Chana Pfeifer, LCSW – Short Meditation for People with Busy Minds
Meditating is really hard for me.. I’ve been doing yoga for over 17 years and meditation is the hardest part. Through a lot of practice I find that sometimes it works for me and sometimes it doesn’t, but when it does, I’m really grateful. I do this with a lot of clients in my office. I’ve done it with the elderly in their homes. So I figured that I’d share with you a type of meditation that sometimes works for me.
I’ll do it with you..
I’m going to close my eyes. I’m going to start to breathe in and out of my nose. Breathing in … and breathing out … Especially in today’s day and age, being grateful for my breath. Noticing the air being a little bit cooler as it enters my nostrils. So as we start this meditation, I’m noticing how I feel in my body right now. Any sensations, tightness, pressure, and just noticing without judging it. For me, I’m noticing a little tightness in my chest. What are you feeling? I’m also noticing that right now, I’m feeling a little anxious. Remember to continue breathing in and out of your nose.
Now, my mind is usually racing – I have a very busy busy head. In yoga, they call it a ‘monkey mind’. Remember, to give yourself credit for trying your best during this meditation.