
Stillness Practices
Frozen Statue
Somatic / Body-Centered
A playful, low-barrier exercise for anyone who feels too restless for traditional meditation. It turns the act of sitting still into a simple, engaging challenge that calms the motor cortex of the brain.

Instructions
Set a countdown timer: Set a timer on your phone for exactly 2 minutes.
Strike an easy pose: Sit comfortably with your spine tall and hands resting flat on your knees.
Freeze everything: As soon as the timer starts, freeze your body like an exhibition statue.
Lock your gaze: Pick one unmoving speck on the wall or floor ahead and keep your eyes fixed on it.
Let thoughts fly by: Let your mind do whatever it wants, but do not let a single finger or toe twitch.
Thaw on the alarm: When the buzzer sounds, slowly soften your posture and take a relaxed breath.
