This meditation is designed to help you bring your body into a state of calm and relaxation,
Supporting your overall mental,
Emotional and physical well-being.
When your body relaxes your mind will follow and from that calm state everything feels more manageable.
Before you begin find somewhere quiet and comfortable where you won't be disturbed for the next few minutes.
And know that meditation isn't about stopping your thoughts,
It's about becoming aware of them without getting caught up in them.
It's completely natural for your mind to wander.
When you notice this happening simply acknowledge it without any judgment and gently bring your attention back to your breath.
And each time you do so you strengthen the connection between your body and mind,
Teaching your nervous system that it's safe to slow down,
To rest and to reset.
And now take a moment to settle into wherever you are and let your body find a position that feels supported.
You can sit upright with your feet on the floor or lie down,
Whichever feels best for your body.
Either way allow yourself to settle in and make any small adjustments you need to feel fully supported.
Allow your shoulders to drop down a little.
Unclench your jaw and soften around your eyes.
And now take in a slow deep breath in through your nose and gently exhale through your mouth.
And once again breathing in through your nose and sigh it out through your mouth.
Each breath signaling to your body that it's time for a moment of peace and calm.
And begin to bring your attention to the rhythm of your breath.
No need to change it,
Just notice it.
Notice the gentle rise and the fall of your chest.
A coolness of the air as it enters in through your nose and the warmth as it leaves through your mouth.
If your mind starts to wander that's okay.
Minds wander,
That's what they do.
Simply notice the thought and with kindness guide your focus back to your breath.
And as you breathe imagine that each exhale releases just a little more tension.
Releasing from your shoulders,
From your chest,
From your and each inhale draws in a sense of calm.
Allow your breath to be your anchor.
If emotions arise you don't have to analyze them.
You can just let them be there and move through you.
Continue breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth for a few moments.
Breathing in peace and calm.
Breathing out and releasing any tension.
Breathing in peace and calm.
And breathing out any tension.
Allowing the stillness to grow a little wider inside of you each time you return to your breath.
You may like to repeat after me in your mind.
I am calm and centered.
Quiet and still.
Calm and centered.
Quiet and still.
Calm and centered.
I support myself and I always will.
Now as you prepare to bring yourself back after this short relaxation meditation take one final slow long deep breath in through your nose.
Taking in as much air as you comfortably can.
And as you exhale,
Exhale fully.
Letting go of anything that doesn't belong in this moment.
And when you're ready you can slowly bring your awareness and your attention back into the room.
Wiggle your fingers and your toes.
And gently open your eyes.
You might like to lie here for a few more moments.
And either way,
Whether you get up immediately or you lie here for a little longer,
Carry the sense of calm with you into the rest of your evening or the rest of your day.
Knowing that you are always able to connect to a sense of peace and calm.
And it is always only one breath away.
