mindfulness · 10 min
calm dizziness with gentle breaths
use this meditation when you feel dizzy or lightheaded
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About this practice
use this meditation when you feel dizzy or lightheaded A guided session of about 10 minutes, suited to all levels. Nothing is recorded and no account is needed.
What happens, minute by minute
- 0:00sit comfortably, close your eyes, and take a deep breath in
- 0:05hold your breath for a moment, then exhale slowly
- 0:10let your shoulders drop about an inch as you breathe out
- 0:18focus on your breath, in and out, feel the air entering and leaving your nostrils
- 0:28if you feel dizzy, gently shift your gaze to a fixed point
- 0:40with each breath, imagine a wave of calm moving through you
- 0:54if your mind wanders, gently bring your attention back to your breath
- 1:10picture a warm, steady light in the center of your forehead
- 1:28let your body relax, one part at a time, starting from your toes
- 1:48with each breath, feel your body becoming more relaxed
- 2:10if you feel lightheaded, gently move your head from side to side
- 2:34continue to breathe deeply, focusing on the rhythm of your breath
- 3:00when you're ready, slowly open your eyes
- 3:28take a moment to notice how you feel, and gently return to your day
Meditation is a practice, not a treatment. If you are dealing with ongoing distress, please also reach out to a professional.
If this one is not quite right, try 12-minute guided letting go practice for sleep, Softening meditation for shame (15 min), on a train journey or restful breaths for sleep apnea.