If we look at the four worlds pattern underlying Jewish prayer practice (Body – Heart – Mind- Soul) the Modeh Ani prayer reflects our earliest in-body consciousness of being returned to our physical bodies.

Parenthetically, it is only after “getting it” that we are re-incarnated – that the more cognitive recognition of Elohai Nishama becomes possible.

A powerful and uplifting meditation utilizes part of the Modeh Ani Lefanecha prayer( I am thankful before You):
Sitting cross legged, (or on a chair for those of us that do not bend so well):
Chant “Modeh ani Lefanecha” towards the LEFT – breathing out as you descend, then breathing in (deeeply) as you come upright,
Chant “Modeh ani Lefanecha” to the RIGHT – breathing out as you descend, then breathing in (deeeply) as you come upright,
Chant “Modeh ani lefanecha” to the FRONT – breathing out as you descend, then breathe in (deeply) chanting “Lefan-eh-eh- cha as you come upright and visualizing a connection between the roots of the earth beneath you (as your body descends), then passing through you (as you rise), and then reaching up to the Source of all Being through your “third eye spot” (as you come fully upright lifting your spinal posture as far up as you can).
Repeat.

There is a nice musical theme ( I believe from part of a R. Shefa Gold Modeh Ani song that can go with it – or you can use any descending notes that start high and reach their lowest at “Cha”

Repeat – this is very physically invigorating breathing meditation.

Let us know if this is helpful.