Good day to you.
In this guided breathwork and meditation,
We will focus on balancing and activating the throat chakra,
Also known as the Vishuddha chakra.
This energy center is associated with communication,
Self-expression,
And authenticity,
And is located in the center of the throat.
My name is Eric Schott,
And it's a pleasure to have you join me today.
This meditation will begin with the breathwork modality known as lion's breath,
Which will help warm up and ready you to fully activate your throat chakra.
Then,
We will continue with a guided meditation focused on various avenues of visualization,
Affirmations,
And of course,
Vocalizations in various forms.
I encourage you to leave any comments,
Questions,
Or suggestions that you might have,
As I love receiving and responding to your feedback to better serve the community.
Please begin by finding a quiet and comfortable place in a seated position.
Take a few deep breaths and let go of any tension within your body.
Full breath in through the nostrils,
Filling up the belly,
Chest,
And up to our throats.
Now exhale with an audible sigh.
Let's do that again.
Fully in through the nostrils,
And exhale with an audible sigh.
I would like to share with you how to do lion's breath.
In your seated position,
Lean forward slightly,
Bracing your hands on your knees or the floor.
Spread your fingers as wide as possible,
And for this practice,
Open your eyes wide and look up towards the sky or ceiling.
Now,
Inhale through your nose.
Open your mouth wide,
Stick out your tongue,
And stretch it down toward your chin.
You will exhale forcefully,
Carrying the breath across the root of your tongue.
While exhaling,
Make a ha sound that comes from deep within your abdomen.
It will sound something like this.
Inhaling through the nostrils,
Opening your mouth,
Stick your tongue out,
And exhale out.
Go ahead and try that with me now.
Fully in through the nostrils,
Stretch the tongue out to the chin,
And make an audible exhale.
As you need to,
Take a normal breath between each lion's breath to help ready yourself for the next one.
Go ahead and repeat lion's breath a few times here to really open things up.
Fully in,
And exhale with a ha.
And again,
Fully in,
Exhaling out.
Go ahead and continue on at your own cadence,
And I'll guide you back to our practice.
Beautiful work.
Finish up with your lion's breath,
And then join me back in a few moments of deep breathing through the nostrils.
At this time,
If it's comfortable for you,
I invite you to gently close your eyes.
Take note of any baseline shifts or sensations that you might detect.
Stay with the breath.
As we continue with our guided meditation,
Imagine a beautiful,
Radiant blue energy center located in your throat.
Picture this chakra as a spinning wheel of blue light,
Radiating clarity and authenticity.
See it as the source of your authentic voice and clear communication.
Imagine this light expanding with each and every breath,
Filling your throat and then out to your entire body.
Continue taking satisfying breaths in through your nostrils,
Envisioning this soothing blue light pulsating through your entire being.
You are safe.
You are secure.
You are comforted by this energy.
Now take a deep breath with me and hold at the top.
Hold.
Now exhale out.
With courage,
Compassion,
And curiosity,
I welcome you to acknowledge any blockages or any fears that may be hindering your communication.
Recall any past beliefs or patterns that may disrupt your ability to fully communicate.
Breathe into them with awareness and acknowledgement.
I invite you now to visualize these patterns or beliefs as dark clouds dissipating in the presence of your clear blue light.
See this light dissolving any blockages or tensions within your throat.
As they dissolve,
Feel a renewed sense of confidence,
Clarity,
Openness,
And authenticity.
As this light spreads throughout your throat,
Bringing balance and healing.
Beautiful work.
Take another deep breath with me and hold at the top.
And hold.
A bit longer.
Now exhale out and fully relax.
Ruminate on this beautiful ability and gift to communicate through the voice.
Reflect on the idea that your voice is a unique expression of the universe.
Feel connected to this greater flow of existence,
Knowing that your words are a part of this cosmic dance.
Think about moments in your life where you expressed yourself authentically and communicated effectively.
Bring these memories to the forefront of your mind.
Recall all the fine details and feel that confidence,
Pride,
And strength within you and your voice.
Feel the energy in your throat chakra growing brighter and more vibrant.
I welcome you now to repeat the following affirmations either silently or out loud.
I speak my truth with love and confidence.
My words have power and purpose.
I deserve to be seen and to be heard.
My words are aligned with my truth.
Feel the resonance of these words as you say them.
Take a moment to express your authentic truth.
It could be a simple statement about your feelings,
Desires,
Or intentions.
Speak with confidence and love knowing that your voice has a powerful impact.
I welcome you now to fully embrace,
Feel,
And express the power behind your voice.
If there is something you need to say now,
Be it to yourself or another person,
Vocalize it now,
Unstifled and with conviction.
Speak the truth unabashedly.
And if you are in a space that can't accommodate it,
I encourage you now to bravely sing,
Scream,
Roar,
Or do whatever you feel called to do.
This is your meditation,
Your life,
And your unique voice and expression.
If not now,
When will you let yourself do this?
Breathe into it with confidence and let your voice fully express.
Coming back to the breath,
Breathing in through the nostrils,
Belly,
Chest,
And up to the throat.
And exhale with the sigh,
Letting it all out.
And again,
Fully in,
Belly,
Chest,
Throat.
And exhale out.
Give yourself a loving embrace,
Wrapping your arms around yourself.
You are safe.
You are loved.
And you are infinite.
Your courage and authenticity will continue to set you free.
Slowly bring your awareness back to the present moment.
Wiggle out your fingers and toes,
Bringing gentle movements to your arms and legs.
And when you're ready,
Gently open your eyes.
Remember that you can return to this meditation whenever you want to enhance your communication skills,
Speak your truth,
And express your authentic self.
Take the courage of a lion with you wherever you go and speak your highest form of expression.
May our minds work together to find mutual understanding.
May I see you true and be seen in kind.
May our words reveal more than they obscure.
Most of all,
May our minds,
Eyes,
And tongues be guided by our hearts and the language far,
Far older than words.
Namaste.
