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Minute Meditation For Relaxation With Bird Song

by Dr. Eliza Collins

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4.7
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
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This brief meditation is designed to quickly help create a deep sense of relaxation by releasing specific points of physical tension that we often unknowingly carry in our bodies throughout our day. It can be easily utilized at any point, even in public, and is perfect for a midday reset. This track contains ambient sounds in the background

RelaxationMeditationProgressive RelaxationBreath HoldingEye RelaxationJaw RelaxationShoulder RelaxationAbdominal RelaxationAmbient SoundsBirdsongsVisualizations

Transcript

Hello my friend.

I'm Elizabeth Collins and welcome to this brief one-minute meditation.

Our focus today combines breathwork with the progressive relaxation of areas of the body where we often hold tension.

In this meditation,

We will be focusing on the eyes,

The jaw,

The shoulders,

And the abdomen.

We will be taking four deep inhalations on a slow count,

Followed by a brief hold,

And completed by even,

Measured exhalations in concert with the release of any physical tension that's being held.

It is recommended that this meditation be done seated or lying down,

So take a few moments and make yourself comfortable.

Let's begin with our first inhalation.

Breathe in slowly,

There's no rush.

And hold,

Focusing on the tension in the muscles around your eyes.

And now release it as you breathe out,

As though your eyes are smooth stones sinking into a pool of warm water.

Exhale again.

And hold,

This time gently allowing your teeth to part.

And as you exhale,

Let go of any tension you may be holding in your jaw.

Good.

Another inhale,

And hold it,

Bringing your attention to your shoulders.

And this time,

Really let go,

Releasing and dropping them down to the floor.

Last time,

Inhale,

And hold.

And on your exhale,

Fully release and soften your abdomen.

That's right.

As you begin to breathe normally,

Imagine a white light floating above the top of your head.

It begins to glow brighter and brings with it a wave of deep relaxation as it washes over your body from head to toe.

When you are ready,

Gently open your eyes.

Namaste.

Meet your Teacher

Dr. Eliza CollinsProvidence, Rhode Island, USA

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Recent Reviews

Donna

November 12, 2025

Wonderful short but powerful meditation and a very soothing voice. Thank you. I will come back to this one regularly!

Kyle

August 14, 2025

Thanks for your help in focusing on four specific areas of my body where I could release, relax, and be free this morning.

Maru

August 5, 2025

I really enjoyed the explanation of how the meditation would be as I could focus in each part through each breath. Thank you!

Doreen

August 2, 2025

Birdsong is the best way to start the day 😊 a thousand thanks, that was wonderful

Pat

June 12, 2024

Wow! Very nice and relaxing way to start the day! Namaste 🙏

Dolores

October 24, 2023

Incredible. Absolutely loved it. Thank you!

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