’ll begin to slow down and become more present.

Transcript

This meditation is an introduction to mindful breathing.

So making yourself comfortable,

Sitting down with your feet on the floor and your hands on your lap,

Take a nice gentle deep breath in and out and allow your eyes to close.

Allow your eyes to gently close.

Gently move your awareness to the flow of your breath.

For many of us,

We can go through the whole day without being consciously aware of our breathing.

Gently follow the flow of your breathing in and out.

In and down and up and out.

You may begin to notice the difference in temperature between the in-breath and the out-breath,

Especially around the nostrils.

You'll notice that I'm not asking you to change anything.

I'm just asking you to rest your awareness on your breathing.

If it feels comfortable,

Touch the tip of your tongue onto the roof of your mouth behind the teeth.

And as you do so,

Notice what that does to the awareness of your breathing.

Sitting still,

With the awareness on the flow of the breath,

Quietens the conscious mind.

With our eyes closed,

We're reducing distractions.

With our awareness resting on the breath,

We're starting a slow journey of going within.

It's important to recognize that these techniques are simple,

But never underestimate the simplicity of sitting with your breathing.

Even in this short session,

Your mind is calmer and clearer,

Your nerves stronger and steadier,

Your heart rate a little slower,

And your breathing a little deeper.

And so,

Bring your awareness to your feet,

Giving them a little movement.

Bringing your awareness to your hands and fingers,

Giving them a little movement.

Taking a deep awakening breath.

And when you're ready,

Open your eyes,

And bring yourself back to the day.

Reviews

Thank you for offering this calming meditation. I was a little surprised by how much music there was at the end but I guess it was a buffer to reenter the world.

That was amazing! It was calming and invigorating at the same time! It was a beautiful and perfect way to start my day! Thank you!

Thank you Andrew for this new meditation!
I really enjoyed it!
It was very relaxing!

Like I have said, your voice just gets more soothing and richer to listen to as the years go on!🙏🏻

*You will always be my mentor and my calming influence!

- Can you believe next year will be ten years for me listening to you? 😲😇😎
Thank you, thank you, thank you Andrew!
You are the best! 💯

The perfect amount of time & the perfect cues as always. Thank you Andrew. This one will be used frequently!

Great way to help calm oneself in just a few minutes. Thank you.

Love hearing your voice Andrew, thanks
Love the photo too, want to meditate in that room!