In this session,
I'll guide you through a brief grounding meditation.
So getting comfortable where you're seated.
You might like to lay down or sit upright for this brief meditation,
Whatever's most comfortable for yourself.
Resting where you are.
Hands resting in your lap or by your side.
You might like to let your eyes close or simply take a soft gaze to a point in front of you if you don't want to shut your eyes.
Taking in three deep and conscious breaths.
So in through the nose and out through the mouth.
So letting your breath return to a natural rhythm now.
As you continue to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth,
Shift your attention to any sounds you can hear in the room around you.
Do you notice any sounds outside the room?
Allow yourself to observe the sound and move on to the next sound without any clinging or attachment.
Simply observe and let it go.
Now paying attention to any tastes you may notice in your mouth.
Is it neutral?
Is it sweet?
Perhaps it's bitter or sour.
Notice the texture of the inside of your mouth.
Do you notice any scents or fragrances in the air?
Are they pleasant?
Are they pungent?
Are they subtle?
Turning your attention now to any bodily sensations you may be able to feel.
Can you feel the surface of the chair against your posterior or the mat against your body where you might be laying?
Do you feel the sensation of clothing on your skin?
Or your feet resting against the ground?
So let go of any thoughts,
Any worries,
Any concerns,
Any obligations.
Let it all go.
Sit in this space.
Relax.
Start to notice any sounds you can hear in the room.
Notice any bodily sensations you can feel.
You might like to wriggle your wrists,
Your fingers,
Your ankles,
Wriggle your toes.
The meditation is now complete.
Take a moment to notice,
To observe the mind body.
Do you notice any differences?
They might be significant or subtle differences compared to how you're feeling now compared to how you felt at the start of the session.
