Hello and welcome to this Mindful Movement Meditation track.
My name is Lucit and I'm going to be taking you through this Mindful Movement Meditation audio track today.
So please ensure that you are somewhere that is comfortable to you.
This is only a short meditation so ideally it's best to be completed at a time that you won't be disturbed.
And so finding somewhere then to rest comfortably.
We're going to be starting this Mindful Movement track in a seated upright position.
So Mindful Movement then is a way into the present moment.
It's an invitation to feel connected to your body.
Whilst also connecting to your breath.
Mindful Movement is something that you can do anytime,
Anywhere.
And there really is no rules to what kind of movements you can do.
Just as long as you're moving the body mindfully connecting with the present moment.
Connecting with your breath then you're doing it right.
Sometimes when meditation feels impossible.
When sitting in silence feels impossible.
Mindful Movement can be a way in.
A way in to connect to the present moment.
And to really give space and time and love and care to your body.
A body that's so often forgotten.
Or maybe even not acknowledged.
Sometimes we can feel very negative towards our bodies.
When the worst has happened.
And so Mindful Movement is an invitation to feel connected again.
And for this particular session then we're going to be focusing on pleasant feelings in the body.
As you move the body the invitation is to notice the things that feel good when you move.
So let's begin.
Inviting you first to connect to any sounds that you can hear.
Anchoring yourself into the present moment.
And listening to any sounds from inside your room.
Or outside your room.
Ah.
And then connecting with your breath.
As you breathe in and breathe out connecting to that breath.
What does it feel like today to breathe?
Where do you feel your breath?
Now if you're somebody that really struggles to focus on the breath.
This may be difficult.
Then remember mindfulness offers up the opportunity to make adjustments.
So if the breath for you today is difficult then please choose another anchor.
Maybe a sensation in the present moment.
Maybe a sound.
Maybe a taste.
Just anchoring yourself into the moment using something that's happening now.
And so if you are choosing to focus on your breath.
Maybe notice where the movements take place in the body as you breathe.
What movements are happening?
Maybe there's an expansion in your chest,
In your back,
Around your ribs.
Movements in the body as the body breathes.
As the body does this all by itself.
Noticing where in the body now feels pleasurable.
Are there any areas that really stand out for you as you focus on your chosen anchor?
Any areas that feel soothing,
Warm,
Comfortable?
Can you seek out this treasure of pleasure?
And then inviting in now some movement.
Now the invitation is to move the body in any way you wish to now.
You can move the arms.
You can gently move the neck or the head.
Gently rock the whole body.
You choose whichever movement feels right for you today.
And just make that movement slow and steady and controlled.
Staying with the sensations.
Staying with the experience of movement.
And anytime the mind wanders off,
Which it will,
It will do this.
Just bring your attention back.
Concentrating on movement,
On your direct experience,
On the body.
Focusing on any areas that feel pleasant as you do this.
Noticing what feelings are present.
Are there any emotions there?
And really just letting anything be.
Now if you find that you're becoming tearful at all,
Then let them tears flow.
If you feel like smiling,
Smile.
This is an invitation to accept yourself exactly as you are in this moment today.
Moving the body.
Giving yourself space and time.
Connecting with the present moment.
And seeking out the pleasure in this moment.
Joy is available to us in many places.
Both joy and sadness can coexist with each other.
But sometimes we get so used to seeking out the negative.
That we begin to forget or not notice the pleasant positive experiences that happen around us.
Sometimes there is a feeling of guilt.
Guilt around experiencing joy.
Letting ourselves enjoy life again.
There's no shame in that.
We can give both joy and sadness space together.
So making time to practice mindful movement or mindful walking.
Can be a great way to seek out the joy.
The small pleasures.
Through your experience of touch.
Through the experience of the present moment.
And please rest if you need to.
You don't have to keep moving the whole time.
Just feel into your own movement.
Your own experience.
Your own breath.
Being gentle and kind with yourself.
And so just resting in stillness now.
How does it feel to be in your body now?
And whatever you experience,
Remember this is about no judgment.
Kindness,
Compassion.
Practicing acceptance of this present moment exactly as it is.
Exactly as you are.
So we're bringing this meditation to a close now.
You'll hear the sound of a bell.
