The awareness exercise
Use this 4-minute RESTORE exercise to reset when your system is overloaded.
Press play. Sit back. Let yourself be guided.
Press play. Sit back. Let yourself be guided.
This RESTORE tool is an awareness exercise to help the body settle, reconnect with the senses, and come back into the present. Ideally, practise the exercise twice daily, or as often as needed. Try to remain centred on the sound of the voice. When the mind wanders, bring it back to the voice, and follow where you are led.
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Find a balanced, upright, and comfortable position.
Let the mind be free of any concerns or preoccupations.
Now let the mind be still and come to rest within.
Feel the touch of your feet on the ground, the weight of the body on the chair.
Notice the sensation of clothing against your skin, the touch of air on the face and hands.
If they are open, let the eyes receive colour and form, without judging or labelling what you see.
Be aware of any tastes or smells.
Become aware of sounds in the room, sounds outside the room, letting them come and go without comment. Let your hearing stretch out to the furthest and gentlest sounds.
Bring your awareness to your natural breath as it enters and leaves the body.
With your body completely relaxed and mind clear, simply rest in this vast awareness for a few moments.
Let the mind be free of any concerns or preoccupations.
Now let the mind be still and come to rest within.
Feel the touch of your feet on the ground, the weight of the body on the chair.
Notice the sensation of clothing against your skin, the touch of air on the face and hands.
If they are open, let the eyes receive colour and form, without judging or labelling what you see.
Be aware of any tastes or smells.
Become aware of sounds in the room, sounds outside the room, letting them come and go without comment. Let your hearing stretch out to the furthest and gentlest sounds.
Bring your awareness to your natural breath as it enters and leaves the body.
With your body completely relaxed and mind clear, simply rest in this vast awareness for a few moments.
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