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Menstrual Meditation

by Iris Josephina

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We have not been taught to take rest during our periods, while the natural state of our bodies during this time is going into a withdrawn state of human hibernation. Or as I call it: a period retreat. This meditation helps you to look at your menstruating body with loving kindness, to surrender and to allow your cyclical body to be in a state of complete rest and relaxation. Being calm and allowing our body to experience the process of menstruation from a peaceful state, helps ease menstrual symptoms like cramps, backache and headaches, as we allow our nervous system to fully calm down.

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Transcript

Dear one,

You most likely have arrived in your moon time,

Your menstruation.

Naturally,

This is a time for our bodies to hibernate,

To take rest,

To recharge,

And to rebalance our hormones.

Let me take you on a menstrual meditative journey in which you can fully relax into your body,

Surrender to the process that is continuously going on in your body during these days.

Let's tend to the wisdom within you.

Make yourself very,

Very comfortable.

Come lay down in a position that feels comfortable for you.

Place your hands on your belly.

Just lay here for a moment.

And then bring your attention to your breath.

I would like to invite you that whenever your mind wanders off,

Come back to the breathing.

Breathe gently,

Softly,

Yet deeply.

Be kind to your belly.

And I understand that you have not been taught that this time of the month is a time to ease in,

To relax.

And I'm here to tell you that you can relearn,

Re-educate yourself,

Reprogram your body,

And tell it that it is okay to be calm,

To be in rest.

This is a time in which we naturally draw inward,

Deeper and deeper and deeper.

Take yourself there.

Take yourself inward in hibernation,

Like a tree in winter.

Covered by snow,

It seems as if nothing is going on,

But below the soil,

Nourishment happens,

Growth happens.

And see yourself like that tree,

Drawing inward,

Resting,

Yet growing,

Your inner world.

And go there.

Find out what is living inside of that inner world.

Go into that creativity,

To that process of creation,

And at the same time letting go.

And sit there with yourself.

Bring your attention inward,

To your belly,

To your womb.

Maybe you feel physically that she is releasing,

And she's also releasing things that do not serve you anymore.

Emotional things,

Spiritual things,

Mental things.

And ease into that process of letting go,

Easing in,

Surrendering deeply,

Allowing your body to rest,

Allowing your body to recharge,

Allowing your nervous system to completely calm down.

And from this calm,

Inward state,

You bring your attention back to the breathing.

Your hands still rest softly on your belly,

And you feel the breath moving slowly in and out of your body.

Cherish this process of letting go,

Bleeding.

Cherish your body for being able to go through this process.

Nourish your body with breath.

Nourish your body with a soft touch on your belly,

Letting your body know you're there,

You're witnessing.

And gently remain laying here for as long as you wish.

Your mind is calm,

Your body resting heavy on the earth,

Supported,

Nourished,

In complete relaxation.

Your womb is in peace,

Expanded.

Your attention is inward.

You're fast in a world,

Sharing with you what needs to be shared.

You compassionately witness and take in.

Stay here and come out whenever you feel like it.

Take this calmness and expansion with you in your day,

Remaining very inward,

Very calm,

Very peaceful,

One with the process of letting go.

Be gentle with yourself,

Gentle with your womb,

Gentle with your body,

And gentle with your breath.

Meet your Teacher

Iris JosephinaLisbon, Portugal

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Recent Reviews

Michelle

December 5, 2025

Thank you, it is a challenging one this month and I couldn't find relief.

Artemis

September 25, 2025

Thank you so much for this beautiful, soothing meditation πŸ’šπŸ™

SuzyMae

July 31, 2025

Thank you for the gentle reminder to slow down and honor my cycle. πŸ™πŸ’œ

Linnea

September 23, 2024

The way she says β€œDear one” at the beginning of the meditation made me want to cry. This was a really beautiful recording. Thank you. ❣️

Luana

August 5, 2023

Great meditation, your voice is so soothing. Also, some background music or sounds would make it even better. Thank you!

Chelsea

August 2, 2023

This was helpful to shift focus from the present moment of pain to the present moment of connection to this body and the sacredness of this time. Mindful intention does help my cramping lessen, but I definitely need to be guided into that still. Thank you for providing a way.

Hannah

May 12, 2023

Exactly what I needed!! Periods suck!! The pain I have with it is terrible so this helped me to relax and helped the pain to subside. Thanks so much for this!! 😁

Kristen

May 6, 2023

A new way of looking at menstration. This was perfect for tapping back in my feminine energy. Thank you.

Jasmine

March 24, 2023

This was very soothing. First time doing a menstrual meditation. Thank you.

Hana

March 6, 2023

A lovely soothing meditation, perfect for your moon time πŸŒ•πŸ’œ

Pamela

February 28, 2023

2/28/23 - AMAZING! Wish the mic was a little better though...

holly

February 10, 2023

This changed my day for the better. I needed these gentle words and the reminder that it’s okay to rest. Thank youπŸ™πŸ»

The

November 13, 2022

She’s the best teacher when it comes to understanding and following our cycle as our compass, thank you Iris πŸ™

Kailah

September 3, 2022

Exactly what I needed in this time. Your voice is so soothing and healing, thank you

Alex

July 19, 2022

Very soothing and nurturing. A gentle reminder to slow down and take care of myself.

Ludi

June 12, 2022

Everything is Perfect, the voice, the words, I highly recommand it

Joanna

May 7, 2022

Thank u so much Iris for sharing! πŸ™πŸ½ Have a blessed one!

El

December 28, 2021

I return to this every month, helps me soften. Thank you!

Rebecca

June 29, 2021

Beautiful. Exactly what I needed today. The release helped ease the pain. Thank you for sharing this gift and wisdom with us here. I see you and the light within you. Be well. 🀲🏻❀🀲🏻

Jamila

May 7, 2021

Beautiful reminder for our bodies as we begin our menstrual cycle πŸ™πŸΎπŸ’“βœ¨

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