If you're feeling stressed,
Anxious,
Overwhelmed.
Or other heavy emotions right now,
It's okay.
You are not alone.
Everyone feels this way sometimes.
Let's take a quick moment to focus on our breath and find some relief.
I invite you to settle into a comfortable position wherever you are,
However you're showing up today,
And however it feels most easy and supportive for you.
If you can,
Close your eyes.
Or soften your gaze,
Or simply focus on a point in front of you.
Start to bring awareness to your breath and deepen your inhale and exhale as slowly as you can.
However you are seated or lying down.
I encourage you to soften throughout your body.
Release any gripping or tension you may be holding onto.
In your fingers and toes.
In your hips or legs,
In your neck or shoulders,
Even your brows,
Eyes,
Or jaw.
Notice how mental or emotional stress shows up in your physical body.
Try to release it.
As you breathe.
In and out slowly.
Continue to notice your breath move throughout your body.
Like a gentle wave washing over you.
And taking away the heaviness you were holding onto.
If any thoughts or worries come up in your mind.
Try to let them float away with the wave.
And return to your breath.
We'll take a few more moments here together.
Breathing in and out slowly.
Let's take three deep breaths in community together.
Inhaling.
And exhaling.
Inhaling.
And exhaling.
Last one,
Inhale.
And exhale.
Allow your breath to return to a natural rhythm.
Start to notice your body and the space around you.
Maybe wiggle your fingers and toes.
Take a stretch.
And when you're ready,
Open your eyes if they're closed.
I hope that you feel even just a little bit of relief after these few moments.
No matter what you are experiencing,
You have the power of your breath.
To find peace,
Relief,
And calm.
Thank you for allowing me to lead you.
Take good care.
