Practice Being Present

About This Class

In this approachable seated meditation, Kate Kuss leads a calming body-scan practice designed to bring wandering minds back to the present moment. Starting from a comfortable seat — either in a chair or on the floor — students are guided through a deliberate awareness sweep: right and left arms, shoulders, elbows, and wrists; right and left hips, knees, and ankles; and the full length of the spine from low to upper. Once the body is settled and relaxed, attention shifts to the breath as the primary anchor for present-moment focus. Kate encourages nasal breathing where possible and emphasizes simply noticing — rather than controlling — each inhale and exhale. The session closes with a conscious deepening of the breath and a full-body stretch of the arms overhead before gently returning awareness to the room. This class is ideal for anyone feeling scattered, anxious, or overwhelmed, and requires no prior meditation experience or props.