Namaste.
My name is Julie.
This is the Yoga of Cajon.
This is a short guided meditation where we will walk the forest floor.
Find a comfortable position lying down or sitting quietly.
Close your eyes or keep a soft gaze.
Take a moment to settle.
Let your body sink into the surface beneath you.
Feel supported,
Safe,
And at ease.
Notice your breath.
A gentle inhale.
A soft,
Steady exhale.
With every breath out,
Let go.
Release tension and worries.
Now use your imagination and we'll take a calming walk through a forest by the ocean.
Let the sights,
Sounds,
And smells ground you.
Picture yourself at the edge of a forest.
The ground is soft,
Blanketed with rust-colored needles.
Feel the earth beneath you,
Steady and grounding.
Imagine yourself rooted,
Drawing strength from the forest floor.
Take slow steps forward.
Feel your feet brushing the delicate needles.
The earth feels soft and cushioned beneath you.
See the tall spruce trees reaching toward the sky,
Their branches swaying gently in the breeze.
Smell the salt and earth mingled with the clean scent of evergreen.
As you walk,
Ferns unfurl at your feet,
Soft,
Bright green,
And alive.
Notice their intricate patterns and gentle sway.
The ocean is nearby.
Hear the rhythm of the waves,
A steady,
Calming pulse.
Let the sound wash over you.
Let's connect with the forest.
The sunlight filters through the trees,
Casting warm,
Golden patches on the ground.
You hear a soft rustle.
In the distance,
A deer steps gently through the ferns.
It pauses,
Meeting your gaze before moving on.
Feel the harmony and peace of this moment.
Pause your walk and take a deep breath in.
Draw the forest calms into your lungs.
Hold briefly,
Then exhale slowly,
Releasing any tension.
Repeat this,
Inhaling the serenity of the forest,
Exhaling,
Letting go of anything heavy.
Feel lighter with each breath,
As if the forest is lifting your worries away.
Let's return now.
Picture yourself moving back to the forest's edge.
Notice the rustle of the needles underfoot and the faint sound of the ocean.
At the edge of the forest,
Pause.
Feel the peace this walk has given you.
Know that you can return any time to find calm and grounding.
Bringing awareness back to the room,
Wiggle your fingers and toes.
Feel the surface beneath you.
When ready,
Open your eyes.
Notice how you feel.
Carry this tranquility with you into your day.
Thank you for taking care of yourself.
Namaste.
