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Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows6:33For as long as we are alive, our breath is one of our only true constants. We hardly notice when we inhale or exhale as we go about our lives unless we draw attention to it. That’s given we’re immersed in the present moment, which isn’t easy for our minds to do.Just as an anchor holds down a ship, our breath can act as an anchor to hold our attention steady in the here and now. It may be helpful to silently say the word “in” every time you breathe in, to help keep your attention on your inbreath, and “out” every time you breathe out, to turn your attention to the sensation of your exhale. Use this meditation to discover how to use your breathing anchor as a focus point.This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.For more inspoHow to Practice Focused Meditation in Just 30 Minutes7 Useful Tips for Improving Your Mental FocusMindfulness Meditation Exercise for Anxiety7-Minute Video Meditation to Settle a Restless Mind
Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows
Getting Started
Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows
6:33
For as long as we are alive, our breath is one of our only true constants. We hardly notice when we inhale or exhale as we go about our lives unless we draw attention to it. That’s given we’re immersed in the present moment, which isn’t easy for our minds to do.
Just as an anchor holds down a ship, our breath can act as an anchor to hold our attention steady in the here and now. It may be helpful to silently say the word “in” every time you breathe in, to help keep your attention on your inbreath, and “out” every time you breathe out, to turn your attention to the sensation of your exhale. Use this meditation to discover how to use your breathing anchor as a focus point.
This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.
For more inspoHow to Practice Focused Meditation in Just 30 Minutes7 Useful Tips for Improving Your Mental FocusMindfulness Meditation Exercise for Anxiety
For more inspo
How to Practice Focused Meditation in Just 30 Minutes7 Useful Tips for Improving Your Mental FocusMindfulness Meditation Exercise for Anxiety
How to Practice Focused Meditation in Just 30 Minutes
7 Useful Tips for Improving Your Mental Focus
Mindfulness Meditation Exercise for Anxiety
7-Minute Video Meditation to Settle a Restless Mind
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