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# The Meditation

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**How this helped:**\
helps us ground into the new space and let go of whatever we were focusing on before we came together. 
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## Structure

### Make space for 3-5 minutes of quiet contemplation. 

Suggested when:

* **before calls and gatherings** 
* **before any mediation or tension resolution session**

### Alternatives

* Breathwork: 60-70 full deep breaths followed by a 1-3 minute outbreath hold and mediation 
* Song & Music: Start off a session sharing a gift of music to drop in 

#### Authored by Rieki Cordon, Hypha DHO