9-Minute Video Meditation for Mindful Eating

Be fully present for every part of a meal

Getting Started

• Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chair

• Close your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully present

• Relax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows

For many of us, our relationship with food isn't as intimate as it could be. We may scarf down a protein bar on the way to work or rush through a desk salad during lunchtime at the office. When we get home, we might mindlessly inhale our dinner on the couch in front of the TV. In fact, multitasking might be the only way we really know how to eat.

If we have the luxury of taking our time with our food, we can not only fully savor and appreciate our meal but also improve our gut health and digestion in the process. In this meditation, we'll make the act of eating into a ritual and experience the flavor and nourishment of our food.

Takeaway

This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series, Pause & Play. Sign up here to subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out our meditation library.

Read the original article on Verywell Mind.