Breathing Self Compassion

In this guided meditation, we’ll explore the transformative power of self-compassion and self-love by connecting deeply with the breath. With each inhale, we’ll invite kindness and acceptance into our hearts; with each exhale, we’ll release judgment and self-doubt. Through gentle awareness, you’ll be guided to affirm, “I love myself with each breath that I take.” This practice offers a safe space to nurture your inner well-being and cultivate a loving relationship with yourself.

Transcript

Breathing Self-Compassion Hello and welcome to this guided meditation that combines awareness of the breath with compassion of the self. In this practice, We will use the breath as a tool to support the cultivation of self-love. To begin, Settle into a seated position elongate your spine and relax your shoulders, Closing your eyes when you are ready. Ground your attention into the surface beneath you, Whether that is a chair, The floor, Or something else, And notice that you are supported. Sense the energy of the space supporting you. Notice the energy or presence of the surface holding you as well as that of the air surrounding you. Then, Take a few long, Clearing breaths in any way that feels comfortable for you. Advise your thoughts to soften with each out breath. Continue to notice the natural flow of your breath for a few moments of silence. Allow the breath to flow at its own depth and peace. Each breath we take supports the body so each breath is like an act of love. So I invite you to breathe with this awareness, Letting each breath be an offering of love to your body. As you inhale, Feel a sense of love, Compassion, And kindness growing inside you. And let each exhale help to soften your thinking, Mind and any tension you might be holding. And let each exhale help to soften your thinking, Your mind and any tension you might be holding. Each breath fills you with love which awakens the energy of self-compassion. As you continue to breathe you might repeat I love myself with each breath that I take. I love myself with each breath that I take. I love myself with each breath that I take. Continue to sense into the energy of compassion that fills you. It fills you from the inside and from the outside. Stay here for a while and if you notice your mind wanders away just return to the flow of your loving breath. I love myself with each breath that I take. I love myself with each breath that I take. I love myself with each breath that I take. Sense into this loving breath for a few final moments now. Release any words from your mind now and breathing naturally sense into the surface supporting you. Reconnect with your physical body by welcoming some light movement. You might gently wiggle your fingers or your toes. And whenever you're ready you can slowly open your eyes letting loving breaths continue to support you throughout the day.