Finding Inner Calm: 5-Min Breath Awareness Meditation

Welcome to the Just You five-minute breath awareness meditation.

I invite you to find the most comfortable seated position that you can with a straight and upright spine.

Now I invite you to soften your gaze,

Take it down toward the floor,

And begin to settle in.

Take a moment to notice the places where your body is supported by the ground underneath of you.

Use this connection with the ground to allow your body to feel calm yet supported.

When you are ready,

Place your attention on your breath without trying to change it.

Inhale,

Exhale.

Notice the pure physical sensations of each of your inhales and exhales.

Notice that the breath occurs naturally and automatically without any effort on your part.

Notice how at times your mind will want to wander.

This is completely normal.

So when it wanders,

Gently bring your attention back to the sensation of your breath again without trying to change it.

I invite you to become curious and fascinated with your breath.

Focus on how your breath may change from inhale to exhale,

How different the sensations may or may not feel.

Again,

Your mind may begin to wander,

But remember this is what the mind does.

So bring your attention back onto your breath.

Inhale,

Exhale.

Inhale,

Exhale.

Inhale,

Exhale.

When you are ready,

I invite you to bring your palms together,

Holding them near your heart.

Take a moment to feel a sense of gratitude for your breath and for your setting aside time to practice today.

Thank you.

For the best results,

Repeat this meditation twice a day for 21 days.

Namaste.