This short guided meditation is a simple way to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and feel more grounded in just five minutes. Through a gentle body scan practice, you will be invited to slow down, notice your breath, and bring awareness to the sensations within each part of your body. By scanning from head to toe with mindful attention, you release tension, create inner space, and cultivate a sense of peace that supports you throughout the day.
A body scan meditation is one of the most accessible mindfulness practices. It helps reduce stress, relax the nervous system, and anchor you in the present moment. This 5 minute version is perfect if you are short on time but want to feel centered and connected. It can be used in the morning to set a calm tone for your day, during a work break to pause and reset, or in the evening as a way to unwind before sleep.
Whether you are brand new to meditation or returning to your practice, this body scan is designed to be simple, clear, and supportive. You don’t need any prior experience—just a quiet space where you can sit or lie down comfortably. Allow the guidance to lead you into awareness of your breath, your body, and the ground beneath you. In a world that often feels fast and overwhelming, these few minutes of stillness can help you feel balanced, rooted, and at ease.
Grounding meditations like this one are especially helpful when you feel scattered, anxious, or disconnected. By focusing attention on physical sensations, you reconnect with the present moment and restore balance to both mind and body. Over time, practicing body scans regularly can improve focus, lower stress, support better sleep, and deepen your connection to yourself.
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Take these next five minutes for yourself. You deserve it.
Take five minutes today to calm your mind, steady your breath, and release the weight of stress. In this short guided meditation, Haley leads you through a gentle calming breath practice combined with positive affirmations to create balance in both body and mind.
Calming breath is a simple yet powerful technique that slows the nervous system, reduces anxiety, and brings you back into the present moment. Paired with soothing affirmations, this practice helps you let go of tension, clear mental clutter, and cultivate inner peace.
This meditation is perfect if you are:
Feeling anxious, restless, or stressed
Looking for a quick reset in the middle of a busy day
Hoping to relax before sleep
Wanting to begin a regular meditation or breathwork practice
Seeking mindfulness and gentle grounding anytime you need it
✨ What you’ll experience in this meditation:
Breath awareness to settle the mind
A calming breath rhythm to regulate energy and emotions
Supportive affirmations to encourage peace and clarity
A closing pause to integrate stillness into your day
We recommend listening in a quiet space with headphones, allowing yourself to be fully present. This meditation is beginner-friendly yet powerful enough for experienced practitioners.
🌿 About the hosts:
We are Haley and Amit, husband and wife yoga teachers living in Rishikesh, India. As certified 500-hour teachers trained in meditation, pranayama, and yoga therapy, we share simple yet profound practices rooted in the yoga tradition. Through this podcast, Yoga from the Roots, we offer accessible meditations each week to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner self.
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