JoyFull Movement

This 6-minute guided meditation, "Joy in Movement," is a love letter to your body. Led by Imani Nicole a trauma-informed guided meditation facilitator, this practice encourages you to find joy and gratitude in the simple act of movement. Take a moment to honor and cherish your body through felt senses, inquiry, and exploration, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for all that your body can do. Allow yourself to move with intention and care as you listen to this nurturing and calming meditation.

Transcript

Welcome to this guided meditation focused on finding joy in movement as a letter of love to your body.

Let's begin by finding a comfortable seated position or lying down on your back.

As you settle into your body,

Take a moment to bring your awareness to your breath.

Allow your breath to be slow and steady and notice the rise and fall of your chest with each inhale and exhale.

Now let's take a moment for a brief felt sense inquiry.

Scan your body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes.

What sensations do you notice?

Do you feel any tension or tightness?

Allow yourself to be curious and non-judgmental.

As you continue to breathe deeply,

Let's begin to explore the idea of finding joy in movement as a letter of love to your body.

Imagine your body as a dear friend who deserves all the love and care in the world.

With this in mind,

Start to move your body in a way that feels good to you.

It could be a gentle stretch,

A slow sway,

Or a playful dance.

Whatever feels right in this moment,

Allow yourself to move with ease and ease and joy.

Take a moment for a brief pause to notice how your body feels.

Are you more relaxed?

Do you feel any sense of joy or happiness?

Allow yourself to savor these sensations.

Now let's take another moment for a brief felt sense inquiry.

What emotions come up for you as you move your body with joy?

Allow yourself to feel these emotions without judgment.

As we bring this meditation to a close,

Take a moment to offer gratitude and appreciation to your body for all that it does for you.

Take a deep breath in and exhale with a smile.

Thank you for taking this time to show love and care to your body through movement.

May you continue to find joy and happiness in the way you move your body every day.

I'm Imani Nicole.

Thank you for sharing the breath with me.

Remember that no matter who you are,

Where you are,

As you are,

You're a breath away from bliss.

Be well.