10 Minute Morning Mindfulness Meditation For Peace

Do you set an intention before your day gets busy? Vanessa guides a morning mindfulness meditation seated on a chair or the floor. You begin by feeling the cool air of each inhale and the warmth of each exhale, breathing naturally. She then scans your body from the top of the head down, relaxing the forehead, eyes, jaw, neck, shoulders, arms, chest, abdomen, thighs and feet. Next you choose one thing to focus on for the day, such as kindness, patience or peace, and picture moving through your day with ease and calm. You repeat four short affirmations about peace, and she ends by reminding you that you can return to a deep breath and your intention at any moment. This content is educational and is not a substitute for one to one professional care.

Transcript

Welcome to this guided morning meditation to help cultivate mindfulness and set an intention for the day ahead. Find a comfortable seated position, Either on a chair or on the floor with your back straight and your hands resting gently on your lap. And when you're ready, Close your eyes. Allow yourself to settle in. Give yourself permission to be fully present in this moment. Now bring your attention to your breath. Feel the cool sensation of air entering your nostrils with each inhale. And feel the warmth leaving your body with each exhale. Breathe naturally, Without foreseeing anything. Trust that your body knows exactly what to do. Simply observe the rhythm of your breath. Gently angering you in the present moment. Now let's bring our attention to our body. Starting from the top of your head, Slowly scan down, Noticing any areas of tension. As you breathe in, Imagine sending your breath to those areas. And as you breathe out, Feel the tension melting away. Relax your forehead. Soften your eyes. Unclench your jaw. Bring your awareness to your neck. Observe any sensations and let any tension slowly dissolve. Guide your attention to your shoulders. Let them drop away from your ears. Feel this relaxation slowly extending down your arms your hands. Your fingers. Now bring your awareness to your chest. Notice the gentle rise and fall with every breath you take. Observe how your abdomen expands as it fills up with air. And how it slowly contracts as you exhale. Feel the weight of your body pressing down on the chair, The floor, Or wherever you're seated. Release any tension you might be holding in your lower body. From your thighs all the way down to your feet. Feel your body completely relaxed. As you continue to breathe deeply, Let's set an intention for the day ahead. What is one thing you want to focus on today? Where do you want to place your attention? Maybe you want to focus on kindness, Patience, Peace, Or simply being present. Whatever it is, Hold that intention in your mind. And feel it filling your entire being with each breath. You Now let's visualize our day ahead. Picture yourself moving through your day with ease and grace. See yourself handling any challenges with calm and confidence. Imagine the positive interactions you'll have today the moments of joy and gratitude you'll experience. And slowly repeat the following affirmations either out loud or silently in your mind. In stillness, I find peace. Today I choose peace. I am at peace with myself. I AM peace. Take a few more deep breaths, Anchoring these words within you. Observe your level of peace and presence in this moment. Notice that by simply taking a few minutes for yourself, You can cultivate a sense of calm and clarity. Know that you can return to this feeling of calm at any moment throughout your day by simply taking a deep breath. Reconnecting with your intention. Take a few more deep cleansing breaths at your own pace And when you're ready, Gently open your eyes. Thank you for joining me in this morning meditation. May your day be filled with peace, Presence, And joy. Have a beautiful day!