Welcome to this grounding meditation.
I'm Dani and this practice will help you find a little calm during stressful moments.
Begin by finding a comfortable position,
Sitting or lying down,
Allowing your body to rest fully on a surface beneath you.
Take a slow,
Deep breath in and exhale fully.
You can keep a soft downward gaze or close your eyes if that feels comfortable.
Let your body soften with each out-breath.
Notice the natural rhythm of your breath,
The gentle rise and fall of your chest or belly.
Now bring your attention to the weight of your body.
Feel your feet connecting to the ground,
Your spine supported,
Your shoulders releasing.
Allow gravity to carry away any tension.
Bring your attention to your breath once again.
There's no need to change it,
Simply notice it.
As you inhale,
Say to yourself,
I am supported.
As you exhale,
Say,
I release tension.
I am supported.
I release tension.
Let this rhythm guide you.
If your mind begins to wander,
Gently return your focus to your breath and to the feeling of connection with the earth or the surface beneath you.
Inhale,
I am supported.
Exhale,
I release tension.
Continue this for a few breaths,
Letting each inhale bring calm and each exhale release discomfort or anxiety.
Inhale,
I am supported.
Exhale,
I release tension.
Visualize stress melting down through your feet,
Leaving your body lighter and more at ease.
Inhale,
I am supported.
Exhale,
I release tension.
Just a few more moments here.
Inhale,
I am supported.
Exhale,
I release tension.
Take one final deep and cleansing breath in,
And exhale fully,
Letting go of the counting,
The affirmations,
Letting go of everything.
When you're ready,
Gently wiggle your fingers and toes,
Noticing your body coming back to the present moment.
In your own time,
Open your eyes.
I hope you feel grounded,
Steady,
And capable of moving forward,
Even in the midst of stress.
You can return to this practice anytime you need to reconnect with your body and your breath.
