Outside To Inside

A 5-minute meditation to help ground you in the present moment. This is great for those who are new to meditation, anyone looking for a short practice to land in, and really everyone! Being present with your breath in your body is a great way to calm down, reset, and move forward with more ease.

Transcript

Notice the space around you. Colors, Textures, Shapes. Feel the air. Feel the temperature. Notice your external environment. Simply take it in. Without judgment. You are here. Notice your body. It might be moving. Maybe it's still. You don't need to change anything at this point. Feel the shape of your body. Notice where your feet are. Bring your attention to your jaw. Your shoulders. Hips. And ankles. You are here. Let yourself be still. Let your eyes soften. Maybe they close all the way if it feels safe right now. Knowing exactly where you are in your environment. Let your awareness shift from outside to inside. Notice your thoughts. Let them move like clouds, Ever-changing and temporary. Honor your mind. And give it permission to settle down. Bring your awareness to your breath. Your breath is a bridge to the present moment. Breathe in. Breathe out. You are here. Your inner world is an important place to explore. Use your breath as transportation to any sensations that arise. Observing them without judgment. Stay present with your breath. Stay present with yourself. Observation. Creates connection. As you connect with your inner self. Notice how your body can physically soften. Consciously relaxing your muscles. Your thoughts. And your nervous system. Focus on each breath in. Connecting to each breath out. Prepare yourself to shift. Deepen your breath. Feel the sensations in your body. If your eyes are closed. Slowly open them. Notice the space around you. Take it all in. You are here.