Stress Relief For Busy Days

Twenty minutes to take the pressure of the day down a level, wherever you are. This guided stress relief meditation pairs a calm voice with bilateral stimulation, gentle sound moving slowly from ear to ear in the left and right rhythm used in EMDR therapy to help the nervous system settle. It is made to fit into a lunch break, a quiet moment after work, or the gap between two things, and you can return to it whenever the day feels too full. Please use headphones, as the left and right movement is lost without them. This practice is for relaxation and is not a substitute for professional help. Created by Begüm Engür, Clinical Psychologist & European Accredited EMDR Therapist.

Transcript

Welcome to this practice. I'm so glad you're here. I want you to find a comfortable position as we begin. And bring your attention to the breath. When you're ready. Close your eyes. Breathing deeply and slowly for a few moments. Notice the sound fully in the background while doing this meditation. And notice how that makes you feel through. Enjoying the breath. Noticing any areas of tension now. Simply breathe and release. Without judgment. Allowing the mind and the body to calm and relax. Take a breath and bring your attention to the mind as we spend a few moments observing your thoughts. Many of our thoughts might be stressful. By practicing observing your thoughts, You can become detached and reduce the amount of stress you have been experiencing. Breathe deeply and fully. So just observe your thoughts and practice loving them without judgment or interaction. Take a deep breath in. Remain detached from your thoughts and continue observing them. And love them to pass. No need to stop there. Simply observe all existing thoughts as you practice, Allowing them to pass. Whatever your thoughts are at this point, By observing them and not interacting with them. By not repeating them, You will begin to experience less stress. And so taking a breath now. Let's shift your attention to the body. Observing any sensations or feelings that may be present. Just observe without judgment. Whatever stress you're experiencing in your life right now. Just observe and allow it in your mind, In your body. Accept the stress as it is. No need to try and change anything right now. So just accept and observe. Take your breath. And accept that while your stress is real, It is temporary and it shall pass. So take another breath. Allow your thoughts to pass, And just allow any situations to just be. Just stay here with the breath and follow the sound. Accept that stress is a part of life. And just allow yourself to be human. And take another deep breath in. And let it out. Allowing the air to relax your body and calm your mind. Breathe deeply and fully. While paying attention to the sound in the background. Notice how you feel now. Notice how her body is when you're ready. You can open your eyes. And you can repeat this meditation anytime. And as much as you want.