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Simply Meditate

by Dr. Femke E. Bakker

Rated
4.8
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
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This soothing practice supports you to be calm, aware, and present. It guides you step by step, after which you will meditate in silence by yourself for several minutes. The meditation is an shorter version of the Anapana meditation.

MeditationCalmAwarenessPresent MomentBreathingMindfulnessRelaxationAnapanaAlternate Nostril BreathingBody RelaxationPresent Moment AwarenessBreathing AwarenessMind Wandering

Transcript

Sit comfortably with your neck straight and your back upright.

Settle and relax.

Now gently close your eyes.

Relax your face.

The mouth.

Let them soften.

Bring your awareness to your breath.

Breath coming into your nostrils.

Breath going out of your nostrils.

Breath coming in.

Breath going out.

Bring all of your attention.

Bring the entire attention to the breath.

Notice the breath.

Notice the flow.

Allow it to flow as it is.

Feel the sensation of the breath.

The breath as it is.

Do not change your breath.

Allow the breath to flow as it is.

If it is long,

Let it be long.

If it is short,

Let it be short.

Let it be natural.

Let it be normal.

Be aware of the breath as it is.

Aware of every breath as it is,

In through the nostrils and out through the nostrils.

All focus at the entrance of your nostrils.

Breath.

Breath the air through the nostrils.

If there is sound,

Let there be sound.

Come back to your breath.

If there is thought,

Let there be thought.

Come back to the breath.

If there is sensation,

Let there be sensation.

Come back to the breath.

We simply notice.

Allow it to fade.

Bring the attention back to the breath.

Full attention to the breath.

In through the nostrils.

Out through the nostrils.

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Allow the breath to be as it is.

If the mind wanders onto thought,

Notice the thought.

Allow it to be.

Let it drift away.

Bring your attention back to your breath.

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Be aware of the breath.

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Remain vigilant.

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Aware.

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Awake.

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Alert.

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Watchful.

Breathe with awareness.

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Now we are going to sit in silence for a few minutes,

Keeping the attention on the breath.

If the mind wanders,

Simply bring the attention back to the breath.

Breathe.

Breathe with awareness.

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Breathe.

Breathe with awareness.

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Now keeping the eyes closed,

We can relax our concentration,

Taking the mind away from the breath.

Just allowing the mind to be.

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Allowing any sensations in the body to settle down.

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And in your own time,

Whenever you're comfortable,

You can slowly open your eyes.

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It was good.

It was easy.

This is how we meditate at home.

Don't worry if your mind wanders while you're meditating.

Every time you practice this technique,

You strengthen your capacity to be in the present moment.

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Meet your Teacher

Dr. Femke E. BakkerNetherlands

4.8 (649)

Recent Reviews

Viva

November 22, 2025

Calming. I liked the time spent in silent meditation. Thanks.

james

November 16, 2025

A great meditation to concentrate your breathing and listen to your inner voice

Regina

June 9, 2025

I actually liked this meditation since my mind tends to wander a lot. The simple instructions heloed to keep me focused. I do look forward to this again and thank you for your gentle guidance. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผโœจ๐Ÿ’–โœจ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธโœจ๐Ÿ˜„

Mercedez

May 20, 2025

It was good. It was easy. I feel lighter and have a smile. Thank you

Marion

April 30, 2025

I found this meditation to be different from all the others I have done. It was the only one that concentrated on natural breathing. Half way through my nostrils began to twitch and that sensation lasted until the end. It was strangely relaxing. I will definitely return to this meditation. It was focused and relaxing. Thank you.

Salomรฉe

January 14, 2025

Pure, simple, pleasant to listen to ๐ŸŒผ Thank you for this meditation and the important reminders at the end, I needed the motivation and self-kindness ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

M

November 20, 2024

Simple and straightforward. Right balance of guidance and silence. Gratitude for creating and sharing ๐Ÿ™

Tash

November 1, 2024

This guided meditation was fantastic, I felt very at one with my breath. Usually I do silent meditation and my mind has started wandering again, but doing this guided meditation really helped me be aware of my breath. Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

Natalie

December 1, 2023

Perfect! Simple but effective, gentle and clear guidance.

California

August 21, 2023

Ohhh I have never felt such a deep connection to my heart beat and gentle flow of my blood. I was ticking diwn to just breath, beat and flow. That was amazing and your voice was such a gentle leader to this soft and peaceful state. Can two little words really convey my gratitude ? Thank you sooo much

Roberto

August 2, 2023

Simple and straight to the point. Very gentle guidance. Thank you so much. Namaste ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

Hannah

June 27, 2023

Fantastic! So peaceful, can't thank you enough, my mind is now at peace thanks to you ๐Ÿ˜Š

Tracy

April 3, 2023

Lovely Femke,love all your meditation's thank you x

Mark

September 5, 2022

Wonderful meditation. Funny thing, once I was guided to take my mind off the breath, it had no other place to go but just be! I couldnโ€™t help but smile.

Nikki

June 3, 2022

That was very beautiful thank you ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ I will be returning to this meditation!

Jane

June 2, 2022

Absolutely wonderful ๐Ÿ™ beautifully paced with gentle guidance. I feel so calm and at peace. Thank you.

Aleksandra

January 22, 2022

Lovely, thank you! I actually met you within the PRAX space. I was one of the meditation teachers. Itโ€™s lovely to connect with you here on the app. Hope youโ€™re well!

Mel

December 21, 2021

Thank you your voice is so soothing and when you told me to let my mind just be at the end it felt calmer and more relaxed

Ariana

May 7, 2021

I love the friendly, gentle tone of your meditations. Thank you for this grounding and spacious practice ๐ŸŒท

merisue

January 12, 2021

Thank you, a wonderful reminder to pause and meditate quietly.

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