A short meditation before public speaking

The session was a five-minute pre-presentation meditation guide that aimed to help participants find relaxation and focus before a high-stakes presentation. The guide included controlled breathing exercises, body scanning for tension, muscle relaxation, and positive visualization techniques.
Topics
Controlled Breathing
--Participants were guided to inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth, with the exhale being longer than the inhale.
--The focus was on low and slow breathing, with participants encouraged to place a hand on their abdomen to feel it expand and contract with each breath.
--Participants were encouraged to maintain focus on their breathing and to let any thoughts pass by like clouds.
Body Scanning and Muscle Relaxation
--Participants were guided to scan their bodies from head to toe, identifying and releasing areas of stress or tension.
--Specific attention was given to the face, neck, shoulders, arms, and lower body.
--Techniques for releasing tension included breathing into tense areas and stretching in a comfortable way.
Positive Visualization
--Participants were guided to visualize their public speaking environment and to see themselves being confident, energetic, and connecting with their audience.
--Participants were encouraged to see themselves using gestures, making eye contact, and pausing for effect.
Key learnings
--Controlled breathing can help to focus the mind and reduce stress.
--Body scanning can help to identify areas of tension that can be released through focused breathing or gentle stretching.
--Positive visualization can help to build confidence and reduce anxiety about public speaking.
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Is it just me or is this lady a bit aggressive in her approach?
I felt tense 😬

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Haha it's like an HR recruiter version of a guided meditation

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I only had 3 minutes.

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