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Short Centering Breaths

by Barbara Gibson

Rated
4.8
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
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As requested, this is a one-minute longer version of quick centering breaths. The breath is always available to you. This 3-minute meditation offers support to use your breath as a pathway to clarity, stillness and self-compassion.

BreathingSelf LoveSelf ForgivenessInner StrengthPatienceConfidenceInner PeaceClarityWisdomStillnessSelf CompassionMindful BreathingPatience CultivationConfidence BoostingMental ClarityWisdom And InsightStillness Cultivation

Transcript

Make time for 10 slow mindful breaths and reconnect with the clarity,

Wisdom,

And strength inside you.

Breathe deeply.

Breathing in calm.

Breathing out one.

Breathing in clarity.

Breathing out two.

Breathing in strength.

Breathing out three.

Breathing in wisdom.

Breathing out four.

Breathing in peace.

Breathing out five.

Breathing out five.

Breathing in confidence.

Breathing out six.

Breathing in stillness.

Breathing out seven.

Breathing in patience.

Breathing out eight.

Breathing in self-love.

Breathing in self-love.

Breathing out nine.

Breathing in self-forgiveness.

Breathing out ten.

Keep showing up for yourself.

The clarity,

Wisdom,

And strength you need to take the next best step is inside you.

Slow down.

Breathe deeply.

Connect and notice.

Namaste.

Meet your Teacher

Barbara GibsonDecatur, GA

4.8 (4 035)

Recent Reviews

María

November 15, 2025

Thank you Bárbara. It's a great breathing technique. I love to practice it. Namaste.

Chel

September 7, 2025

Short and sweet, but made a big difference in my mood. I feel very relaxed now.

Jocelyne

July 25, 2025

Lovely short practice. It helped me refocus during moments of distraction. Thank you 🙏

Petor

April 15, 2025

A great way to calm the busy mind and recall your inner strength

Ma

April 12, 2025

Wow, its been a messy couple of days. This short practice is perfect! Saving.

Anne

March 27, 2025

Lovely meditation. Such a relaxing voice- thank you.

Natalia

February 21, 2025

So calming and centring- thank you! Will be coming back to this breathing session.

Jackie

January 27, 2025

Excellent way to not only start my day, but to pause in the middle of the day when I feel overwhelmed because of so much to do. Thank you.

Dom

December 30, 2024

Fantastic breath session. Use often in the ice plunge. Centering. Powerful. Supported me all year through all the ups and downs of life

Dianne

December 17, 2024

Love Barbara’s gentle, calm guidance. A great way to start the day. Thank you✨🕊️

Jane

November 14, 2024

Adding the instructions to the in-breaths made all the difference. Thank you.

Janie🐞

September 12, 2024

Such a wonderful way to slow down and quiet my mind. Thank you.

Sukanya

September 8, 2024

This was SOO good! Quick re-centering and calming meditation! 🙏🏽

Laurie

June 13, 2024

It was so good and I loved it so so so so so much!!!!!😀

Sue

April 4, 2024

Just what I needed Barbara. Thank you. Lots of love ❤️ Namaste 🙏 🌟

Meghan

February 20, 2024

Grounded me right back into the present moment with the technique she used, and inspired me to use this as a new tool! Thank you for sharing

Rachel

February 19, 2024

Great short practice that I can use during the work day to restore a bit of harmony and peace. Thank you!

Kirrah

January 5, 2024

I enjoyed the simple breathing combined with affirmations 👌🏼

Christi

October 9, 2023

Thank you for giving me the words I needed this morning ☮️

Ellen

October 5, 2023

Sublime! So grateful for your sharing of this powerful practice.

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