Connecting With The Breath

This gentle meditation invites you to connect with your breath and return to the present moment. You’ll be guided to notice the natural rhythm of your breathing, helping you feel more grounded and at ease. It’s a simple practice that supports a deeper connection to your body and a sense of calm from within - just as you are, no need to change anything.

Transcript

Let's begin by finding a comfortable position and either close your eyes or lower your gaze,

Letting your eyes rest on a single spot.

Keep in mind that in this meditation practice we are drawing our awareness to our internal sensations with an attitude of open acceptance and trying our best to let go of judgement.

This is a time we are gifting ourselves,

A space for us to check in with how we're feeling and with what's going on for us in this moment.

I invite you now to begin to notice your breathing.

It may feel strange at first as it isn't something we would ordinarily be aware of but try to stay with it.

Where do you notice your breathing the most?

It might be in your chest,

Rising and falling,

Or it might be in your abdomen,

Expanding on your in-breath and contracting on your out-breath.

Perhaps you notice it the most around your nostrils and mouth,

Where you can feel the cool air entering as you breathe in,

And warm air leaving as you breathe out.

Once you become aware of where your breathing is the most noticeable,

Just allow your attention to rest there,

Noticing each inhale and each exhale,

Paying attention to whether your breathing is fast or slow,

Deep or shallow,

Not judging it or trying to change it in any way,

Just becoming aware.

You may find your attention begins to drift as you're doing this.

This is completely natural,

Just acknowledge it and then gently guide your awareness back to your breath.

It doesn't matter how many times this happens,

Just continue to gently lead your attention back to your breathing.

And we'll stay here,

Focused on our breath,

For a few more cycles.

Now we'll gently bring this meditation to a close.

When you're ready,

You can open your eyes and return to the room.