My Body, My Breath, My Friend: Embodied Mindfulness

Join me for a short guided practice in returning to and remaining present with your body. In this trauma-responsive embodied mindfulness meditation, we will use breath awareness, body scan, sensory grounding, and gentle movement to drop down from the mind and befriend the body. Return to this practice to slowly cultivate emotional regulation, restore a sense of agency and discernment, and create a safe space in your precious being.
Music Track: The Inner Calling
Source: Music Of Wisdom

Transcript

Welcome Beloved. I'm truly glad that you are here. Take a moment. To arise. And meet yourself. Where you're at. Allow yourself to come into a comfortable position, Seated. Laying down. Or standing up. If it feels safe for you, Feel free to close your eyes. Or perhaps. . . Soften your gaze. Release the need to judge yourself. There is no right way to show up in this meditation. You know your body best. Let it be your friend. Bring some gentle awareness. To your breath. Noticing each inhale. And exhale. Allow it to flow naturally. Without trying to control it. If the mind wanders. That's okay. Simply gently guide You are so fast. To the sensation. Of your breath. Now that we've befriended our breath. Let's move into awareness. Of our body. Notice where your body connects with whatever surface. Is supporting you as you. It. Or stand. Or lay there. Feel each point as a point. Way in your body. Makes contact. Feel it relax. Into the surface. Allowing yourself to be supported. And if any tension. Is present. Give it gentle permission. To soften. Or simply be obsessed. And now that we have come into awareness of our body. Let's explore with some curiosity. Gently scan upward from your feet. To your head. Noticing feelings or sensations. Along the way. If anything feels uncomfortable. Offer some loving awareness or touch to that area. And if it is too much. . . So hold. In this moment Refocus on the breath or the external sounds of your spaces. If you feel supportive. Bring gentle movement to your body. Or perhaps shift. Your position. To increase your comfort level even by just 1%. You starting with. The souls are here. Going up to the tops of your feet. To the ankles. All the way up. Like a mental kiss. To each sweet heart. The cell you reach. The top of your head. Just offering that attention. That care. To each part of your body. That makes up your precious being. You And when you reach the top of your head, Perhaps offer a simple affirmation. I am present. I am here. Feel the words settle in with each breath. As we come to a close of this practice. Take one deep breath. The deepest one you've taken all day. Bring some movements to your body Wiggle your fingers and toes softly. Open your eyes if they are closed. Or return your focus to the present moment whenever you are ready. Take a moment to notice how this practice her home. Affected your body. And if you feel so calm. Maybe write down a few words to describe your experience. Anything that's coming up for you right now. Or simply just take a moment to appreciate this pause. I'm so grateful that you took this time out today. Just for you. Wishing you ease and grounding. Until next time.

Reviews

I’m in a bad flare with migraine and neuropathy, and this meditation helped me relax and breathe some life and healing into my body. As always, Ande’s voice soothes and wraps me in a cozy blanket. Thank you for this beautiful gift of a meditation!