Beginning by finding a comfortable position,
Lying down on your back over a few pillows keeping your head and heart elevated,
Arms on either side of the body,
Allowing the legs to relax and the feet to turn outwards.
You can also practice this meditation in a sitting position,
Using a wall to support your back if needed,
Lengthening your spine and resting your hands on your lap.
Feeling your whole body anchoring into the earth,
The back of the legs,
The hips,
The shoulders and the back of the head.
Feeling the whole body heavy,
Sinking into the ground beneath you,
Feeling supported.
And while you are supported,
Feeling the release of tension,
Tightness or discomfort in the body.
Letting go of thoughts,
Worries or expectations.
Feeling the front of the body light and open,
Ready to receive.
Feeling the innate wisdom of the breath,
Carrying not only oxygen but also nourishment,
Love and healing to every cell in the body.
Breathing in,
Feeling the whole body breathing in.
Breathing out,
Feeling the whole body breathing out.
As you breathe in,
Feeling the breath travelling down from the legs and up to the heart,
Extending through the crown of the head,
The arms and fingers.
As you breathe out,
Feeling the breath leaving the body,
Emptying and releasing.
Feeling the whole body breathing.
Now bringing your awareness to your feet.
Breathing in,
Feel your feet.
Breathing out,
Allow your feet to relax.
Bringing love and gratitude to your feet for touching the earth,
For carrying you and your baby where you want to go,
For allowing you to walk,
Dance and play,
Knowing they are here to support and ground you whenever you need.
Breathing in and out through your feet.
Bringing your awareness to your legs.
Breathing in,
Feel your legs.
Breathing out,
Sending love and gratitude to your legs for their strength,
For bearing the weight of your growing and expanding body,
For supporting you and anchoring you.
Feeling your legs expanding with each inhale and relaxing deeply with each exhale.
Bringing your awareness to your pelvis.
Breathing in,
Feel your pelvis.
Breathing out,
Sending love and gratitude to your pelvis for being the bearer of your womb,
A sacred portal of creation,
For sustaining life,
For expanding and creating space for your baby to grow and for opening in full bloom during the process of birth.
Breathing in and out,
Connecting to your hips,
Your pelvic bowl and your womb.
Feeling the incredible wisdom and power contained within them.
Tuning into your baby,
Knowing they are a part of you and you are a part of them.
Breathing in light and love into your womb and breathing out,
Feeling the light and love radiating through the rest of your body.
Taking a few more breaths here.
Bringing your awareness to your hands.
Breathing in,
Feel your hands.
Breathing out,
Sending love and gratitude to your hands for providing you with the healing power of touch,
For allowing you to connect to others and yourself,
For writing and drawing,
For giving.
Breathing in and out through your hands,
Feeling the healing energy contained within them.
Allowing your hands and all your fingers to deeply relax.
Bringing awareness to your arms.
Breathing in,
Feel your arms.
Breathing out,
Sending love and gratitude to your arms for all the strength they bring to you,
For holding your baby,
For preparing food,
For giving a loving embrace.
Breathing in and out,
Feeling your arms deeply relax.
Bringing awareness to your heart.
Breathing in,
Feel your heart.
Breathing out,
Sending love and gratitude to your heart for sustaining life.
Pumping blood throughout your whole body,
Nourishing every cell.
Your heart that first started beating in your mother's womb.
Breathing in,
Feeling your heart opening and expanding,
Ready to give and receive love.
Breathing out,
Feeling your heart resting.
With each inhale and exhale,
Feeling your heart deeply at peace.
Bringing your awareness to your shoulders.
Breathing in,
Feel your shoulders.
Breathing out,
Sending love and gratitude to your shoulders for carrying the weight of decisions.
Breathing in to your shoulders,
Creating space,
And breathing out,
Feeling any tension melt away.
Feeling your shoulders strong and spacious,
Ready to support you in your motherhood journey and to hold you up as you open your heart to your baby.
Breathing in and out,
Feeling your shoulders deeply relax.
Bringing your awareness to your face.
Relaxing your eyes,
Relaxing your cheeks,
Relaxing your forehead,
Relaxing your head.
Feeling every muscle in your face deeply relax.
Giving rest to your brain.
Sending love and gratitude to your mind,
Your emotional intelligence,
Your intuition for supporting you as you embrace your role as a mother.
Feeling your whole body.
Whole body breathing in,
Whole body breathing out.
Breathing in,
Feeling your own capacity for love and healing,
Radiating through your whole body.
Breathing out,
Letting go of fears,
Worries,
And expectations you may still be holding on to.
Feeling them leave your body and float away.
Fully letting go and surrendering into the present moment.
Enjoying your whole body relaxing,
Your mind calm and clear.
Whole body breathing in,
Whole body breathing out.
Remaining here for as long as you need.
When you feel ready,
You can slowly and mindfully bring your awareness back to your environment.
Closing your eyes softly.
Taking a few breaths,
Lying onto one side before returning to a sitting or standing position.
Taking this calming energy with you for the rest of your day.
