Today we'll be doing a safe place visualization.
So this visualization or meditation is inspired by location.
It's inspired by our reactions to that location,
How that location makes us feel,
And whether or not it brings back any memories.
If at any time it gets too much for you,
You're welcome to pause or to stop at any time.
Know that this practice is yours and you can always adapt it to your needs.
I will invite you to start just by finding a simple comfortable seat,
Cross legs or sitting on a chair.
And if it feels okay for you,
You can gently close the eyes or lower the gaze.
Start by finding your breath.
Noticing the inhale the body expands and the exhale the body softens.
Now start to bring your attention to any areas of tension in the body.
That might be tight shoulders.
Tight upper back.
Maybe tension in the jaw,
In the sides of the neck.
Maybe it's tightness in the hips.
Tingling sensation,
Whatever is coming up.
Anything and everything is welcomed here.
Take your time just to focus on these areas.
Now I'll invite you to imagine a place where you can feel calm,
Peaceful and safe.
It may be somewhere familiar,
A place you've been to before or something in your imagination,
Maybe somewhere you dream of going to,
Maybe an ideal place that you would like to be in.
Wherever this place is,
Look around you.
Picture yourself in this place.
Notice the scenery,
The landscape.
Notice what you see,
What's in front of you.
Notice the colors,
The shapes of the objects within that space.
Is it outdoors or indoors?
Is it peaceful or is it busy?
And as you notice whatever is in front of you in this place,
Notice how you feel,
What sensations are coming up.
What feelings,
What emotions.
Now bring the awareness to any sounds around you.
Any noises,
Nature sounds.
Or perhaps silent.
Notice the sounds that are far away and the sounds that are closer towards you.
The sounds that are more noticeable and the sounds are more subtle and quiet.
Notice the earth beneath you.
Notice the temperature.
Notice the movement of the air.
Movement of any people who are present.
As you think of this place as it plays out in your mind.
Notice any physical sensations in your body.
Imagine what you are doing.
What you're saying to yourself,
The narratives and words that are playing out in this place.
You can choose to stay in this state for a little bit longer,
Enjoying the view,
The peacefulness,
The serenity of your imagined place.
Whenever you are ready you can slowly bring movement into the body.
And then at your own time,
You can gently open the eyes.
Coming back to the awareness of where you are now.
Bringing yourself back to reality.
Back to the room that you're in.
And just taking a few rounds of breath.
Too close.
I will leave you here today.
Thank you so much for listening and I wish you a great day ahead.
