Find Your Inner Sanctuary

This guided meditation invites you to journey inward, toward a sanctuary that has always lived within you. Bethany Barta gently leads you down a path of deepening self-connection, where you are free to rest in your own sacred space of belonging and peace.

Through soft imagery and trauma-informed pacing, you’ll reconnect to your inner wholeness, breathe into the quiet spaces within you, and remember the truth that you are enough, just as you are.

This practice is designed to support nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and a felt sense of inner homecoming.

Perfect for evening reflection, emotional reset, or anytime you long to return to yourself.

Transcript

Welcome.

I'm Bethany,

And I'm honored to guide you today.

This time is for you to soften,

To reconnect,

And to remember your natural state of wholeness.

Let's begin by finding a comfortable position,

Allowing your body to settle and your breath to flow gently.

This meditation offers a journey inward to a sanctuary that has always been yours.

Move at your own rhythm.

You are always free to adjust,

Pause,

Or soften whenever you need.

As you sit or lie comfortably,

Allow your eyes to close or simply soften your gaze.

Feel the support beneath you.

Notice the breath moving gently in and out.

No need to control anything.

Just being here is enough.

If it feels right,

You may begin to imagine or sense a staircase before you.

A soft,

Welcoming staircase leading you deeper into your being.

There's no rush.

You can take as long as you wish.

With each breath,

You step a little further inward,

Down toward a place inside you that is untouched by fear,

Untouched by judgment.

A place of pure being.

If at any moment you feel overwhelmed,

You are welcome to return your awareness to the feeling of the ground beneath you or the simple rhythm of your breath.

As you move toward the bottom of the staircase,

You notice a door.

On the other side of this door is your sanctuary.

You are invited to open it only if it feels right for you.

As you imagine opening the door,

You see a space crafted by your own soul.

It may appear as a lush forest,

A warm room,

A field of light,

Or a glistening ocean.

Let it be whatever your heart needs today and let it come easily.

You don't have to see it clearly.

You may just feel its presence.

Every part of you is welcome here.

Nothing needs fixing.

Nothing needs hiding.

You may whisper gently to yourself,

I am safe here.

I belong here.

I am enough.

Allow yourself to rest here for a few more moments.

Taking in what you see,

What you hear,

What you notice around you.

Allow yourself to breathe in the peace of this place,

Letting it soak into your being.

If strong emotions arise,

Know that you are free to stay,

To move,

Or to return whenever you need.

You are your own guide and know exactly what you need in this moment.

As this meditation comes to a close,

I want to thank you for sharing this time and space with me.

May you carry the steadiness,

The openness,

And the connection you cultivated here into the rest of your day.

Trust that your inner wisdom is always with you,

Ready to meet you with tenderness and strength.

Now,

Whenever you feel ready,

Gently open your eyes and allow yourself to slowly return to the world,

Grounded and whole.

Reviews

A steady, soothing voice that gently welcomed me into my own being.
“Every part of you is welcome here”—what a powerful sentiment.
I felt a deep sense of safety and belonging.

Thank you for creating this sanctuary of “trust and inner wisdom.”

Such a tender gentle voice. Carried me to a sweet spot!