Hello and welcome.
My name is Payam.
The name of this practice is Your Pleasure Matters.
Your pleasure matters because it helps regulate your nervous system,
Reduce stress,
Enhance mental well-being and support your body in feeling safe and at ease.
To begin,
Take a moment to make yourself comfortable.
When you are ready,
Gently close your eyes if that feels right for you.
Allow your body to soften.
Notice your breathing without trying to change it.
This gentle practice is designed to support you in affirming that your pleasure matters.
You have the right to feel pleasure in your own body.
Pleasure can be the simple experience of ease and enjoyment in the present moment.
It may be as subtle as the warmth of your breath,
The release of tension,
Or the quiet sense of being at home within yourself.
Sometimes,
People feel guilt or hesitation around pleasure.
Whatever may have interfered with your experience of pleasure in the past,
You have the right to reclaim your authentic pleasure now.
I invite you to imagine a fruit vendor with delicious organic fruits of every kind you can imagine,
Beautifully arranged and ready for you to enjoy.
Take a moment to notice the abundance of colors,
Shapes,
And textures on display.
This is your personal fruit vendor.
It exists for you and for anyone you choose to share it with.
The vendor welcomes you fully and offers these fruits with care and consent.
Now,
Choose your favorite fruit.
Let it become a symbol of pleasure for you.
Make sure it is a fruit you genuinely enjoy.
Let it represent something nourishing,
Delightful,
And safe.
Notice its color.
Observe its shape.
Gently imagine holding it in your hand.
Is it soft or firm?
Smooth or textured?
Bring awareness to its scent.
Notice any sense of curiosity or anticipation that arises as you prepare to taste it.
The fruit has been carefully prepared.
It is fresh,
Safe,
And ready to be savored.
It is okay to enjoy this fruit.
Take your first bite.
Allow your mouth to fully experience the taste.
Notice the vividness of the first flavor.
The texture unfolding slowly as you chew.
Stay with the sensory experience as best as you can.
There is nothing to analyze or judge.
Simply allow yourself to experience.
As you enjoy the fruit,
Remember your pleasure matters.
Take your time.
Let satisfaction arise naturally.
When you feel complete,
Pause and gently thank yourself for giving yourself this experience of pleasure.
Know that this fruit vendor is always available to you,
A symbol of accessible,
Safe pleasure whenever you choose to return.
When you're ready,
Slowly bring your awareness back to the room.
Gently open your eyes.
Thank you for practicing.
Be well.
