07:15

Center

by Steven Washington

Rated
4.7
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
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1k

This calming meditation from Steven is a soothing balm to help you to relax your body and calm your mind, allowing you to ground yourself and rest and restore your energy. It is accompanied throughout by the gentle and magical music of Davor Bozic.

MeditationRelaxationCalmGroundingRestorationEnergyMusicBody AwarenessBreathingFocusSelf CareDeep BreathingInner FocusSelf NurturingCalming The MindBreathing Awareness

Transcript

Welcome.

This is the time for you to nurture yourself.

Meditation is a practice of presence.

Share a few moments of presence together.

Find a comfortable space to rest in.

Sit upright in a chair,

On a cushion,

Or even lay down if you prefer.

Allow your spine to be long,

Feet on the floor,

And hands rested gently on your lap or on the sides of your body.

Feel the weight of your body.

Feel whatever is supporting the weight of your body,

Be it the floor,

A cushion,

A chair,

A mat,

Or even your bed.

Allow your eyes to be open with a soft gaze upon whatever is directly in front of you.

Take a deep breath in through your nose and release the breath out through your mouth.

Be a witness to your breath.

On your next exhale,

Gently close your eyes.

With your eyes closed,

Simply feel your body.

Which part of your body feels most fortified or robust?

Keep your attention on this part of your body with the energy of your mind.

Allow the strength in your body to increase just by paying attention to it and breathing deeply.

Be with your inner strength for five deep breaths.

Breathe in for five counts and breathe out for five counts.

Keep breathing deeply.

Breathe in for five counts.

Now,

Bring your awareness back to the weight of your body,

In your chair,

Or on your mat or bed.

Take a few deep breaths and gently open your eyes when you are ready.

Perhaps stretch your body in any way that it intuitively would like to.

No need to rush to sit or stand up.

Take your time.

Notice how you feel.

Perhaps your body is more relaxed now and your mind is calmer.

Meditation can be quite simple and uncomplicated.

The more you practice,

The more you will discover about yourself.

The more that you nurture yourself,

The healthier and more balanced you will become.

Use this short meditation anytime you feel the need to ground yourself,

Rest,

And restore your energy.

Namaste.

Meet your Teacher

Steven WashingtonLos Angeles, CA, USA

4.7 (128)

Recent Reviews

Susan

November 24, 2025

Thank you- just perfect!πŸ™

Frank

October 31, 2024

Quite a calming voice

David

February 23, 2024

Quick and simple, great voice and tempo

Grace

September 13, 2023

Thank you for your guidance. You are a great teacher.

Angel

April 3, 2023

Everything was needed especially the reminder to not rush getting up.

Val

March 2, 2022

This short meditation helped me this morning to feel more grounded and in my body, less anxiety. Thank you Steven! πŸŒΏπŸ™πŸŒΏ

michelle

September 13, 2021

Thank you for this calming meditation helping me feel at peace βœ¨πŸ™ Recomended by June B

Amanda

September 8, 2021

Calming. Great for starting my day.

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