Welcome to this voice activation meditation.
Your voice is unique.
Your voice is medicine to this world.
Your voice is neurologically connected to your nervous system through the vagus nerve,
The longest cranial nerve that influences your sense of safety and social connection.
When we speak authentically,
We activate the ventral vagal complex,
Promoting feelings of calm,
Confidence and genuine connection.
This meditation works by opening the throat chakra and using vocal toning to regulate your nervous system whilst building expressive confidence.
I'm here to guide you in reclaiming the magnificent instrument that is your voice.
Not just the sounds that you make,
But the authentic expression of who you truly are.
I invite you to begin by finding a comfortable seated position,
Allowing your spine to be naturally upright,
Shoulders are soft and relaxed.
Just take a moment to appreciate that your voice is absolutely unique.
No one in history has ever had your exact vocal signature,
Your particular wisdom,
Your specific medicine to share with the world.
I invite you to place one hand gently on your heart,
And only if it feels okay to do so,
Placing one hand gently on your throat.
Feel the connection between these two centers,
Your authentic truth residing in your heart and your voice as the bridge that carries this truth to the world.
Take three natural breaths here.
Simply appreciating this incredible system that allows you to express your inner world.
Your voice matters.
Your truth matters.
And today we're going to awaken the full power of your authentic expression.
And just placing your hands back down when you're ready.
Now bringing your awareness to your throat area.
This sacred space of authentic expression.
In yogic tradition,
This is called the Vishuddha Chakra,
The center of truth and communication.
Just notice what you sense here right now.
Perhaps tension from words held back,
Perhaps tightness from fear of judgment,
Or maybe a gentle openness already present.
Whatever you find,
Meet it with compassion.
Imagine breathing a beautiful blue light into your throat space.
The color of clear sky,
Of truth,
Of authentic expression.
With each inhale,
This healing blue light fills your throat,
Dissolving any old stories about not being worthy of being heard.
Perhaps you were told to be quiet as a child,
Or that your opinion didn't matter.
Breathe these old patterns out with long,
Releasing exhales.
And breathe in permission.
Permission to speak your truth.
Permission to take up space with your voice.
Permission to be heard.
Feel this blue light expanding,
Creating space in your throat.
Softening your jaw.
Relaxing your tongue.
Your throat chakra is opening,
Preparing for authentic expression.
Now I invite you to use the power of sound to activate your voice and regulate your nervous system.
Vocal toning sends vibrations through your body that literally massage your vagus nerve,
Promoting calm confidence.
We'll begin with simple humming.
Close your lips gently and allow a soft sound to emerge on your exhale.
Feel the vibrations in your chest,
Your throat,
Even your head.
Every exhale,
Feeling the hum.
There's no right or wrong way.
Just allow your natural sound to emerge.
Continue humming for a few breaths and noticing how these vibrations feel in your body.
Now let's open into an ah sound.
The sound of opening,
Of relief,
Of authenticity.
Open your mouth and let an ah flow out on your exhale.
Feel how this opens your throat even more.
How the sound wants to resonate through your whole being.
Continue with ah sounds,
Allowing each one to be a little more free,
A little more authentic.
And finally,
We'll tone to hum.
The traditional sound for the throat chakra hum as in I am hum.
Let this sound declare your presence,
Your right to exist,
Your worthiness to be heard.
Hum.
Feel the power in this sound.
Hum.
Beautiful.
Notice how your voice feels now.
Perhaps warmer,
Perhaps more open and more connected to your body.
Now imagine yourself speaking from this place of vocal activation.
See yourself in a situation where you want to express yourself authentically.
Perhaps sharing an idea,
Setting a boundary,
Or simply being heard in conversation.
From this opened,
Connected state,
Notice how different it feels to imagine speaking.
Your voice flows from your heart through your throat with ease and authenticity.
You're not performing or trying to impress.
You're simply sharing your truth from your heart.
Hum.
Feel the confidence that comes from being connected to your authentic voice.
This isn't the confidence of perfection,
But the confidence of truth.
Hum.
The unshakable knowing that your voice carries medicine the world needs.
Take a moment to anchor this feeling.
Hum.
Place both hands on your heart.
Breathing in this sense of vocal empowerment.
This is available to you anytime you speak.
Your voice is your power,
Your connection,
Your gift to the world.
I invite you to set an intention now for how you want to use your voice today.
What wants to be expressed through you?
Hum.
And taking one final breath into your throat and heart.
Feeling the connection between your authentic truth and your empowered voice.
Hum.
And when you're ready,
Gently opening your eyes and carrying this vocal activation with you into your day.
Your voice is medicine.
Use your voice wisely.
Hum.
Use your voice boldly.
And use your voice with love.
Thank you for joining me in this meditation today.
