Grounding For Anxious Moments

A steady anchor for anxious or overwhelming moments. Using slow breathing and a simple senses exercise, this practice guides you back into your body and into the present moment, with calm reassurance throughout. Short enough to return to anytime things start to feel like too much.

Transcript

You're okay. Let's come back to the ground together. Plant both feet flat. And feel the floor beneath them. Solid. Study. Holding you. Breathe in for four. Oh. And out for six. Again. In. Home. And a long breath out. The out-breath is the one that calms you. Let it be longer every time. Now let's use your senses to come back to right now. Notice three things you can feel. Your feet on the floor. The air on your skin. The weight of your hands. Notice two things you can hear. Near and far away. And one slow breath all the way in. And all the way out. Nothing here is an emergency. Nothing here is an emergency. You are here. You are safe. And this feeling will pass. Like everyone before it. One more breath. Feet on the ground. You're okay.