8 Meditations For When Life Feels a Little Busy

Between busy schedules and never-ending to-do lists, finding a moment to slow down isn’t always easy. And even when we do find that quiet moment, it can be surprisingly difficult to switch off, especially when our minds are already thinking about everything we need to do tomorrow.

Taking time to reset doesn’t have to mean setting aside an entire evening or finding complete silence. Sometimes it’s simply about giving yourself a little breathing space – whether that’s between meetings or just as you head to bed after a long day. Meditation is our favourite way to ease into these quieter moments, helping you feel calmer and a little more present. Even a few minutes of quiet can make a difference, helping us to step away from the day and feel a little more grounded.

With that in mind, we’ve brought together seven of our favourite meditations for those days when life feels particularly busy. Whether you’ve got five minutes to spare or a little longer, we hope they help you find a moment of calm in your day.

Feel Balanced & Grounded
Meditation
10 mins

Feel Balanced & Grounded

with Aisha Carrington

Find deep calm in this daily practice. Each breath will ground you, re-align your mind and body, and create a deeper sense of balance, helping to create that all important pause from your busy day. Expect to feel blissed out in just 7 minutes.

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5 Minutes To Soothe Overwhelm
Meditation
5 mins

5 Minutes To Soothe Overwhelm

with Jess Baccanello

Need a quick reset? In this simple 5-minute practice, you’ll breathe through your whole body to quickly soothe any feelings of stress or overwhelm.

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Regulate Your Nervous System
Meditation
2 minutes

Regulate Your Nervous System

with Rebecca Moore

Need a quick reset? This 3-minute box breathing practice is perfect for calming the mind and relaxing the body anytime, anywhere.

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Let Go Of Your Day
Meditation
10 mins

Let Go Of Your Day

with Jess Baccanello

Let go of the day's stresses and to-do lists, make peace with difficult thoughts and calm a racing mind with this soothing class filled with slow, deep breathing. Release lingering tension in your body and mind, making space for a calm and peaceful sleep.

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5-Minute Reset For Emotional Overload
Meditation
5 mins

5-Minute Reset For Emotional Overload

with Rebecca Moore

If you’re rushing from one thing to another, finding yourself in a fight-or-flight state, and not taking the time to be present, a 5-minute reset can help you to ease overwhelm. By following a stress-reducing breath pattern, you'll release emotional baggage and find calm.

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Exhale Tension
Meditation
10 mins

Exhale Tension

with Rebecca Moore

A 10-minute guided breathwork designed to help you gently let go of tension and melt away anxiety. Breathe deeply into areas of tightness, and with each exhale, feel your mind and body soften.

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Reconnect With Yourself
Meditation
15 mins

Reconnect With Yourself

with Aisha Carrington

Fill up your cup, slow down, and take a break from the fast pace of life with this 15-minute practice. Remind yourself that you matter as you make space to listen to your thoughts, take care of your emotional health and wrap yourself in a bubble of love and sunshine, even when it feels like a dark, cloudy day.

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10-Minute Restorative Breathwork
Meditation
10 mins

10-Minute Restorative Breathwork

with Rebecca Moore

Revitalise your body and refresh your mind with this 10-minute practice. Based on a simple 3-part breathing technique, one of the most calming and grounding breathwork practices, this is guaranteed to reduce stress and create calm.

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