A Meditation On Our Connection With Nature

In this practice, with her calm and soothing voice, Jane gently supports you to connect with the beauty and intelligence of nature. This is a great practice to try at home, or while you are outside in nature to help you relax and de-stress.

Transcript

This is a meditation on our connection with nature. Find a quiet place either inside your home or outside in nature, Where you feel comfortable and safe, Where you won't be disturbed. Allow yourself to sit or lie down and get yourself really comfortable. Gently close your eyes and notice your body touching the seat or the ground. Notice any sounds of nature. Feel your connection with the earth. Whether you're inside or outside, Feel the support of the land, Of the earth under you. It's always there, Present, Supportive, Nourishing. For the next few breaths, Let your breaths become a little longer, A little deeper. Now let them resume in their natural rhythm. As you notice your breath, Consider that with each inhale, You're taking in oxygen that's released from the flowers, The plants, The trees around you either nearby or far away. And with each exhale, You are releasing carbon dioxide that's reabsorbed by the flowers, Plants and trees. Sense how the simple breath is connecting you to this vast web of life. Now take a moment to think of a time when you were touched by an experience in nature, Something that moved you. It could be a walk in a forest, A bird flying in the early evening sky, A magical sunset or a small insect sitting on a leaf. Take a moment to think of something. Gently recall that experience. And as you do so, Notice how your body feels. Is there a sense of warmth in your heart, A smile on your face, A deep sense of connection or relaxation in your whole body? Gently breathe into the part of your body where you're feeling it the most for the next few breaths. And notice how that feels. Now as we come to the end of this meditation, Whether you're sitting inside or outside, You may like to gently open your eyes and slowly look around you, Either looking directly at nature or through a window. Take in the trees, Sky, Flowers, Sea, Mountains, A vase of flowers, A pet. Notice any smells. Notice any sounds. And notice how it feels to take this time to connect with nature. When the time feels right, Bringing the meditation to a close, Perhaps sending some gratitude to the nature that surrounds you.