『Anchor Breath: Drop In When Life Gets Choppy』のカバーアート

Anchor Breath: Drop In When Life Gets Choppy

Anchor Breath: Drop In When Life Gets Choppy

無料で聴く

ポッドキャストの詳細を見る

概要

 # Mindful Moments: Daily Breathing Exercises for Relaxation

Hello, and welcome back to Mindful Moments. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. You know, Sunday mornings can feel like that gentle pause before the week crashes in, can't they? There's this quiet window of time where we can actually breathe before everything gets loud again. So whether you're having coffee, sitting by a window, or even sneaking five minutes in the car, I want you to know that showing up here, right now, is exactly what you need.

Today, we're going to work with what I call the Anchor Breath technique. It's simple, grounding, and honestly, it's become my go-to when life feels a little untethered. Think of it like this: your breath is the anchor, and your busy mind is the boat. When the waters get choppy, you drop that anchor down, and suddenly, you're held.

So let's begin by finding a comfortable position, wherever you are. Your spine can be long, shoulders soft. There's no perfect posture here, just a posture that feels true to you right now. And if you're fidgety, that's okay. We're not aiming for perfection; we're aiming for presence.

Now, let's just notice your natural breath for a moment. Don't change it yet. Just witness it, like you're watching leaves float down a stream. In and out. In and out. Beautiful.

Now here's where the anchor comes in. As you breathe in through your nose, silently say the word "here." Feel that word land in your chest like a stone dropping into still water. Then as you exhale through your mouth, say "now." Let your shoulders drop just a fraction. Here... now. Here... now.

Keep this going. With each inhale, you're calling yourself back to this moment. Here. With each exhale, you're releasing what doesn't belong to right now. Now. If your mind wanders, and it will, that's not failure. That's the whole practice. You simply notice the thought like a cloud passing, and gently return to your anchor. Here. Now. Again and again.

Let's do this together for the next few minutes. Find your rhythm. Your breath is your compass. Here... now. Here... now. Let every exhale become a little softer, a little deeper. You're safe. You're present. You're exactly where you need to be.

And as we come to the close of our practice, bring your awareness back to the room around you. Feel your feet, your hands, the air on your skin. You can carry this anchor with you all week long. Whenever you need to come home to yourself, just return to that simple breath. Here. Now.

Thank you so much for joining me on Mindful Moments: Daily Breathing Exercises for Relaxation. If this practice resonated with you, please subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's session. I'll be here, waiting to breathe with you. Take care of yourself.

For great deals today, check out https://amzn.to/47ZqpWT

This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
まだレビューはありません