Mindfulness for Stress Relief & Calm Mind

Take a few minutes out of your day to calm your mind, regulate your emotions, and reduce stress with this short mindfulness meditation.
This simple practice will guide you to become aware of your breathing, settle mental activity, and develop a calmer, more equanimous state of mind.
Practice it during a busy day, between work or study sessions, or whenever you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or mentally scattered.
Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators looking for a short daily mindfulness practice.

Transcript

Hi, Here's a short mindfulness meditation practice that you can use at any time during your daily life. Just to guide your body and mind into a more calmer, Peaceful state. So kindly come into a meditation posture or sit in a chair. And step one is just to make yourself absolutely comfortable. When you're ready to do so, I invite you Just so gently. Close your eyes. And we'll start our journey just simply. By becoming mindful. Of our peaceful breath. As you breathe in. . . Just be mindful. Of your breath. As you breathe in. And as you breathe out. . . Just simply be mindful of your breath. As you breathe out. And as you're being mindful of your breath, Next we'll start to develop mindfulness of our bodies. And just become mindful of your whole body, Your whole body. Just from the base. Of your meditation posture. Just to the top of the head. Mindfulness. Of your whole body. Your whole body. And then back to become mindfulness of your pleasant breath. As you breathe in, Just say to yourself silently. I am mindful. I'm breathing in. And as you breathe out, Just say to yourself, I am mindful that I'm breathing out. Just for the next four pleasant breaths. And then next, All you have to do is. . . Just be mindful of your thoughts. Let your thoughts arise. And just be mindful of them. With a sense of kindness. Compassion. And curiosity. Mindful of your thoughts for the next eight breaths. Thank you. And just before we return. Just do a little. . . Contemplation. Notice how you're feeling, Step one. Are you a little more calmer and peaceful? And then just notice if any wisdom arose during this little meditation practice. And then we just simply return our awareness back to our physical bodies. Back to the sensations of our clothing and the air in our skin. And then we just slowly return back. Open the eyes. Returning, More calmer, More peaceful. Ready? To participate in our day. With more calm and peace. Thank you so much for watching. If you'd like to further explore some simple and effective meditation techniques to develop more inner peace and calm, Just simply follow me here and I'll share with you more tips and techniques. Peace and love.