A Little Breathing Space

Sometimes, all we need is a little breathing space.
A few precious moments to step away from the noise, release the tension we've been carrying and reconnect with ourselves.
In this gentle Daily Pause, Angie invites you to slow down, soften your body and use the simple power of your breath to create a little more calm and clarity.
You don't need to change anything or be anywhere else. Just give yourself permission to pause, breathe and be.
Because sometimes, a little breathing space can make all the difference.

Transcript

Let your hands rest wherever they are. Start to become aware of your surroundings. Just noticing your body resting on the support beneath you. And start to engage all your senses. Noticing the temperature. And how it feels against your skin. Tuning in to all the sounds around you. Some might feel close and others further away. And just let your body be held. Reminding yourself that There's nothing else you need to do right now. Take a long slow deep breath. And let it all go. And again, Slow deep breaths. Hold it for a moment. And let it all go. Just let your breathing return to normal now. And let your energy settle. Into the moment Becoming aware of your natural rhythm of your breath. You don't need to change anything. You're simply noticing it in your body. Perhaps around your nose. In your chest. Or through your belly. And becoming more aware of where your body meets the surface beneath you. And really let yourself be held by gravity. Feeling the gentle movement of a breath coming in. And a breath going out. Now see if you can stay curious. Does this breath feel warm or cool? Where does the movement begin? And where does it fade? You might notice your mind starting to wander. And that's totally normal. But each time you notice it. Gently name it. Thinking. Then return to your next breath. You may need to bring your mind back time and time again and that's totally okay. Simply notice. And bring it back to the now. Over and over and over. Take a few moments now to practice this in your own way. Now notice your body as a whole. Your face. Your shoulders. Your torso. Your arms. Hands. Thanks. I'm free. Feel your whole body as one. Sense the gentle energy. Moving through your whole body. And feel the weight of your body. Resting here. Allow your attention. To widen beyond your breathing now. Have an awareness of your whole body resting in the space around you. And expanding even further. Resting. In this whole world. Before we finish. Quietly ask yourself. How would I like to meet the next part of my day? Just choose one gentle intention. As we slowly come back. Begin to notice the room around you. Bringing your senses back to life. Feeling the temperature. Hearing the sounds and starting to bring a little movement into your fingers and toes. And as you step into the day ahead. Remember you can take a small version of this into your day. So before opening the next email. Before answering the phone. Or when you find yourself rushing. Simply feel your feet on the ground. Notice one natural breath. Sense your surroundings. And consciously choose your next step. Take one last slow deep breath. Let it all go. And when you're ready you can gently open your eyes. Have a great day. I look forward to connecting back here again with you soon.