Managing Stress & Anxiety With Ease - 5 Min Daily Insight

A simple, effective practice to release negative energy and soothe the body and mind. Holding an attitude of acceptance, you simply breathe into the part of you that is holding stress, and allow the stress to release on the out-breath. It works on the principle that the breath is a natural means for release, and that acceptance helps the nervous system to relax.

Transcript

Welcome to the Daily Insight.

My name is Linda Hall and I'm a teacher here on Insight Timer.

Today's meditation will help you manage stress and anxiety using a combination of practices including mindfulness,

Grounding,

Breath awareness and self-compassion.

Allow your eyes to comfortably close.

Become aware of the surface supporting you.

Notice the support is steady.

Sit back onto the steadiness.

Breathe out,

Down to the steadiness.

Allowing your body to release what it is ready to let go of.

Become aware of the sensation as air enters and leaves your nostrils.

Notice you are breathing in from the space around you and out into it.

In your own time,

Become aware of any holdings,

Sensations or emotions in your body without judging them or trying to change anything.

Breathe into these places and allow them to soften and release as you breathe out.

In your own time,

Become aware of any unhelpful thoughts or holdings in your mind without judging them.

Breathe into these places and allow them to soften and release as you breathe out.

In your own time,

Become aware of the play of light and shade through your closed eyelids.

Notice the touch of the air on your face and body.

Let it all be there.

And soften your attitude towards yourself.

Let it become kinder,

Warmer.

Reassure yourself.

In your own time,

Take your awareness down to the steadiness beneath your body.

Breathe the steadiness up into you.

And when you are ready,

You can draw this meditation to a close.

Reviews

Enjoyed the calming effect. Had to bring myself back to reality

Amazing, as always! I love Linda’s meditations. They’ve helped me get through some really tough times in my life. The visualizations, affirmations, Linda’s calming voice.. it’s all so good. Thank you!

Short and powerful! I'm going to refer back to this guided meditation often, I'm sure

Great quick meditation!! I had a panic attack las night and this is helping this morning, thank you so much bLinds 🙏🙏🙏✨🌷