A Deep Breath In

A deep breath in and a long slow breath out is a very quick way to ease our stress and drop us into a state of calmness. From here we can seen things more clearly. This short poem by Estelle reminds us of the process and helps fix it in our subconscious.

Transcript

I'm all on edge.

I need to settle down.

There are thoughts in my head going round and round.

My shoulders are tight and my jaw is clenched.

My knees are rigid and my back is tense.

From my eyes to my ears,

From my nose to my chin,

From my head to my toes and all over my skin.

I am stretched to the limit.

I'm out of control.

I need to relax and get out of this hole.

I need to breathe.

That's a deep breath in and a long,

Slow breath out.

I release all my tension.

I let it just flow out.

That's a deep breath in and a long,

Slow breath out.

I release all my tension.

I let it just flow out.

And one more time,

Just to be sure.

That's a deep breath in and a long,

Slow breath out.

I release all my tension.

I let it just flow out.

Ah.

Now my knees feel loose and my pulse has slowed.

My muscles have slackened and my mind's controlled.

My thoughts are clear and things start to make sense.

Life's so much easier when I'm not tense.

From my eyes to my ears,

From my nose to my chin,

From my head to my toes and all over my skin.

I'm feeling relaxed.

I'm ready to go.

I'm up for the challenge.

I'm back in the flow.

I breathe.

So if you are feeling a little bit down and the thoughts in your head are going round and round,

If your shoulders are tight and your jaw is clenched,

If your knees are rigid and your back is tense,

Just breathe.

That's a deep breath in and a long,

Slow breath out.

Release all your tension.

Let it just flow out.

That's a deep breath in and a long,

Slow breath out.

Release all your tension.

Let it just flow out.

And one more time,

Just to be sure.

That's a deep breath in and a long,

Slow breath out.

Release all your tension.

Let it just flow out.

Now that I've told you,

You know what to do.

These words will remind you right on cue to breathe.

Now smile.

Reviews

What a great reminder of a simple strategy to release tension as they go through the day Thank you

Absolutely perfect!! Did not even realize how tense I was until I released during this meditation. Thank you for this. It was exactly what I needed and will be bookmarked for next time. 🥰😘😍

Great little poem and a unique way to stop and breathe ☺️

That is so sweet 💖😊🙌

One of my favorites

Estelle!! Thank you so much so reminding me to breathe and bringing me into presence. I am relaxed and smiling. So glad to have found you ❤️🙏🏻

Very helpful. Thank you.

Brilliant 🌟 so simple and relaxing. I am smiling. Thank you Estelle.

Lovely short way to come back in the flow🙏👌 Thank you🌹

Light and easy. I’m a beginner and found it really helpful.

Lovely, fun little break!

Beautifully brilliant. Thank you. 🙏

Wonderful, wonderful and now I smile from ear to 👂 ear. Thank you, have a 'breathing' day as I surely will also! 💟

Wonderful! Lovely, unique, sweet! Just breathe. 😊♥️🙏🏼🌻

Great poem and good advice thank you

Fantastic and fun!

Perfect for a smile from start to finish, and a short, effective tension release-loved it!

I love the rhyming rhythm of this meditation, it immediately made me smile! Thank you! 🙏🏻