Here I Am | Mindful Breathing With Violin & Piano

This is a guided practice to bring your attention gently back to your breath. We hope that these words and music can give you a sense of something deeper within yourself. All you need to do is listen to it, and the words, music and sounds of nature will do the rest. 

We hope that this practice brings a sense of stillness today. We hope it reminds you that you belong.  

Transcript

Find a comfortable way to be.

You can be sitting or laying down,

Whatever feels best to you.

If it feels good to you,

Gently close your eyes.

In this place,

Begin to find your breath.

Notice it at the beginning,

The cool air entering your nose.

Notice it in the middle,

Filling your belly.

Notice it at the end,

As it gently leaves your lips.

Follow your breath in and out for a few moments now.

Meditation is the practice of coming back.

It is the practice of coming back to your breath over and over again.

It is completely normal for your mind to wander.

If you notice that happening,

Gently bring your attention back to your breath.

In this moment,

You are here,

Right now.

Feel the aliveness within your body.

See if you can notice the living energy tingling deep inside.

Can you feel your cells breathing?

As you are here,

Simply be with your breath and feel your own aliveness.

If it helps to repeat a phrase,

You can silently repeat the words,

I am here.

I am here.

Stay with your breath for a few more moments.

Gently bring the breath in and connect with your hearing.

As you move through your day,

You may practice this small gift of coming back to this moment.

As it feels good to you,

Slowly come back into the room by gently wiggling your fingers and toes and gradually opening your eyes.

Reviews

Exactly what I needed mid-work day to help ground me.

Wow, that really helped me calm down and return to the present after a stressful event!

Absolutely wonderful! ❤️

Lovely, peaceful. Birdsong woven through is a beautiful touch!