Welcome to this guided meditation,
A time just for you.
I'm your guide,
Dr.
Andrew Goff of Love is a Classroom.
As an early childhood professional,
Your day is filled with nurturing,
Guiding,
And caring for others.
Now it's time to nurture yourself.
This space is here for you to reconnect with a sense of calm,
Allowing your body and mind to unwind from the responsibilities you carry.
Take a moment to settle into a comfortable position,
Either sitting or lying down.
Let your eyes close gently.
Notice the support beneath you,
Allowing your body to fully relax into it.
This guided meditation will guide you through calming,
Deep breathing to help ease anxiety and bring you back to a peaceful place.
There is no rush,
Nothing to achieve here.
Simply be and allow yourself this time to breathe and reset.
Let's begin by focusing on your breath.
Inhale deeply through your nose,
Feeling the cool air as it enters your body and then slowly exhale through your mouth,
Releasing any tension you might be holding on to.
Let's create a steady rhythm together,
I'll guide you through it.
We're going to inhale for four counts,
Pause for two counts,
And exhale for six counts.
Let's get started,
Inhale,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Pause,
One,
Two,
And exhale for six counts,
Three,
Four,
Five,
Six.
Now do it again while I guide you further.
With each breath in,
Notice your chest rise.
And with each breath out,
Feel the softness in your body as it relaxes.
Let this rhythm be your focus for the next few moments.
Inhaling for four counts,
Pausing,
And exhaling.
If your mind starts to wander,
Simply bring your attention back to your breath.
Feel the gentle rise and fall of your body.
Each breath is an opportunity to reset.
Let's continue,
Inhale for four counts,
Pause for two counts,
Exhale for six counts.
Keep the rhythm while I guide you further.
Now bring your awareness to how your body feels.
Is there any tension in your shoulders,
Your neck,
Your back?
With each exhale,
Allow those areas to soften.
Feel the weight of the day beginning to release.
Let's continue this calming breath cycle,
Feeling it ground you in the present moment.
Notice how your body responds to this rhythm,
How each breath brings a little more ease.
As you settle into this flow,
You are reminding your body of its natural ability to find calm.
If at any point your mind drifts,
That's okay,
Just gently return to your breath.
You are here,
You are now,
And this time is just for you.
Let's take a few more cycles of this breath together,
Inhale,
Pause for two seconds,
Exhale for six.
Again.
One more time.
Feel the relaxation spread through your body with each exhale.
Know that each time you practice this breathing,
You are allowing your body to move into a state of balance and calm.
Take one more breath in and a long,
Slow breath out.
Feel the calm that is now present within you,
Like a quiet,
Steady presence.
Gently,
When you're ready,
Start to bring your awareness to the room.
Wiggle your fingers,
Roll your shoulders,
Stretch your back.
Take your time and slowly open your eyes.
As you move back into your routine,
Remember that your breath is always with you.
It is a simple tool you can use at any moment to find your center again.
Thank you for taking this time to recharge.
You deserve moments like this to care for yourself,
Just as you would care for others.
Thank you for joining me in this guided meditation.
