THE RESET - a simple breathing exercise for stress
Free guided breathing exercise to reduce stress and anxiety in five minutes
The Reset is a free, five-minute guided breathing exercise to help reduce stress, anxiety and physical tension. Whether you're preparing for a meeting, struggling to switch off after work or simply noticing tension building, this short audio offers a gentle way to pause, slow your breathing and help your body become calmer.
The Reset combines slow breathing with gentle guided imagery to help interrupt the body's stress response. Unlike many breathing exercises that focus on counting breaths, it encourages your mind and body to settle naturally, wherever you are.
Sometimes five quiet minutes is enough to interrupt the cycle of stress and give yourself a chance to reset.
🌿 Start with the free audio below, or download the printable version to use whenever you need a quick reset.
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Who is The Reset for?
This stress-relief breathing exercise may be helpful if you:
- experience physical tension in your shoulders, neck or jaw
- notice stress building before meetings or presentations
- care for others and rarely take a moment for yourself
- struggle to switch off in the evening
- feel overwhelmed during a busy day
- are living with anxiety and would like a simple grounding exercise
- are navigating menopause and want a gentle way to settle your nervous system
You don't need any previous experience of meditation or hypnosis.
Just five quiet minutes.
How slow breathing helps reduce stress
When we're under pressure, our breathing often becomes quicker and shallower without us noticing. Slowing the breath sends signals to the nervous system that you're safe enough to begin settling.
The Reset combines slow breathing with gentle visualisation to help shift your attention away from racing thoughts and towards a greater sense of calm. It's not about emptying your mind or getting it perfectly right. Even noticing a small change is worthwhile.
Hypnotherapy for Anxiety
If stress or anxiety has become a regular part of life, hypnotherapy can help address the underlying patterns as well as providing immediate tools like The Reset.
You can find out more here.