"Return to Center" is a stabilizing guided meditation by spoken word and wellness artist Lucy Tou, designed to help you step out of the world's overwhelming noise and back into the safety of your own body.
Opening with a gentle invitation to slow down, this track utilizes calming breathwork and somatic release to melt away physical tension—dropping the shoulders, relaxing the jaw, and unclenching the hands. At its core, the meditation features a powerful grounding visualization, guiding listeners to imagine roots growing from their soles deep into the supportive, unshakable soil of their ancestors.
More than just a momentary pause, "Return to Center" is a beautiful affirmation that rest is a divine birthright. It leaves the listener feeling deeply rooted, completely whole, and perfectly prepared to carry that sacred stillness with them into the rest of their day.
Lyrics
Hello, beautiful soul
Begin by laying down or sitting
Whichever feels most comfortable to you
Take a breath—you’ve arrived…
In a moment made just for you
This is your space to slow down
To return
To ground
Let your breath guide you back to your center
And let your spirit begin to settle
Begin by breathing in through your nose…
And out through your mouth
Inhale calm...
Exhale the weight of the world
Let your body soften
Drop your shoulders
Relax your jaw
Unclench your hands
There is nothing to hold onto right now
In this breath—you are safe
In this moment—you are whole
Now, bring your awareness to your feet
Imagine roots growing from your soles
Down into the earth
Deep into the soil of your ancestors
Feel the strength of the ground beneath you
Know that you are always supported
As you breathe, repeat quietly or in your heart
I release the noise
I return to me
I am grounded
I am rooted
I am ready
Feel your breath rise
Wiggle your fingers and toes
Notice the aliveness within your body
This sacred pause is your birthright
Carry it with you—always
And when you’re ready
Gently open your eyes
Thank you for returning to center with me