Welcome to this guided meditation for reconnecting to your gut.
The function of your digestive system is intimately connected with what is happening in your brain,
And the subconscious magic we can do with meditation can help to shift that relationship towards balance.
When the gut and the mind are on the same page and working well,
We can improve not only digestion,
But also our mood.
Let's start by finding a comfortable position.
This could be seated,
Or you could rest lying down.
Find a place where it's easy for you to breathe into your belly,
And you're not holding any unnecessary tension.
Take a few deep breaths to settle in,
And feel free to move,
Stretch,
And fidget as you need to.
Allow stillness to find you.
When you're ready,
Close your eyes or soften your gaze.
Allow yourself to feel the ground beneath you,
The earth rising up to support your body.
Acknowledge the land you were on,
And your relationship to that land,
Both historically and also intimately.
Imagine that your body is held within a sacred circle of protection.
This is a place where you can breathe,
Where it is safe to be exactly who you are,
Where the intention is healing.
It's twilight.
You are on a soft sand beach,
The sunset warm and colourful before you.
Great swishes of orange and purple light shifting as the sun rests for the night.
The ocean laps gently at your feet,
The rhythm sweet and calming.
You feel safe and relaxed in this beautiful place.
You walk along the beach,
Enjoying the spectacle of the sunset,
The sand soft and warm from the day's sunlight in between your toes.
You know this place.
You feel safe and protected here.
Your heart is settled in your chest.
Your skin is soft in the saltwater air.
After some time,
You come upon a bonfire,
Surrounded by several comfortable beach chairs.
You notice that there are friends here,
People who have your best interests at heart.
Protectors,
Guides and healers.
Perhaps they are your spirit guides,
Or your ancestors,
Deities,
Friends from the present or the past.
The people that you need right now are here,
And they are here to help you.
Your friends gesture to one of the chairs,
Inviting you to sit down.
You do,
And it is comfortable and easy.
The air is cooling as the sun sets,
And the stars begin to wink out of the darkness.
The fire is warm and comforting,
The flames beautiful as they dance and play before you.
Your people hand you a cup of something warm and lightly scented.
It smells beautiful,
Softly fragrant,
Subtly medicinal.
It is a special tea,
Brewed just for you.
It is created to help you heal what is out of balance in your body,
To release any energies that are unhelpful to you,
And remind your body how to digest well and easily.
You take a sip,
And immediately feel the effects of the tea as you draw it into your body.
It feels soothing and calming,
Delicious.
As it moves through your digestive system,
It gently clears anything that doesn't belong.
It provides a protective coating to your insides,
Giving everything a chance to calm down,
To heal,
To let go of any pain,
Discomfort,
Or imbalance that may have been here.
As you continue to drink the tea,
You continue to feel its effects changing you from the inside.
Your body is receiving and responding to this healing elixir,
And you know that you will continue to feel better as you drink the tea and allow your body to return to balance.
As you continue to imbibe,
Holding the warm cup between your hands,
You watch the fire.
Your friends are close by,
Enjoying the fire as well,
Smiling with the knowledge that they are here to help you,
To support you,
And allow you to find the healing you have been looking for.
They are always here for you,
Whenever you need them.
All you need to do is ask.
You relax a little deeper into your seat,
Resting by the warmth of the fire,
Enjoying the effects of the healing tea,
Your cup now empty.
You have everything you need,
Everything is well,
And you have all the time in the world to enjoy being with your friends and the fire.
You're welcome to stay in this place as long as you need to.
You can return here and find the healing tea again should you need it.
Take a moment to thank your friends for helping you.
Thank the herbs and the magic of the tea.
Thank the fire,
The stars,
The sunset,
And the land.
When and if you feel ready to leave this place and return to your life,
All you need to do is take a deep breath and open your eyes.
Thank you for listening.
