breathing for clarity and zest

About this practice

use this when you need a quick energy boost A guided session of about 7 minutes, suited to all levels. Nothing is recorded and no account is needed.

What happens, minute by minute

1. 0:00sit comfortably, close your eyes.
2. 0:01take a deep breath in, filling your lungs completely.
3. 0:04hold for a moment, feel the air in your chest.
4. 0:09now, exhale slowly, releasing the breath.
5. 0:16inhale again, feel the air rush in.
6. 0:25hold, notice your chest expanding.
7. 0:36exhale, let the breath go.
8. 0:49inhale, imagine a bright light entering your body.
9. 1:04hold, let the light warm your insides.
10. 1:21exhale, the light leaves with the air.
11. 1:40inhale, feel the light return.
12. 2:01hold, let it energize you.
13. 2:24exhale, release any tension.
14. 2:49inhale, draw in focus.
15. 3:16hold, let your thoughts settle.
16. 3:45exhale, let go of distractions.
17. 4:16inhale, feel alert and ready.
18. 4:49hold, savor this moment.
19. 5:24exhale, let your body relax.
20. 6:01inhale, reinvigorate yourself.
21. 6:40hold, feel your energy grow.
22. 7:21exhale, let the world in.
23. 8:04inhale, embrace your focus.
24. 8:49hold, let it guide you.
25. 9:36exhale, let go of any lingering thoughts.
26. 10:25inhale, feel the energy and clarity.
27. 11:16hold, take a moment to enjoy this.
28. 12:09exhale, slowly, deeply.
29. 13:04inhale, and again.
30. 14:01hold, let your breath be your anchor.
31. 15:00exhale, release any remaining tension.
32. 16:01inhale, feel grounded and focused.
33. 17:04hold, let this energy last throughout your day.
34. 18:09exhale, and now, gently open your eyes.

Meditation is a practice, not a treatment. If you are dealing with ongoing distress, please also reach out to a professional.