Safe Space Visualization

This is a gentle meditation and visualization to invite a felt sense of safety and relaxation. You are invited to get into a comfortable posture, so there is no strain during this practice.

This practice is accompanied by peaceful music, credit to the talented Chris Collins.

Transcript

So we'll be doing a safe space visualization today. This practice is intended to support a sense of inner safety. And I really invite you to do this in a comfortable way, So adjust your body however you like so that you feel a sense of ease and relaxation. So we'll begin by starting to imagine or think about a place maybe you've been before or a place you've seen or imagined, Perhaps recently or from the past, Where you feel really at home, Really comfortable. Is this a place that's outside in nature or a cozy place inside somewhere? Take your time to fill in the details of this place, Starting to see what's around you in this place, Seeing yourself there. Take a look around here in this place, Starting to notice what smells you smell. What are the smells that cue you to a sense of comfort and safety? This is a place where you feel a sense of ease and relaxation, A sense of peace. Really take your time to take that in, To see and feel what's around you that supports that sense of ease. Start to notice who else might be there with you. You can choose to be alone if that's most comfortable, Or if it feels supportive, You might bring in some supportive beings like wisdom beings, Maybe animals, Protectors. These can be imagined or real beings, Friends, Anyone with whom you feel a real sense of ease. You can really relax. You can really rest. They've got your back. Place these beings around you however you like, Close by or far, In contact with you or protecting the outskirts of your place there. Start to notice how comfortable it is to be here. See if you can really rest into this place. Really take it in. Take some time to let your body settle here. Nothing you have to do, Nowhere you have to be. This is a place where you get to be completely yourself. Keep letting your body take this in. Can your shoulders drop a little here in this space? Can your belly relax a little? Anything that feels a little bit tight, Can it let go just a little bit? What happens in your heart as you take in a sense of safety in your surroundings? This is a space you can come to anytime. It's always here for you. But for now, We'll close our practice together by taking three deep breaths. First with the inhale, Breathing in the sense of the space, Breathing in the smell, Taking it into your body. And with the exhale, Relaxing, Letting the body soften. Rest down. Again, Inhaling any colors, Any images here that you see here, Taking those in to your body. And with the exhale, Again letting the body soften and relax, Letting it down. One more breath, Breathing in any of the goodness, Any of the kindness that you received here, Taking that in, Taking that into your heart. And with the exhale, Releasing anything you don't want to carry with you, Letting it go. And just taking one more moment here to notice what feels different from the start of your practice. If it's comfortable, You can place your hands over your heart and thank yourself for your practice today. And when you're ready, You can come back to present time, Your present space, Perhaps opening your eyes, Taking your time.