Breathing Into Calm And Ease

Take a gentle pause from your day and return to the steady rhythm of your breath. In this meditation, you’ll be guided to soften, settle the mind, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm and ease.
Using the breath as an anchor, we’ll gently notice what is present without needing to change or fix anything.
This practice is suitable whenever you feel scattered, overwhelmed, restless, or simply in need of a moment to come back to yourself.
Allow yourself to slow down, breathe, and begin again—one breath at a time.
Suitable for all experience levels, this practice offers a grounding space to cultivate relaxation, presence, and a deeper connection with yourself.
This meditation was inspired by my training in Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra with Jennifer Reis and my meditation practice in the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition..
Music from Uppbeat: tranquilium/phase

Transcript

Welcome. Make yourself comfortable. Lying down or seated. And feel free to move or to adjust anything, Anytime during this meditation. Feel free to close your eyes if that's comfortable. Settling in. Become aware of your breath. Notice your body resting. Begin to feel your breath. Your natural breath. Aware of breath in your chest. The easy rise and fall of breath in your chest. Settling into your body Feel the earth underneath you, Holding and supporting you in your practice today. Observing your natural breath. Begin to notice each inhalation. Notice each inhalation. Now notice the exhalations. Notice each exhalation. Now bring your awareness to the pauses between the breaths. Notice the subtle pauses between the inhalation and the exhalation. Staying interested in your breath. Nothing else exists right now but your breath. Continue to notice your breath flowing in this way. On your own now. Feel your breath flowing easily and rhythmically through your body. No need to change your breath. Notice your breath and follow it. And now begin to gently deepen your breath. Breathe through your entire body. Draw a deep breath into your belly and your chest. Exhale. Lengthen your spine or feel free to gently stretch. Take another full breath in. And as you exhale, Simply notice how you feel right now. And when you're ready, Allow your eyes to open. Thank you for practicing with me.