10:18

The Inner Temple (10 Minutes)

by Jo Riley

Rated
5
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
Plays
8

This guided meditation invites you into a quiet inner space of stillness and reflection. You will be gently guided inward to reconnect with a sense of inner calm, clarity and presence. The practice supports grounding, emotional steadiness and a return to centre. Ideal when you need space from mental noise and external demands.

MeditationInner PeaceGroundingEmotional BalanceSelf CompassionClarityVisualizationBreathingIntentionGratitudeBody ScanIntention SettingCleansing BreathLight VisualizationInner Sanctuary VisualizationEmotional ReleaseGrounding TechniqueGratitude Practice

Transcript

Welcome beautiful soul,

Find a comfortable position lying down or seated,

Allow your body to arrive in the space now,

Let yourself melt into the surface beneath you and feel the earth holding you,

Knowing you are always safe,

You are always protected and you are always guided.

Close your eyes and allow the world around you to become quiet,

Take a moment to let your body begin to relax,

Consciously release the tension from your jaw,

Soften your shoulders,

Let your belly loosen and allow any part of your body that is holding on to tension to soften now.

Let's take a moment to set an intention for this journey,

Trust what rises and hold it softly in your heart.

We will start with three cleansing breaths to let the body settle,

Inhale through the nose,

Exhale through your mouth with a soft sigh,

Again inhale softly through the nose and exhale fully out the mouth,

Letting your whole body melt deeper,

One more time inhale slowly and release and let go,

Your breath becomes steady,

Soft and natural.

So now imagine a soft glow forming behind your closed eyes,

A warm light that seems to open like a doorway,

Inviting you into a different world,

A quieter world.

Step towards this glow as it expands into a wide stone passageway,

Lit by a gentle amber light as if the walls themselves remember warmth,

The air is still cool and comforting,

Carrying this faint scent of ancient wood and earth.

With each step the passage opens into a vast inner chamber,

A sanctuary carved from the soft golden stone,

Illuminated by a gentle radiance that has no source,

Yet fills everything with warmth.

This is the temple within you,

A sacred sanctuary built from the quiet strength of your body,

The memory of all the moments you have lived and the deeper intelligence resting beneath your thoughts.

Walk slowly into the space,

The floor beneath you feels steady,

Smooth and warm,

As if it has been waiting for your presence.

Tall pillars rise from the ground,

Their surface carved with flowing patterns,

Subtle curves that look like the inner architecture of breath,

The pathways of energy and the map of your inner world.

A soft light ripples along the walls,

Moving in gentle waves,

Responding to your presence as if the temple itself is alive,

Aware and welcoming.

Ahead,

A low stone platform rests in the center of the chamber,

Covered in soft woven fabric,

Glowing faintly,

Inviting you to lie down.

As you settle onto this platform,

Feel a gentle warmth rise beneath you,

Spreading through your back,

Your ribs,

Your belly,

Your legs,

Your whole body wrapping you in the softest embrace.

Above you,

A sphere of light begins to form,

Bright but gentle,

As if it is made of breath,

Memory and warmth.

It hovers silently,

Then sends a soft ribbon of light downward,

Flowing over your body,

Loosening emotional tension,

Easing the tightness,

Quietening the noise,

Softening the invisible weight you have been carrying.

Let this light move at its own pace,

As if it knows exactly where to go.

It moves down your chest,

Across your belly,

Through your hips,

Along your legs,

Towards your feet.

Filling you up with a sense of deep settling.

Another wave of light rises,

This time moving upwards,

Through your spine,

Your ribs,

Your shoulders,

Your throat,

Your jaw,

Your cheeks and the space behind your eyes.

Everything softens,

Slows and unwinds.

You are held in the sanctuary,

Supported by the steady warmth beneath you,

Surrounded by golden stillness,

Bathed in gentle light.

Nothing is asked of you here,

Nothing is needed,

Nothing is required.

Only your presence,

Only your breath,

Only the quiet inside you.

Let the temple hold you as long as you need.

Let the light soothe the deeper layers,

As they loosen,

Unravel and calm.

When you are ready,

The sphere of light slowly dissolves,

And the chamber becomes softer,

Quieter.

Like the final moment of sunset before the night settles.

The warmth beneath you gently fades,

And the air around you becomes still again.

The sanctuary remains steady,

Quiet and alive.

Slowly the image begins to dissolve,

And your awareness drifts back towards your physical body.

Resting beneath you,

Soft,

Safe and supported.

Take a deep breath into your belly,

Feel your belly expand,

And a soft,

Gentle exhale,

Feel your belly soften.

Begin to bring your awareness back into your body.

Slowly invite some movement into your fingers and toes,

Your wrists and ankles.

Gently move your neck side to side,

Letting your whole body awaken in its own time.

If it feels good,

Draw your knees in towards your chest and give yourself a soft,

Beautiful hug.

Or reach your arms over your head and take a long,

Gentle stretch.

Take one final deep breath in,

Hold it for a moment.

And a slow,

Long exhale,

Letting your whole system settle with ease.

Carry this feeling with you for the rest of your day.

Remember,

You are loved unconditionally,

You are worthy,

You are beautiful,

And you are never alone.

Thank you for going on this beautiful journey with me.

I see you,

I feel you,

I hear you,

And I honour you.

It is a blessing to share this space with you,

With love and gratitude always.

Meet your Teacher

Jo RileyUnited Kingdom

5.0 (3)

Recent Reviews

Sherry

January 10, 2026

I enjoyed this meditation a lot. It feels very magical. The combination of the music/background and the teachers voice and speaking manor brought in the perfect energy for a deeper dive. šŸ™šŸ¼

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