Autumn Release Meditation

A gentle autumn meditation to help you release what no longer serves and welcome what sustains you. Through steady breath and simple imagery, this practice invites you to soften, settle, and let go, like leaves falling with ease.

Perfect for times of change, reflection, or when you need a quiet pause to reconnect and restore balance. No rush, no fuss, just space to breathe and begin again.

Background music by Chris Collins Creative

Transcript

Welcome.

Take a moment to find a comfortable position,

Either seated or lying down.

Let your body settle into the ground beneath you.

There's nowhere to go,

Nothing to do,

Just this gentle pause.

Take a slow breath in through your nose,

And a soft sigh out through your mouth.

Again,

Breathing in ease,

And breathing out any tension.

Begin to feel the rhythm of your breath,

A gentle rise and fall,

Like leaves moving in the autumn wind.

With each inhale,

Imagine drawing in nourishment,

Warmth and light.

With each exhale,

Release what feels stale,

Heavy or no longer needed.

Inhale the good,

And exhale the old.

Let your shoulders drop a little,

Let your jaw soften,

Let your breath find its natural flow.

Imagine yourself standing or sitting in a quiet autumn forest.

The air is crisp and clear,

Golden leaves drift gently down around you,

They don't cling or resist,

They simply let go,

Trusting that new growth will come in time.

Take a slow,

Steady breath in,

Drawing in what supports you now.

And as you breathe out,

Release what you've outgrown.

There's no need to name it,

Just feel the exhale carrying it away,

Like leaves floating down a stream.

Notice how light you begin to feel,

More spacious inside,

More at ease.

Now bring your attention to your heart,

Feel the quiet strength that lives there,

The knowing that letting go is a form of self-care,

A form of nourishment.

As you breathe,

Sense that balance,

The steady rhythm of receiving and releasing.

Inhale what's vital and good,

And exhale what's tired and done.

You might notice the breath slowing naturally,

Let it,

Let stillness settle in.

Now gently begin to return,

Feel the ground supporting you.

Notice the weight of your body,

The air around you,

Wiggle your fingers and toes.

Take one final slow breath,

In through the nose,

Out through the mouth.

You've made space,

You've let go,

And that's enough for now.