Hello,
Hello,
My friends.
I am very happy to connect with you guys once again.
Thank you so much for being here,
For your presence.
My name is Diana.
I am a MindBodyConnection coach and a meditation teacher.
I am very happy that we can practice this meditation all together in our space and share this beautiful experience.
Find a comfortable position and you can practice this meditation either seated,
Lying down or even standing.
Whatever feels better and more accessible to you at this very moment.
Gently close your eyes or soften your gaze.
And allow your body to settle.
Feeling the support beneath you.
Take a few slow,
Deep breaths.
Inhaling deeply into your belly,
Chest and head.
And exhaling completely,
Probably with a sigh.
Feel your body grounding.
Your weight sinking into the earth or in the surface beneath you.
And as you breathe naturally,
Notice how your body responds.
How there is a gentle rise and fall of your chest.
A subtle expansion of your abdomen.
And let's begin by connecting with the physical sensations of being present.
Bring your awareness to your body.
And appreciate this simple act of breathing.
Feel the air entering your nostrils.
Feeling your lungs.
And then gently leaving your body.
Notice the sensations of movement in your chest and abdomen.
And acknowledge this incredible intelligence of your body.
Its ability to sustain you.
To move.
And to feel.
Bring to mind a specific body part that you appreciate.
Perhaps it is your strong legs that allow you to walk.
Or your hands and arms that enable you to create and hug the loved ones.
And feel the warmth of gratitude spreading through that part of your body.
Notice any physical sensations associated with this gratitude.
It may be a softening of tension.
Gentle warmth.
Or a sense of lightness.
Allow this feeling to envelop your whole body.
Feel how the gratitude resonates within your muscles.
Your bones.
And your skin.
This is the mind-body connection where appreciation becomes tangible physical experience.
And bring to mind a person or a relationship that you are grateful for.
It may be your friend.
Family member.
A partner.
Or even a pet.
Picture their face.
Their smile.
Their presence.
And recall a specific moment of connection.
Of the time when you felt loved,
Supported or understood.
And feel the warmth of gratitude radiating from your heart center.
The area in the center of your chest.
Notice any physical sensations in that area that are associated with gratitude.
It may be a gentle expansion in your chest.
Softening of your heart.
Relaxation in your shoulders.
Or a general sense of ease.
Breathe into those sensations.
And acknowledge the profound impact of this relationship in your life.
Feel how this gratitude for the person or relationship influences your whole body.
The way your body feels.
The way your muscles relax.
The way your breath deepens.
How it also influences the space in your head and your mental state.
You can thank them in your mind.
Or even whisper it gently.
You can give them a hug.
Or hug them gently.
And spend a few more moments savoring this special gratitude practice.
Let's now shift focus to the everyday blessings that often go unnoticed.
First,
Bring to mind a simple pleasure.
Something that brings you joy.
Something deeply personal.
It may be the taste of your favorite food.
The sound of birds singing.
Your favorite song.
Or the warmth of the sun on your skin.
Recall a specific instance of experiencing this pleasure.
And feel the sensations associated with this memory.
The taste of the food on your tongue.
The sound in your ears.
Or the warmth on your skin.
And notice how your body responds to this appreciation.
Again,
It can be a sense of relaxation.
Feeling the contentment.
Or a little smile.
And allow this feeling of gratitude to wash over your entire being.
Noticing how it affects your posture.
Your breathing.
Your overall sense of well-being.
Feel this gratitude in your every cell.
And let this gratitude be a feeling that your whole body holds,
Not just your mind.
Take a few more moments to simply bask in this feeling of gratitude.
Feel the connection between your mind and body.
How your thoughts of appreciation translate into the physical sensations.
And as you gently begin to bring your awareness back to this space.
To your room.
Carry this feeling of gratitude with you.
And remember that you can always access this feeling.
Anytime and anywhere.
Simply by bringing your attention to your body.
And appreciating the blessings in your life.
When you are ready.
Take a slightly deeper breath.
And with a breath out.
Open your eyes.
And allow this feeling of gratitude to stay with you.
This concludes our Mind-Body Connection with Gratitude Practice.
Our Mindfulness of Gratitude Practice.
And I want to thank you guys for staying here until the end.
And meditating all together.
Please let me know how this experience was for you.
I am always open to feedback so I can serve you better in the future.
Goodbye everyone.
