Release tension and calm your thoughts first thing in the morning with six calming, guided meditations from teachers like Deepak Chopra.

Anxious? Stressed? Just want to relax? Check out these guided meditation videos straight from YouTube. Find a comfortable seat and press play!

The Benefits of Morning Meditation Starting a regular practice doesn’t have to be hard — it can take as little as five minutes as soon as you wake up.

It didn’t take long for my morning meditation to start having noticeable effects. Armed with my instructions, I decided to try meditating first thing in the morning every day before work.

Meditating first thing in the morning can set the tone for the day. Andrew Toth/Getty NBA star Kobe Bryant starts each morning with mindfulness meditation.