06:00

Stretch, Shake, Sigh & Stillness, 6 Minutes

by Amanda Penalver

Rated
4.9
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
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239

This short practice is designed to put a pause in your day to move your body, shake off stress, reset your nervous system & rest in stillness. Particularly helpful if you have a sedentary job or lifestyle or work a lot on screens. Please listen to the 3 minute instructional track first.

RelaxationStress ReliefMovementBreathingBody AwarenessSelf CareMindfulnessBody ScanStanding PostureShakingDeep BreathingProgressive RelaxationSelf MassageEffortless Being

Transcript

Welcome to this meditation.

Let's start by lying down or coming into a standing posture.

Take a moment to check in and notice how you feel.

When you sense an inner cue to begin moving let your body stretch slowly however it naturally wants to.

Breath going just a little deeper into your belly as your body moves.

Fully present for every sound,

Every sensation,

Every feeling.

Gently coming back any time you leave.

And now coming to a standing posture,

Feet shoulder width apart.

Let your body begin to shake.

Knees gently bouncing.

Pelvis loose.

Arms and shoulders relaxed.

Whole body shaking.

Body coming to stillness.

Deep breath in,

Shoulders lift.

Deep sigh out,

Shoulders drop.

Deep breath in.

Deep sigh out.

Deep breath in.

Deep sigh out.

And now settling into your final posture.

Just sitting or lying here quietly with absolutely nothing to do.

Let the weight of your whole body fall into the support beneath.

Eyes resting right back.

Jaw loosening.

Tongue resting in the mouth.

Face softening.

Shoulders sinking down.

Arms and legs releasing their weight.

Now let yourself drop into the very simple.

Completely effortless space of just being.

Let your breath go a little deeper into your belly again.

And as you take a few more slow and low breaths.

Gently massaging your face with love and compassion.

Really taking your time and gently coming back whenever you're ready.

Thank you for joining me for this meditation.

Meet your Teacher

Amanda PenalverLondon, UK

4.9 (44)

Recent Reviews

Mark

January 15, 2026

Deeply soothing, peaceful and relaxing. Easy to forget everything for a few blissful minutes of calm. Now feel ready to face the rest of the day!

Stéphanie

January 5, 2026

J’adore votre voix! Cette courte pratique m’a fait beaucoup de bien, merci. 😌

Janice

September 3, 2025

Loved the mix of movement and stillness. A nice way to get energy flowing after waking - thank you!

Leigh

July 9, 2025

Tks Amanda. This will be a valued and valuable part of my days. Blessings dear friend 🧡

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