Guided Imagery: Through The Ancient Forest

This guided meditation takes you on a magical journey through an ancient forest. You will ascend to a beautiful lookout point - connecting deeply with the earth, trees, and spirit animals along the way. You may use this any time of day, or fall asleep to it if you wish.

Transcript

Begin by finding a comfortable position.

Breathing or lying down.

Allowing your body to begin to relax and taking a deep breath.

Scanning your body and releasing any tension we find along the way.

Starting from your toes to your calves.

Your knees.

The lower belly.

The stomach.

The spine.

Up to the chest.

Shoulders and arms.

Hands.

Fingers.

Neck and ears.

Your cheeks.

Your eyes and eyelids.

Your forehead.

The top of your head.

The back of your head.

And the back of your neck.

Breathe slowly as you let go of everything that's happened today.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Inhale.

And exhale.

Now imagine yourself walking on a path through an ancient forest.

As you walk,

You take in the scent of the rich soil,

Dewy leaves,

Pine needles,

And moss.

You breathe in the fresh forest air,

Filling your lungs completely.

You already feel so refreshed and at ease.

The sun filters through the trees,

Illuminating patches of tall grass,

Creating a warm glow that embraces your entire body.

Ferns go on the path alongside you,

Their leaves reaching out to tickle your calves.

Ferns are one of the Earth's oldest plants and have been here far before humans.

The path is soft beneath your feet,

Cushioned with pine needles and fallen leaves.

Tall redwood trees surround you.

They are ancient giants.

Their bark is thick and red.

You can feel their power and wisdom.

Their existence speaks for itself,

Not in words but in a soft-toned voice of patience and endurance.

Their massive roots connect beneath you,

Sharing a current of life with the Earth that you can feel deep inside your being.

Your body relaxes more and more with each step you take.

The air around you is cool but comfortable,

With a gentle breeze blowing.

In the distance you can hear birds singing and June bugs trilling,

Connecting with all that is and all that will be.

The leaves on the trees above you sway in the soft wind,

Gently rustling.

Your spine lengthens and all your muscles relax.

All tension is dissolving and leaving your body as you connect with the forest around you.

You feel at home and at ease.

You feel connected and supported.

As you continue to walk through the forest,

You begin to climb up a slight incline.

You easily tread along smooth rocks on the path upwards,

Feeling at one with nature.

Every step you take clears your body,

Mind and soul,

Further and further.

You feel cleansed by the natural environment around you and your heart space opens as you soften into this experience.

Tall trees grow on either side of the path,

Paving the way for your journey upwards as you continue on.

Some have smooth white bark,

Others are darker with coarse heavy bark that is deeply grooved from time.

The forest feels ancient but is also filled with new life,

Bringing a pleasant energy that fills the fiber of your cells with a deep knowing that you,

Too,

Belong here.

The trees are your silent companions and they encourage you with every step.

You are beaming with relaxation and love.

In the distance you can faintly hear the gentle sound of water flowing from a small creek somewhere nearby.

As you continue to walk through the forest,

You gain elevation and get closer to the sound of the creek.

The path curves up ahead,

Disappearing into a majestic cove of trees.

You can see sunlight streaming onto the path,

Beckoning you to come forth.

As you round the corner,

You see it clearing in the trees up ahead and you continue to walk until you meet the stream.

The stream is crystal clear.

A myriad of different colored rocks lay at the bottom and shimmer through the water.

The water gently flows around the large,

Flat rocks at the surface.

You reach down and touch the water.

It feels cold and refreshing.

You admire how it flows with ease over every obstacle in its path.

Using the flat rocks as stepping stones,

You cross the stream and closer towards the edge of the mountain.

You are beginning to grow tired from your journey.

Your body feels pleasantly tired and heavy.

You are fully present and your mind is at ease.

Up ahead is a large,

Smooth rock,

Like a chair waiting just for you.

The rock is placed perfectly,

High up in a clearing overlooking a beautiful vantage point.

You walk over to the rock and take a seat.

You breathe in the sweet scent of grass and mountain wildflowers around you as they blow gently in the breeze.

Looking around you see an expanse of trees.

They stretch for as far as you can see.

There are mountains far in the distance,

Layered in the atmosphere.

Below you is a valley and a brilliant blue lake with a surface like glass.

You experience deep stillness.

The only sound you can hear are birds chirping in the distance amongst the faint babbling of the creek.

Thoughts form in your mind and float away with the wind before you even take notice of them.

You lay back on the comfortable rock,

Its warm surface making contact with your skin.

You look up to see the blue sky.

Small white clouds float gently across the sky as you watch them drift slowly by,

Their shapes ever changing,

Shifting.

You feel comfortable and at ease.

The sun shines down on you,

Filling your body like a warm embrace.

Just as you are starting to fall asleep,

You hear a faint rustling nearby.

You slowly turn to look at it with curiosity.

The deer quietly emerges from the edge of the forest to graze in the clearing.

You begin to wonder if you are dreaming now.

The deer is small and delicate with soft brown fur and a white tail.

As the deer raises its head to look at you,

You can see her nostrils moving to catch your scent.

You notice her sweet and gentle eyes,

Big and brown with wispy lashes.

For a moment,

It's as if she is seeing right into your soul.

You deeply appreciate this moment of connection and your heart feels so full.

After a moment,

The deer turns away and cautiously walks to the stream to drink before disappearing back into the forest.

You wonder what other adventures the deer will go on in her lifetime.

You close your eyes and begin to drift back to sleep,

Feeling the sun warming your body as you relax on the rock.

Your body becomes very warm and heavy and you feel so relaxed as you breathe in the clean pure air,

Calm,

At peace,

In perfect unity with the nature around you.

The sun is beginning to set and the world goes even quieter as it falls into dusk.

Nothing else exists now but you and this moment.

You start to feel a shift in your body as you begin to enter a lucid dream state.

You begin to transform into a beautiful majestic hawk.

Your wings are massive and powerful,

Covered in beautiful feathers,

Each one unique.

Your feet are equipped with sharp curved talons.

And you know now,

Deep in your being,

That it is time for you to fly.

You soar into the sky,

Over the same valley and lake that you were looking at once before.

Everything looks different now,

Clearer,

Sharper.

It's as though a veil has been lifted from your mind and spirit.

You set your sights toward the mountains in the distance and the great setting sun.

The landscape is coated in the colors of the sunset,

Casting pink and orange colors throughout the entire horizon.

Putting a blanket over the world as it prepares for a restful night.

You can feel all of the earth's creatures begin to settle below you in a peaceful stillness.

Another hawk flies up to join you.

And together you set your sails towards the great central sun.

That is your home.

All is well.

Namaste.

Namaste.

Namaste.

Namaste.

Namaste.

Namaste.

Reviews

Beautiful and tranquil escape that took me right back to actual walks I've taken among the trees. Drifted into a peaceful sleep and woke up refreshed. Definite repeater!

Thank you for guiding me through your peaceful forest. The time passed by quickly.