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Five Senses

Guided mindfulness exercise to enhance sensory awareness & presence.

  • Simple instructions
  • Calming
  • Sharpens focus & attention
  • Fosters mindfulness
  • Powerful metaphor

Step-by-Step Instructions

This guided mindfulness exercise creates a powerful sensory experience using simple food items. Five Senses leads participants through a structured exploration of sight, sound, smell, touch and taste to develop present-moment awareness. The mindful well-being exercise requires minimal materials and works effectively with various groups. Perfect for workshops, training sessions or classroom settings, this relaxing guided meditation provides a practical introduction to mindfulness principles while creating space for meaningful reflection and discussion.

Five Senses – Guided Mindfulness Exercise
  1. Optional: visit the Resources tab to download a sample script to guide your facilitation of this exercise.
  2. Gather your group to sit or stand in a circle.
  3. Announce that you will soon lead them through a brief exercise to sharpen their mindfulness of one thing.
  4. Without eating it, distribute a bowl of peanuts, raisins, or small fruit asking every person to take one and hold it in their hand.
  5. Facilitate the activity step by step, making adjustments according to the needs of your group.
  6. To conclude, allow some time to facilitate a discussion about this experience in pairs, small groups or the whole group.

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