Open your heart and board this Disconnect to reconnect.
During this time you will tap into your body and breath,
Slow down and open up some space to reconnect with you.
We are going to stay seated for this one.
So find a comfortable seat on a chair or on the ground cross legged.
Whatever way you can feel comfortable.
Now drift your eyes closed and let yourself arrive in this space.
Breath in,
Breath out settling into your seat.
You are giving yourself this time,
Just 10 minutes.
To allow yourself to switch off and drop in.
We live in a time where we are constantly switched on.
Our nervous system is working overtime,
Alert to our surroundings,
To what we feel,
Hear,
And see,
Always thinking about the next thing and the next place.
So our awareness is seldom right here with us in the moment.
We've forgotten what it feels like to be present.
So let's see what happens when you switch off outside disturbances and distractions and explore how it feels to reconnect with you.
Breath is our first indicator.
When we restrict the breath our whole body shifts into a disconnected and uneasy state.
By bringing your attention to the breath you're letting your brain and body know,
I am here,
I am safe,
I am grounded.
I am here,
I am safe,
I am grounded.
Taking any final adjustments before we settle into this meditation.
Get comfortable and soft in the body.
Now take a big breath in through your nose.
Notice your body expanding as you welcome in fresh clean air.
Sigh and let it go.
Resting your attention on your breath.
Watch how it moves in and out.
Easy,
Warm,
Smooth.
Each breath connected to the next.
Washing over you like a gentle wave rolling ashore.
Wherever you are,
Breath in slow and steady.
Breath out relaxed and composed.
Now try this on your own.
Breathing closely to each breath as you deepen your inhale and soften your exhale.
In meditation,
It's nice to have something to rest our attention on.
Your breath is always there to support and guide us back to the moment.
Like each breath connecting to the next.
Each part of you is connected to something else.
Muscles and bones are connected by tissues and ligaments to support your bodily movements.
Exhale column connects the brain stem and tailbone,
Allowing you to speak,
React and feel emotions.
This interconnectedness is a great reminder of how our body,
Just like our breath,
Is always working to support us.
Now let's drift our attention to this incredible universe within us.
Begin to notice where your body connects with the surface beneath you.
If you're sitting down on a chair or on the floor,
How are you being supported by the earth right now?
Notice how your body feels.
Soft or rigid.
Stiff or supported.
As you breathe in,
Send intention to the parts of you that are still holding on and watch the ripple effect as softness spreads through your body with each intentional breath.
Simply begin to scan down your body to see where you can let go.
Soften your face.
Relax your jaw.
Let your shoulders drop down and away from your ears.
Your chest and tummy relaxed,
Welcoming in each new breath.
Your hips and thighs soften,
Sinking into the surface supporting you.
Your legs,
Feet and toes untethered beneath you.
Now try this on your own.
As you breathe with ease,
Watch how your body responds.
If your mind wanders,
That's okay.
Just bring it back to that sound of your breath.
Bring your awareness back to your body.
How did that feel?
Does your breath and body feel a little bit more connected?
A little bit more in sync?
Write the question,
How did I respond?
Without judging yourself,
Remember it's a practice.
It takes time.
How did I respond?
Developing this line of communication between the breath and body gently brings you back to wholeness and so I invite you to take some time each day to ground yourself using this practice.
Don't wait until the end of the day.
You can be in the shower or on your morning commute,
Even at your desk after lunch.
Give yourself permission to slow down,
Breathe,
Reconnect and watch yourself come back into being.
You need to disconnect to reconnect.
