Hello and thank you for joining me in this five-minute meditation.
I'm so glad that you're here with me.
Let's take a moment to get into a comfortable position.
Whether you're sitting in a chair,
On the floor,
Or even lying down is fine.
Close your eyes if that feels good or just soften your gaze.
We're here to slow down and get present.
Now that you are settled a bit,
Let's bring attention to your breath.
Start by taking a few deep breaths with me.
Breathe in slowly through your nose,
Let your belly expand,
And then exhale through your mouth.
Do that a couple of more times.
Notice how each breath feels.
Take this opportunity to release any tension.
Let your shoulders drop.
Relax your jaw and soften your face.
We're not in a rush.
Just relax into this moment.
The breath is your anchor right now.
Notice how your body moves with each inhale and exhale.
Feel the cool air as you breathe in and the warm air as you breathe out.
Notice your lungs filling and emptying.
It's okay if your mind starts to wander.
That's part of the process.
When it happens,
Just acknowledge it and gently bring your attention back to the breath.
Be easy on yourself.
We're here to practice,
Not to be perfect.
This is all about being present.
Just breathe and just be.
As we come to the end of today's practice,
Take your time to bring your awareness back to the room.
Move your fingers and toes.
Stretch your arms or legs if you need to.
When you're ready,
Open your eyes,
But take a moment to notice how you are feeling.
Acknowledge the time that you have given yourself today.
Thank you for being here.
Thank you for showing up today.
