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Roots Of The Earth

by Niamh O'Shea

Rated
4.8
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
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388

This gentle meditation invites you to rest into the steady, grounding presence of the earth. With soft guidance and slow, rhythmic breath, you’ll let your awareness sink deep — like roots growing down into rich, quiet soil. Let this practice be a moment of stillness and calm, a simple return to the breath and the patient heartbeat of the earth. You are rooted, you are held, and you belong here.

GroundingBody AwarenessVisualizationNatureBreath AwarenessSafetyCalmMeditationRelaxationGrounding TechniqueHeart VisualizationNature ImagerySafety And SupportMind Stillness

Transcript

Close your eyes,

Let the world around you soften like a landscape at dawn,

Bathed in quiet light.

Let your breath be slow and easy,

A gentle tide flowing in,

And then flowing out again.

There's no need to force it,

Just follow its natural rhythm,

Like the hush of leaves in the wind.

Feel your body resting,

Supported,

The earth beneath you steady,

Like the patient heartbeat of the world.

Let yourself sink into the support,

Feeling held,

Feeling safe.

With each breath,

Let your awareness sink a little deeper.

Feel the weight of your body,

The softness of your belly,

The quiet rise and fall of your chest.

In the stillness,

Imagine roots gently growing from the soles of your feet,

Soft,

Tender,

Yet strong.

They move down into the soil,

Seeking the rich,

Dark earth below.

With every breath,

They reach deeper,

Grounding you in the ancient steadiness of the land.

Breathe in,

Feel the strength of these roots.

Breathe out,

Release any tightness you find.

Let the roots cradle you,

A quiet promise that you are always connected.

Bring your attention now to your heart.

Awake there.

With each breath,

Let it glow a little brighter.

Let it fill your chest with a sense of calm,

Of belonging,

Of quiet trust.

Feel how this light meets the roots below you,

How your breath connects the earth and your own heart.

This is the rhythm of life,

The simple,

Steady song of being.

There's nothing to do but rest here,

In this place of breath and earth.

Let your mind be still,

Like a pool of water on a calm day.

Let your breath be your guide,

Your gentle companion.

There is no rush.

This is your time to come home to yourself.

Feel ready.

Begin to notice the world around you again.

The air on your skin,

The gentle sounds of life,

The soft light,

The strength.

This connection to the earth is always with you.

It lives in every breath you take,

In every quiet step you make.

Open your eyes when you're ready,

And carry this peace with you,

A quiet breath.

Meet your Teacher

Niamh O'SheaUnited Kingdom

4.8 (72)

Recent Reviews

Darby

January 25, 2026

I truly felt this one. I could easily visualize root lit from within with a golden electricity, growing out from below me and reaching into the ground. I imagined myself running and each step remaining connected by those roots to the earth, and them stretching as each foot left the ground to bound forward. Pretty cool.

Micki

January 20, 2026

Absolutely beautiful thank you for this very inviting and calming meditation practice... ✌️ 💗 🌞

Liana

November 7, 2025

What a beautiful reminder to connect back to Mother Earth for her security.

Sue

November 6, 2025

How beautiful to listen at the end of the day, thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

Karl

July 1, 2025

Soothing and relaxing meditation. I feel more grounded. Thank you 😊 🙏❤️

Sakura桜

June 5, 2025

With this meditation I really come home.....so beautiful Nyamh, ty🙏❤️🌸

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