Hello sweet human.
This is Brianna.
Namaste and welcome to Mind Your Mindful.
This short somatic meditation.
Somatic experiences are often the conscious connection between the mind and the body.
This meditation is meant to tap into the conduit,
This connection between the space of the mind and the space of the body.
Find a comfortable position and take the shape most fitting for your comfort.
This may be sitting or laying down.
And once you've found your unique shape of comfort,
Begin to find the space of breath from within your body.
Close down through the eyes or allow your gaze to become very soft.
Begin by noticing the breath and the atmosphere of air touching the skin and your lips.
Sensing the breath moving in and through the body.
Noticing the gentle flow of breath naturally occurring and nourishing.
Tuning into the sensation of breath.
Could you notice its movement flowing through your body?
Like the wind moves through the trees and grass.
Could you notice the space of breath between each flow?
The space between the breath.
And the subtlety of welcoming stillness and the sensations that may arise.
With each breath,
Welcoming a sense of stillness and awareness.
Imagining a dial being tuned to amplify the ability to notice,
To truly connect to the space within.
With each breath,
Tuning the dial into the space within.
Inward.
Sensing the space of your mind.
Could you welcome the thoughts that may arise here?
Without judgment.
Just noticing and acknowledging them.
Could you sense each thought as a gentle wave traveling upon the river of breath through the body?
And welcoming each thought to travel from the mind to the body,
Just as it is.
Letting these thoughts become the anchor of gravity into the space of stillness.
Welcoming your breath as your guide.
This inner compass lending itself as a beacon of connection.
Trusting in this compass,
Knowing it will guide you to your inner sanctuary.
And this inner sanctuary may lend itself as a quiet space in nature.
A cozy nook where you can relax and let go of your worries and anxieties.
A place where you can read your books,
Or some place where you feel comfortable and safe.
Could you imagine the tranquility of this space?
Perhaps trees brushed with green,
Moss growing on some nearby rocks,
Or perhaps clear waters and the warmth of the sunlight touching your skin.
As you welcome each flow of breath inward,
Fill in this sanctuary with peace.
And as you exhale,
Ground into the space of your thoughts.
With each inhale,
Draw in the serenity of your sanctuary.
Feeling it fill into your entire being.
Exhaling,
Imagine tensions releasing.
And letting them sink into the earth beneath you.
Welcoming the breath as a conduit connecting your mind and your body.
With a deepened awareness on the space of breath,
Could you take an intentional breath through the nose?
Exhaling through the mouth.
Welcoming visceral sensations as you inhale again through the nose.
And out through the mouth.
One more gentle breath in through the nose.
Exhaling softly through the lips.
And out through the mouth.
One more gentle breath in through the nose.
Exhaling softly through the lips.
Let this inner compass of breath guide you back into the physical space.
Noticing movement in the fingers,
The toes,
The hands,
And the feet.
Gently turning the neck from side to side.
And whenever you're feeling very ready,
Lifting the lids of the eyes,
Softening them.
Softly and slowly.
Taking as much time as you need.
Noticing the effects of this short somatic meditation.
This opportunity to connect the mind and the body through the breath.
Present some gratitude to yourself for making the time and space in your day.
Adding this resource of wellness to your reservoir.
Knowing that you can tap into this relaxation and connection whenever you need.
If you like this practice,
I have more short meditations like this one on Mind Your Mindful.
Thank you so much for joining me in this meditation today.
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Shanti,
Shanti,
Shanti.
Peace,
Peace,
Peace.
