Get comfortable seated or laying down.
Allow your shoulders to drop.
Unclench your jaw.
Soften your belly.
And take a slow inhale through your nose.
And a long exhale out through your mouth.
Now,
Place one hand on your heart and one on your lower belly.
Feel the warmth of your hands.
Feel the support beneath you.
And silently say to yourself,
I am safe right now.
Now,
We'll regulate with a steady breathing pattern.
Inhale for four.
And exhale for six.
The longer exhale tells your nervous system it's okay to slow down.
Let's begin.
Exhale out.
And then inhale,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Exhale,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Five,
Six.
Inhale,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Exhale,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Five,
Six.
Inhale,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Exhale,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Five,
Six.
Now,
Allow your face to soften.
Let your shoulders drop even more.
And allow your breath to do the work.
Bring yourself into this present moment.
And notice what are three things that you can hear around you.
Perhaps it's near or further away.
Or maybe even the most subtle sound you can detect.
Just notice three things you can hear.
Now,
Notice two things you can feel physically.
Whether that's the weight of your body,
The air on your skin,
Your heart beating.
Just notice what you can feel physically.
Now,
Notice one thing you're grateful for in this moment.
Something simple.
And from this place of gratitude,
Let's return to your breath.
Inhale for four.
Exhale for six.
Begin now with an inhale,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Exhale,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Five,
Six.
Beautiful.
With your hand on your heart,
Repeat these affirmations slowly.
I am safe in this moment.
Peace is here for me now.
Now,
Take one final deep breath in.
And a long breath out.
When you're ready,
You can slowly flutter your eyes open,
Bringing the steadiness with you.
You've got this.
