Settle your body into a comfortable position and softly close your eyes.
Once you have arrived,
Begin to pay attention to your breath,
Observing its natural pattern,
Just as it is now.
As you inhale,
A sense of calm and ease enters your being.
And as you exhale,
Visualize any tension or stress leave your body and mind.
You are entering a state of relaxation and calm.
Begin to gently breathe in and out.
Taking a brief pause between each breath,
Waiting for the next breath to come.
Follow the same breathing pattern for the next few moments.
Gently breathe in and out.
As you wait for the next breath to come,
Knowing it will always come.
Now,
Picture yourself standing at the edge of a forest.
As you take in the surroundings,
You feel the breeze brush across your face.
You breathe in the fresh,
Soothing,
Crisp air.
Your feet and whole body begin to connect to the ground.
You are rooted and strong just as the trees are.
Now take a few steps forward to enter the forest.
As you head down the leafy path,
You hear the crunch and crackle of leaves and twigs under your feet.
You smell the sharp,
Sweet,
Refreshing scent of the pine trees.
The perfumed aroma fills the air all around you.
The sun casts shadows onto the path ahead.
Your attention is drawn to an opening in the trees.
You slowly make your way towards the edge of the forest where you discover a large field of lavender flowers.
The explosion of indigo and mauve is enchanting and intoxicating.
The richness and beauty of the flowers are stunning to your eye.
Your senses are met by the flowers' soothing and healing properties.
You have arrived in a place of beauty,
Serenity,
And tranquility.
Your gaze turns towards a large rock where you decide to sit down.
An immense sense of peacefulness washes over you.
You feel your body soften and relax even more.
You are in a place of contemplation and reflection.
Warm,
Safe,
And filled with light.
This is your own in a sanctuary.
Everything you need is here,
Whenever you need it.
It is part of you and has always been here.
You are home.
Acknowledge this nourishment.
Receive what you need.
Bathe yourself in love.
Now give yourself permission to let go of what no longer serves you.
Let go on the next exhale.
Allow these things to pass.
Leave them behind you.
Be gentle with yourself and your words.
Letting go of what no longer serves you.
You are showing yourself compassion and kindness.
If you wish,
Give yourself an imaginary hug.
What you are looking for is already in you.
You already are everything you are seeking.
Take not harm.
Now begin to make the journey back through the forest.
Along the path.
Returning to the here and now.
On your next breath,
Pay attention to your physical body.
Wiggle your toes and fingers.
Gently shrug your shoulders.
Take a moment to check in with how you are feeling.
When you are ready,
Bring yourself back to the room and gently flutter your eyes open.
Thank you for joining me today.
