Forest Shaman - A Guided Meditation Adventure

Meet a forest shaman who will help answer vexing questions in this relaxing meditation adventure.

Transcript

Welcome.

It's great to have you here.

We'll be going on a guided adventure in a little bit,

And you're going to meet up with a very interesting character.

But before we head out,

Let's spend a little time unwinding from life and settle into deeply relaxed awareness.

Whether you're sitting in a chair or lying down,

Make yourself comfortable and take a few deep cleansing breaths.

Close your eyes.

And imagine you are floating on your back in a lovely heated pool.

It's completely private thanks to a natural fence of beautifully manicured gardens.

Don't worry if you don't know how to swim or you're not a very good floater.

In this specially designed saltwater oasis,

You are totally buoyant and safe.

Feel your body weight gently yet firmly supported.

The warmth of the water is working its magic and the muscles in your neck,

Shoulders,

And back loosen and soften.

As you quietly float on the surface of the water,

Bring attention to your breath.

Let your belly gently rise on the inhale and fall on the exhale.

Now breathe in for a count of three and out for a count of six.

Let's do that for a few cycles.

Breathe in,

Peace.

Breathe out,

Stress.

Feel your arms and legs get heavier yet remain supported by the gently rocking water.

Breathe in,

Peace.

Breathe out,

Stress.

We'll soon leave the comfort of this pool and head out on a walk,

But this deep peace will remain with you throughout the entire meditation.

And though you'll be having new experiences,

You'll remain relaxed and safe,

Always tethered to your body through your breath.

It's a mild fall day and you're walking a trail in the heart of a beautiful old growth forest.

All around,

The deciduous trees are coming into their full color.

Gold,

Orange,

And red canopies balloon across the sky and the woodland floor is littered with a riot of multi-colored leaves.

As you progress along the trail,

The heady smells of autumn swirling all around.

You're filled with the sense that something magical will be happening today.

I'll let you revel in this happiness and walk for a bit.

A hiker comes into view,

The first person you've seen all day.

And you see it's an old man walking with a cane.

After a quick greeting,

He asks if you're headed to the trail.

You don't understand what he means.

He explains that a shaman lives in a small wooden house further up the trail.

In exchange for a small gift,

She'll give you truthful answers to any two questions that have been vexing you.

This is unusual information and you're inclined to get more details.

But the old man is already moving down the trail,

One hand up in the air waving goodbye.

Heading back onto the trail,

Moving deeper into the woods,

You consider what he shared.

A gift in exchange for the answers to two questions.

Perhaps the extra chocolate bar you packed would suffice for a gift.

But those questions.

.

.

Go ahead and walk in the flickering sunshine for a bit and think about the two questions you would love to have answered.

Music Music Music Music As you round a slight bend in the path,

A narrow side trail appears on your left.

You peer through a tangle of branches and spy a cabin nestled in a sunlit grove.

Instinctively,

You know this is the shaman's home.

Sitting in the green clearing,

The little cabin is surrounded by wild grasses and a sprinkling of bee bong and aster.

There's a skinny stovepipe poking out of the gabled roof and a front door with hammered iron hinges swung open wide.

A lovely old woman with a cascade of soft gray hair and soulful blue eyes comes to the front door.

Then,

A wrinkled smile and a rush of words about her happiness at your arrival as she ushers you in.

Take a few seconds for your eyes to adjust to the dimly lit room and have a look around.

Soft light filters through the open front door and two small windows.

Jasmine candles burn on the deep windowsills and in the center of the main room is a rough hewn wooden table with two oak chairs.

After pouring each of you a mug of spiced tea,

The old shaman beckons you to join her at the table.

Go ahead and sit,

Hand her your gift,

And tell her why you've stopped.

She smiles and nods and gratefully slips the chocolate barb into her cardigan pocket.

Her piercing blue eyes and lock with yours and she tells you that she is interested in answering only one of your questions.

You must pick the one that is most important.

Take some time to decide which question you will ask.

The shaman clears her throat and you know she's ready to listen.

Go ahead,

Ask your question.

She gently reaches for your hand.

Her skin is dry and paper thin,

But her touch is gentle and comforting.

Now,

Listen carefully as she imparts the answer you've been waiting to hear.

She rises from the table and you take the cue that it's time for you to be on your way.

As you gather your backpack,

She inquires about the other question,

The one that wasn't quite as pressing.

Go ahead,

Ask it.

She moves to a desk in the far corner and writes something on a piece of stationery,

Then folds it into a small square.

At the threshold of her front door,

She hands you the paper and instructs you not to read it until you have walked further and reached the creek.

Share thanks and hugs.

It's time to head back out onto the trail.

The sun is still fairly high in the sky and you move along at a comfortable pace,

The folded paper warm in your palm.

Go ahead and walk until you hear the creek.

There's a grassy bank glowing with late day sun right next to the little stream.

You're tired after this long day.

Set down your backpack and stretch out in the soft green grass.

Think back to your second question.

Now,

Open the shaman's note and read her answer.

Hearing the truth can sometimes be as tiring as a full day of hiking.

As you lay your head down and close your eyes,

The shaman's voice swirls through your drowsy mind and says,

You have the answers to all you seek.

The questions contain everything you need to know.

Give your attention to the questions.

You've had a lot to ponder today.

Gently release all thought and follow your breath into a deep rest.

Kurz而開心 It's almost time to return.

Wiggle your fingers and toes and place your hands over your eyes before opening them.

Slowly leave your grassy bank and return to the present.

Thank you for traveling with us.

We hope you enjoyed meeting your shaman.

If you found this meditation engaging,

Enlightening,

Or simply entertaining,

Please check out other adventures in guided meditation at sonicpeace.

Reviews

I love going through this journey. I feel so light afterwards.

Beautiful peaceful adventure. Thank you. Namaste. 🙏🦄

I left a review for another of your meditations yesterday and wanted to let you know that yes, you are the best on the whole app. Every time I listen to one of your meditations I feel peaceful and clear headed... Can't ask for more than that! Keep up the great work 💖

Sonic peace, I really enjoyed and loved the meditation I listen to, it was very peaceful and wonderful as always.❤️😌

I did this as a walking meditation. Thank you so much. It was beautiful and a wonderful experience. Her voice is soft and soothing. I could see this being a great meditation for before bed and safe for my children.

I have been getting in tune with my own inner knowing and wisdom. Forest Shanan is perfect for assisting me to trust. Thank you for this powerful guided meditation. 🙏☯️

Lovely lady and beautiful adventure. She reminds me of someone I knew long ago ... Thank you for this opportunity! It was really hard for me to read or understand the answers. What can I do to be able to quiet my.mind when I'm there so that I can understand what is being given to me? Blessings 🙏😊

I could have journeyed for along time with this magical lady💜🌎🔥⛈☀️

Another Fabulous Trip!

Although my answers were riddles I felt lighter and at peace! The Shaman and I will visit again.

Thank you Sonic! Your are shining brightly in the world. 💖✨🙏🏼

Wow 😮 thank you 🙏

So calming. Will definitely go on this journey again!

Enjoying a trip through the Sonic Peace library. This one was great and SO calming and peaceful. Thank you 💕🙏😊

The images in this meditation and others I have listened to by Sonic Peace are beautiful and vivid. I highly recommend this and other of their offerings. The only distraction was the pitch at the end to visit the website. It shook me out of my revery.

This was simply beautiful. Thank you

I love this meditation: in fact, all the meditations by Sonic Peace are lovely. So appreciated!

I would like to thank you so very much for such a self-nurturing and profoundly healing meditation experience. I received answers to my questions that’ were so beautifully simple and yet deeply wise. I believe this wisdom had been within my soul all along. I just hadn’t understood how to listen and receive it. What an astounding gift this is that you have given the world. It has moved me to the depths of my soul. ❤️

I loved this! It actually helped me puzzle together something that I hadn't noticed for seventeen years! Also, I was super jazzed that the shaman was a woman.

Lovely! The gentleness I experienced in the answers was at odds with my harsh judgement I have felt. So perfect! Thank you for suggesting this meditation! I found it wonderful! 💓