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The One Minute Meditation

The One Minute Meditation

Avatar photoby Matt Prindle

posted on April 4, 2017

Don't have 20 minutes to meditate? Been there. Don't have your favorite meditation cushion handy? Been there. Don't have … been there.

But for all of the reasons to not, there is always at least one good reason to do.

So within the 1440 minutes in a day, I can always find one of those precious minutes to do my favorite one-minute meditation. The method is simple: we can release the mental chatter by feeling what's going on, right now, in the body.

Have a minute? Try it out! You can even do this standing, with your eyes open, on a public bus.

THE ONE MINUTE MEDITATION

Take a deep breath.

Breathing in through the nose,
Breathing out through the mouth.

Breathing in feeling the lungs expanding,
Breathing out feeling a sense of letting go.

Breathing in to feel the body getting fuller,
Breathing out to feel the release of any tension.

Breathing in feeling alive and awake,
Breathing out feeling muscles relaxing.

Breathing in that sense of fullness,
Breathing out that unnecessary tension in the body and mind.

As you put this bite-size one-minute mindfulness into practice amidst your busy life, try starting to decrease (yes decrease) the time. From one minute to 30 seconds, to 15 seconds, all the way down to a single breath. What you will find is within a single breath, and a whole lot of intention, you can bring yourself back to your center anytime, anywhere.

Meditation nourishes the mind like food nourishes the body.

If you are looking to add a little more Mindfulness into your life or just want to understand the benefits of meditation to cope with anxiety, fear, depression, and a myriad of other ailments, consider taking our 30 Days of Mindfulness Challenge. It has changed the lives of thousands already. It has completely changed mine. We know it will change yours.

30 Days of Mindfulness

But if you're in a pinch, you can always keep the one minute meditation in our pocket.

Don’t have 20 minutes? That’s okay, this meditation only takes 60 seconds!

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Judith Toohey
Judith Toohey
5 years ago

Since I lost my husband I have had anxiety attacks, some fear, and after losing my dad, I lost who I was. Now I fear dying. There, I said it. First time, I am admitting to the group. But I know it’s just a feeling of loss. I know I am OK and what is going on with me is cause by anxiety and at times fear, although I fear much less today. So the programs work.

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Hiba Br
Hiba Br
5 years ago

I joined this because I’m all gloomy all day long and life goes on so I just wanted to lift my spirit up and start doing things in hope to not regret wasting time later on -which I always do- and in hope to be inspired to do better things so yes, taking,a minute to feel my existence and not loath was definitely an experience and it felt so well.

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Meraldi
Meraldi
5 years ago

I personally struggle a lot with anxiety and I know it is NOT good for my heart. I’m sorry if this will affend you but at first I thought meditation was some weird practice where you do spiritually wrong things. I didn’t know better. Now I realize that I might need this but the problem is I don’t know how it works or where to start

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Paul Copeland
Paul Copeland
5 years ago

I hope you get answers, and begin a journey of healing. One question regarding the video. I too live in Portland, but am unfamiliar with the location you are standing in at the end of the video, where the beautiful tree is in the background. Where is that?

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Matt Prindle
Matt Prindle
4 years ago
Reply to  Paul Copeland

Hi Paul, that location is Skyline Memorial Gardens. Thanks for support and kind words.

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Raquel
Raquel
5 years ago

After being home for 6 months due to a severe anxiety attack, I so see life more clearly. I enjoy the starry nights and welcome every morning as a new day of possibilities. Breathing technique Awesome! Thank you.

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Bea
Bea
5 years ago

Yes Matt it is work but not that much as I can expected.
Sorry but you don’t look very healthy on this video.

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Kate
Kate
5 years ago

Matt,
It’s​ very cool to see someone change there own life and now your changing and inspiring others in the process. That for me is inspiring. Much luck on your journey. Thanks for sending out your inspirations and letting us be a part of the adventure. Much love.

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Leslie
Leslie
5 years ago

Hello,
I have the One -Minute Meditation as my screen saver on my phone and it reminds me to practice. Thank you Matt for doing so much more than you know ??

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Matt Prindle
Matt Prindle
5 years ago
Reply to  Leslie

Love it Leslie! Happy to hear this resonated with you 🙂

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Lynda
Lynda
4 years ago
Reply to  Leslie

Thanks. This very helpful 🙂

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Meli
Meli
5 years ago

I lack positive motivation.
I don’t want to take depression meds anymore but since I’ve been off a week &a half , the sadness is returning. Of course I know that its due to my personal life & bcuz I’m not working. I’ve always been productive & now I just feel lost & alone

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Kate
Kate
5 years ago
Reply to  Meli

It sounds like you know what you need and being lost isn’t always bad. My thoughts are with you and I hope the lost and sad feelings turn into a beautiful adventure. We never have to be alone reach out and fight for life. Hugs.

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Brenda
Brenda
5 years ago

Thank you,as I was big into meditation for many years. Now your inspiration has got me on track again. Even with my worry of work and finances I know that all will work out, just believe❤️? And to get into my yoga and say goodbye to the non supportive people in my life. I am worthy and honest and loving and kind.

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