Breathing Self-Compassion

This guided meditation encourages mindfulness, awareness of the breath, connection and self-compassion. When we have self-compassion, we yield a number of benefits for our wellbeing. Individuals who regularly cultivate self-compassion tend to have greater motivation, better physical health as well as less anxiety and depression. Accompanied by healing sound music, allow this offering to support your days.

Transcript

Hello and welcome to this guided meditation that combines awareness of the breath with compassion for the self. In this practice, We will use the breath as a tool to support the cultivation of self-love. To begin, Settle into a seated position. Repeat your spine and relax your shoulders, Closing your eyes when you are ready. Ground your attention into the surface beneath you, Whether that is a chair, The floor or something else and notice that you are supported. Sense the energy of the space supporting you. Notice the energy or presence of the surface holding you as well as that of the air surrounding you. Then take a few long cleansing breaths. In any way that feels comfortable for you, Invite your thoughts to soften with each out-breath. Continue to notice the natural flow of your breath for a few moments of silence. Allow the breath to flow at its own depth and pace. Continue to notice the natural flow of your breath. Each breath we take supports the body, So each breath is like an act of love. So I invite you to breathe with this awareness, Letting each breath be an offering of love to your body. As you inhale, Feel a sense of love, Compassion and kindness growing inside of you. Let each exhale help to soften your thinking mind and any tension you might be holding. Each breath fills you with love which awakens the energy of self-compassion. As you continue to breathe now, You might repeat, I love myself with each breath that I take. I love myself with each breath that I take. I love myself with each breath that I take. Continue to sense into the energy of compassion that fills you. It fills you from the inside and from the outside. Stay here for a little while longer and if you notice your mind wanders away, Just return to the flow of your loving breath. As you inhale, Feel a sense of love, Compassion and kindness growing inside of you. I love myself with each breath that I take. I love myself with each breath that I take. I love myself with each breath that I take. Sense into this loving breath for a few final moments now. Release any words from your mind now and breathing naturally, Sense into the surface supporting you. Reconnect with your physical body by welcoming some light movement. You might gently wiggle your fingers or your toes and whenever you are ready, You can slowly open your eyes, Letting loving breaths continue to support you throughout the day. Thank you for joining me. I see the light in you and I thank you for seeing the light in me too. Namaste.