9-Minute Video Meditation to Awaken Your Senses

Keep your morning routine fresh by sparking a sense of curiosity and wonder

Woman closing her eye against a rainy window with mugs on the table

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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
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Mindful Meditation to Help Awaken Your Senses

How often do we begin our day with a warm cup of tea or coffee? Chances are, every day. It's so embedded into our morning routine without a second thought that the process of preparing it is like muscle memory.

But what if we approached this ritual as if it were our very first time? Because it is, actually! We've never experienced *this* exact moment in the same way as we are now—and never will.

By tuning into all of our senses, we can practice mindfulness meditation through something we've already grown accustomed to doing regularly. So, pour yourself a cup and hit play on this meditation. Feel the warmth of the mug in your hands. Immerse yourself in the aroma of the grinds or tea leaves. Take it all in.

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.

Andria Park Huynh

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.