1 Minute Body Reset: Squeeze, Breathe, Release

This short practice invites you to release built-up tension through a simple somatic exercise: a full-body squeeze followed by deep, conscious breathing. It's designed to calm your nervous system, bring awareness back into the body, and offer a sense of internal safety.

Perfect for a quick mental reset anytime you feel overwhelmed, scattered, or disconnected. You’ll leave this practice with a gentle reminder: you are safe, and you are okay.

Transcript

Take a deep breath in and squeeze your whole body.

Breathe out and release.

Breathe in.

Squeeze.

Breathe out.

Release.

Relax your whole body.

Relax your face muscles,

Your shoulders,

Your belly,

Your legs,

Your lower back.

Feel your feet firm on the ground.

You are safe.

Everything is okay.

Keep breathing in and out with long exhales,

Knowing that everything is going to be alright and you are safe right here,

Right now.