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