Hello and welcome to this breathwork meditation designed to support you in relaxing and releasing anxiety.
If you haven't done so already,
I invite you to sit or lie down in a comfortable position.
And before you close down your eyes,
Perhaps just taking a look around your space.
Connecting with anything in your environment that feels comforting or pleasant.
And just noticing that you're in a space that is safe and supportive for your healing.
And when you're ready,
You can close down your eyes and just begin to settle in.
Starting by noticing the points of contact between your body and the surface beneath you.
Can you feel how your body is held and supported in this moment?
And perhaps also noticing if you can feel the temperature of the air,
Or your clothes against your skin,
Or the weight of your blanket.
What can you sense in this moment?
And when you're ready,
Bringing your awareness inwards and just doing a quick scan of your body,
Noticing if there are any areas of stiffness or tension.
Perhaps it might feel good to give these stiff parts a little wiggle or a little readjustment.
And bringing your awareness now to your face.
Relaxing your jaw,
Allowing it to hang loose and slack.
Relaxing the tiny muscles around your eyes.
And bringing your awareness now to your natural state of breathing.
Just noticing your breath traveling in and out of your body without any judgment or trying to change anything.
That's it.
Just noticing your breath.
And perhaps just reminding yourself that for the next few minutes,
There's nowhere else you need to be,
There's nothing else you need to do.
It's safe to just relax and let go.
And when you're ready,
Beginning the active breath pattern by taking nice deep restorative breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth at a pace that feels good for your body.
Allowing these breaths to be really slow and deep and luxurious.
Breathing in through your nose,
Sending that breath deep down into your belly and just letting it go out your mouth.
Continuing to circulate that breath,
Allowing it to be slow and easy.
That's it.
Honoring your body,
Honoring your breath.
Reminding yourself that you are safe and there's nothing else you need to be doing in this moment but breathe.
I'm right here with you.
You've got this.
Continuing to send that breath deep down into the belly and just letting it all go on that exhale.
You are safe.
You are supported.
You've got this.
And on your next inhalation,
If it feels good,
Holding your breath up at the top.
Holding here just for a moment and letting it go when it feels right for you.
And just returning to a natural state of breathing.
And just allowing yourself to just be right here exactly as you are.
And if it feels good,
You can take both of your arms and just give yourself a nice big hug.
As you take this moment to celebrate and acknowledge yourself.
Celebrating yourself for showing up.
And acknowledging your body,
Your breath and your intuition for knowing exactly how to support you throughout this meditation.
And perhaps it might also feel good to repeat the following words softly in your mind or out loud.
Thank you.
I love you.
Thank you.
I love you.
And releasing that hug when it feels complete.
And just beginning to bring some gentle movement back into your body.
Wiggling your fingers and your toes or maybe swaying a little from side to side.
And on your own time,
Fluttering open your eyes and reconnecting with your space.
From my heart to yours,
Sending you lots of love.
