The Path: Internal Family Systems (IFS)

In this deeply relaxing meditation, Dr. Richard Schwartz guides listeners through The Path exercise where they take a journey without their parts in order to learn about Self Leadership. This exercise is designed to create awareness about Self and the needs of parts, both specific and in general.

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This is my favorite meditation from the book, No Bad Parts. The first time I used this from the book, my Parts didn’t want to be left just standing around at the trailhead. So, we built a shelter for them. They have expanded that small shelter into The Lodge. They are always welcome to hangout with me, but they often choose to stay at The Lodge when they aren’t interested in what I am doing. The Lodge, of course, is inside me just as the Parts are. So, they are always safe. I’m delighted Insight Timer offered this meditation to me today. Thanks, Dr. Schwartz.

I feel the compassion, empathy and understanding in your voice and your words which encouraged me to walk the path. Thank you for this experience.

I love Dick Schwartz and his energy and approach. I so wish he had an entire course here that taught IFS to everyone.

this was a fantastic practice after centering via vipassana.

the concepts of parts and the notion of a “base” where the parts were meant to stay and observe the self navigate a path were dynamic visualizations. they helped me to better discern the subtlety between thought, emotion, and sensation, and which part of me was responsible for them.

all in all, this practice enabled me to witness a greater awareness within myself that is defined by compassion. I’m deeply grateful for this meditation 🙏🏾.

I loved this. I'll certainly be returning to this meditation and begin to build more trust with my parts. Thank you!