Breathwork Mindfulness Meditation For Stress And Anxiety

Experience the power of breathwork with this mindfulness meditation for stress and anxiety. During the next 11 minutes, I will guide you through a few short breathing techniques meant to bring you relaxation. Not only that, but it also meant to get you grounded in the present moment, improving the feeling of calmness. Find inner peace and reduce stress with this calming practice.
Background music by Graham Nicholls (The Priority Academy).

Transcript

Hi, My name is Kelly, And today we are practicing Breathwork Mindfulness Meditation. Let's close our eyes in a comfortable position, Either sitting with our legs crossed or not, With our back straight, Spine long, Tall, Balanced. If you prefer, Feel free to lean against a wall or a couch or lie down if it feels more comfortable for you. When it's sitting in a chair, Have your feet pointed on the floor. Roll back your shoulders slightly to open your heart. Feel free to rest your arms, Your palms, Wherever feels comfortable for you. Now let's start by focusing our attention on the breath. Take a deep breath, Inhaling through the nose, Feeling your belly rise as you fill your lungs with air. Now exhale smoothly through the mouth. Let go of tension in all parts of your body, Especially in the areas more inclined to tightness, Such as the neck, The back, The shoulders, The jaw, The areas around your temples, The eyebrows. Let go of the tension around those areas as you continue to breathe. Start considering for a moment how deep your breath is. How does it feel? Becoming aware of the body, Of the touch, The touch with the surface, The connection of the body with the earth, Regardless of the surface you're on, A mat, A floor, The couch, A chair, The bed. Allow the breath to become an anchor, Grounding you in this present moment. Now let's take a couple of slow, Deep breaths. Inhaling through the nose, Exhaling through the mouth. Take the first deep in-breath, Holding for a count of four. Inhale for one, Two, Three, Four. Hold for four counts, One, Two, Three, Four. And exhale for a count of four, Four, Three, Two, One. One more time, Inhale for one, Two, Three, Four. Hold for four, One, Two, Three. Four. Exhale for a count of four, Four, Three, Two, One. Back to a normal breathing pattern. Slowly start counting down from ten to one. Until you're fully relaxed. Take your time. We'll spend a few minutes sitting in quietness, Focusing on the breath. And if the mind wanders and thoughts start coming in, No problem, That's totally fine. No need to judge or engage either. Just let them in, Let them go. And gently bring your awareness back to the breath. And if it helps, You can always repeat in your mind's eyes. Breathing in, One, Two. Breathing out, One, Two. Breathing in, One, Two. Breathing out, One, Two. And always remember to be kind to yourself. And when you're ready, After showing appreciation for yourself, For taking this time to honor your inner being and your self-care, Then slowly bring your awareness to where you are. Wiggling your fingers and toes. And gently open your eyes. Thank you for joining me today. Shabbeh.