1. Preparation: Find a quiet, comfortable space and select your preferred incense. Place it in a suitable holder and light it. Position yourself near the incense.
2. Centering Breath: Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Inhale slowly through your nose, and as you exhale, imagine releasing any tension or distraction. Feel yourself becoming more present in the moment.
3. Observing the Incense: With your eyes still closed, shift your focus to the incense. Concentrate on the sensation of the rising smoke, symbolizing a connection between the earth and the heavens. Visualize it grounding you like the roots of a tree.
4. Sensory Awareness: As you inhale the incense's fragrance, pay attention to how it engages your sense of smell. Feel the connection between your breath and the calming aroma, grounding you in the present.
5. Root Visualisation: Visualise yourself growing roots, like those of a tree, extending deep into the earth. As you inhale, imagine drawing up stability and strength from the ground. As you exhale, release any stress or worries into the earth to be absorbed and transformed.
6. Gratitude and Closure: After a few minutes, open your eyes and express gratitude for the sense of grounding and stability you've cultivated. Blow out the incense, signifying the end of the practice. Carry this sense of rootedness with you as you go about your day.

This short mindfulness practice combines the calming qualities of incense with visualisation and grounding techniques to help you feel more connected and rooted in the present moment.

Practice this regularly to enhance your sense of grounding, stability and presence.