The breath is our friend, a faithful companion who is with us from the beginning to the very end. This meditation, inspired by the MSC programme (Mindful Self-Compassion), leads into a breathing meditation with a special focus on appreciation and gratitude for the support we can feel when we turn to the breath.

At the same time, it is a helpful breathing meditation that can strengthen the ability to concentrate, direct and hold attention on a chosen object - in this case, the breath.

The body scan is a classic attention gathering meditation that not only strengthens the ability to concentrate, but also allows you to get to know your body and its signals better. Being aware of body sensations and understanding them better and better is essential on the path to a conscious and holistic life. We are simply more than a head that is transported from A to B.

This guided meditation also focuses on the aspects of appreciation and gratitude for this miracle of a body and for all the large and small services that our body provides us with every day. The body and its functions are anything but self-evident.

Thich Nhat Hanh: "Today I am grateful for the absence of toothache." 🙂

The breath is not suitable for every person and in every situation in order to stay connected with yourself. For example, we need the breath to speak, so it won't be helpful in the middle of an argument. But even in quiet moments, the breath is not always the best choice for everyone.

This meditation helps to find your own individual anchor, which can help to "anchor" your attention and bring it back when you get distracted. The body offers a lot of other options that are worth trying out.

Once you have found your own anchor, you can use it at any time in everyday life and also to stabilize yourself in meditation.