Take a deep breath in.
And slowly breathe out.
Feel your body arriving in this moment.
Let your shoulders drop.
Notice your feet touching the ground.
The sound moves through you.
Gently.
You are safe.
Right here,
Right now.
Imagine soft roots growing from the soles of your feet.
With every breath.
They move.
Into the earth.
The deeper you breathe,
The calmer your mind becomes.
Thoughts may come.
And go.
Just notice them and then come back to your breath.
Come back to the sound.
Now feel the rhythm of the drum.
Inhale for four.
Exhale,
Or six.
Let your breath move with the sound.
With each beat.
Whisper to yourself.
One small step at a time.
Just one.
There is no rush.
You begin simply arriving.
Feel your energy steady.
And ready.
Picture one small action.
You can thank us next.
See it.
You don't have to be ready.
You just have to begin.
Freezing.
Breathe out.
And repeat.
I am grounded.
I am moving forward.
I am rounded.
And the sound fades.
Open your eyes.
And take your first step.