Inner Space

This meditation practice is a practice designed to help you gain awareness of spaciousness.

We're going to explore spaciousness on several levels.

So take a bit of time and make sure that your physical form is comfortable,

That your body feels at ease,

So that we can connect to the most subtle element of all,

The element of space.

Take as much time as you need to ensure that your body posture is symmetrical,

Aligned,

Centered,

Steady.

Feel that you are actively moving towards a deeper connection to stillness,

Desiring stillness in the body,

In the mind.

Feeling your body aware of your position in the room.

Feel the surface beneath you,

Behind you.

Feel the solidity of your body and that which supports your posture.

Begin to sense how your body is also supported by the space around it.

Tuning in to the spaciousness instead of remembering the objects in the room.

Perhaps the people around you have an awareness of the spaciousness between them.

Awareness of spaciousness rather than form.

Begin to shift this attention from the outside environment to the internal space within.

Aware of spaciousness inside the body.

At first this may be more of an exercise on the level of imagination,

But over time we can gain a deeper sense of the internal space within.

And gently move the attention to the space in front of the closed eyes.

You may locate the space perhaps behind the forehead.

Wherever feels right for you,

Connect to the mind's eye.

With eyes closed,

Tune in to whatever can be seen.

Gazing into the space of the mind,

At first you may only see darkness.

Like an infinite night sky without stars.

If you keep looking,

You may begin to observe forms,

Shapes,

Patterns or colors.

Let go of this.

Gently drift the attention down to the heart space,

The center of the chest.

Discover a way to connect to this space.

Be aware that it exists.

Awareness of the heart space.

Feeling perhaps that you dwell inside this space,

This cave of the heart.

Gazing if it is easy or difficult to gain access to this space.

Feel free to explore,

To discover a way in that resonates with you.

It is yours to know.

Become aware of your spacious breath,

Effortlessly flowing in and out of your nostrils.

Begin to feel that each breath is moving through your entire body.

From the soles of your feet to the crown of your head on the inhale.

Exhale from the crown down the length of the body and out through the soles.

Smooth,

Deep,

Spacious breath.

Become aware of your body once again.

Your physical form.

Sensing the space around you once again.

The space you occupy.

Feeling any effects this practice may have had on you,

Body or mind.

And taking as much time as you need to become fully grounded.

Reconnecting to the external world.

Taking your time before slowly opening your eyes.

There's no rush.

Continue with the process of returning.