At Home In My Body

A gentle five minute practice to help you soften towards your body and build a kinder relationship with yourself. Through slow breathing, gratitude, a warm visualisation, and simple affirmations, you will let go of harsh self-talk and step into feeling more at ease in your own skin. Suitable for beginners and easy to fit into a morning, a lunch break, or the end of a busy day.

Transcript

Welcome. Find a comfortable position, Seated or lying down, And let your eyes close or rest your gaze softly on the floor in front of you. Take a slow breath in through your nose. And let it go with a gentle sigh. Again, Breathing in. And releasing. Let your shoulders soften. And your jaw unclench. For the next few minutes, There is nothing to fix and nothing to prove. You're simply here, In your body, And your body is here. With you. Bring your attention to your breath. Notice your chest and belly gently rising and falling all by themselves. Your body has been breathing for you every moment of your life without being asked. Silently say to yourself, Thank you body. Thank you for carrying me. Thank you for the days you have supported me and for the ways you keep going. Feel that gratitude spreading through you, Warm and steady. Now, Imagine a soft golden light. Resting on the crown of your head. As it moves slowly downwards, It brings kindness to every part it touches. Your face, Your neck, Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Chest, Back. Your hips, Legs and feet. Nothing is left out. Because every part of you belongs. Now, Let these words settle into you, Repeating them silently to yourself after me. I am at home in my body. I treat myself with respect and care. I speak to myself the way I would speak to someone I love. My worth is not measured by my appearance. Each day I feel more comfortable, More relaxed and more at peace in my own skin. Picture yourself a little way into the future. Moving through your day with ease. You catch your reflection and meet it with a soft, Friendly look. You feel grounded, Steady. Quietly confident. See it. Feel it. Let it feel familiar. This is who you are becoming and you are already on your way. Take one more deep breath in, Drawing in appreciation. And breathe out, Releasing any harshness you may have been carrying. Begin to wiggle your fingers and toes and gently return to the room, Carrying this kindness with you. Thank you for taking this time for yourself. Make sure you're kind to yourself today.