5-Minute Breathing For Relaxation

This meditation is perfect for helping you relax before bed, or to help you find calmness during times of stress. Your breath is a powerful tool for relaxation. Find a quiet place where you can just focus on your breath. Forget about whatever you were doing before starting this meditation, and don't worry about what you have to do afterward. Let's focus on this present moment. Sit in a comfortable position with your spine nice and tall. Prepare to relax.

For best results, listen with earbuds.

Transcript

Come into a comfortable seated position with your legs crossed or sit upright with the soles of your feet flat on the floor.

Place your palms gently on your thighs,

Face down.

Sit with your spine nice and tall.

Make any final adjustments so that you're comfortable.

And when you're ready,

Close your eyes or soften your gaze.

Begin to draw in a long and slow deep breath.

Hold it at the top for just a moment.

Then release.

Breathe in deeply and slowly once again.

Hold it and let it go.

Allow yourself to be totally relaxed by your breath.

Relax your forehead,

Your jaw,

Your shoulders.

Imagine that you're breathing in peace and calm.

And on the exhale,

Relax.

Inhale.

Breathe in tranquility.

Hold it.

And exhale relaxation.

Keep your focus on your breath.

Breathe in deeply and on the exhale,

Release any tension still present in the body.

If you find that your thoughts have drifted,

That's fine.

Just return your thoughts to the breath.

Inhale peace and exhale relaxation.

Now we're going to count as we breathe.

On the inhale,

We'll count one.

On the exhale,

Two.

And continue up to ten.

I'll be your guide.

So let's go ahead and inhale deeply.

One.

Exhale,

Two.

Inhale,

Three.

Exhale,

Four.

Inhale,

Five.

Exhale,

Six.

Inhale,

Seven.

Exhale,

Eight.

Inhale,

Nine.

Inhale,

Nine.

And exhale,

Ten.

Allow your breath to return to its natural rhythm.

And focus your awareness on your level of relaxation at this moment.

The breath is a powerful tool for relaxation.

Anytime that you find yourself stressed or you just want to relax,

You can use the breath as a tool for relaxation.

The breath is a powerful tool for relaxation anytime that you find yourself stressed or you just need to get centered.

Remember that you have access to your breath at any moment.

So let's take one final deep breath together,

Filling your lungs as much as you can on the inhale.

And when you exhale,

Open your eyes ready to return to your day with confidence.

Reviews

It's amazing.

Great vibe and voice and timing!

Thank you. I felt very relaxed after this breathing practice

I found the teacher’s voice pleasant. I found the pacing comfortable. For a moment or two I was filled with light. Thank you for offering this.

That was simple but very powerful.

Perfect moments fo peace and relaxation. Thank you

This was the perfect way to come back to myself in the midst of a stressful moment💜🦋 Thank you🙏🏾💕

thank you so so so much. probably the best, least stressful breath work I’ve done in a long while

Really truly relaxed me beautifully from an anxious morning. Thank you🌄🙏

Beautiful way to start my day ➡️ fully present with my breath🧘🏽‍♀️ thank you!!💛

Very calming voice, effective experience. Thank you.

Thank you 💙🙏💙