5-Min Stress Relief Breathwork Meditation

A calming 5-minute breathwork meditation designed to help you release stress, quiet the mind, and reconnect with the present moment.

Through slow, guided breathing and gentle relaxation techniques, this session promotes calmness, clarity, and emotional balance—perfect for resetting during a busy day or unwinding whenever you need a moment of peace.

Transcript

Hi my friend, Just allow yourself to soften here, Despite all that is swirling around you, All that is overwhelming you, You are free to rest your mind here, Gently closing your eyes if you'd like, Breathe in through your nose, Hold the breath for a moment, Exhale sigh it out your mouth, Hold the breath for a moment, This time audible exhale, Breathe in, Hold, Audible exhale, Sigh, Take a breath in, On your exhale stick out your tongue for a lion's breath, Releasing the jaw, Inhale deeply, Exhale as you stick out your tongue, Lion's breath, You're doing it right, You can add a growl, Anything to relieve that stressful energy that might be built up in your body, Inhale deeply, Exhale lion's breath, Let it go, One more lion's breath if you'd like, Inhale, Big exhale, Exhale, Notice how it feels to use the breath, Use the body to release the stress, Maybe there's just a very subtle shift, But can you notice, Gentle sigh, Morgan Harper Nichols writes, I cannot tell you what will happen from here, But I can tell you that it matters, That you are learning to pursue peace, I can tell you that despite all the things that are changing around you, You are still being guided right where you need to be, And you might not have all the answers right now, And you might feel a little lost as you wonder about tomorrow, But I promise you, The time you are spending to cultivate moments of rest are so important, For it is in that restful, Peaceful place you are being rejuvenated and strengthened for all that is to come, Right now maybe there's a little bit of ease and relief, Remember you can always shift your state, Releasing the stress, The tension that is not yours to carry, Follow your breath in, Take your sweet time to find a little movement in your body, Maybe a little wiggle, A little shake of the shoulders, The arms, The hands, Releasing anything that's lingering, Maybe one more lion's breath, Inhale, Exhale, Stick out the tongue, Exhale, Feeling a reset here, Go slowly now and come back to this practice as many times as you need, Finding a soft smile as you lift your chin and open your eyes if they were closed, You got this, Go make it a great day, From my heart to yours, You

Reviews

There are no coincidences in life. I am going through some very big changes right now and Eileen Rose’s meditation and words she shared were exactly what I needed right now in this very moment. Thank you!