Aligning With The Elements: Fire

Welcome to this meditation that allows us to connect with the element of fire.

Fire is hot,

Bright,

Intense,

Powerful,

And transformative.

Aligning with the element of fire allows us to release,

To burn away what no longer serves us,

And step with creative courage into the energy of transformation.

The mantra for fire is Ram.

Take your seat tall and elongated through the spine,

Yet comfortable and at ease.

Rest your hands on your solar plexus at the top of your abdomen.

Relax your shoulders and allow your eyes to close.

Notice your breath moving in and out through your nose.

Become aware of the texture of your breath as it flows in.

Feel your breath as though you were blowing gentle life into the embers of a fire.

And as you let your breath continue to flow,

Connect with your centering thought,

Repeating it mentally,

I am confident and courageous.

I am confident and courageous.

I am confident and courageous.

And begin to mentally chant the mantra Ram with the rise and fall of your breath,

Feeling Ram as you inhale and Ram as you exhale.

Find a rhythm of breath that suits you,

Mentally repeating the mantra Ram.

I'll watch the time,

And if your attention drifts,

Just gently bring yourself back to Ram in the breath.

Let's now inhale deeply and exhale completely.

Remember your centering thought,

Confident and courageous.

Together,

Let's chant Ram.

Please inhale deeply,

Breathe that energy in,

Exhale.

Gently bring your hands together in a prayer position at your heart.

Now lips toward fingertips,

We'll honor and acknowledge the fire element that resides as light within.

Namaste.