6 Guided Meditations to Help Soothe Your Anxiety and Calm Your Mind in 15 Minutes

This 10-minute meditation from Juliana Spicoluk, the yoga instructor behind Boho Beautiful, starts with a few simple stretches (think shoulder rolls and side bends) to loosen up your body. The golden sunset backdrop will help you find warmth and inner calm as you settle into the short, accessible practice.

If sitting or lying down isn't right for you today, try this moving meditation from yoga and meditation coach Faith Hunter. You'll gently move your arms and hands, linking up your breath to your body to release tension and anxiety.

This calming meditation from Kristin Lothman, a mind-body counselor at the Mayo Clinic, was made with pandemic-specific anxiety in mind. You'll focus on mindful breathing, accepting your thoughts, and being present in your body.

This practice is only eight minutes long, making it perfect for a busy morning or lunch break. It's led by meditation master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, who takes you through a relaxed and focussed body scan to bring awareness to all parts of your body and mind.

If you've ever done a class from Yoga With Adriene, you know how calming and comforting Adriene Mishler's voice can be. In this meditation, she gently encourages you to notice where you are, identify the tension you're holding, and use your own power to let it go.

Famed meditation teacher Deepak Chopra leads this soothing, 15-minute class. He defines and lays out some of the reasons you might be having anxiety and slowly leads you toward letting go of it and living in the present moment.