close · Team Building · 5–10 min · 2-100 people · low energy

Virtual Loving Kindness (Metta)

A guided meditation where participants direct positive thoughts toward themselves, their colleagues, and the wider community. It builds emotional intelligence and fosters a culture of empathy within the team.

When to use Virtual Loving Kindness (Metta)

Use to close a difficult project or to strengthen team bonds during periods of high stress.

What it solves

Interpersonal conflict, silos, or lack of empathy within a team.

How to run Virtual Loving Kindness (Metta), step by step

  1. Guide participants into a relaxed seated position with eyes closed. (1 min)
  2. Direct them to send a silent 'well-wish' to themselves. (1 min)
  3. Direct them to send a 'well-wish' to someone else on the call. (2 min)
  4. Expand the wish to the whole team and the world. (2 min)
  5. Gently bring the group back to the room. (1 min)

Materials needed

  • None

Facilitator tips

  • Use a script if you aren't comfortable ad-libbing meditation.
  • Keep the language secular and professional.

Common pitfalls

  • Feeling too 'touchy-feely' for some corporate cultures.
  • Not allowing enough silence for the visualization.

Variations

  • Have participants type a 'shout-out' or positive wish for a colleague in the chat afterward.

Running it online or hybrid

Very powerful for remote teams who may be experiencing interpersonal friction or isolation.

What it produces

A shared sense of psychological safety and goodwill.

Origin

Adapted from Mindfulness Box — source

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