A 3 Minute Daily Lift - Lighten The Weight Of Depression

Welcome.

This short practice is here to gently lift low energy and reconnect you with a small sense of lightness and presence.

So let's begin by noticing your body right where it is.

There's no need to change or force anything.

Simply take a moment to acknowledge yourself for pressing play,

For showing up.

That in itself is an act of care.

Let's invite in a little more life through the breath.

Take a deeper inhale in through your nose than you usually do.

And exhale through your mouth with a gentle sigh.

Again,

Inhale,

Filling your lungs,

Opening your chest.

And exhale,

Release.

One more time,

Breathe in energy.

And breathe out heaviness.

Now let's gently bring in some movement.

If you'd like,

Roll your shoulders back and down.

Stretch your arms up overhead,

Even if just a little.

Turn your head side to side.

Notice that even the smallest movements can shift your energy.

If it feels right,

Place a hand on your heart or your chest and feel that steady rhythm of life within you.

And bring to mind one small thing you're looking forward to today.

Or if that feels hard,

Simply imagine something comforting.

A warm cup of tea,

A kind smile,

Sunlight on your skin.

Let that image or memory be a tiny spark of light.

A reminder that even in heaviness,

There are moments of ease.

So let's take one last energizing breath in.

And a grounding breath out.

Notice how you feel now compared to when you began.

Remember,

Even a few minutes can create a shift.

You've given yourself a gentle lift,

And you can return to this any time you need a spark of presence and energy.

Thank you for being here,

And make today yours.