Got one minute to spare? Try this simple and relaxing one-minute breathing meditation. It might be the easiest thing you do for you all day!
Benefits of the one-minute breathing meditation include:
Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system dissolving stress and anxiety
Slows down and calms the mind
Activates and strengthens the prefrontal cortex
Enhances mindfulness
Boosts resilience and self-directed neuroplasticity
A terrific tool for your self-care practice
A great practice for all levels of meditators
A simple and portable practice
I’d love to have you join me again, or if you’d like to practice on your own, you can download a copy of the meditation script here.
One Minute Breathing Meditation
Begin by sitting in a comfortable position
Soften or close your eyes and direct your awareness to your breath
Breathing gently and naturally, simply follow the rhythm of your breath
As you breath in, feel your stomach and lungs expanding
As you breath out, letting go
Breathing in, feel your body getting fuller
Breathing out, letting go of any tension or stress
Breathing in, feeling alive and awake
Breathing out, feeling relaxed and calm
On your final breath, lengthening the breath and breathing in deeply
And slowly letting it go
~Namaste
Copyright Kimberley Mapel