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Mindful Moments: Daily Breathing Exercises for Relaxation in November
- 2024/11/24
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Here's the script for Mindful Moments: Daily Breathing Exercises for Relaxation:
[Warm, inviting tone]
Hello, and welcome to today's Mindful Moments. I'm so glad you've carved out this time for yourself – especially on a day that might feel a bit overwhelming. [PAUSE]
I know that November can sometimes feel heavy – the days are growing shorter, the year is winding down, and there's a sense of both anticipation and exhaustion that comes with these final weeks of 2024. Whatever weight you're carrying right now, I want you to know that this moment – right here, right now – is a sanctuary. [PAUSE]
Let's begin by finding a comfortable position. Whether you're sitting, standing, or lying down, allow your body to settle. Imagine you're like a leaf gently coming to rest on still water – soft, unhurried, completely at peace. [PAUSE]
Take a deep breath in through your nose, feeling the cool air entering your body. And as you exhale, let your shoulders soften, your jaw release. [PAUSE]
Today, we're going to practice what I call the "Ocean Breath" – a technique that mirrors the rhythmic, constant movement of waves. As you breathe, imagine your breath is like the tide – flowing in, flowing out, with natural, effortless grace.
Inhale slowly, counting to four. Hold for a moment at the top of the breath. [PAUSE]
Then exhale, equally slowly, letting the breath wash out of you like a wave retreating from the shore. [PAUSE]
Notice how your breath moves. No need to change anything – simply observe. Some breaths will be deep, some shallow. Some will feel smooth, others might feel choppy. All of this is perfectly okay. [PAUSE]
If your mind wanders – and it will – that's not a problem. Just gently guide your attention back to the breath, like a kind friend guiding you home. [PAUSE]
Continue this ocean breathing. Inhale for four, hold briefly, exhale for four. Feel the rhythm, the consistency, the natural flow. [PAUSE]
As we near the end of our practice, take a moment to appreciate yourself. You showed up. You're here. You're practicing mindfulness in a world that rarely slows down. [PAUSE]
As you return to your day, carry this sense of calm with you. Let the ocean breath be your anchor – something you can return to whenever you need a moment of peace.
Breathe well, be well. Until next time.
[Gentle close]
[Warm, inviting tone]
Hello, and welcome to today's Mindful Moments. I'm so glad you've carved out this time for yourself – especially on a day that might feel a bit overwhelming. [PAUSE]
I know that November can sometimes feel heavy – the days are growing shorter, the year is winding down, and there's a sense of both anticipation and exhaustion that comes with these final weeks of 2024. Whatever weight you're carrying right now, I want you to know that this moment – right here, right now – is a sanctuary. [PAUSE]
Let's begin by finding a comfortable position. Whether you're sitting, standing, or lying down, allow your body to settle. Imagine you're like a leaf gently coming to rest on still water – soft, unhurried, completely at peace. [PAUSE]
Take a deep breath in through your nose, feeling the cool air entering your body. And as you exhale, let your shoulders soften, your jaw release. [PAUSE]
Today, we're going to practice what I call the "Ocean Breath" – a technique that mirrors the rhythmic, constant movement of waves. As you breathe, imagine your breath is like the tide – flowing in, flowing out, with natural, effortless grace.
Inhale slowly, counting to four. Hold for a moment at the top of the breath. [PAUSE]
Then exhale, equally slowly, letting the breath wash out of you like a wave retreating from the shore. [PAUSE]
Notice how your breath moves. No need to change anything – simply observe. Some breaths will be deep, some shallow. Some will feel smooth, others might feel choppy. All of this is perfectly okay. [PAUSE]
If your mind wanders – and it will – that's not a problem. Just gently guide your attention back to the breath, like a kind friend guiding you home. [PAUSE]
Continue this ocean breathing. Inhale for four, hold briefly, exhale for four. Feel the rhythm, the consistency, the natural flow. [PAUSE]
As we near the end of our practice, take a moment to appreciate yourself. You showed up. You're here. You're practicing mindfulness in a world that rarely slows down. [PAUSE]
As you return to your day, carry this sense of calm with you. Let the ocean breath be your anchor – something you can return to whenever you need a moment of peace.
Breathe well, be well. Until next time.
[Gentle close]