Mindfulness and Meditation Guided Meditations 5-Minute Video Meditation for Dealing With Anxiety Bring awareness to the physical experience of anxiety By Andria Park Huynh Andria Park Huynh Andria is the senior editor at Verywell Mind, supporting the management of new content production and shaping editorial strategy. Learn about our editorial process Published on March 26, 2024 Print Verywell Mind / Getty Images Close Getting Started Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows 5:35 Mindful Meditation for Dealing with Anxiety The effects of anxiety extend far beyond our crippling worries and fears. Chances are, we'll feel anxiety manifesting in other areas of our body—a tenseness in our jaw, a tightness in our shoulders, an uneasy feeling settling in our gut. The physical combined with the psychological symptoms can make the already distressing sensation of anxiety all the more mind-numbing. Visualizing anxiety as a dark cloud or an unwelcome visitor can help to put some distance between us and our anxiety, reducing the intensity of the emotion and distress that comes with it. Use this meditation to locate the sensation of anxiety within your body and visually imagine it leaving your body as you breathe out. Repeat for good measure. 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. For more inspo Mindfulness Meditation Exercise for Anxiety Start Practicing Guided Imagery for Anxiety Relief With These Simple Steps How to Manage the Physical Symptoms of Panic and Anxiety 9-Minute Video Meditation to Awaken Your Senses By Andria Park Huynh Andria is the senior editor at Verywell Mind, where she helps manage new content production and shape editorial strategy to deliver the highest quality mental health content in the category. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Helpful Report an Error Other Submit