Anchoring With The Breath

13:30

13:30

Anchoring With The Breath

Type

guided

Activity

Meditation

Suitable for

Everyone

In this guided meditation, we’ll explore the breath as an anchor for awareness and presence. Together, we’ll practice gently returning attention to the natural rhythm of breathing, helping the mind settle and the body soften. This session is designed to support grounding, steadiness, and a deeper connection with the present moment. Suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.

Meditation Mindfulness Relaxation Grounding Attention Self Compassion Posture Breath Awareness Body Scan Mindfulness Breathing Attention Training Relaxation Technique Posture Guidance Grounding Technique

Meet your Teacher

London, UK

Meet your Teacher

London, UK

Transcript

Hello everybody, Welcome to your daily meditation. Today we will be exploring how to establish an anchor with our breath. Start by finding a quiet space to sit where you won't be disturbed. Establish a comfortable posture with a straight back in which you are both relaxed and alert. And if helpful, Gently close your eyes, Let your shoulders fall away from your neck, Relaxing them back and down, Soften your forehead, Your face, Your jaw, Your hands and stomach area. Feel your entire body lengthening and relaxing. Perhaps invite a gentle smile into your face to recognize this time you're carrying out for yourself, Allowing presence and stillness. As you sit, Try to bring your attention to the fact of your body breathing. The breath is happening right now without any effort on our part. It's been with us since the moment we were born, Quietly accompanying us through every moment of our life. Begin by noticing where it's easier to feel your breath. It might be the cool air entering your nostril when you're breathing in, Or the warmth on the upper lip when you're breathing out. It might be the rising and falling of your chest and belly, Or the sensation of all your body breathing. Wherever you find the breath easiest to feel or most pleasant, Rest your kind attention there. If the breath is subtle or hard to feel, Try to place a hand on your chest or belly, Noticing the movement beneath your palm. Now allow yourself to feel the next three in and out breaths. As you feel each breath, Let the mind calm and the body relax. Now feel three more. If your attention has wandered, Notice it and gently bring it back, Like training a puppy with no judgment. Simply and kindly return to the present moment. Here and now. This breath. If helpful, Try to notice the beginning, Middle and ending of each breath. And the start, Middle and end of each out-breath. Notice where your mind is. If it has drifted away, Gently bring it back to the sensation of your breathing. As you feel each breath, Let the mind calm and the body relax. Now relax your attention, Noticing how you feel, Fully here, Awake and at ease. Taking one last deep breath, Feed your feet where they touch the ground. Wiggle your fingers and toes, And when you're ready, Gently open your eyes. I hope you enjoyed today's daily meditation. Have a wonderful rest of the day, And I will see you back here soon.