Centering The Mind With The Potters Wheel

When our schedules become chaotic we often feel physically and mentally off balance with our thoughts spinning rapidly. This grounding meditation uses the artistic visualization of soft clay spinning on a potters wheel to guide you back to your true center. You will practice bringing your awareness to the base of your spine and using your breath to smooth out the uneven edges of your day. Reconnect with your steady foundation and discover the beautiful stillness that exists right in the middle of a moving world.

Guided Meditation by: The Mind Spa
Background Score: The Inner Calling
Composed by: Music of Wisdom
Image by: Mr Hà from Pixabay

Transcript

Welcome to the Mind Spa. I'm so glad you have carved out this time for yourself. When our days become chaotic. It is completely natural to feel a little off balance at times. We are stepping into a space of gentle ease, Appreciating the simple wonder of this present moment and gently returning to our center. Imagine a piece of soft, Wet clay resting on a potter's wheel. As the wheel begins to spin. The clay might wobble slightly if it is not perfectly placed But as the potter gently cups the clay with wet steady hands, The wobbling stops. The clay finds its absolute perfect center. Spinning smoothly and gracefully. Find a comfortable seat. Let your spine be tall but relaxed. And gently close your eyes We are going to become the potter for your own minds. Notice if you feel a little wobbly or scattered today Take a slow compassionate breath in drawing your awareness entirely down to the base of your spine as you exhale. Imagine warm steady hands gently guiding you back to the middle We are aligning the Sushumna Nadi. The beautiful central energetic channel that runs up your spine. Bringing your mind and body into complete harmony. Inhale finding your balance Exhale, Smoothing out the uneven edges of your day Notice the beautiful stillness that exists when you are perfectly centered even if the world is spinning around you Take one final deep breath together. Feeling completely grounded and softly open your eyes. Thank you for holding space for yourself today See you tomorrow.