Compassionate Breathing

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-love with this guided meditation. By harmonizing breath awareness with compassion for oneself, this practice serves as a powerful tool for cultivating inner peace and fostering a deep sense of self-love. There is no ending bell and the music fades away.

If you are new to heart-based practices, this is a great starting point.

From my heart to yours.

Transcript

This meditation combines the awareness of the breath with compassion for the self.

In this practice we will use the breath as a tool to support the cultivation of self-love.

So let's begin.

Easing your way into a comfortable seated position.

Take a moment to settle in.

Gently closing down the eyes if that feels right or simply lower your gaze.

Ground your attention into the surface beneath you,

Whether that is a chair,

The floor,

And notice that you are being held.

Sense the space supporting you.

Notice the energy or presence of the surface holding you as well as the air surrounding you.

Then take a few long clearing breaths in any way that feels comfortable for you.

Invite your thoughts to soften with each out-breath.

Now allow your breath to come back to its natural rhythm.

To be with this feeling of breathing for a few moments.

Each breath we take supports the body,

So each breath is like an act of love.

I invite you to breathe with this awareness,

Letting each breath be an offering of love to your body.

As you inhale,

Feel a sense of love,

Compassion,

And kindness growing inside of you.

And let each exhale help to soften your thinking mind and any tension you might be holding onto.

Each breath fills you with love,

Which awakens the energy of self-compassion.

And as you continue to breathe now,

You might repeat after me.

I love myself with each breath that I take.

I love myself with each breath that I take.

I love myself with each breath that I take.

Continue to sense into the energy of compassion that fills you.

It fills you from the inside and from the outside.

Let's stay here for a little while longer,

And if you notice your mind wanders away,

Just return to the flow of your loving breath.

I love myself with each breath that I take.

I love myself with each breath that I take.

I love myself with each breath that I take.

Sense into this loving breath for a few final moments.

Now begin to release any words from your mind,

And breathing naturally,

Sense into the surface supporting you.

Reconnect with your physical body by welcoming some light movement.

You might gently wiggle your fingers or your toes.

And when you are ready,

You can slowly open your eyes,

Letting loving breaths continue to support you throughout the day.