meditation practice

Three-Minute Grounding

3 min5 steps

Before you begin

Choose a position that feels supported. Eyes may remain open, and breath focus is always optional.

The practice, step by step — read it all first if you like

  1. Step 1

    Look around and name, silently, three things you can see.

    about 36 seconds

  2. Step 2

    Choose an anchor: breath, sound, touch or an object in the room.

    about 36 seconds

  3. Step 3

    Rest attention there for five slow cycles.

    about 36 seconds

  4. Step 4

    When the mind leaves, return without scolding yourself.

    about 36 seconds

  5. Step 5

    Close with: I am here, and this is enough for now.

    about 36 seconds

Accessibility

Use sound, touch or a visible object instead of breath. Pause or stop at any time.

How long do you have?

Or read through it quietly above, at your own pace.