Guided meditation · 5 min
Relief From Worry
Let go of the worry you woke up with and step into your day anchored in calm.
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- Level
- Beginner friendly
- Style
- Guided meditation
- Sound
- Voice only
- Best time
- Early in the morning
About this session
- Eases worry
- Builds grounded calm
- Strengthens inner trust
- Sharpens morning focus
Agapi Stassinopoulos opens with a long exhale and a sigh, then asks you to call on the presence of your soul. From there you go in imagination to a favourite place of stillness, one you have visited or only seen in photos, and let its quiet spread through your senses.
It suits anyone who wakes up with a busy mind, or who feels a knot of nerves before something that matters. Five minutes is short enough to fit before the day begins, and you can return to it whenever worry creeps back in.
After the session
01
A quieter mind
Set down what has been preoccupying you.
02
Steady, grounded body
Feel calm settle from feet to belly.
03
Trust in your day
Expect good outcomes instead of rehearsing problems.
04
A sense of support
Feel safe, protected and not alone.
Who it’s for
Yes, if…
- Anyone who wakes up already worrying
- People heading into a demanding day or big conversation
- Those who want a short reset between tasks
- Beginners who like a simple image to hold onto
Not now, if…
- Those looking for an energising, high-intensity practice
- People who prefer silent meditation (this is guided)
- Anyone wanting a long, deep session
About the teacher
Agapi Stassinopoulos
Bestselling Author & Spiritual Speaker
AGAPI STASSINOPOULOS is a best-selling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. In one of her first books, Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love_, she shares the wisdom from her life’s adventures and experiences. In her latests book, Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52_ Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life,_ she takes readers on a journey and inspires them to let go of what doesn’t work and instead create the lives they really want. Agapi was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and then moved on to receive her master’s degree in psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Her two books on the Greek archetypes, Gods and Goddesses in Love and Conversations with the Goddesses_, were turned into PBS specials. In her newest book, SPEAKING WITH SPIRIT: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire, and Uplift You, Agapi presents a non-denominational guide to harnessing this power of prayer in your life and using it to find connection, peace, and gratitude. She is currently conducting workshops for Thrive Global, a company founded by her sister, Arianna Huffington, to help change the way we work and live. Agapi has spoken and conducted meditations at many organizations and companies including The Today Show, L’Oreal, Accenture, SAP, LinkedIn, Pandora, Google, Nike, Weight Watchers, PepsiCo, Starbucks, Global Citizen Company, Museum of Modern Art, ABC Carpet & Home, Women’s Health Magazine, Paul Mitchell, NYU, Gympass, and Hearst Communications amongst many others such as podcasts with Deepak Chopra, Lewis Howes, Maria Menounous, Sharon Salzberg, and more. She brings home the importance of self-care, practicing gratitude, generosity and self-love to enhance performance and productivity so we can experience happiness and fulfillment. She divides her time between New York and Los Angeles and was born and raised in Athens, Greece. FIND HER online at www.WakeUptotheJoyofYou.com
See all by Agapi StassinopoulosQuestions people ask
Still unsure? Ask your assistant anything about this session.
Why does the meditation begin with an exhale and a sound?
You are asked to breathe in deeply and breathe out with an "Ah". Giving the breath a voice makes it easier to let go of whatever is wearing you down or making you anxious. After that your breath settles into its own slower rhythm.
What kind of landscape should I picture?
Choose a place where you have felt calm before, or somewhere you have only seen in photos and would love to visit. You then sit overlooking it, feel the breeze on your cheeks and the light brightening you. The guidance asks you to amplify the quiet with each breath until it fills all your senses.
What does it mean to ask for the presence of your soul?
Early on, you breathe in and ask for your being to be present, then spend a few breaths connecting with a larger presence within you. Later the idea returns: you are not alone, and your soul quietly accompanies the events of your life. It is an invitation to feel supported rather than to face worry by yourself.
Why am I asked to imagine things going the way I want?
Once you feel anchored, you picture positive outcomes and solutions, and a sense of trust about your life. The aim is to give your mind somewhere hopeful to rest in place of worst-case scenarios. You are encouraged to anticipate goodness, joy and wonderful outcomes.
How do I carry the calm with me afterwards?
You see yourself stepping into your new calmness in the places where you used to feel tense, and you feel it in the soles of your feet, your palms, your heart and your belly. Then you say, "I'm grounded in my calmness," along with the lines about being safe, protected and loved. Repeating those words during the day can bring you back to that feeling.
How does it end?
You take a final deep breath to let this new sense of self fill you. When you are ready, you open your eyes and wiggle your fingers and toes. The last words are a reminder that your calmness is working for you.