Midday Relaxation Wave

This is intended as a quick midday break to reset your nervous system. When we are stressed, time is of the essence. It takes 2 minutes to switch from our stress system (sympathetic NS) to our rest system (parasympathetic NS), but it takes the intentional focus of the mind in order to release the energy.
This 3-minute meditation will help you better command your own mind, but also relax and make space for better communication and innovation throughout your day.

Transcript

Find yourself in a seated and comfortable position.

Feel your butt in the chair,

Your feet on the ground,

And place your palms face up.

Let your shoulders roll down your back and shift your focus to your breath.

Take a deep inhale through your nose,

Hold it at the top,

Inhale a little bit more,

And then exhale like you're blowing out through a straw.

Take another deep inhale in through your nose,

Hold it at the top,

Inhale a little bit more,

And exhale like you're blowing out through a straw.

Continue to breathe.

With each exhale,

Feel your body melting into your area.

Join me on a wave of relaxation,

Releasing the stress from your body.

Inhale in through your nose,

Hold it at the top.

As you exhale,

Let the stress release from the top of your forehead,

Eyes,

Your ears,

Your cheeks,

Your chin,

Your chest,

Your right arm,

Your left arm,

Your belly,

Your glutes,

Your right thigh,

Your left thigh,

Both knees,

Both calves,

Both shins,

Both ankles,

Both feet,

Both toes.

Inhale again,

All the way up to the top of your head,

And deeply exhale,

Releasing any leftover stress.

Feel a wave of relaxation wash over you.

Practice appreciation that you took this break to reset your nervous system.