• Mindful Moments: Start Your Day with Calm Breathing Exercises

  • Nov 27 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Mindful Moments: Start Your Day with Calm Breathing Exercises

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  • Here's the script for Mindful Moments: Daily Breathing Exercises for Relaxation:

    [Soft, welcoming tone]

    Hello, and welcome to today's Mindful Moments. I'm so glad you've carved out this space for yourself right now. I know mornings can feel especially challenging – with the world moving so quickly, deadlines looming, and that constant background noise of expectations swirling around us.

    [PAUSE]

    Today, I want to invite you to something gentle. Wherever you are – whether you're sitting at a desk, curled up on a couch, or finding a quiet corner – let's take a moment to really arrive.

    [Deep, audible breath]

    Begin by finding a comfortable position. Allow your body to settle, like a leaf softly coming to rest on still water. Close your eyes if that feels comfortable, or simply soften your gaze.

    [PAUSE]

    Notice your breath – not changing it, just observing. Imagine your breath as a kind friend, moving in and out, reliable and steady. Each inhale is an invitation, each exhale a release.

    [Rhythmic, calm voice]

    Let's practice what I call the "Ocean Breath" technique. Breathe in slowly for a count of four, imagining you're drawing in calm, clear energy. [PAUSE] Hold for a moment at the top of the breath, like pausing at the crest of a wave. [PAUSE]

    Then exhale for a count of six, feeling tension dissolve, like waves gently receding from the shore. [PAUSE] There's no perfect way to do this – just your way.

    [Slightly more intimate tone]

    With each breath, you're creating a small sanctuary of peace. The world outside can wait. Right now, you're giving yourself permission to simply be. Notice any thoughts that drift by – not pushing them away, just watching them pass like clouds across a vast sky.

    [Gentle guidance]

    If your mind wanders, that's completely normal. Gently – with kindness – bring your attention back to the breath. Back to this moment. Back to yourself.

    [Closing, warm tone]

    As we complete our practice, take one final deep breath. Set an intention to carry this sense of calm with you. Maybe it's a moment of patience in a stressful meeting, or a deep breath before responding to a challenging email.

    You've done something beautiful for yourself today. Thank you for showing up.

    [Soft closing]

    Namaste.

    [Total time: Approximately 5 minutes]
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