15 Minute Guided Breathing Meditation for Relaxation and Inner Stillness

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This is a short guided meditation, focussing on using the breath to experience inner stillness. This is perfect when you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or tired. It very quickly helps you relax your nervous system, connect with your breath and sink into a deep inner stillness beneath the breath.

If you'd like a longer version of this meditation, here's a 40 minute version:    • 40 Minute Guided Breathing Meditation...  

You can sit or lie down...

If you’re on the floor:
Sit with your legs crossed. Sit on the edge of a big cushion (or a couple of pillows) so that your hips are slightly higher than your knees (this helps keep your back upright and supports your lower back). Rest your hands wherever they feel most comfortable on your knees, thighs or in your lap.

If you’re on a chair:
Sit with your legs at least shoulder width apart with the soles of your feet flat against the floor (or with your legs crossed meditation style if the seat is big enough and you're comfortable). Sit with your back unsupported or supported by the back of the chair with a cushion in the small of your back. Rest your hands wherever they feel most comfortable on your knees, thighs or in your lap.

Lying down:
Lie on your back. If you have any trouble with your lower back try placing a pillow beneath your knees, or lie with your knees bent towards the ceiling and the soles of your feet flat on the surface you're lying on. Rest your hands by your sides, or resting lightly on your lower stomach.

Is it better to sit on the floor, a chair or lie down? - This depends on how you're best able to find a balance between being comfortable and alert. Meditation is a state of both relaxation and focussed attention, so find a position that you will be as comfortable as possible in as well as being able to focus on your breathing without falling asleep (unless you want to of course!).

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Original music and vocal by Caroline McCready.
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McCready all rights reserved