Space To Breathe

This is one of a series of 5-minute meditations, all set to the same lyrical music, so they can be used as single meditations or as a collection that you flow through in whatever order feels right for you. Here we explore the practice of creating spaciousness within the body by following and expanding the breath, with the utmost compassion.

Transcript

Close your eyes or lower and soften your gaze.

Get comfortable.

As you sit or lie here,

Notice what you notice.

Any distractions,

Thoughts,

Sounds,

Feelings.

Notice what's there and let it drift by.

Let your attention wander through your body.

If you notice any tension in your body,

Rest your presence there.

Breathing deeply into that part of your body.

Imagining your breath is moving through you.

Bringing spaciousness with the in-breath.

Releasing the tension on the out-breath.

Spend some time here allowing your breath to create this sense of spaciousness wherever you feel any tension in your body.

Scan your body now.

From the top of your head down through your face,

Neck,

Shoulders.

Breathing and releasing as you go down through the upper arms,

Elbows,

Lower arms and hands.

Washing your attention through your upper back,

Your chest.

As though a calm,

Cool wave is washing through you.

Bringing comfort and relieving all the stresses and strains.

Down your torso,

Your lower back,

Belly,

Hips and pelvis.

Softening and releasing as you breathe.

Remembering your thighs,

Your knees,

Calves,

Ankles,

Feet and toes.

All gently washed through with the presence of your healing breath.