Guided breathwork · 18 min
Breath Of Life Meditation
Start your morning rooted, thankful and steady, with every breath drawing you back into your body and the present moment.
With
Bradley MorrisRated4.86.3K plays
- Level
- Beginner friendly
- Style
- Guided breathwork
- Sound
- Voice only
- Best time
- Early morning
About this session
- Grounds your energy
- Releases tension
- Builds stress resilience
- Cultivates gratitude
Bradley Morris leads you through guided breathwork: breathe in through the nose, sigh out through the mouth, and later vary the pattern. Midway, you picture roots growing from your spine and winding deep into the earth, then soften your stomach muscles so you can take in the energy around you.
It suits anyone who wants a steadier start to the day, or a reset when life feels scattered and rushed. Use it early in the morning, before the to-do list takes over, or any time you want to feel connected, supported and present.
After the session
01
A grounded start
Feel rooted and steady before your day begins.
02
Looser body and mind
Let go of tension, worry and resistance.
03
A sense of support
Feel connected to nature and to life.
04
Intention for your day
Decide how you want to move forward.
Who it’s for
Yes, if…
- Anyone who wakes up with a racing to-do list
- People who want a grounding morning ritual
- Those feeling stretched thin or disconnected from themselves
- Beginners who like simple, rhythmic breathing to follow
Not now, if…
- Those looking for a short, quick practice
- People who prefer silent meditation (this is guided)
- Anyone wanting a high-energy, stimulating breath session
Questions people ask
Still unsure? Ask your assistant anything about this session.
What is the breathing pattern in this meditation?
It starts with slow breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth, with a sigh on each exhale. Later the pattern shifts: some breaths go in through the mouth, some out through the nose, and there is a pause at the top of one inhale. Bradley also tells you to breathe at your own pace and listen to your body.
What are the spoken words like "Connected. Alive." and "Dissolving. Fear." for?
Around the nine-minute mark, each inhale is paired with a quality such as connected, supported, accepting love or celebrating life. Each exhale is paired with something to release, like limitations, resistance, fear, worry or doubt. It gives your mind a simple job to do while you breathe.
What is the spiral and the roots image?
After the breathing rounds, you feel energy spiral through your spine and grow roots into the earth, all the way to its core. The pull is described as magnetic, and when it arrives you feel drawn fully into your body and the moment. It is a way to feel rooted to the spot.
Why does the meditation ask you to soften your stomach?
You are invited to become receptive by relaxing your stomach muscles. The idea is that you stop pushing energy away and begin to absorb the energy and light around you. You keep the stomach soft while tension dissolves, and you stay open to any messages that come.
Why touch your tongue to the roof of your mouth?
Just before the affirmations, you touch the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth while breathing in through the nose. It goes with the image of energy circulating inward, outward, up and down. You feel yourself spiraling with each breath, more rooted and centered.
What happens in the quiet stretch in the middle?
After the stomach softening, the guide goes quiet for a long stretch. This leaves you room to sit with the breath, notice any messages and give thanks without being told what to do. The voice returns with gratitude for earth, plants and animals, and a question about how you want to move through your day.