Gratitude Breathing For Immediate Relief

Jun 28

Description:

This session introduces the practice of 'Gratitude Breathing' - a simple way to respond to overwhelm, stress, and triggers.

Goal:

To find relief from triggers and overwhelm.

Summary:

Begin by taking a breath with and audible sigh, then wait and allow your body to breathe in.
Actively relax your body.
Foster feelings of gratitude to a person, pet, plant, or place in your life.
Repeat this process until the distress passes.

This practices was adapted from “The Hidden Power in a Breath of Gratitude” a Ted Talk by Rory Ledbetter

Progression:

Add to the words “I am here, now. And this moment is safe.”

Listen next:

Explore more guided meditations (also available via iTunes, Spotify, & Amazon).

You can find 100’s more tracks, talks, and full courses on the Insight Timer app, and in The Art Of Self-Connection community.

Book a session:

This session was just an introduction to the practice. If you would like to go deeper I also offer 1:1 sessions.

Zachary Phillips

Zachary Phillips is a psychotherapist, meditation instructor, author, and poet. He helps people identify and release the limiting beliefs that no longer serve, allowing them to process the past, accept the present, and embrace the future with positivity and purpose.

His work blends psychology and counseling theory with meditation, spirituality, and lived experience to support radical self-acceptance, healing, and meaningful change.

https://www.zachary-phillips.com